flak monkey
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| posted on 17/10/07 at 11:37 AM |
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Bonnet Vents
I am after some vents to fit into my bonnet to let a bit of the heat out.
Has anyone seen some nice vents anywhere, or better still fitted some to their car?
Cheers,
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 17/10/07 at 11:42 AM |
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Stevec has metro ones, look good imo.
then there are escort rs turbo, fiesta turbo, maserati 3200GT, bmw z3 side vents, naca ducts from carbon mods.
Team Hellfire made some nice mercedes slk inspired ones.
Depends if you want production ones or after market.
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mookaloid
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| posted on 17/10/07 at 11:44 AM |
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Bonnet vents always worry me a bit in a seven.
as a scrutineer once pointed out to me, with bonnet vents if you have an under bonnet fire whilst driving along, you tend to get a face full of
flames
Just a thought
Cheers
mark
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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Hellfire
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| posted on 17/10/07 at 11:46 AM |
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Make em yerself. Greater choice.
Phil
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 17/10/07 at 11:59 AM |
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Car Builder Solutions have a few in their catalogue on page 56 that you might like the look of.
http://www.carbuildersolutions.co.uk/download/cataloguejuly2005.pdf
I'm thinking of fitting some into the side of the main body tub rather than the bonnet due to the previously mentioned fire risk (doing a Plato)
with an aeroscreen
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stevec
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| posted on 17/10/07 at 12:08 PM |
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What about some of these David?
Steve.
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zetec
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| posted on 17/10/07 at 12:13 PM |
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Home made again....JPG)
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Hellfire
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| posted on 17/10/07 at 12:17 PM |
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Overheating usually occurs whilst in stationery/slow moving traffic. As heat rises, it seems logical to place the vents at the highest point above the
engine.
I guess there is a risk of fire but if you considered all the risks in an effort to negate them, you'd never build any type of car. The secret
is to do your own risk assessment.  We considered the risk of a fire occurring as highly unlikely. 
Phil
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mookaloid
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| posted on 17/10/07 at 12:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Hellfire
Overheating usually occurs whilst in stationery/slow moving traffic. As heat rises, it seems logical to place the vents at the highest point above the
engine.
I guess there is a risk of fire but if you considered all the risks in an effort to negate them, you'd never build any type of car. The secret
is to do your own risk assessment. We considered the risk of a fire occurring as highly unlikely.
Phil
It is true that it doesn't happen often however 'doing a Plato' does happen from time to time and it just seems that particularly
with modern high pressure fuel systems that it invites singed eyebrows
But each to his own and as long as the risks have been considered then I guess it's ok
I just wonder if all the passengers in cars with bonnet vents are made aware of the (minimal) risk before accepting a ride out?
I would just like to point out that I'm not 'having a go' at anyone over this
Cheers
Mark
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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Howlor
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| posted on 17/10/07 at 01:23 PM |
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Pair of these would look good.
Link
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stevec
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| posted on 17/10/07 at 01:26 PM |
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Isn't there a thing where a flame won't pass through a gauze, or is that something different?
Steve.
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mookaloid
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| posted on 17/10/07 at 02:37 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevec
Isn't there a thing where a flame won't pass through a gauze, or is that something different?
Steve.
Yes and no - there's the yes like a bunsen burner and the gauze which the flame doesn't pass through ....... and the no where high
pressure fuel is squirting all over the place and coming through the mesh
Cheers
Mark
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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piddy
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| posted on 17/10/07 at 02:57 PM |
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David. Did you see the ones that Mike has on his Viento? (Sundays meet)
The vent he has might suit your car as they are black.
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stevec
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| posted on 17/10/07 at 03:35 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mookaloid
quote:
Originally posted by stevec
Isn't there a thing where a flame won't pass through a gauze, or is that something different?
Steve.
Yes and no - there's the yes like a bunsen burner and the gauze which the flame doesn't pass through ....... and the no where high
pressure fuel is squirting all over the place and coming through the mesh
Cheers
Mark
In my case it would be the second scenario
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Avoneer
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| posted on 17/10/07 at 04:33 PM |
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http://locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=16630
http://www.mytigeravon.co.uk/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=582
http://www.mytigeravon.co.uk/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=615
Pat...
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RK
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| posted on 17/10/07 at 10:27 PM |
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I like this myself. This is what I'd like, if I ever get that far.
 
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