Benzine
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| posted on 4/1/16 at 06:53 PM |
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Mesh bonnet
Would it be considered okay to use a bonnet made of a metal frame with sturdy wire/mesh over it? Any sharp edges/moving belts etc would be covered.
There are plenty of threads on the internet about running with no bonnet, but can't find anything about a mesh one.
Random google image
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slingshot2000
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| posted on 4/1/16 at 09:47 PM |
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Not sure about a mesh bonnet, but that ^^^^ looks awesome !
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Smoking Frog
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| posted on 4/1/16 at 10:41 PM |
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Oh dear, I must be getting old, looks ridiculous to me. I can see the smile value but that comedy rat look is lost on me. I would want something I
could drive after that much time and effect.
Other than rain and aerodynamics I can't see a problem with a mesh bonnet.
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russbost
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| posted on 5/1/16 at 09:13 AM |
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You don't make it clear whether you're talking legally, practically, IVA or what.
With regard to legal issues &/or IVA I can't see any problem providing the structure of the mesh itself doesn't present any sharp
edges & is sufficiently sturdy.
On a practical basis, it will not be beneficial with regard to aero, might create some interesting vortices around the engine bay/cockpit crossover
area, may even whistle at certain speeds! & obviously anything susceptible to the elements would need additional protection
I guess the main question would be why? What is it you are trying to achieve?
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Benzine
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| posted on 5/1/16 at 05:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by russbost
You don't make it clear whether you're talking legally, practically, IVA or what.
I guess the main question would be why? What is it you are trying to achieve?
Legally, posted in IVA/Legal section. Could have made that clearer 
It's purely to suit the kind of look I'm after. I'd love to run without one at all but mesh could be a workable alternative
[Edited on 5-1-2016 by Benzine]
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