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Kim
12-10-2004, 04:36 PM
After opinions on these:

Option 1: EVO Style Fibreglass Bonnet
http://www.fastmagna.com/km/bonnet/evo_bonnet.jpg

Option 2: Standard Bonnet Vents/Scoop:
http://www.fastmagna.com/km/bonnet/ssv_bonnet.jpg

Option 3: No changes
http://www.fastmagna.com/km/bonnet/normal_bonnet.jpg

What do people think? :)

Chief
12-10-2004, 04:39 PM
1st one looks best but it still doesn't look symmetrical. I would reckon it would only look good if you got parabolics.

Monga
12-10-2004, 04:41 PM
I think the last one, then send me the other 2 hahah, nah I like the first one looks pretty sweet

JELLMAG
12-10-2004, 04:44 PM
number 1 shame the pod vent is on the wrong side

RoGuE_StreaK
12-10-2004, 04:56 PM
How about 2, but only with the vents? I take it this is mainly just for cosmetics?

Kim
12-10-2004, 04:57 PM
1st one looks best but it still doesn't look symmetrical. I would reckon it would only look good if you got parabolics.

Yeah, actually - would look good with parabolics. Btw, who is the chick in your avatar? :drool:

Kim
12-10-2004, 04:58 PM
How about 2, but only with the vents? I take it this is mainly just for cosmetics?

Mainly cosmetics for now... however would add a pod filter with the cooler air in the engine bay.

teK--
12-10-2004, 05:02 PM
Or how about, parabolics? Forget the normal scoop as it will only reduce the efficiency of your radiator. Rear facing side vents would be good though.

Big Paul
12-10-2004, 05:45 PM
im gonna b different and say i like the second one the best, it kinda looks tough and reminds me a little of a wrx. and personally, id stick to the normal headlight as it all matches in along with ur paint and side indicators, but thats just my 2cents

Chief
12-10-2004, 05:50 PM
Yeah, actually - would look good with parabolics. Btw, who is the chick in your avatar? :drool:

That would be Natalie Portman :D Nice girl, have met her in real life too!! She is probably most well-known for her star role as Queen Armadala in Star Wars.

mercury
12-10-2004, 05:57 PM
That would be Natalie Portman :D Nice girl, have met her in real life too!! She is probably most well-known for her star role as Queen Armadala in Star Wars.

its Queen AMIDALA BTW

also i think the 2nd one looks better but without the WRX style scoop, looks too ricey
(for the rex it's use is for the intercooler).
1st vent sucking air in for your pod and the other facing the rear to extract hot air.

GRDPuck
12-10-2004, 06:12 PM
Kim,
I'd go for option 1 (with the single vent on the driver's side - to match up with the airbox).
I don't like option 2 - too much like a WRX and known for it! At least option 1 is from a Mitsu.
I still like the straight lines of option 3 but also like option 1.
Maybe just a single vent over the airbox ???



That would be Natalie Portman :D Nice girl, have met her in real life too!!

Chief,
My daughter says "Cool, I'd love to meet her!". :bowdown: :dancin: :bouncin:

GRDPuck
12-10-2004, 06:20 PM
A couple of other options (maybe) from a Japanese Mitsu Legnum...

Nashy_95SI
12-10-2004, 06:25 PM
How much does the first one cost cause i would love to add it to my car?

Kim
12-10-2004, 07:00 PM
Chief - ahh, yes... natalie portman, of course :) Cool, where did you meet her in real life?

Nashy - it will cost around $750 USD for carbon fibre, and less for fibreglass. Not including freight. So, not that cheap :(

Bain
12-10-2004, 07:21 PM
You wouldnt happen to know how much that side vent in picture one would cost..

Or do you have a website i could look at? Thats what im looking for.

Kim
12-10-2004, 07:27 PM
Bain - check out www.ssv.com.au - thats were I grabbed the pic from to photoshop.

skotyp17
12-10-2004, 07:28 PM
KIm how much was ur bodykit???

Kim
12-10-2004, 07:42 PM
KIm how much was ur bodykit???

Spent about $700 on it... the actual kit though cost $350 with slight damage and unpainted on ebay. It was originally custom made - not sure who by.

Cheers,
Kim

TecoDaN
12-10-2004, 08:06 PM
I saw a 2nd gen today with tinted blinkers similar to those on the 3rd gens. It looked quite nice with the standard headlights!

Jdub
12-10-2004, 09:18 PM
Honestly Kim. The Evo look alike is the pick of them. But i still think its too much :think: Something different would look good, but you dont want to take away from the rest of your car too much. Especially that front bar!! You know every TR/TS driver drools over that whenever they see it dont you? :D

Killbilly
12-10-2004, 09:25 PM
I like the first one Kim, put the pod vent on the other side and get some parabolics and it'll look awesome.

If it wasnt for your front bar then the bonnet would look odd, but because your front bar is pretty out there, the bonnet goes with it really well.

Edit:

Here's a pic of your car with that bonnet and with some badly photoshopped para's to give you at least a rough idea:

http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~baker/evo_bonnet2.jpg

Monga
12-10-2004, 10:38 PM
Seem to have the funds bro, why not put them towards performance and get your car snaring a few Commo's off the mark, your ride looks pretty sweet the way it is.

-Karma

Kim
13-10-2004, 06:12 AM
Seem to have the funds bro, why not put them towards performance and get your car snaring a few Commo's off the mark, your ride looks pretty sweet the way it is.


Don't really have the funds (bodykit was cheap, most of the other stuff was sponsorship). Insurance is another reason for performance parts... they don't seem to mind cosmetic but refuse major peformance work.

Don't mind the parabolics but I would have to darken the corner indicators... it looks wierd having the dark parabolics with clear indicators.

Killbilly
13-10-2004, 07:00 AM
Don't really have the funds (bodykit was cheap, most of the other stuff was sponsorship). Insurance is another reason for performance parts... they don't seem to mind cosmetic but refuse major peformance work.

Don't mind the parabolics but I would have to darken the corner indicators... it looks wierd having the dark parabolics with clear indicators.

That's true, they look weird without the amber indicators, I just couldn't be stuffed putting them on lol

Magna_ Girl_77
18-10-2004, 01:47 PM
:bowrofl: hell yeah kim go the second one.. Where did you find them at. Please do tell. We share dont we!!! lol

TS_magna
18-10-2004, 07:13 PM
1st one is the best

Kim
18-10-2004, 07:38 PM
More info here: http://www.mogwa.org/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?from_site=&t=6090

nicem8
18-10-2004, 08:03 PM
Hey Kim , Long Time No Speak , What About Just Fluting Up Each Side Of The Bonnett , About 10 Flutes Per Side , Hey Killbilly Can You Photosop What It Would Look Like As I Cant , If Not I Like The First One But Only The Side Vent On The Pod Side ,

Kim
18-10-2004, 08:12 PM
hey mate :)

Yeah I was thinking that... just the vent on the side with the pod. Hmmm.

Killbilly
18-10-2004, 08:17 PM
Norm, I'm not exactly sure what you mean?

nicem8
19-10-2004, 05:36 PM
Spose It Looks Like Gills 10 Or So , Like The Old Gts Monaro Had On The Front Gaurds But On The Bonnett

Killbilly
19-10-2004, 07:49 PM
Ahh ok then I'll see what i can do