I'm stunned at the quality of the paint & new parts going on.
It makes me want to whip my wings off now & reach for the spray can!
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I'm stunned at the quality of the paint & new parts going on.
It makes me want to whip my wings off now & reach for the spray can!
Cheers Craig,matt,dj browney etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by craig green
Mk999... Im afraid I dont really have the time to do any work on the side anymore, I find it hard to find time for the nova somedays! sorry.
I'd love to see the bonnet with red paint on top.
I paint a asrea mk4 vented carbon bonnet a few years back, cause it was cracked on the edge we blew it in around the out sides only about 3" in, looked sweet as it blended out and became carbon.Quote:
Originally Posted by SRimon
You know I did actually consider that!... It was my backup plan in case I didnt like it on the car! Only the outside though.. inside would be left as carbon etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by SRimon
More updates on route later if I get chance!
I don't think I could afford such a quality job anyway lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Nick J
What was the reason for not using the carbon bonnet in the end, just didn't fit/look right?
I was coming to that shortly!! But as youve asked.. the look I was happy with tbh. And gap wise it fits well. Its the main catch thats causing a problem.... On a standard nova bonnet it has a floating thread to allow adjustment. The thread in the carbon bonnet is fixed thus no adjustment. This is the problem as the main catch wont go into the hole in the slam panel as its positioned too far forward. I was talking to Mike the other day and he's going to try work something out so it can work. But to be honest I cant see it working without forgetting the standard catches and going to pins/aerocatches which is a look I really dont want. But Lets see what he can come up with. I doubt it will be sorted in time for this years shows however. Im just gutted at the amount of effort Ive put in (40hrs plus) I guess its my own fault in a a way as I didnt obey the golden rule and trial fit first. Aftermarket panels eh who'd buy them!Quote:
Originally Posted by MK999
I cant wait to see this car mate:thumb:
And the astra:)
Why not move the hole in the slam panel - easy to cut out a square around it - reposition it, reweld, fill and sand - plus only a small area to repaint
Easy !!!!
After all the effort you've put into the bonnet - it would be criminal not to use it
Dave
I see what your saying Dave, just after what it cost I expected it to fit! but hey Im sure we'll sort it somehow... were theres a will etc!Quote:
Originally Posted by fearless