Jap-Uk bonnet

Cass · 17th April 2009, 02:48 PM

I not sure if there is any drama with this, but to make things clear:- is there any difference or problem to fitting a UK- spec bonnet to a J-spec car?

Also if i were to be replacing it all together with an after market bonnet i.e... Top secret or Bomex what should i look out for or is there any complications i may come across ?

Cheers Cass

Kev.O · 17th April 2009, 03:35 PM

As far as I'm aware, the only difference between the UK/J-spec bonnets is the scoop, which you could retro fit like Gambit did. There shouldn't be any fitting issues.
Go with the scoop and don't bother with an after market bonnet

Cass · 17th April 2009, 04:26 PM

Still in two minds on that Kev.

I love the UK bonnet but also love the the Top secret one on the car i just missed out on buying

http://www.supras-ireland.net/phpBB3...php?f=13&t=858

Kev.O · 17th April 2009, 04:43 PM

Are you saying you just missed out on buying the car (thought you had one sorted) or missed out on buying the bonnet?

Personally the vents would do my nut as it would ruin my engine bay with water marks, but that's just me

Cass · 17th April 2009, 05:03 PM

The one in the link is the one i had my eye on, but it was sold before i had my funds together

The one i have half purchased is better

You know me mate i am always polishing engines etc.. (I think Matt's cleaning has rubbed off on me) so water marks would be fine to deal with

All down to personal preference i suppose.

UltraFlynn · 17th April 2009, 09:00 PM

I'd just like to point out that I've never in my life rubbed off on Cass.

jevansio · 17th April 2009, 09:38 PM

There are def no problems fitting a UK scoop to a J-Spec bonnet. The UK scoop will foul on a TRD front strut brace unless you remove the rain guard thing underneath though

Gambit · 17th April 2009, 10:19 PM

When you say rain guard, are you referring to the turbo cooler scoop on the underside of the bonnet scoop?

Pictured here.

Kev.O · 17th April 2009, 11:54 PM

Yes that's what Jay is referring to. You can just mod the underside scoop if you don't want to remove it completely. This is what Sharpie done.

dunk shaw · 18th April 2009, 08:12 AM

Its much easier to just remove it

Most fibreglass bonnets are shit so i wouldnt go that route, they flex and crack and also suffer with the high engine bay temps and most ive seen dont fit very well.
Stock bonnet is the way to go and if you want vents get a proper bodyshop to cut them in

17th April 2009, 02:48 PM	#1
Cass Beer and more Beer Single Turbo - Auto Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Inverness / Scotland Posts: 3,610	Jap-Uk bonnet I not sure if there is any drama with this, but to make things clear:- is there any difference or problem to fitting a UK- spec bonnet to a J-spec car? Also if i were to be replacing it all together with an after market bonnet i.e... Top secret or Bomex what should i look out for or is there any complications i may come across ? Cheers Cass __________________ "Freezing worms makes them easier to sharpen!"

17th April 2009, 03:35 PM	#2
Kev.O Officially NOT in Wales! UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 4,130	As far as I'm aware, the only difference between the UK/J-spec bonnets is the scoop, which you could retro fit like Gambit did. There shouldn't be any fitting issues. Go with the scoop and don't bother with an after market bonnet __________________ Kev To be single is to be skint

17th April 2009, 04:26 PM	#3
Cass Beer and more Beer Single Turbo - Auto Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Inverness / Scotland Posts: 3,610	Still in two minds on that Kev. I love the UK bonnet but also love the the Top secret one on the car i just missed out on buying http://www.supras-ireland.net/phpBB3...php?f=13&t=858 __________________ "Freezing worms makes them easier to sharpen!"

17th April 2009, 04:43 PM	#4
Kev.O Officially NOT in Wales! UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 4,130	Are you saying you just missed out on buying the car (thought you had one sorted) or missed out on buying the bonnet? Personally the vents would do my nut as it would ruin my engine bay with water marks, but that's just me __________________ Kev To be single is to be skint

17th April 2009, 05:03 PM	#5
Cass Beer and more Beer Single Turbo - Auto Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Inverness / Scotland Posts: 3,610	The one in the link is the one i had my eye on, but it was sold before i had my funds together The one i have half purchased is better You know me mate i am always polishing engines etc.. (I think Matt's cleaning has rubbed off on me) so water marks would be fine to deal with All down to personal preference i suppose. __________________ "Freezing worms makes them easier to sharpen!"

17th April 2009, 09:38 PM	#7
jevansio Junior Member Single Turbo - Manual Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 33	There are def no problems fitting a UK scoop to a J-Spec bonnet. The UK scoop will foul on a TRD front strut brace unless you remove the rain guard thing underneath though

17th April 2009, 10:19 PM	#8
Gambit Old Timer Jap Spec GZ - Auto Aerotop (TT) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Worcester Posts: 2,089	When you say rain guard, are you referring to the turbo cooler scoop on the underside of the bonnet scoop? Pictured here. __________________ J-Spec Twin Turbo Aerotop 3G Brakes Blitz nur spec r Full Stainless DC Blitz Active Front Spoiler Controler Greddy Boost + EXT Gauges Running 1bar OZ Superleggera UK Spec Bonnet Scoop UK Glass Headlamps Mines ECU

17th April 2009, 11:54 PM	#9
Kev.O Officially NOT in Wales! UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 4,130	Yes that's what Jay is referring to. You can just mod the underside scoop if you don't want to remove it completely. This is what Sharpie done. __________________ Kev To be single is to be skint

18th April 2009, 08:12 AM	#10
dunk shaw Old Timer None - Don't currently own a MKIV Supra. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: west mids Posts: 4,196	Its much easier to just remove it Most fibreglass bonnets are shit so i wouldnt go that route, they flex and crack and also suffer with the high engine bay temps and most ive seen dont fit very well. Stock bonnet is the way to go and if you want vents get a proper bodyshop to cut them in __________________ dunk

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