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I'm after a carbon fibre bonnet for my R32 GTR which is the same shape and style as the original. I like the standard look so vented bonnets are not an option. The bonnet will get sprayed the same colour as my car.

Anyone know who or if anyone sells them?

Thanks

95% of the carbon fiber bonnets out there weigh more then a stock gtr bonnet,

(gtr bonnet made from alloy weighs bout 7kg)

cause there mostly fibler glass with a layer of carbon to give you the look

100% carbon bonnets are very expensive and the cost of losing a couple of k gs arnt worth it

Cheers for that mate, very good to know.

The reason I asked, I have about 8 carpark sized dents on my original bonnet (from hail storm damage here in Perth, it's the only damage on car thankfully) and thought that going carbon fibre would be a better option than repairing but obviously not considering no gains.

Do you know if these dents can be removed from an alloy bonnet?

Thanks

Edited by HecticGTR

depends on the damage.. i would talk to a paintless dent repair place first.. see what they can do.. if not go see a panel beater.. see if they can fix it.. car bog will increase the weight so make sure they arent some dodgy f**k and just bog the shit outta it..

alternatively see if you can find a GTR bonnet from wreckers/seller..

Edited by .:: GimpS-R34 ::.

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