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Seibon Carbon Bonnet Query

Seibon Carbon Bonnet Query

Talisker
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10-01-2019, 02:48 AM
#1
Here's a quick one for those who have a carbon bonnet.

I'm considering treating myself to a Seibon carbon bonnet but I wondered what fittings come included on the bonnet.
Does it have a bonnet catch to close and lock the bonnet with and does it have a bonnet prop and stowage clip?
I only ask because it's hard to find pictures of the underside of these bonnets.
Talisker
10-01-2019, 02:48 AM #1

Here's a quick one for those who have a carbon bonnet.

I'm considering treating myself to a Seibon carbon bonnet but I wondered what fittings come included on the bonnet.
Does it have a bonnet catch to close and lock the bonnet with and does it have a bonnet prop and stowage clip?
I only ask because it's hard to find pictures of the underside of these bonnets.

speedfreek
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12-01-2019, 04:31 AM
#2
PM P.Lindblom - I believe he had a seibon bonnet on his.

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speedfreek
12-01-2019, 04:31 AM #2

PM P.Lindblom - I believe he had a seibon bonnet on his.


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el_bandido
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12-01-2019, 05:28 AM
#3
and once you've PM'd him stick the answer on here, as I'd quite like to know too Big Grin
el_bandido
12-01-2019, 05:28 AM #3

and once you've PM'd him stick the answer on here, as I'd quite like to know too Big Grin

micromarc
Member
203
12-01-2019, 11:26 AM
#4
It comes with a d ring built in to act as the bonnet latch. Pretty much like a standard
Bunnet lol I had to pad mine slightly with some leccy tape.

Comes with no fitting bolts and the standard bolts don't fit as the threads are a diff size.

Hope this helps guys
micromarc
12-01-2019, 11:26 AM #4

It comes with a d ring built in to act as the bonnet latch. Pretty much like a standard
Bunnet lol I had to pad mine slightly with some leccy tape.

Comes with no fitting bolts and the standard bolts don't fit as the threads are a diff size.

Hope this helps guys

DaveEdin
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12-01-2019, 11:49 AM
#5
micromarc It comes with a d ring built in to act as the bonnet latch. Pretty much like a standard
Bunnet lol I had to pad mine slightly with some leccy tape.

Comes with no fitting bolts and the standard bolts don't fit as the threads are a diff size.

Hope this helps guys

Cheers Marc :thumbup: don't be such a stranger! :lol:

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DaveEdin
12-01-2019, 11:49 AM #5

micromarc It comes with a d ring built in to act as the bonnet latch. Pretty much like a standard
Bunnet lol I had to pad mine slightly with some leccy tape.

Comes with no fitting bolts and the standard bolts don't fit as the threads are a diff size.

Hope this helps guys

Cheers Marc :thumbup: don't be such a stranger! :lol:


IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!

Modifications
Completed:

Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )

In Progress:

E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake

P.Lindblom
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12-01-2019, 11:55 AM
#6
I thought I posted a reply here the other day, but apparently the post got lost in cyberspace Smile

The Seibon CF bonnet comes with the metal catch. It has holes where you're supposed to fit the prop and clip from your standard bonnet, but I'm not sure I would use them as the underside feels kind of fragile. I went for gas struts from Figs instead: http://shopfigs.com/v1/index.php?route=p...duct_id=51

You fit it the same way as the standard bonnet, although the bolts are one size smaller. This means you'll be able to adjust the fitment of the bonnet before you tighten the bolts, to make the panel gaps equally large on both sides.

Also, the holes for the windscreen washers are a bit too small, I believe the US spec washers might be a bit smaller than ours. It's very easy to modify the holes using a file, so don't panic if your washers don't fit when you get the bonnet.

I could only find one picture where the underside of my old cf bonnet is visible. Click it to see the full resolution pic.

[Image: dsc9977fixframe.jpg]
P.Lindblom
12-01-2019, 11:55 AM #6

I thought I posted a reply here the other day, but apparently the post got lost in cyberspace Smile

The Seibon CF bonnet comes with the metal catch. It has holes where you're supposed to fit the prop and clip from your standard bonnet, but I'm not sure I would use them as the underside feels kind of fragile. I went for gas struts from Figs instead: http://shopfigs.com/v1/index.php?route=p...duct_id=51

You fit it the same way as the standard bonnet, although the bolts are one size smaller. This means you'll be able to adjust the fitment of the bonnet before you tighten the bolts, to make the panel gaps equally large on both sides.

Also, the holes for the windscreen washers are a bit too small, I believe the US spec washers might be a bit smaller than ours. It's very easy to modify the holes using a file, so don't panic if your washers don't fit when you get the bonnet.

I could only find one picture where the underside of my old cf bonnet is visible. Click it to see the full resolution pic.

[Image: dsc9977fixframe.jpg]

Talisker
Member
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14-01-2019, 06:14 AM
#7
Thanks for your replies guys, that helps a lot.
Talisker
14-01-2019, 06:14 AM #7

Thanks for your replies guys, that helps a lot.

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