What do you think ?

http://www.forum.fiatcoupe.pl/files/maska_f_200.jpg

Isn´t that the part that reinforces the Bonnet?
What so funny about it?

Yes, this is mould of part that reinforces the Bonnet.. What so funny about it? Fit it to your car and you will see..

Is that made of fibreglass by any chance Mariusz?

Yes, absolutely.. Mould is for fibreglass bonnet..

Form an orderly cue chaps...

how much?

Hmm.. Is not ready yet mate.. I will let you know, when I will make first bonnet.. and I will test it.

Bonnet is with no air intake and with no place for Fiat badge.. I do not have idea for cheap shipping to UK, but for some group order I will find some method of shipping in good price.

Wow you are going to go down as a coupe legend for this Mariusz!

Mariuz,

you planning to make a identical to the stock one, or just a modded one with holes, louvres what have you?

As Fiat stocks are exhausted, I think there is a market for proper lighter items

V.

First I will make a identical to the stock one.. and maybe maranello style in the future..

good!

rough guide for a price (I'm sure there will be a GB at some point) ?

V.

This sounds really good!

very interesting, keep us posted!

Looks lovely! Let us know when u'r done

I am interested to buy mariusz, to Spain coupe club

Regards

Mariusz, a member on the swedish forum said that you need to harden the bonnet. This is due to the heat that builds up during driving . Any thoughts about this issue?

ohhh that is gonna be so sweet

Good work Mariusz.....

Yes mate, I need to use realy very good materials, dedicated for high temperatures.. but do not worry, I have good production engineer..

bout time someone done this!

i think alot of people will love you for this

how much weight will this bonnet save

I think, save about 20kg, but I will let you know..

Will it be ripply??? i would love one if not so im a 100% yes. money here and waiting

I'm very interested too

is it ready ?

is it ready ?

Verry sorry.. moulds are ready and new materials, but we have received very big order (prototypes of new bodykits) for Alfa Romeo cars from Camoa Tuning (we are subcontractor of this firm). I need a few days yet.. I will let you know.. Very sorry for delay..

Mariusz, what is the name of the bonnet "scoop" you have on your car? See this pic: http://www.autods.net/gallery/art11w/pages/DSCF4034.htm

looks like a gt4 scoop

Yeah a celica GT4. Cowboy knows his stuff!

That is indeed a replica Celica GT4 (Toyota Celica GT4 4WD Turbo) boonet vent.That doesnt look nice on the Coupe,it ruins the lines and curves of the Coupe.Just my opinion though.

Exactly..

Black coop with this bonnet - http://www.autods.net/gallery/art181920w/images/mario.jpg

Mariusz,

Just so you know - on the Ferrari bonnet scoop that Cadamuro do the uk supplier had some problems with the scoop sinking due to the heat from the bonnet. Hope you take that into account.
WIll be very interested to see the bonnet - looking good so far.

so will these be LEGAL replacements for the Fiat standard part? if so it could well save a few cars from the scrapyard in the sky if they are a good price.

Nah insurers would never allow anything not thatcham approved and these are, nor would anyone stump the cash to get them done!

Thats a shame...

Fibreglass bonnet is near ready.. Some pictures from today, bonnet is before finishing.. I will fit new bonnet to my car on Tuesday..
http://www.forum.fiatcoupe.pl/files/bon1_176.jpg
http://www.forum.fiatcoupe.pl/files/bon2_804.jpg

Weight: 16 kg

Looks really nice Mariusz!

Keep up the good work

Thanks Freddan..

any idea on cost on these yet man?

it does look rather special

and would the standard bonnet catch work with it?

Yes, absollutelly.. I bought special materials for bonnets.. a bit expensive, but I do not want surprises..


Normal price it is 699 euro / 474 GBP, but I can't send one bonnet.. becouse this item is too big and shipping will be very expensive by delivery company, so I can accept only group buy order. Price for group buy order: 399 GBP, shipping cost 35 GBP for one bonnet for order 10 bonnets.. 18 GBP for order 20 bonnets.

