Versatile 1st Gear December 2, 2011 Share December 2, 2011 Hi Bros, What's the diff between bonnet that comes with undertray and some without undertray? With undertray, does that mean that airflow will be block from the air vent but water wont slip thru into enginebay? Without undertray, does that mean that airflow won't be block from air vent but risk of water slipping thru into the enginebay is higher? How to i ensured and prevent water from slipping thru into the engine bay and also at the same time allowing air from flowing from the airvent? I understand that some CF bonnet comes with water tray too.. Can someone enlighten me? I'm actually looking at this CF bonnet. http://www.nengun.com/monster/air-outlet-carbon-hood ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken4555 1st Gear December 2, 2011 Share December 2, 2011 hi bro just sharing... i gave up on CF bonnets after i saw an acident in which the CF bonnet changed to crumble zone of the car so much the driver almost died... not trying to be a wet blanket, i love CF bonnets, just thought maybe its better safer to get a well made one... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile 1st Gear December 2, 2011 Author Share December 2, 2011 hi bro just sharing... i gave up on CF bonnets after i saw an acident in which the CF bonnet changed to crumble zone of the car so much the driver almost died... not trying to be a wet blanket, i love CF bonnets, just thought maybe its better safer to get a well made one... Bro, I'm not getting replica CF bonnet.. i'm getting a original CF bonnet made for SSS.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beehive3783 Turbocharged December 2, 2011 Share December 2, 2011 Bro, I'm not getting replica CF bonnet.. i'm getting a original CF bonnet made for SSS.. I think it's not a matter of whether it's replica or not.. it's about the CF material in general. Different properties compared to sheet metal bonnets, so definitely the crash properties will be different from what the manufacturer originally designed it to be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken4555 1st Gear December 2, 2011 Share December 2, 2011 Bro, I'm not getting replica CF bonnet.. i'm getting a original CF bonnet made for SSS.. to make things clear, i would still install a CF bonnet if i came across one i like... but just sharing more info.. In an accident, a metal hood will bend and remain intact.Where as a cf hood is likely to come apart at the hood latch and hinges and leave the car,and possibly through the windshield. I have heard of decapitation stories. Of course it would screw the crumple zones. It's logical isn't it? The overall structure & rigidity of the car is based and calculated on the material used among other things. The hundreds of crash tests done show that they make the cars in such a way that every part will deform in a specific way. Change the material and you have a completely new reaction upon impact. anyways drive safe... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monoswift Clutched December 2, 2011 Share December 2, 2011 eh in short..CF is a lighter but "softer" material compare to steel right? aldou i do not know whether in the market they have a CF that is stronger be it replica or original.. coz CF always give me a plastic feeling .. haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vega Turbocharged December 2, 2011 Share December 2, 2011 Make sure your insurance is not affected Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken4555 1st Gear December 2, 2011 Share December 2, 2011 eh in short..CF is a lighter but "softer" material compare to steel right? aldou i do not know whether in the market they have a CF that is stronger be it replica or original.. coz CF always give me a plastic feeling .. haha CF is like 5times stronger than steel... and lighter... but while CF is really stiff, it is also really prone to cracking and splintering when under pressure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile 1st Gear December 2, 2011 Author Share December 2, 2011 some good read. http://www.kradcarbon.com/main/carbonfiber.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken4555 1st Gear December 2, 2011 Share December 2, 2011 some good read. http://www.kradcarbon.com/main/carbonfiber.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic December 2, 2011 Share December 2, 2011 CF bonnet make chicks horny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mllcg 3rd Gear December 2, 2011 Share December 2, 2011 and if CF bonnet is dented, must buy new one. cannot knock back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hao505700 Clutched December 2, 2011 Share December 2, 2011 I guess a well/quality make Carbon fiber product should be tough.. Problem is that in many of the CF bonnets in the market dun meet the standard. Yes, u can get a aftermarket CF bonnet for under 1k. But in order to meet the $1k price tag, how many layer of carbon roll can the maker afford to use? Current many CF bonnets in the market barely meet the LTA standard. just my 2cents.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilernie 4th Gear December 3, 2011 Share December 3, 2011 CF bonnet is more for looker other then making a car lighter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mllcg 3rd Gear December 3, 2011 Share December 3, 2011 I guess a well/quality make Carbon fiber product should be tough.. Problem is that in many of the CF bonnets in the market dun meet the standard. Yes, u can get a aftermarket CF bonnet for under 1k. But in order to meet the $1k price tag, how many layer of carbon roll can the maker afford to use? Current many CF bonnets in the market barely meet the LTA standard. just my 2cents.. CF bonnet need LTA approval meh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hao505700 Clutched December 3, 2011 Share December 3, 2011 CF bonnet need LTA approval meh? Some CF bonnet in the market dun meet the LTA standard and will not pass inspection.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile 1st Gear December 7, 2011 Author Share December 7, 2011 Some CF bonnet in the market dun meet the LTA standard and will not pass inspection.. So far, many club members went inspection with CF bonnet with a pass. They don't check on bonnet btw. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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