bonnet raisers?

1. louis_23 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 birmingham lad in bristol Posts: 2613 saxo vtr

   #1 22nd April 2008, 17:57

   whats every ones view on these, do u think they look gud or sh*#t? i cant make my mind up if i should get one or if it will be a mistake like wen i put a sun strip on my car bk in the day ha. thanx guys for ya help. if any one has pics that wud be g8 to.
2. user_10583 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 731

   #2 22nd April 2008, 18:23

   i think they look good if your goin 4 the track look or race/rally style. ment to let more air into the engine bay. in my opinion i dont like the look of them on mk2's as the grill is part of the bonnet, fink they suit mk1's a lot better, see wot evry1 else finks aswel, then decided.
3. vtr_bundy L-plater Joined: Jul 2007 ruislip middlesex Posts: 38 mk2 saxo vtr

   #3 22nd April 2008, 18:23

   personally i like them, people are gonna say no point unless your running big power etc but i think it doesnt matter. my mates vts is only running 140bhp no turbo or nothing and hes got them and his car looks sick. do what you like mate dont worry about what everyone else says otherwise all our cars would look the same vts rims,4omm drop,dimma grill lol people on hear are to scared to be different on hear incase of geting slated
4. louis_23 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 birmingham lad in bristol Posts: 2613 saxo vtr

   #4 22nd April 2008, 18:26

   ha ha true i dnt want to many mods but think i do like the raisers. alot peeps sayin they dnt go on mk2 tho, ill av to find sum pics n see. thanx lads
5. user_10583 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 731

   #5 22nd April 2008, 18:27

   they will fit on mk2's mate, defo. the hinges/fixings are the same for the bonnet. my mate had them on his furio.
6. louis_23 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 birmingham lad in bristol Posts: 2613 saxo vtr

   #6 22nd April 2008, 18:30

   ha sory i mean alot of people say they dnt look gud on mrk 2. my brumie slsang cummin out in my tx ha
7. CRAIGNICHOLLS_VTS Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 stalybridge Posts: 630 Saxo Furio MK2

   #7 22nd April 2008, 19:55

   here is a pic of mine with them on, decided i didn't like them so took them off. just bought them to see what they looked like cos they were only £9.00
   
   
8. RedB Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Haywards Heath Posts: 8445

   #8 22nd April 2008, 20:02

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by vinny_5saxo i think they look good if your goin 4 the track look or race/rally style. ment to let more air into the engine bay. in my opinion i dont like the look of them on mk2's as the grill is part of the bonnet, fink they suit mk1's a lot better, see wot evry1 else finks aswel, then decided.

   Second that.
   
   I wouldn't touch them dude as unless your running bodies etc.
   they wont make much difference tbh
9. Certi Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2003 Falkirk (Scotland) Posts: 5264 Civic Type R

   #9 22nd April 2008, 20:10

   They only look good on mega power drag cars if you ask me. Looks bloody stupid on a Saxo, like you havent put it on properly.
10. smiith Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Sep 2007 Jail - Whitby Posts: 15034 520bhp Honda Jazz

    #10 22nd April 2008, 20:12

    i dont think they look right on a mk2, but i think they suite a mk1 pretty well...
    
    
11. louis_23 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 birmingham lad in bristol Posts: 2613 saxo vtr

    #11 22nd April 2008, 20:16

    true dose look gud in that pic on mk1
12. smiith Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Sep 2007 Jail - Whitby Posts: 15034 520bhp Honda Jazz

    #12 22nd April 2008, 20:17

    thanks
13. RedB Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Haywards Heath Posts: 8445

    #13 22nd April 2008, 20:19

    No off. but save your money and sort the exhaust out dude
14. smiith Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Sep 2007 Jail - Whitby Posts: 15034 520bhp Honda Jazz

    #14 22nd April 2008, 20:20

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by redbullet07 No off. but save your money and sort the exhaust out dude

    me?
    
