EOI GB: [AUS] Carbon fibre & FRP bonnets for BA Astina Hatch and Hardtop

Rupewrecht · 12-09-2012, 03:43 PM

So after a bit of interest in these, here you go:

Carbon or FRP bonnets for BA Astina. These are OEM replicas - the look as per standard bonnets - no extra vents etc. Wet carbon. Uses a standard latch to attach it.

Options:
- Carbon, with carbon weave visible, underside is black FRP. 6kg
- Carbon in black gel coat finish, underside is black FRP. 6kg
- Fibreglass/FRP in black gel coat finish. 7kg

Extras:
- Windscreen washer holes are ¥2000/$25 extra.
- Clear coating is ¥22000/$270 extra

Standard bonnet is ~15kg to give you an idea of the weight saving.
Not to be used with aftermarket gas strut kits.

Also available in Carbon or FRP:
- Eunos 30X/AZ-3/Presso - http://page16.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/u40346993
- FD RX-7 --> http://page2.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b134452232
- RX-8 - http://page10.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m96459680

Pricing before bulk order, based on one bonnet for Hatch:
Carbon: $1155
Black carbon: $876
FRP: $705

Pricing before bulk order, based on one bonnet for Hardtop:
Carbon: $1138
Black carbon: $876
FRP: $705

Approximate pricing if 'X' Carbon-finish Hatch bonnets were ordered:
5 bonnets = $942 each.
10 = $895 each.
The space in a container to get them here goes up so they're not proportionally cheaper, but still a decent saving.

The above prices at least give you an idea. Final cost would depend on what types for what car were ordered, but would be around that price.

100% of cost would need to paid before the order is done, as i'm not carrying the baby for this much! But you'd have a while before everyone was ready, i'd say. Australia-only, too.

So, who's interested, and in what type are you after?.

Rupewrecht · 12-09-2012, 03:46 PM

Also, if i'm ordering 5+ bonnets, i should be able to work a further discount from the manufacturer, but once i've got an idea of numbers then i can talk to them

project.r.racing · 12-09-2012, 04:32 PM

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We'd probably need to be somewhat quicker than the old Cusco GB, otherwise we'd hit November, and then no one will be keen until Feburary.

Rupewrecht · 12-09-2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by project.r.racing

We'd probably need to be somewhat quicker than the old Cusco GB, otherwise we'd hit November, and then no one will be keen until Feburary.

Agreed - I'd need 100% deposits paid by the end of November at the latest, and probably more than 5 orders to bother with this.

BTW, what type are you after?

edit: added:

Copy paste and add to this list, peoples:
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smurfy · 12-09-2012, 04:40 PM

do they do bj bonnets... ?

aha

project.r.racing · 12-09-2012, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rupewrecht

Agreed - I'd need 100% deposits paid by the end of November at the latest, and probably more than 5 orders to bother with this.

BTW, what type are you after?

I hadn't decided on what type I'd be after. $450 is alot of 1kg less. Was just gonna go with 'Want one', and decide on type when payment is required.

Rupewrecht · 12-09-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by smurfy

do they do bj bonnets... ?

aha

Nope, sorry. They do do custom work/one offs, but that's a whole headache i have absolutely zero interest in chasing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by project.r.racing

I hadn't decided on what type I'd be after. $450 is alot of 1kg less. Was just gonna go with 'Want one', and decide on type when payment is required.

Fair enough.

mattylagana · 12-09-2012, 06:16 PM

I thought there would be a bigger saving then that...

And they don't come clear coated for $890 dollars

Rupewrecht · 12-09-2012, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattylagana

I thought there would be a bigger saving then that...

And they don't come clear coated for $890 dollars

A $260 discount is pretty good, i thought

As i said, it may be more once i contact them and i have a better idea of quantity.

You might want to go and price up CF bonnets for other cars...and then realise that the market demand for Astina ones is pretty small compared to something like a Nissan Silvia...

SLY 323 · 12-09-2012, 06:22 PM

Ive got too many projects going on to get the money together by November. February and Id be in no worries.

mattylagana · 12-09-2012, 07:31 PM

Why not drop one project an jump on board ?

