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I was looking into getting a carbon bonnet for my S2, but they are seem to be crazy expensive.

I got quoted $2500 or fibre reinforced plasic for $1500.

Anyone seen any better deals??

atomaly Rising Star

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yep, they are nice bonnets for sure. i have a feeling they may be discontinued too

thats what the dolphin site appears to say.

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"DOLPHIN carbon bonnet series (M35 stay Zia / C34 stay Zia / Y11 wing road) cancels release now"

mines been sprayed, but that model looks exactly like it... does it mean mine IS carbon fibre?

i was gonna try and get new bonnet pins as mine are a tad corroded and very squeaky. :)

i might try and contact them for a spare part.. :thumbsup:

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How heavy is it when you lift it?

If it is CF, and I suspect it is, it should be pretty damn light

yeah it weighs next to nothing compared to a normal bonnet. even has a tendancy to rattle abit at 110 if its windy / turbulent.

i can see what the bonnet pins are there for :thumbsup:

i wonder why mine was sprayed.. i happen to like that nice carbon fibre look of the other one..

i presume if i stripped it i could get that look ? :)

iamhe77 Grand Master

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yeah it weighs next to nothing compared to a normal bonnet. even has a tendancy to rattle abit at 110 if its windy / turbulent.

i can see what the bonnet pins are there for :thumbsup:

i wonder why mine was sprayed.. i happen to like that nice carbon fibre look of the other one..

i presume if i stripped it i could get that look ? :)

I think it looks better black... It is your car though.

BUT just remember that CF bonnets a cop & defect magnet in VIC. Even you have a RWC. (something about a lack of crumple zones in CF bonnets)

At least you stand a bit more of a chance if it is the same colour as the rest of your car.

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atomaly Rising Star

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I think it looks better black... It is your car though.

BUT just remember that CF bonnets a cop & defect magnet in VIC. Even you have a RWC. (something about a lack of crumple zones in CF bonnets)

At least you stand a bit more of a chance if it is the same colour as the rest of your car.

if i have any trouble in VIC cos of all my mods and get canaries. (none so far and i hope it stays that way), i'll take it to TAS.

get it Rego'd (with a custom plate) (they register pretty much anything there) and then drive it back :P (my parents live therE :) )

problem solved.!?? anyone thought about doing that?? haha :)

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