Carbon/ fibreglass boot lid
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I have been thinking / looking around for a carbon boot lid or fibreglass and maybe a bonnet for some time.

Now I don’t know what would be best for me CF / FG I would like to keep the same lock / fittings as for the bonnet it’s on pins anyway so it should fit ok.

I don’t what to pay S##t loads for them. But I know you get what you pay for.

So has anyone got anything sat about?


Websites I have looked at-

http://www.curleyminishop.co.uk/Fibre-Glas...ior_B24FL4.aspx

http://carbonweezel.co.uk/projects/index.html

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Vehicle-Parts-Ac...d=p3286.c0.m359

Thanks Simon.

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Nothing is impossible it just costs more and takes longer.

i had a boot and a bonnet from the arc angels, fitted brilliantly...

i think it takes them a while to get them dispatched though, unless you waited untill the bingley hall show next month to pick them up

A mate of mini recently bought a single skin one from abs. Hinge indents are there and it's more than man enough for the job.
A double skin one should do, they do them in mk1 style too mate.

I bought a dash from ABS and there service was spot on, and price very reasonably!

TBH I don't think there is very much (if any difference) in weight between FG and carbon, so unless your going for exposed weave carbon probably wouldn't be worth the extra cost.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fusion-Fabri..._homepage_panel

www.fusionfabs.co.uk



1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

i used arc angles as there down the road from me really good quality they even gave me abit of a discount

I have started posting on Instagram also my name on there is turbomk1golf

Nothing is impossible it just costs more and takes longer.

In that case get fg, for the purpose of a bonnet and boot it's not worth the extra cost

i have a single skin carbon boot lid it weighs grams literally, would take 2 seconds to brak into the boot though

Yes i moved to the darkside

Instagram @jdm_brett

I have a double skin boot from TDK (Only place I could find that did a double skin MK3+ lid). That's fitted with standard hinges and catch. Fit looks good.

Got my bonnet from ABS, as others have said the service is very good. Also, if you are 16vminiclub member you get discount.

CF is stronger, but with regards to the boot and bonnet, I can't see the need for having any substantial structural strength, especially as you have a steel front end.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fusion-Fabri..._homepage_panel

www.fusionfabs.co.uk



1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

You also get discount over on tmf for ABS stuff.

If your a TMF+ member

Just tmf i think!
Tony is pretty good like that, i can always ask him if you want!

Edited by Carlzilla on 25th Dec, 2011.

Simon, I have a carbon boot lid that I bought off Longy and it has all of the holes for badges,lock, number plate hanging bracket etc. I was going to fibreglass over most of these as im not using them.

I might sell it and buy a new FG one that doesn't have any holes as it would be easier for me.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fusion-Fabri..._homepage_panel

www.fusionfabs.co.uk



1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

He offers it to 16vminiclub members too

Thanks matty but i was looking for a double skin lid if i can.

I have sent the guy at abs a pm on TMF and he said i can have 20% off and give me a code.

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Nothing is impossible it just costs more and takes longer.

Hello...


I have a Carbon fibre double skin boot lid, my is from TheArcAngels it fits like that, it's a bit curve in the middle, so the fit it's not the best one in this case. The boot lid is very light and it has only one layer.

The bonnet is from them too and it's 1cm shorter then the original, is gave me some headaches wen i was treating the body work, it´s also double layer.

In this case, if you could aford i recomend you the CarbonWeezel. i have a friend that have some bits and they are better, but also more expensive.


M.X.









Diogo

Edited by Diogo Lima on 25th Dec, 2011.

Mate the pics dont work

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Nothing is impossible it just costs more and takes longer.

If you search for carbon you will see it in the for sale bits thats what i did

I have started posting on Instagram also my name on there is turbomk1golf

Nothing is impossible it just costs more and takes longer.

Nice one. Guess I'll just have to wait to see if Matty does want to sell it.

Carbon weezel, I've just had one made up. 800g

Matt W

One thing to consider, ive noticed most carbon ones you can still see the wave patten under the paint.

I've got the rad cowl from carbon weezel but had chance to try it yet. If they can make one of them fit well then its got to be one of thier items any day

you only get what you pay for

Craig

my mini van http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=448248

Edited by madmk1 on 25th Dec, 2011.

I have started posting on Instagram also my name on there is turbomk1golf

Nothing is impossible it just costs more and takes longer.