Mad Mat · 12-09-2012, 07:52 PM

Hey can we get them with vents??? I would love to keep engine bay temps down with the new setup that's all..

Rupewrecht · 12-09-2012, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Mat

Hey can we get them with vents??? I would love to keep engine bay temps down with the new setup that's all..

No, you're better off with something custom. Too many variables if it's being made in another country.

project.r.racing · 13-09-2012, 07:34 AM

Or you can add vents after it arrives in your posession.

Mad Mat · 13-09-2012, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by project.r.racing

Or you can add vents after it arrives in your posession.

would that be hard to do with carbon fibre???

Clean_Cookie · 13-09-2012, 08:06 AM

Not for a decent shop. Personally I think you'd be better off with a frp one to do the vents as when they're added in you'll have to respray it anyway!

rodhog · 13-09-2012, 09:33 PM

I know they won't have my mazdas
but mainly because I want to know - JZS160 chassis - Aristo ?
Just out of couriosity because of the cost if you can you might want to spread the group buy to others if it still applies

Rupewrecht · 13-09-2012, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodhog

I know they won't have my mazdas
but mainly because I want to know - JZS160 chassis - Aristo ?
Just out of couriosity because of the cost if you can you might want to spread the group buy to others if it still applies

No luck with a bonnet, though they do make carbon and FRP dash covers!
http://page11.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/n96373061

Their full range: http://openuser.auctions.yahoo.co.jp...p&mode=1&apg=1

himynameisbunny · 13-09-2012, 10:34 PM

What's the legality regarding these? From my limited knowledge I believe FRP with a carbon skin is okay, but it's still not going to be legal without ADR approval is it?

Not that I care too much for that kind of stuff, but with a big ticket item such as a CF bonnet you'd wanna show it off without drawing the wrong attention.

Rupewrecht · 13-09-2012, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by himynameisbunny

What's the legality regarding these? From my limited knowledge I believe FRP with a carbon skin is okay, but it's still not going to be legal without ADR approval is it?

Generally FRP and CF are a no-no, but from memory some brands can be engineered. As to these ones? No idea.

12-09-2012, 03:43 PM	#1
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	EOI GB: [AUS] Carbon fibre & FRP bonnets for BA Astina Hatch and Hardtop So after a bit of interest in these, here you go: Carbon or FRP bonnets for BA Astina. These are OEM replicas - the look as per standard bonnets - no extra vents etc. Wet carbon. Uses a standard latch to attach it. Options: - Carbon, with carbon weave visible, underside is black FRP. 6kg - Carbon in black gel coat finish, underside is black FRP. 6kg - Fibreglass/FRP in black gel coat finish. 7kg Extras: - Windscreen washer holes are ¥2000/$25 extra. - Clear coating is ¥22000/$270 extra Standard bonnet is ~15kg to give you an idea of the weight saving. Not to be used with aftermarket gas strut kits. Also available in Carbon or FRP: - Eunos 30X/AZ-3/Presso - http://page16.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/u40346993 - FD RX-7 --> http://page2.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b134452232 - RX-8 - http://page10.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m96459680 Pricing before bulk order, based on one bonnet for Hatch: Carbon: $1155 Black carbon: $876 FRP: $705 Pricing before bulk order, based on one bonnet for Hardtop: Carbon: $1138 Black carbon: $876 FRP: $705 Approximate pricing if 'X' Carbon-finish Hatch bonnets were ordered: 5 bonnets = $942 each. 10 = $895 each. The space in a container to get them here goes up so they're not proportionally cheaper, but still a decent saving. The above prices at least give you an idea. Final cost would depend on what types for what car were ordered, but would be around that price. 100% of cost would need to paid before the order is done, as i'm not carrying the baby for this much! But you'd have a while before everyone was ready, i'd say. Australia-only, too. So, who's interested, and in what type are you after?. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1 Last edited by Rupewrecht; 12-09-2012 at 04:39 PM.

