Fiberglass Parts

1. onzakieron Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Durham - Newcastle Posts: 1208 Saxo VTRRRRR

   #1 19th March 2008, 10:59

   hey, think this is the correct place to put this.
   
   How good are Fiberglass Bonnets/Boots? Are they worth forking out for to save some weight? What are the disadvantages? I'm looking to save weight but don't wanna waste 200+ quid on something thats not gunna do much.
   Thanks in advance
2. Jungle_Jimm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Jan 2004 Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5082 RX8, Cliosport 197

   #2 19th March 2008, 11:02

   best place to start if you havent done so already is strip out as much of the interior impossible such as carpets, rear seats and sound proofing etc as it doesnt cost anything, infact you can make some £££ buy selling the interior parts on
3. rushy_23 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Aug 2004 West Mids Posts: 15392 '98 EK9 N1

   #3 19th March 2008, 11:05

   Im not familar with Fibreglass but it is much lighter than the standard stuff.
   I dont think its actually that strong though when compared to something like
   Carbon Fibre.
   
   Carbon Fibre is lighter too but hence why it costs too much.
   
   Toad had a Fibre Glass section put in place where his roof is, could drop him
   a PM on his thoughts?
4. Dan-Subtlem Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2006 Westgate on Sea/Bexley Posts: 17223 Series 1 Rallye

   #4 19th March 2008, 11:05

   do as jim said above.
   
   also fibreglass is ok to save weight but crap in the case of a crash.
5. j8nno Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Posts: 801 Euro vt rollin on schmidts

   #5 19th March 2008, 20:32

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by SubtleVTR do as jim said above. also fibreglass is ok to save weight but crap in the case of a crash.

   i agree. i swapped my mk2 bonnet with a fibreglass 1 from ccf on ebay. It was 3 times lighter, and with the rear stripped out i noticed a difference. The fit is never the best though. wouldnt go for a tailgate, want some strength there imo
6. Raz Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2007 Darlington Posts: 8766 Icelandic Grey Citroen Saxo VTS

   #6 20th March 2008, 00:29

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jonos_vtr i agree. i swapped my mk2 bonnet with a fibreglass 1 from ccf on ebay. It was 3 times lighter, and with the rear stripped out i noticed a difference. The fit is never the best though. wouldnt go for a tailgate, want some strength there imo

   id rather have strength in the front rather the rear....
   
   if your wanting lightweight and quality...then id say spend the dolla on carbon fibre.....otherwise....dont bother imo