    Nothing wrong with my exhaust mr
15. RedB Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Haywards Heath Posts: 8445

    #15 22nd April 2008, 20:23

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by smiith me? Nothing wrong with my exhaust mr

    Not you fella lol
    
    Louis
16. louis_23 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 birmingham lad in bristol Posts: 2613 saxo vtr

    #16 22nd April 2008, 20:31

    ha ha, think the exhaust is 1st on the menue. bonnet raisers was more a curiosity thing ha
17. RedB Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Haywards Heath Posts: 8445

    #17 22nd April 2008, 20:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by louis_23 ha ha, think the exhaust is 1st on the menue. bonnet raisers was more a curiosity thing ha

    lol good good man
    
    Wont regret getting the zorst sorted first as they make such a difference to the look/sound and usually performance.
    
    Id stick with a bacbox 3.5" or smaller tho for looks and sounds dude as 4" are huge!
    
    I hate my backbox atm and cant wait for my Piper to be fitted.
18. stu-n-shell Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Perth Posts: 4798 posi blue desire vt lookalike

    #18 22nd April 2008, 20:43

    i think they look shit it makes the bonnet look like it doesnt fit rite but each to there owni suppose
19. smiith Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Sep 2007 Jail - Whitby Posts: 15034 520bhp Honda Jazz

    #19 22nd April 2008, 20:43

    id get the supersprint center, then get a oval backbox they look sweet on saxo's
20. RedB Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Haywards Heath Posts: 8445

    #20 22nd April 2008, 20:44

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by smiith id get the supersprint center, then get a oval backbox they look sweet on saxo's

    Piper's look and sound better
    
    I hate my rear can with a passion atm
21. Coonper Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Coventry Posts: 5182 Lupo GTI

    #21 22nd April 2008, 21:22

    Bonnet lifters look quite cool, but they increase engine temperatures dramatically. Despite what everyone thinks about them...
22. LEE_VTR1 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Nuneaton Posts: 6476 RB RS 200

    #22 22nd April 2008, 22:46

    cant see how tbh because it allows air to escape and circulate
23. Richie2104VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2006 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 2770 VTARRRR/S

    #23 22nd April 2008, 22:52

    Would'nt say it increases engine temps, but on the otherhand would'nt say makes them cooler...lol
    
    All down to personal preference really. Some like them, some don't!
24. LEE_VTR1 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Nuneaton Posts: 6476 RB RS 200

    #24 22nd April 2008, 22:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Richie2104VTR Would'nt say it increases engine temps, but on the otherhand would'nt say makes them cooler...lol All down to personal preference really. Some like them, some don't!

    agree'd mate, my thinking is heat rises and with the little panel gap thats made it has somewhere to go.
    
    i work in aerospace though so i would think like this, working with high temps and stuff all the time.
25. one_nation04 Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Watford Posts: 1636 2001 VTR ... silver S

    #25 22nd April 2008, 23:15

    ive jus made y self some of these up for about 3 quid from B&Q, i quite like them tbh, agreed they look better on mk1s though
26. Coonper Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Coventry Posts: 5182 Lupo GTI

    #26 23rd April 2008, 12:53

    When the bonnet is fitted correctly a vacuum forms, allowing pressure to build up and force the air over the engine.
    
    If you fit lifters then this vacuum is decreased, therefore the hot air takes longer to escape, hence, rise in temperature.
    
    They are also very dangerous!
    
    If you were to get an under bonnet fire, the flames are not kept within the bonnet, but instead they are released up to the windsreen and up the scuttle panel! Not good!
    
    Thats why they are not used in motorsport.
27. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #27 23rd April 2008, 13:32

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Coonper Bonnet lifters look quite cool, but they increase engine temperatures dramatically. Despite what everyone thinks about them...

    have to agree there. The actuall engine block does not need a great airflow. Cooling is done via oil coolers or water radiators.
    Turbulent air in the engine bay is bad for aerodynamics and cooling
    
    In motorsport you "duct in, duct out"
28. Saxowesty Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Hernebay Posts: 972 Saxo WestCoast

    #28 23rd April 2008, 13:52

    how much longer roughly de bolts got to be?
29. ekfoxervts Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 east kilbride Posts: 648 saxo vts phase 2

    #29 23rd April 2008, 14:33

    do not like them, but its your car and taste, realy up to you buddy.