12-09-2012, 03:46 PM	#2
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	Also, if i'm ordering 5+ bonnets, i should be able to work a further discount from the manufacturer, but once i've got an idea of numbers then i can talk to them __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

12-09-2012, 04:40 PM	#5
smurfy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: sutherland shire, nsw Car: sp20 Posts: 1,968 View Photos By: smurfy	do they do bj bonnets... ? aha __________________ To many of us, our cars are an extension of our own personalities, the way we choose to modify reflects this.

12-09-2012, 06:16 PM	#8
mattylagana Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Nsw, wollongong :) Car: Ba 323 Astina hatch V6 Posts: 615	I thought there would be a bigger saving then that... And they don't come clear coated for $890 dollars __________________ >97' V6 MAZDA 323 S3\|Sunroof\|18"x8" RX8 rims\|Custom Cold air intake\|klze headers, 100cpi cat, resi delete, Apexi back box\|Top Gun Leads/NGK Platinum Iridium plugs\|Soundstream Sound\|Lowered on yellow speeds\|Whiteline heavy duty swaybar\|cusco front strutty\|momo steering\|short shifter\|Lantis door sills\| This is my girl sxc isn't she? http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18139

12-09-2012, 06:22 PM	#10
SLY 323 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wollongong Car: 95' Mazda BA 323 Posts: 747	Ive got too many projects going on to get the money together by November. February and Id be in no worries. __________________ Too many Mazdas. ♡

12-09-2012, 04:32 PM	#3
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	1. PPR 2. 3. 4. 5. We'd probably need to be somewhat quicker than the old Cusco GB, otherwise we'd hit November, and then no one will be keen until Feburary.

12-09-2012, 07:31 PM	#11
mattylagana Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Nsw, wollongong :) Car: Ba 323 Astina hatch V6 Posts: 615	Why not drop one project an jump on board ? __________________ >97' V6 MAZDA 323 S3\|Sunroof\|18"x8" RX8 rims\|Custom Cold air intake\|klze headers, 100cpi cat, resi delete, Apexi back box\|Top Gun Leads/NGK Platinum Iridium plugs\|Soundstream Sound\|Lowered on yellow speeds\|Whiteline heavy duty swaybar\|cusco front strutty\|momo steering\|short shifter\|Lantis door sills\| This is my girl sxc isn't she? http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18139

12-09-2012, 07:52 PM	#12
Mad Mat HONEYWELL REPRESENT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Salisbury - Inner City Car: 1997 BA Hardtop - Had a 2003 BJii J48 Sport20, and 2x bg SOHC astina hatches Posts: 5,011 View Photos By: Mad Mat	Hey can we get them with vents??? I would love to keep engine bay temps down with the new setup that's all.. __________________ PROJECT "Catalina" 1994 323 BG Hatch 2005-2007 Crashed into truck 1991 323 BG Hatch 2007-2008/9 SOLD 2003 BJ SP20 J48 Hatch 2008-2011 Regretfully SOLD 1997 BA I4 Sedan 2012-CURRENT 1985 BF 323 Hatch 2014-2015SOLD 1989 MX5 2015-2015

13-09-2012, 07:34 AM	#14
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	Or you can add vents after it arrives in your posession.

13-09-2012, 08:06 AM	#16
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	Not for a decent shop. Personally I think you'd be better off with a frp one to do the vents as when they're added in you'll have to respray it anyway! __________________ Worklog

13-09-2012, 09:33 PM	#17
rodhog Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sydney Lakemba Car: mx-6 626 Gs300 Maz2 was 95 KF BA-HT Posts: 2,024 View Photos By: rodhog	I know they won't have my mazdas but mainly because I want to know - JZS160 chassis - Aristo ? Just out of couriosity because of the cost if you can you might want to spread the group buy to others if it still applies

13-09-2012, 10:34 PM	#19
himynameisbunny AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sutherland Shire, Sydney, AUS Car: 97 Astina BA Posts: 432	What's the legality regarding these? From my limited knowledge I believe FRP with a carbon skin is okay, but it's still not going to be legal without ADR approval is it? Not that I care too much for that kind of stuff, but with a big ticket item such as a CF bonnet you'd wanna show it off without drawing the wrong attention.