martybhoy Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Just curious what the general opinion on bonnets with vents is? I am looking to upgrade in the new year to the bulge bonnet. I know they are roughly £300 for the bonnets. I seen a bulge bonnet with vents either side though and considerably cheaper. If any one has a link to one please attach it. I've sifted through pages and pages and still cant find the one I had seen for sale. Also anybody got pics of their bonnets with vents? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLC35 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 What happens to your engine when the rain gets in? Just curious as i have thought about a vented bonnet. 😕 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Here's mine Water does get inside, but I had no problems so far, apart from top of my suspension getting a bit rusty! Also have polished plenum and if water gets on it while engine is hot - it stains it. I'm going to make some Perspex covers for the vents to stop water getting in... But still will be able to take them off when it's hot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLC35 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Looks mean as hell. Might get my jig saw out 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Mine has vents, but it also has removable rain covers on the inside. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Mine has vents, but it also has removable rain covers on the inside. Any chance of close up shots of the rain covers mate? Just want to see how they work etc to give me ideas for Perspex covers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 No pics, but basically Varis designed the bonnet with rain covers, which are supplied with the bonnet. They cover beyond the vent hole area and have a raised ledge on the sides and water is directed towards the front of the bonnet just behind the radiator. metal threads are moulded into to bonnet structure and each cover is held by four 10mm bolts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Wicked! Thanks mate! Was thinking about something similar! Will need to have a think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby D Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I love the look of carbon fibre vented bonnets on most cars! But in really undecided on my Zed! My motors going in for some body work and paint work, and still undecided! I do live them tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martybhoy Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 The carbon fibre bonnets look great, I fancy a colour matched bonnet with black vents though. I'm glad the topic of rain water getting in has came up because that was my next question. Vlad and bullet magnet where did you get your bonnets from? Vlad yours is the style im after but with the perspex rain covers from bullet magnets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Mine was imported from Varis Japan via Envy Performance (ceased trading a while ago) Rain covers are made of FRP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martybhoy Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Good to know bullet magnet. Anyone by any chance know a good company for an aftermarket bonnet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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