All fixings are like in standard bonnet.. fixings have flat irons on the inner site.. This is very good construction of fixings.

Looks great. Have you come up with any solution to using the standard gas filled struts?

Yes mate, absolutely.. you can use the standard gas filled struts.. I think you, can use only one.. but I will check it.. Fixings for gas filled struts I did in standard place in bonnet.. You have to screw this pin from your bonnet..

This looks superb!

My only doubt would be the heat from engine issue, and could that in itself cause ripples or sinking of the bonnet.

I wonder how much difference to performance it might make, with such a light bonnet, compared with the standard heavy one.

And considering that Fiat no longer produce the OEM part anymore, this is very useful.

This bonnet 16kg, std bonnet 32kg. Good weight saving!

Considering our standard bonnets are prob worth a couple of hundred second hand this could be popular at the group buy price of £399 + £35 shipping. Basically a GRP bonnet for a couple of hundred.

How near to a production run of 10 are you Mariusz?

Any testing to see if the engine heat would be an issue and can the std bonnet lining be used?

James

Looks very good Marius very good indeed.

How are you getting the shipping done??

Mariusz: have you thought about using a bonnet stick instead of gas struts?

Makes sense i suppose. Seeing as the GRP bonnet weighs half of the original, it should be ok to just use one of the two struts.

Unfortunately, you have to use two gas struts. Without lights one is enought..

Come on Mariusz give us some details
We have seen your new car with fibre glass bonnet so we know it exists

I will take some pictures tomorrow.. no problem.. I'm testing fibteglas bonnet on my LE.. and everything is OK

Pictures of inner site..

http://www.autods.net/bonnet/bon1.jpg
http://www.autods.net/bonnet/bon2.jpg
http://www.autods.net/bonnet/bon3.jpg
http://www.autods.net/bonnet/bon4.jpg
http://www.autods.net/bonnet/bon5.jpg
http://www.autods.net/bonnet/bon6.jpg
http://www.autods.net/bonnet/bon7.jpg
http://www.autods.net/bonnet/bon8.jpg

nice job Mariusz

As above,Very

Yeah Mariusz very nice indeed.

Looking good

so when do you think you,ll be ready for a group buy

Very nice Mariusz. Have you had any time to weigh the bonnet?

Half the weight by taking off the HiD's..?

Does ituse the orignal metal framework for underneath?
Looks very well made

I'm ready..


16-17kg


No mate.. underneath is fibreglass too..

I think I'm interested.

me too

Carabinieri ? http://www.forum.fiatcoupe.pl/files/koniu_101.jpg

(Sprint blue with fibreglhass bonnet )

Mariusz would you be able to put some grill vents in between the main supports at the front? I'm thinking cooling for the track. Something like the Evo bonnets but not all the way back.

Mate.. I have mould for standard bonnet.. Modification require a lot of work, but I can do it for you.. If you will give me some project (diagram, picture), I will count price for modification..

Yeah i'll get something together and send it to you.

Just thinking out loud really.

Marco

I would also be interested in this....

As it's fibreglass I think you could mod it yourself pretty easily..?

i cant believe no one has mentioned carbon fibre?

You're not from around these parts are you?

It's been discussed loads of times, even has a polling group buy thread ongoing at the moment.

Any idea on price yet?

Ross

so why hasnt it been done?

carbon fibre is in shortage at the mo do to a new plane that the americans are making so the price has gone up.

Timpyeon is leading the group buy so have a read of the thread, loads of clues in there, although I think price and technical issues are problems at the moment.

Here you go Clay: latest thread

And a discussion thread.


Hope this helps?

ahh thanks i dont normaly look at styling section it was this thred that caught my eye though. wot about making the fibre glass one and just put a layer of cf on the top?

Marius would be the man to answer that, he's definitely an wizard when it comes to fibreglass

I was truly convinced when looking at that underbonnet shot that the steel frame had been used, the degree of detail and the quality of the moulding is stunning!

