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Benn
31-12-12, 07:36 PM
I've thought for ages about getting a vented bonnet, but i want the smooth look.. So thought of pressed in louvres. Now most you see are done so they stick out of the bonnet, but i want them pressed down so they'll be smooth and so they'll match the ones in my wings.. But will let air in to help with heat. But can't make my mind up.. So Help.

A Southie photoshop.. (would only be a line each side)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Crap/BENNMigweb2010louves2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Crap/BENNMigweb2010NOscoop.jpg
Southie
31-12-12, 07:49 PM
Bloody hell those photoshops look old now lol
Benn
31-12-12, 07:57 PM
Do me new ones...

And the vents will be looks based over working... As i know them being pressed from the underside is better for letting air out..
Southie
31-12-12, 08:00 PM
Well I'll have a dabble through the week for you Benn if that's okay chief ;)
Benn
31-12-12, 08:01 PM
Sweet, if you want new pics pm me.
brainsnova
31-12-12, 08:03 PM
Well I'll have a dabble through the week for you Benn if that's okay chief ;)

Get them done now lol I'm not waiting until next year
Southie
31-12-12, 08:04 PM
Yeah send me some new ones, it's better than doing the same you had. Fire some over via PM ;)
Southie
31-12-12, 08:05 PM
Get them done now lol I'm not waiting until next year

I'm busy.... drinking.... I'm not putting louves on his windows lol
Benn
31-12-12, 08:11 PM
Pics sent... Get chopping xx
brucer
31-12-12, 08:34 PM
Im making a track bonnet with vents that go downwards, mine are hand cut and not pressed. I went for looks over function too.

Best pic I got on my phone.

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z24/bachilds1988/DSC_0085_zps2e11ba02.jpg
Edd
31-12-12, 09:53 PM
Craig done a nice vented bonnet using a Nova scuttle panel welded in
Dan Stanley
01-01-13, 12:31 PM
How about if the vents were towards the back & centre of the bonnet? I think that would balance out the overall look better due to the vents at the front of your wing.
Plus, IMO, it'd aid much more in cooling since it'd let the air escape from the rear of the engine bay where the air pressure would be greater. The escaping air would take some heat with it and may (slightly) relieve the air pressure under your car also for extra ground effect. Think similar to how modern fast cars have vents at the back of the front wing to relieve the pressure build up in the front arches.
Looks & function = WIN
Benn
01-01-13, 06:18 PM
Im making a track bonnet with vents that go downwards, mine are hand cut and not pressed. I went for looks over function too.

Best pic I got on my phone.

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z24/bachilds1988/DSC_0085_zps2e11ba02.jpg

They are cool.


Craig done a nice vented bonnet using a Nova scuttle panel welded in

They did look nice, but for me they'd need the match my wing ones.


How about if the vents were towards the back & centre of the bonnet? I think that would balance out the overall look better due to the vents at the front of your wing.
Plus, IMO, it'd aid much more in cooling since it'd let the air escape from the rear of the engine bay where the air pressure would be greater. The escaping air would take some heat with it and may (slightly) relieve the air pressure under your car also for extra ground effect. Think similar to how modern fast cars have vents at the back of the front wing to relieve the pressure build up in the front arches.
Looks & function = WIN

Good thinking.. But think i've just worked out, that adding more vents would just be to "fussey" as my mate said. So i think i'll give them a miss.