Right since the cars under going modifications at the moment, i thiought its also time to put some holes in the bonnet sides to let out the nasty hot air.

Any ideas on shapes, ie holes, slots, rectangles, looks etc.

Picture of car as it was at sva from the side.



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How about a reversed NACA duct? Or just a rectangular grille like on c3 corvettes?
As for bonnet, I think the RS turbo had a reverse bonnet scoop that was good at keeping temps down.

How about the same shape as your bonnet locks and in line!
Hugh

Here's mine. Not actually measured the temperature but the surface of the bonnet is significantly cooler than before. The vents are now painted black and look much nicer in my opinion. We made a simple press tool out of MDF to form the mesh to fit in the cutouts. They are polyester resin bonded to the bonnet.

Vents on both side of course.

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I liked the bubble type holes that Steve used on his Worx.

Wicket, I hate you.... that's exactly what I'm going to do, now it looks like I'm copying!!

now them I like a lot

Wickets are really nice and look professional. I didnt form the mesh on mine but did a similar triangular arrangement either side of bonnet bulge. Also did a series of round holes in side. Bonding black mesh behind works well. There will be some pics in my archive of what i did. I did a post about 3 years ago too.

Type in "Aston Martin Vent" into Google images. Lots of inspirational ideas, I will be doing one of these soon.

Linker

yip Wicket's ones look well smart

keep em coming, i thought about Worx style, he still has his template, lol.

Wicket, looking very good there.

Ive thought about cutting same shape as my bonnet aero catches, but not sure if they are big enough.

DarrenW, i quite like the circle thing you have going on there too.

Not sure on the reverse naca, as the bonnet area is quite curved and the duct may not sit as close as i would like, Ta though.

Joe

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How about the same shape as your bonnet locks and in line!
Hugh

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Have you realy, ive not seen them, take a picture and lets have a see.
Do they work and are they not too small ?.

Joe

wicket, that is so neat!
I think there's another blue MK going to be sporting similar soon!
John.

not the clearest photo but gives you an idea of how I did mine. They're molded in plastic with aluminium mesh on the inside, cost about £12 for a pair


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Here is what we have done - idea shamelessly stolen from road warrior in Australia...

We have been busy with it this weekend.
All I would say is: Don't use a restrictive mesh or louvres if you really need it for cooling. Best is no mesh at all... that said, we have used very thin mesh because it looks nice, but will rip it out if it is not effective enough...
Gergely


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yip Wicket's ones look well smart

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Something like this ?

Mercedes bonnet vents


Merc Bonnet Vents

MK Indy bonnet vents. Inspired by above.

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Phil

Photos of mine as requested.

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z282/adrianthorp/fury090.jpg

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z282/adrianthorp/fury089.jpg

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z282/adrianthorp/fury088.jpg

"Do they work?" Hard to say but the car was pretty happy sat in traffic at Laon recently, when lots of other cars were parked up with steam coming out.

adrian

They lookd pretty neat those do Adrian, done a good job there.

jeffw, they look good too, im confused.com now.

Phil, seen those and very inspiering i must say. Look better in the flesh though.

Joe

Haven't don't mine yet but will be using some from BMW Z3, they look good just got to shorten them to get rid of the BMW badge or put a 7 badge in there instead....

here is a pic

Yes the template was SO Complex...

Think the mice have been at that, Steve!

adrian

this way ?

or this way

Second one

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first ones growing on me too, once ive made up my mind, will be able to view the car at Newark.

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Second one...but not overly keen.

adrian

Prefer the first one, looks a bit more fitted.

Neither...
(not big enough)

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Best one definately.

adrian

Yep, that one.

right then, wheres that drill gone !

Well drilled the holes cut out the slots, then made a jig to press the mesh in our 36 tonne press.
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side view
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looks like they are different sizes but its just the camera angle, i have now done both sides, just hope the PU will stick by Sat for the trip to Newark.
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and from the side
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its not really related but how come you didnt go for the flush mount versions of your bonet catches? i only ask as i was considering the same catches

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