MADF6 Member 399 Member For: 18y 7m 23d Posted 13/09/12 05:32 AM Posted 13/09/12 05:32 AM OK so I just rang Ford spare parts and they want $1990 for the V8 bonnet - unpainted and unfitted...I've seen the after market version (~$400) on egay and carbon fibre ones ($1200) from http://www.awcinfo.com/secureshop/category.php?cat_id=294...Which option is best:1. pay the extra and get real Ford bonnet knowing there will be no issues with gaps or fitment (approx $2500 painted and fitted)2. buy a steel after market one off ebay and hope it fits properly with no dodgy gaps (approx $1000 painted and fitted)3. buy carbon fibre from awcinfo and shed a few pounds in the process (approx $1700 fitted and painted)I don't want to go anywhere near fibreglass.Advice appreciated.
Ciaran Thooperrrrrrr Legacy Donating Member 2,768 Member For: 15y 2m 13d Gender: Male Location: NOR, Western Australia Posted 13/09/12 05:36 AM Posted 13/09/12 05:36 AM I have read a lot of people have the aftermarket steel ones and they fit no problems. 1
EFSIX I Lead Not Follow... Member 1,026 Member For: 14y 4m 27d Gender: Male Location: Westside,Melbourne Posted 13/09/12 05:58 AM Posted 13/09/12 05:58 AM +1 for after market steel bonnet & bulge...my mates got one on his car and no dramas and I got one too but havnt put it on yet..for memory cost us around the $380 primed and ready for paint..
MA91CK billet turbos and weathered engines dont mix Legacy Donating Member 1,346 Member For: 14y 3m 25d Gender: Male Location: Wollongong Posted 13/09/12 06:33 AM Posted 13/09/12 06:33 AM Buy the fibreglass bulge and graft yourself FTW. I'm gunna be a lazy arse probably and just adhere a bulge off ebay to my current bonnet and vynil wrap. Only the whole forum will know my secret 1
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Legacy Donating Member 9,946 Member For: 18y 5m 27d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 13/09/12 06:36 AM Posted 13/09/12 06:36 AM Lol. I have one forsale $250 and less dodgy 1
MADF6 Member 399 Member For: 18y 7m 23d Posted 13/09/12 08:54 AM Author Posted 13/09/12 08:54 AM Lol. I have one forsale $250 and less dodgyLol - his secret's out... I've PM'd you.
cizzink11 Member 352 Member For: 14y 1m 15d Gender: Male Posted 13/09/12 02:31 PM Posted 13/09/12 02:31 PM I have a aftermarket steel one. Unless someone told you, you could be fooled into thinking it was a genuine.
MADF6 Member 399 Member For: 18y 7m 23d Posted 13/09/12 10:19 PM Author Posted 13/09/12 10:19 PM Are the BA/BF1 bonnet and the BF2 bonnets the same? Some of them on egay say their bonnet is specifically only for a BA/BF1...?Eg: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ford-Falcon-BA-BF-XR6-XR8-Turbo-Bonnet-Hood-Hump-/261006718429?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cc53675ddDo you need to buy any other things for mounting them? eg. insulation, yadda-yadda...?
knowhereman Legacy Donating Member 107 Member For: 14y 11m 19d Gender: Male Location: Torquay, Vic Posted 13/09/12 10:32 PM Posted 13/09/12 10:32 PM (edited) Are the BA/BF1 bonnet and the BF2 bonnets the same? Some of them on egay say their bonnet is specifically only for a BA/BF1...?Eg: http://www.ebay.com....=item3cc53675ddDo you need to buy any other things for mounting them? eg. insulation, yadda-yadda...?I was tempted by the same. I read on here somewhere that these bonnets were sh*te and they are really thin gauge and vibrate etc. The other thing I notice in the pics is how far the inner panel is from the outer A-class surface. These need to be bonded together really well or its like two pieces of tin foil trying to hold shape.BF2 changed the front grill and hood so there will likely be issues.Let us know if you get one! Edited 13/09/12 10:34 PM by knowhereman
lrmcdowell Legacy Donating Member 730 Member For: 15y 20d Gender: Male Location: Randwick, sydney Posted 13/09/12 10:54 PM Posted 13/09/12 10:54 PM some bonnets just dont stay on hahaha
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