my new dry carbon bonnet with pix
10-07-2006, 04:48 AM
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my new dry carbon bonnet with pix
tell me what u guys / gals think?
it's a dry carbon cooling bonnet from Varis
http://www.varis.co.jp/ ----> Bonnet Series ----> MAZDA
i know it's a bit rice but i like the look
now i get heaps of attention in the traffic
and yes i ordered from japanparts.com again, now my pockets is getting empty...
btw i also left out the mesh which was provided, which i thought looked ugly...
anyway heres the pics which will speak for it self...
btw first pic is from yesterday inwhich i saw a mps go past for the first time
it's a dry carbon cooling bonnet from Varis
http://www.varis.co.jp/ ----> Bonnet Series ----> MAZDA
i know it's a bit rice but i like the look
now i get heaps of attention in the traffic
and yes i ordered from japanparts.com again, now my pockets is getting empty...
btw i also left out the mesh which was provided, which i thought looked ugly...
anyway heres the pics which will speak for it self...
btw first pic is from yesterday inwhich i saw a mps go past for the first time
10-07-2006, 03:27 PM
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i will say I like it -- and it's making me wonder what it would look like on my Brilliant black RX8.
The only way i'd ever consider something like this is if the cooling vents offered some type of "big improvement" over not having a vented hood. We all know our rotaries run *** hot, anyone thats up on rotary + thermodynamics have any input on something like this.
I know the less heat we have the better, but would the vented hood offer any type of tangible benefit heat or performance wise?
The only way i'd ever consider something like this is if the cooling vents offered some type of "big improvement" over not having a vented hood. We all know our rotaries run *** hot, anyone thats up on rotary + thermodynamics have any input on something like this.
I know the less heat we have the better, but would the vented hood offer any type of tangible benefit heat or performance wise?
10-07-2006, 05:03 PM
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Zephyr
Your Bonnet has the brand name and the big $$$$$$ cost, but i prefer this one sorry .
https://www.rx8club.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1639
or
https://www.rx8club.com/australia-new-zealand-forum-37/daves-one-off-rx8-99749/
Michael
Your Bonnet has the brand name and the big $$$$$$ cost, but i prefer this one sorry .
https://www.rx8club.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1639
or
https://www.rx8club.com/australia-new-zealand-forum-37/daves-one-off-rx8-99749/
Michael
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10-07-2006, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Grizzly8
Zephyr
Your Bonnet has the brand name and the big $$$$$$ cost, but i prefer this one sorry .
https://www.rx8club.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1639
or
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=99749
Michael
Your Bonnet has the brand name and the big $$$$$$ cost, but i prefer this one sorry .
https://www.rx8club.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1639
or
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=99749
Michael
cost like $2k aud if it's the real thing
10-07-2006, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by rotarenvy
looks good! was it light weight compared to the std one?
i only felt the differences by hand so i have no clue on exact numbers
10-07-2006, 11:08 PM
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yeah i thought about FI, but i'll wait till my warranty expires first, then i'll look at what options i have then, so i dont think i'll touch the engine just yet.
i would prefer a supercharger over a turbo for low end boost only for something like 7-9psi? dont want to over do it
i would prefer a supercharger over a turbo for low end boost only for something like 7-9psi? dont want to over do it
10-07-2006, 11:11 PM
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thinking about some light weight wheels next
liked the mazdaspeed MS-01S wheels in gunmetal, but rays dont make them anymore
liked the mazdaspeed MS-01S wheels in gunmetal, but rays dont make them anymore
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10-07-2006, 11:20 PM
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check out nissan silvia JDM Imports seller section or just goto JDM imports website, they sometimes have a few landing. or u mite find something else.
i know japan parts has some mazdaspeed rims for sale on their website, but dont now if they the 1s u want
i know japan parts has some mazdaspeed rims for sale on their website, but dont now if they the 1s u want
10-07-2006, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Zephyr
i would prefer a supercharger over a turbo for low end boost only for something like 7-9psi? dont want to over do it
trust me.... you will "never" be satisified with whatever boost you are provided, you "will" always want more
10-08-2006, 12:54 AM
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I like the new bonnet Zephyr, makes the car look mean!
I think Ezzy's right with the fact that you will always want more power. Too much is never enough
I don't know much about forced induction, but how hard would it be to mod up a twin-screw turbo setup though? I'm sure you could set it up so it provides a linear boost through from low to high revs.
I think Ezzy's right with the fact that you will always want more power. Too much is never enough
I don't know much about forced induction, but how hard would it be to mod up a twin-screw turbo setup though? I'm sure you could set it up so it provides a linear boost through from low to high revs.
10-08-2006, 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by EZZY
is that a preference across the board or just for the renesis case?
trust me.... you will "never" be satisified with whatever boost you are provided, you "will" always want more
trust me.... you will "never" be satisified with whatever boost you are provided, you "will" always want more
and of course it's a different story for pistons...
Originally Posted by Cromax
I don't know much about forced induction, but how hard would it be to mod up a twin-screw turbo setup though? I'm sure you could set it up so it provides a linear boost through from low to high revs.
10-09-2006, 01:20 AM
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Something a bit different I guess. Have you noticed any more wind noise around the bonnet area from those vents disturbing airflow?
I can see the sense of this after FI, if the engine bay temps get too hot. Otherwise, not my go but thanks for sharing.
It's worth remembering that the OEM bonnet is also more pedestrian friendly than these aftermarket carbon parts.
I can see the sense of this after FI, if the engine bay temps get too hot. Otherwise, not my go but thanks for sharing.
It's worth remembering that the OEM bonnet is also more pedestrian friendly than these aftermarket carbon parts.
10-09-2006, 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Revolver
Something a bit different I guess. Have you noticed any more wind noise around the bonnet area from those vents disturbing airflow?
I can see the sense of this after FI, if the engine bay temps get too hot. Otherwise, not my go but thanks for sharing.
It's worth remembering that the OEM bonnet is also more pedestrian friendly than these aftermarket carbon parts.
I can see the sense of this after FI, if the engine bay temps get too hot. Otherwise, not my go but thanks for sharing.
It's worth remembering that the OEM bonnet is also more pedestrian friendly than these aftermarket carbon parts.
and yes i do know about the pedestrian friendly bonnet inwhich suppose to absorb more impact from the circular shaped undercover things. i stopped caring about it since it was only meant to be for pedestrians but if it were for the driver and passengers then it would be a different story...
10-09-2006, 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Revolver
Something a bit different I guess. Have you noticed any more wind noise around the bonnet area from those vents disturbing airflow?
I can see the sense of this after FI, if the engine bay temps get too hot. Otherwise, not my go but thanks for sharing.
It's worth remembering that the OEM bonnet is also more pedestrian friendly than these aftermarket carbon parts.
I can see the sense of this after FI, if the engine bay temps get too hot. Otherwise, not my go but thanks for sharing.
It's worth remembering that the OEM bonnet is also more pedestrian friendly than these aftermarket carbon parts.
10-09-2006, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by EZZY
Dave, is your engine cover on, or off??
What's yours?