Fibreglass Bonnet

RiceThief · Post by **RiceThief** » Tue May 03, 2011 8:04 pm

I was wondering what would the cost of getting a fibreglass bonnet made for a starion, from the cost of the mould to the cost of production and time frame. Im seeing if its worthwhile doing but have a pretty tight schedule.

1320ft · Post by **1320ft** » Tue May 03, 2011 10:53 pm

Bao,

With the time frame you are looking at, I would think it would be easier to get one out of the states (i'm thinking of doing the same).

There is plenty of guys around who will make a custom f/g or carbon bonnet, but who ever gets the 1st one made ie; the mould, pays the most.

RiceThief · Post by **RiceThief** » Tue May 03, 2011 10:58 pm

Aaron,

How much would shipping one cost? I assume only a courier company would ship such a large item as well?

1320ft · Post by **1320ft** » Tue May 03, 2011 11:14 pm

To be honest, i'm not sure.

One of the racers from SD works here: http://www.handcraftfibreglass.com.au/pages/home.aspx They do some awesome c/f and f/g work.

These guys also apparently do some good work: http://www.eziglass.com.au/

So do these guys: http://www.motorsportfibreglass.com.au/

Were you looking for something like these: http://www.starionpartsfactory.com/bodyparts.html

Website · Post by **WidebodyWoody** » Wed May 04, 2011 9:31 am

are you guys going the route of the fibre glass bonnet to save weight for racing?

Komeuppance · Post by **Komeuppance** » Wed May 04, 2011 9:37 am

There's a guy in the US who makes custom fiberglass hoods for the Starions, but I've only seen his cowl induction style hood.

-Robert

1320ft · Post by **1320ft** » Wed May 04, 2011 10:33 am

I want a flat bonnet with a 4" reverse cowl.

RiceThief · Post by **RiceThief** » Wed May 04, 2011 10:03 pm

1320ft wrote:Were you looking for something like these: http://www.starionpartsfactory.com/bodyparts.html

Aaron I've contacted the above selling about shipping it, I might grab a couple to reduce the average cost of shipping one. From searching US sites that send bodykits os, looks like it will be at least $350us to ship one.

WidebodyWoody wrote:are you guys going the route of the fibre glass bonnet to save weight for racing?

Thats the plan, Im guessing its the same with Aaron as he will be drag racing his starion.

Komeuppance wrote:There's a guy in the US who makes custom fiberglass hoods for the Starions, but I've only seen his cowl induction style hood.

-Robert

Is that Burton from the 26liter forums?

Komeuppance · Post by **Komeuppance** » Wed May 04, 2011 10:06 pm

Yes, it is Burton at 26liter. Last I read, he still had some molds...

-Robert

1320ft · Post by **1320ft** » Wed May 04, 2011 11:26 pm

I think this is where we need to get a container together asap.

1320ft · Post by **1320ft** » Wed May 04, 2011 11:44 pm

Apparently, these guys are pretty good:

http://www.usatoaus.com/index.html

Lunacy · Post by **Lunacy** » Thu May 05, 2011 5:16 am

Komeuppance wrote:Yes, it is Burton at 26liter. Last I read, he still had some molds...

-Robert

Robert OT but i love the signature haha :beer

WANTSOM · Post by **WANTSOM** » Thu May 05, 2011 8:52 pm

Alfa Fibreglass in Melbourne. Give a bonnet, they make the mould and we then have a local source.

Sargeant_Khan · Post by **Sargeant_Khan** » Thu May 05, 2011 11:12 pm

Time frame is an issue at the moment. Maybe someone contact alfa and ask them what the average bonnet is going to cost for 10+.
Get a lil bit of a group buy going. Im sure we could get ten or more paid for if they could guarantee a delivery date.

:beer

OLD FART · Post by **OLD FART** » Fri May 06, 2011 6:33 am

Komeuppance wrote:There's a guy in the US who makes custom fiberglass hoods for the Starions, but I've only seen his cowl induction style hood.

-Robert

You have some grippy tires on your car Robert LOL

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