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May 2002
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 AÊ86 Sprinter Carbon Fibre Bonnets - Expresion of Interest
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Fri, 09 August 2002 13:08
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Theres a sprinter guy in SA who can produce carbon fiber bonnets for Sprinters.
He is wanting to know who would be interested in them.
They will be like the Japanese ones, Carbn fiber top skin and metal frame.
Upon purchase you exchange your old bonnet and recive your carbon bonnet. Cost will be in the vicinity $400 depending on condition of your exchange bonnet. (he needs resonable bonnets to make new bonnets up)
considering it cost over $1200 to import carbon bonnets, I think this price is good.
please post replies here.
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sydney
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May 2002
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Re: AÊ86 Sprinter Carbon Fibre Bonnets - Expresion of Interest
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Mon, 12 August 2002 10:05
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interested but would prefer alllllll carbon and no metal frame.
is that possible?
or even just all fibreglass???
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Hobart, Tas
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May 2002
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Re: AÊ86 Sprinter Carbon Fibre Bonnets - Expresion of Interest
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Tue, 13 August 2002 09:29
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Out of interest, how much does a stock bonnet weigh vs the carbon one?
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Location:
sydney
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July 2002
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Re: A?6 Sprinter Carbon Fibre Bonnets - Expresion of Interest
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Tue, 13 August 2002 10:11
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how bout trueno CB bonnet?
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Location:
Adelaide
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May 2002
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Re: A?6 Sprinter Carbon Fibre Bonnets - Expresion of Interest
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Wed, 14 August 2002 03:19
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could my carbon fibre bonnet have a nice pink dove paint on it..
bump..
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Melb
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May 2002
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Re: A?6 Sprinter Carbon Fibre Bonnets - Expresion of Interest
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Wed, 14 August 2002 04:57
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i'm interested
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Location:
hobart
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June 2002
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Re: AÊ86 Sprinter Carbon Fibre Bonnets - Expresion of Interest
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Thu, 15 August 2002 13:04
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YEAH ILL HAVE A BONNET AND I HAVE A SMICKO ORGINAL BONNET TO EXCHANGE!
I ALSO WANT A MY99 WRX BONNET IF IT CAN BE DONE!
PRICES ON THESE ETC WOULD BE GOOD CAUSE I WANT THEM ASAP IF POSSIBLE!!!!! I.E ILL BE GETTIN MY TAX RETURN!!!!!!
FROM BENNY 
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Location:
Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: A¡¦6 Sprinter Carbon Fibre Bonnets - Expresion of Interest
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Fri, 16 August 2002 17:33
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metal frame is more safty when crash, let think what will happen when the bonnet come into your car when crash?
how can we get it if we r not in SA?
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Gold Coast
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July 2002
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More Info Required
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Sun, 18 August 2002 07:30
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What colour is the Carbon Fibre?
Is the bonnet made from one piece of Carbon Fibre or joined?
Does it use standard fibreglass resin?
Is the Carbon Fibre UV stable?
Can you paint over the surface?
Is it vacuumed?
Any idea on price including freight?
Please reply ASAP as interested in quantity.
Thanks
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I supported Toymods
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Adelaide
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: AÊ86 Sprinter Carbon Fibre Bonnets - Expresion of Interest
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Mon, 19 August 2002 12:19
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I know the guy who is making them. The other nite he came over and I showed him the interest that is taking off over this. I'll speak to him and tell him to update on what is happening.
Now, what I know:
The bonnet that I have seen was the first out of the mould! All it was the top skin of the bonnet as it is top skin that wieghs the most in an AE86 bonnet. The carbon was laid last: so from the top (looking at top of bonnet)it is resin which can be painted to match your car colour. When the bonnet is up, you can see the carbon fibre sheet through the metal frame. I'm pretty sure it was one piece of carbon fibre. I'm sure fibre top skin is available.
I'll sms him now and tell him to get his sh*t together and reply here to let people know what's happening.
Oh, as for shipping: a big box 
Jaz
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Adelaide
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May 2002
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Re: AÊ86 Sprinter Carbon Fibre Bonnets - Expresion of Interest
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Tue, 20 August 2002 07:08
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If they are being made by who I think is making them, then they are most definately worth the money.
He's done a very very good job indeed.
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Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: AÊ86 Sprinter Carbon Fibre Bonnets - Expresion of Interest
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Tue, 20 August 2002 11:14
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i'd like one for the cressida .....
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I supported Toymods
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Adelaide
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May 2002
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Re: AÊ86 Sprinter Carbon Fibre Bonnets - Expresion of Interest
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Wed, 21 August 2002 13:36
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Hi, This is Rick posting under Jaz's login.
After so much positive feedback after such a short period of time I feel I should update people on what is happening. Sorry for the slowness of my reply.
I am only making AE86 Sprinter bonnets
A's to Q's:
Stock bonnet: ~15Kg
Full carbon: ~5.5/6Kg dependant on locking system (factory or bonnet pins)
Half bonnet (carbon/metal frame): ~7Kg
Freight cost: Additional to purchase. Possibly COD but will look into when it comes around. Maybe too big for post, so national frieght or something with insurance to cover damage in shipping.
Details of bonnet: Construction is full woven sheet (black), these arn't carbon/kevlar!
Full carbon bonnet is made from two seperate moulds for top and bottom vacuumed together. Each mould consists of UV stable clear gel coat on surface followed by one layer of carbon backed by fibreglass.
The resins used are specific to the carbon fibre work.
Bonnets are paintable upon receival using regular methods.
For any further questions: call after 6pm on 0410 654 912
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June 2002
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Re: AÊ86 Sprinter Carbon Fibre Bonnets - Expresion of Interest
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Thu, 22 August 2002 02:53
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I am interested - just coming up with a bonnet to send to you
Peter
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I supported Toymods
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Brisbane, QLD
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: AÊ86 Sprinter Carbon Fibre Bonnets - Expresion of Interest
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Thu, 22 August 2002 03:25
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Can this contact of yours make other parts too? Couple of people I know would be interested in MA61 bonnets/front quarter panels, tail gates etc. Can he make stuff with an aluminium honey comb encapsulated?
Cheers
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Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: AÊ86 Sprinter Carbon Fibre Bonnets - Expresion of Interest
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Thu, 22 August 2002 05:17
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7kg? is that really gonna make that much difference?
Im just asking.. not looking for a flame war.. i just thought that 1200 spondoolies could be spent to make more horse.. therefore the 7kg wouldnt matter?
Just curious is all.. Apart that a carbon bonnet would look pretty tuff 
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Location:
Oz
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August 2002
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Location:
Eskilstuna, Sweden
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: AÊ86 Sprinter Carbon Fibre Bonnets - Expresion of Interest
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Thu, 22 August 2002 13:17
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I have a plan.
For 400 bucks I will come around to anyone's house and make your AE86 7kgs lighter. You will need to get used to driving the car by yourself though.
That way I can take the money I make and get me one of these bonnets.............. 
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I supported Toymods
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Adelaide
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May 2002
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Re: AÊ86 Sprinter Carbon Fibre Bonnets - Expresion of Interest
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Fri, 23 August 2002 00:34
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I think the main thing is that the 7Kg is from the front of the car. Anyone can find 20Kg to remove from the rear of the car but finding weight in the front end to offset the weight balance change is alot harder.
Jaz
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SA
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May 2002
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Re: AÊ86 Sprinter Carbon Fibre Bonnets - Pics of bonnets
