OwenSP
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| posted on 8/10/17 at 10:56 AM |
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Phoenix Bonnet Modification
Hi all,
I need to modify my phoenix bonnet to accommodate the taller zetec engine which will soon be going in it. From my untrained eye I think all it needs
is a top section cutting and a bulge fabricating in its place, anyone have any advice on where I cant get this done? I'm not going to attempt
doing it myself
Cheers
[Edited on 8/10/17 by OwenSP]
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SCAR
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| posted on 8/10/17 at 11:02 AM |
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Thought the zetec fitted under phoenix bonnet
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jeffw
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| posted on 8/10/17 at 11:54 AM |
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Mine did..
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SCAR
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| posted on 8/10/17 at 12:05 PM |
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mine looks like it wil
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OwenSP
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| posted on 8/10/17 at 01:56 PM |
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Well if that is the case then that's good. Mine is an early one without any form of bulge, it's mk4 striker with outboard suspension.
[Edited on 8/10/17 by OwenSP]
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jeffw
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| posted on 8/10/17 at 03:17 PM |
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If it looks like the middle of my old bonnet then you'll be fine, if it doesn't then you will need a bulge/bonnet.
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OwenSP
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| posted on 11/10/17 at 08:17 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jeffw
If it looks like the middle of my old bonnet then you'll be fine, if it doesn't then you will need a bulge/bonnet.
Jeff do you have a picture of the old bonnet, of a link to one? thanks
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jeffw
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| posted on 11/10/17 at 09:12 AM |
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My avatar has the same centre section as the standard Phoenix bonnet.
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OwenSP
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| posted on 13/10/17 at 08:50 AM |
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It's smaller than yours Jeff, its almost like the mk4 clubman 'aero' bonnet but with a curved lower section:
https://jpsc.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=963
I'll try to upload a photo later which will make this much simpler!
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jeffw
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| posted on 13/10/17 at 01:47 PM |
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Then you will have to cut a hole in your bonnet
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OwenSP
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| posted on 17/10/17 at 10:50 AM |
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Thought so.
Does anyone have any recommendations of where to have it done??
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striker1660
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| posted on 21/11/17 at 10:50 AM |
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Owen i would have a word with rob johnston aka cyana he does fibreglass. However, it maybe easier to sort out a new bonnet which has the right bulge
to suit your gel coat. If you cut and shut your bonnet you will need to paint so by the time that's done it maybe the same price and its one
price fresh.
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TimC
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| posted on 21/11/17 at 11:13 AM |
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Andy Westgate is the only call you’ll need.
http://www.westgatecomposites.com/index.php
This bulge did not exist from the factory
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OwenSP
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| posted on 21/11/17 at 11:28 AM |
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Thanks for the replies gents.
Tim, Andy Westgate does seem like the person to call, I'll be giving him a call when the time comes.
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 21/11/17 at 12:49 PM |
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foam and ducktape....
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