Gt monocraft Vent inserts. interest?

kostonhumar · October 29, 2015, 11:36

Hi guys,

I just wanted to see the kind of interest there would be, I have been thinking of getting the Gt monocraft hood vents made up as a insert to the oem bonnet. if it were to turn out ace who would be interested in a GB this is all theoretical. gonna wack out a guide price of £250 for a pair made of fiber.

Note: you will need to cut a hole in your bonnet blagh blagh blagh.

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StuC · October 29, 2015, 11:37

Will they clash with the spare wheel lid?

kostonhumar · October 29, 2015, 11:41

well they will be moulded of the original so im guessing not... but unless someone who owns one like cabby dave ikrana, say's otherwise lets go with no. if it's a issue I think could work out so it doesn't s:)

s:)

Jrichards20 · October 29, 2015, 12:18

For £250 I would imagine there would be very little interest. As they can get a full fibreglass one for Hazaltezza?

kostonhumar · October 29, 2015, 12:33

Whoops £125-£150 my bad fat thumbs lol

mr-ed_smt · October 29, 2015, 16:32

I'd be interested.

nigel smith · October 29, 2015, 17:56

Maybe few pictures would be good for buyers s:)

s:) )

Anonymous · October 29, 2015, 18:06

Half way there already with a cut up oem bonnet now. Serves me right for not waiting

kostonhumar · October 29, 2015, 18:50

lol nah you're a pioneer s:)

s:)

frootloops · October 29, 2015, 18:56

Quote from: "StuC"Will they clash with the spare wheel lid?

To make any use of them the spare wheel and lid will need removing and replaced with a tunnel venting from the back of the radiator to the vents. In theory I'd guess the extra downforce would make up for the lack of weight at the front end, assuming this would make downforce.

Oh and a similar product has been popular for mk2's for a while now
m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNIVERSAL-TOY ... ujMMBjBG1g m
in my opinion this is closer to where pricing needs to be as well.

HERRE · November 9, 2015, 11:59

I'm in for this. my car to me is crying

cabbydave · November 9, 2015, 19:52

You will also have to cut out the bracing from inside of the bonnet as well. if you were to do these it would take a lot of man hours and filler to blend the panel in and over time if its not done correctly would crack.

Willtord · November 10, 2015, 08:21

I'm interested!
Was looking for a monocraft hood, then found the vented seibon version, was going for that, but don't really want to lose my spare wheel.
Any pictures of your progress with this?
good luck with the project!
Cheers s:)

s:)

kostonhumar · November 10, 2015, 08:59

Quote from: "Willtord"I'm interested!
Was looking for a monocraft hood, then found the vented seibon version, was going for that, but don't really want to lose my spare wheel.
Any pictures of your progress with this?
good luck with the project!
Cheers s:) s:)

well originally I was gonna try spearhead this but now I believe nigel is all over it, sooooo really we will have to hear more from the man himself...

kostonhumar · November 10, 2015, 10:02

Update the original bonnet that was going to be used is no longer available so we are looking for a member who would be willing to let us use theirs any takers?

Willtord · November 19, 2015, 13:56

There's one not far from you that could be useful!:
m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-MR2-Ro ... Sw14xWQMN7 m

kostonhumar · November 19, 2015, 14:05

sorry I wasn't clear but looking for the mono craft bonnet to make the mould. but good spot!! s:)

s:)

WojtekMR · November 21, 2015, 10:12

I'd be interested

Willtord · November 24, 2015, 10:55

Any progress on the project?
Seibon do a carbon version:
Maybe buy one & take a mould, then sell the original?
m http://www.amber-performance.co.uk/prod ... 6&xSec=754 m
It'll be a little expensive to start, but I'm sure the original would be easy to sell!, I'd be interested if the original has the OEM closure system. Not a fan of bonnet pins!

kostonhumar · November 24, 2015, 12:11

true I suppose... il have alook around and see if there are any going cheaper?

kostonhumar · November 24, 2015, 13:05

crisis averted one has been sourced, and nigel is waiting on delivery so for now watch this space...

Willtord · November 26, 2015, 18:49

OK, please keep us posted, I'd be interested in one for sure!

Reeflodge · December 12, 2015, 12:30

How the vented hood project getting on?

kostonhumar · December 15, 2015, 10:30

Still looking for a hood somebody dropped out for the lend.... Once we find one i will let you guys know, or if you know anyone that may have one, also let me know

KJPG · December 19, 2015, 12:08

I'm in Manchester mate but my car is off the road at the moment. I'd be happy to lend mine if you can arrrange something.