It's made me decide where I'll be buying the skirts for my coupé

1. CF needs a bit different technology mate - vacuum bagging and for vacuum technology I have to make next a bit different mould.
2. Is very big problem to get materials for CF in Poland.
3. Materials are VERY expensive.


Thanks Stan.. in fact, I think my fibreglass underbonnet looks nice..

Mariusz, how much for shipping one or two Bonnets to Sweden?

Hmmm.. I will contact delivery company, but I think shipping cost for one bonnet will be very evpensive.. I will let you know, but if you have some idea of cheap shipping PM me please..

Maybe we'll have to commit to a Swedish Groupbuy.

Yes Per, shipping will be cheaper surely..

Or three

hmm not sure its that tricky i used to make cf parts for motor bikes and the hardest part was getting it out of the mould. cover the bonnet in fibre glass and resin to make the mould leave to dry take off the mould apply the cf and resin leave to dry take out the mould and there you go, stick on top of your fibre glass bonnet and hey presto

hehe.. mate, I know how to make mould and CF bonnet, no problem.. AutoDS does moulds every day..

- hi.

.

So thats how your posts go up so quickly Stan!

No, I just can't believe that Pistole has returned to us after all this time!


Welcome back Pistole!

Hello Pistole.. I have some big order form Malaysia.. it's your order ? (4 bumpers, front grills etc.)

Hi mariusz..remember me..last time i order Front Grill form you^.^

your product is good qulity.

if there is a post there is a stan. i actually found stans post most amusing

For 10 bonnets shipping cost to Sweden will be about 550 euro (55 euro for one bonnet) ..so, I'm waiting for some groub buy in Sweden Fiat Coupe Club




Thanks mate.. absolutely, I remember you..

Good news.. I have received prices from DHL for shipping cost.. for one bonnet in the package.. and..

UK (London): 153 euro (109 GBP)
Sweden (Stockholm): 130 euro
Spain (Barcelona): 150 euro
Germany (Berlin): 124 euro

I think, for 2-3 bonnets in one box shipping cost will be very good.

What was the final cost for the bonnet?

I really want one but it'll be a while yet

Scottish Group Post!!

How much will the actual bonnet be?

Think it was about £400

Price for one bonnet: 499 GBP, for 10 bonets 399 GBP.

1 bonnet: 499
2 bonnets: 479 (-20 GBP)
3 bonnetd: 469 (-30 GBP)
4 bonnets: 459 (-40 GBP)
..
..
..
10 bonnets: 399 (-100 GBP)

I would be interested in a WORKING maranello style bonnet for looks and cooling??

Maranello style bonnet will be ready very soon..

Ah good good...I have one already and while its a perfect job...I cant escape that feeling Im faking it!

this may belong in styling or tuning but....

did anyone know mariusz had finished the fibreglass bonnets!??

Ebay bonnet link

But whats he filled all those holes with???

well considering what people were paying for metal ones about a year ago thats pretty damn good.

All hail to the man...

How will losing 16kgs from your front end affect the handling though?

Weight distribution is front biased though isn't it? So it should improve it? Although there maybe be traction losses.

Yes, exactly.. a bit it should improve it

How much to send me one of these aswell

Ross

I dont mean to sound stupid here...but honestly, what goes where all the holes are in the bonnet as Im pretty sure they arent left open

The sound insulation blanket

feel kinda honoured to have a pic of my coupe on the ebay advert!!

Exactly.. the sound insulation blanket..


Thanks mate..


One ? Shipping cost for one bonnet to London: 109 GBP For a few bonnets shipping will be cheaper.

Ross myself you and Alistair could bump in and get three in one box and save a bit?

How much Mariuz for three in the one box to Glasgow?

Would you be prepared to let me orgainse the transport for this if i can do it a bit cheaper?

What's your postcode so that i can get a price?

Guys...Im already trying to sort a bonnet out for myself but mine will be slightly different. If you hold fire a little longer until Mariusz has sorted it, I can join you on postage

Yeah but we are in Scotland?

Ah balls!

I will check in delivery company shipping cost on Monday, I think will be about 200 GBP.


Yes, absolutely.. postcode 05-319