Chicken Wire
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 3:35 am
Just can't get enough really, but when I scratch my way under the cage I get to look at my '1' with this exterior mod. I've seen one other with this bonnet cut-out. Anyone else got this?
WR1TE-OFF wrote:Thanks, Gangsta. I don't have the finned spoiler, I'm afraid. I did have a go in one that had that fitted and I um'ed and ah'ed for a wee while whether I would get that too, but ultimately decided against it for two reasons. First, the old funds were getting rather depleted, but I also felt it was restricting my rear vision quite a lot and was worried that my already-average driving skill was going to get worse if I had it.
I agree with you that it does complete the look and maybe I'll have another think in the future when that lottery cheque comes through The next step for me would be engine mods but the plethora of options is just too scary to consider right now
The vent is a cut-out, I'm afraid, so can't be removed. That's why it was so expensive as it's basically a new bonnet. I'd need to fit the old bonnet back on if I wanted to return the car to the original look.
WR1TE-OFF wrote:Thanks, Anders. You're right to question how it works
It's essentially a blank plate so there's a dummy darkness below the cut-out with black perspex as the infill, therefore there's no hot air going to the top-mounted intercooler. You're also right that from an aerodynamic point-of-view the lip on the vent will ultimately disturb airflow to the scoop, but at the speeds I drive it wouldn't make any difference anyway
WR1TE-OFF wrote:The only water I've got is for personal retention - most of it is on my brain As you can see, most of it is still trying to escape