VX Bonnet

[ripster3736]

Hi does anyone have a bonnet insert for sale or know where I can get one

Thanks

[circmand]

Hi does anyone have a bonnet insert for sale or know where I can get one

Thanks

I have to check but shipping to UK may be pricey. What is the going rate on an insert these days?

[ripster3736]

Hi, thanks for the reply, not sure what the going rate is, mines cracked so I need to weigh up repair against replacement....let me know thanks

[rowhard]

Hi, thanks for the reply, not sure what the going rate is, mines cracked so I need to weigh up repair against replacement....let me know thanks

doing a repair if it's the typical crack isn't that difficult and you'll end up with a better insert then just installing another one that will probably crack again.

If you have basic skills (can read the label) and equipment, (sandpaper, small fibre glas repair kit, glaze putty, can of primer and flat black paint spray can, rachet and right size socket) you could knock it out in a afternoon. :smack:

[circmand]

Hi, thanks for the reply, not sure what the going rate is, mines cracked so I need to weigh up repair against replacement....let me know thanks

Once I can check out the one I got

[Starglider]

I have one, I am in south London. Not sure about the condition though, the car did have a front impact.

[JoFotoz]

The cost of buying and shipping may well be more
than a body shop would charge..if you dont like the DIY approach.

The simple quick fix is tp grind a "V" notch into the insert along line of crack..
..then fill with body filler and sand/paint.

I have one thats lasted 5 years after this simple "fix it".

jo

[David Wiltshire]

Although mine isn't damaged I was fed up with it looking dull all of the time so had a carbon fibre wrap put on it you could always 'mask' a home repair with something like that

[ripster3736]

I have one, I am in south London. Not sure about the condition though, the car did have a front impact.

Ok, let me know once you've had a chance to check it out....thanks

[workmeistr]

I'm with David, repair and wrap:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/20120813_141810.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/22727)

[ripster3736]

Thanks all for the replies, agree that repairing would probably make a stronger part.
Didn't consider wrapping, how durable is that stuff....
Still all of those with parts to sell please let me know, so I can make an informed choice...RIP

[David Wiltshire]

Thanks all for the replies, agree that repairing would probably make a stronger part.
Didn't consider wrapping, how durable is that stuff....
Still all of those with parts to sell please let me know, so I can make an informed choice...RIP

It's quite good, mine was a carbon fibre wrap which was not done with not such good materials or labour but done properly can last for years. One thing you can do is easily change it to suit your current mood.
It is such an easy shape once removed I think I'll buy an expansive high quality wrap next time and do it myself.

[David Wiltshire]

I'm with David, repair and wrap:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/20120813_141810.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/22727)

That looks nice.

[ripster3736]

That looks nice.

Thanks David....will investigate wrapping this weekend....might get my mirrors done aswell

[Starglider]

Here's my spare one, unfortunately the paint is cracked, panel itself looks ok;

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e6/stargliderx/hood-insert1_zpsd7889247.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e6/stargliderx/hood-insert2_zps417c0bd8.jpg

Probably no use to you with that crack. I'm planning to sand it down, epoxy a couple of hood scoops onto it, wrap it and them swap it onto my JDM, but don't know when I'll get to that.

[ripster3736]

Here's my spare one, unfortunately the paint is cracked, panel itself looks ok;

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e6/stargliderx/hood-insert1_zpsd7889247.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e6/stargliderx/hood-insert2_zps417c0bd8.jpg

Probably no use to you with that crack. I'm planning to sand it down, epoxy a couple of hood scoops onto it, wrap it and them swap it onto my JDM, but don't know when I'll get to that.

Thanks for getting back to me....I think that possibly the best solution is to repair and wrap my current part, I'm guessing you can't buy new @ sensible money and as all vehicles now are approaching a good age all will exhibit same issues.
BTW the yellow car in the picture are you parting it out by any chance.

[Starglider]

I'm guessing you can't buy new @ sensible money and as all vehicles now are approaching a good age all will exhibit same issues.

The hood panel on my JDM is still in good shape;

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e6/stargliderx/vx-front_zps3ea8babe.jpg

but it has been living in Ireland and mostly garaged, I suspect sun exposure is a big factor in the cracking.


BTW the yellow car in the picture are you parting it out by any chance.

Yeah, breaking it at the moment. Engine is now in my JDM, rear cladding (with US side markers) and front diff will be going on my JDM, the rest I will keep as spares or in case anyone else in the UK needs a part. Body shell will be going to the scrapyard, wife won't let me keep it (says it's an eyesore :). The current light bar on my JDM is surplus as well if you want one.

[Lfen]

New one is $450 if it's still available! Just had mine painted Gloss black for $200 came out nice

[David Wiltshire]

Could you give me a price for the little heater relay thing thats down in the fan chamber please.

[Starglider]

Could you give me a price for the little heater relay thing thats down in the fan chamber please.

I'm not sure which part you mean; otherwise I'd be happy to, but be warned it may be a while before I get to it. I urgently need to get the front diff and cooling fixed on my JDM before I can start tearing up the USDM car's interior.

[David Wiltshire]

I'm not sure which part you mean; otherwise I'd be happy to, but be warned it may be a while before I get to it. I urgently need to get the front diff and cooling fixed on my JDM before I can start tearing up the USDM car's interior.

No problem its situated under the passenger side opening storage box on the JDM's you have to remove the cover completely then open up the heater/fan unit.
I'll take it apart this week-end and let you know.