au fibre glass bonnet from awc fibre sports

roberts · 13-08-2010, 02:04 PM

I have ordered the above bonnet and will recive it next week.
Wondering if theres any intrest in me doing a fitting review for anyone else thinking about getting one. If not i wont bother.

I should mention Im a mechanical engineer and dont take a "sheel be right attitude" to anthing. If it doesn't fit I will tell you.

as you where...

KR1STO · 13-08-2010, 02:19 PM

I'd be interested in seeing some pics mate..
Is the the low series bonnet with the bulge...?
I'd be interested in seeing if it all lines up as it should...!
post some before and after shots too!!

cheers
Kris

roberts · 13-08-2010, 04:22 PM

little bit of encouragement is all i need, ill take some snapes and write down some numbers for you.
Is for the low series and has the hump I purchased It off the bay. Is going on my series 1 au ute which is red I will fit it all up then decide which colour im going with it. The clear is peeling on my stock bonnet so had to be sparyed and they are cheap'er on ebay at the moment so figure why not. the bulge is a nice touch after having a ba2 xr8 sedan previously.

roberts · 13-08-2010, 04:24 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kv1MZ8WYklk
After wanting a carbon bonnet but couldnt justify the small amount of weigh saving for the dollars Im toying with the idea of useing the method in this vid to get the same look on fibre glass.

roberts · 13-08-2010, 04:31 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kv1MZ8WYklk
After wanting a carbon bonnet but couldnt justify the small amount of weigh saving for the dollars Im toying with the idea of useing the method in this vid to get the same look on fibre glass.

frd906 · 13-08-2010, 04:33 PM

i personally hate fibre glass have a few problems with it, but i actually prefer the metal bulge over the fibre glass, tends to crack easier

shazaam · 13-08-2010, 05:09 PM

I'd be interested in pics too mate,

I've been thinking about one of these bonnets for a little while.

roberts · 13-08-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by frd906

i personally hate fibre glass have a few problems with it, but i actually prefer the metal bulge over the fibre glass, tends to crack easier

what sort of issue have you had?, i beleive this bonnet comes with washer relocation and softer struts.

frd906 · 13-08-2010, 05:32 PM

hang on is it a firbe glass bonnet or just a firbe glass bulge put on a metal bonnet

KR1STO · 13-08-2010, 05:33 PM

full fibreglass bonnet from what i can gather FRD906....!!

roberts · 13-08-2010, 07:46 PM

yeah full bonnet, i did look at the budlges separate when i was going to repaint my old bonnet and i think a metal copy welded to the stock skin would be the best bet. But a fair bit more work stripping paint then making everything smooth, plus welding panels isnt much fun.

frd906 · 13-08-2010, 08:38 PM

Just get a spare bonnet. much easier, there cheap at the wreckers.

When i had my ts50 kit, i was planning on getting a bulge done on a spare bonnet of mine. Was gonna cost me 500 bucks, any size bulge i want, and it comes in primer ready to be painted

roberts · 13-08-2010, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by frd906

Just get a spare bonnet. much easier, there cheap at the wreckers.

When i had my ts50 kit, i was planning on getting a bulge done on a spare bonnet of mine. Was gonna cost me 500 bucks, any size bulge i want, and it comes in primer ready to be painted

the whole fibreglass bonnet was around that price, and i would imagine a fair bit lighter then a stock bonnet with a scoop welded on, you have made me realise I made the right choice

KR1STO · 14-08-2010, 01:26 AM

Yeah, you made the right choice man...
too much hassle trying to stick stuff to bonnets....

BZINGA · 14-08-2010, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by KR1STO

Yeah, you made the right choice man...
too much hassle trying to stick stuff to bonnets....

I think mine turned out pretty good, it needed a respray anyway so for a little extra and only 4 days in the panel shop i ended up with this ...

KR1STO · 14-08-2010, 08:59 AM

That looks great...
I'm just saying, 8 out of 10 of the ones i see are lifting, cracking and warping...
I'd prefer to buy a complete bonnet personally...

How long has that been on TRIK67?

BZINGA · 14-08-2010, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by KR1STO

That looks great...
I'm just saying, 8 out of 10 of the ones i see are lifting, cracking and warping...
I'd prefer to buy a complete bonnet personally...

How long has that been on TRIK67?

I'd say nearly 3 months ... was guaranteed that it wont crack or lift and was told if by any chance it did, it would be redone at no cost to me aslong as not my fault which i think is pretty fair.

KR1STO · 14-08-2010, 09:27 AM

Thats not bad then..
A mate of mine heard the same thing by an installer and when it did crack he was told by the installer that it will not be repaired as he probably shut the bonnet too hard...!!!

Who did it for you?

BZINGA · 14-08-2010, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by KR1STO

Thats not bad then..
A mate of mine heard the same thing by an installer and when it did crack he was told by the installer that it will not be repaired as he probably shut the bonnet too hard...!!!

Who did it for you?

Well i guess there is that chance he can turn around and tell you to p!ss off but this guy helped me out alot and i have a couple more things for him to do so all good so far lol. It was Extreme Customs body works in Dandenong who did it.

frd906 · 14-08-2010, 09:55 AM

Bonnet looks good

POELWYK · 15-08-2010, 08:23 PM

do thay do this for high series bonnets???

KR1STO · 15-08-2010, 10:00 PM

I don't think so..
I remember something on it a few years ago...

roberts · 18-08-2010, 01:37 PM

Just an update, i ordered and payed for the bonnet and postage 9 days ago. Still nothing. How long do people normally wait before trying to recoupe money though paypal?
If the AWC rep off this site could chime in maybe shed some light, or let us know if the fibresports rep on ebay is part of the same company that would be great.
Though the "defencive" customer service, and lack of comuciction im thinking that mabey I have sent my money to someone trading under the fibresports name.

roberts · 18-08-2010, 01:59 PM

Ok, just got an email back. was sent yesterday.
Even know I was told would be sent wed last week, then monday, now told yesterday.

Now Im not trying not to winge, but will pass of my experience to the public so you can get a real world idea if you thinking about getting one of these bonnet through AWC fibresports.

So its 10 days from purchase to delivery (thats if it comes tomorrow).
Not 2 adys like it says on there ebay add.

KR1STO · 18-08-2010, 01:59 PM

You got a link for the product you bought mate..?
was it through ebay....?

JC · 18-08-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by roberts

Ok, just got an email back. was sent yesterday.
Even know I was told would be sent wed last week, then monday, now told yesterday.

Now Im not trying not to winge, but will pass of my experience to the public so you can get a real world idea if you thinking about getting one of these bonnet through AWC fibresports.

So its 10 days from purchase to delivery (thats if it comes tomorrow).
Not 2 adys like it says on there ebay add.

Leave them feedback reflecting that. Since Adam (FalKeen) left, AWC has not been the same. Much better off going through Kurnell Kustoms (Adam).

roberts · 18-08-2010, 02:22 PM

yeah was though ebay, http://myworld.ebay.com.au/fibresportsautomotive/ that is the sellers link, its probley all good just hate trying to organise then reorgainse my self to suit when or when not I have to sign for it.
I guess after working in varies car dealerships , I have an understanding of what customer service is expected in todays automotive world. Something not all the aftermarket guys have cought up with yet.

roberts · 18-08-2010, 02:29 PM

i just read the small print a bit more and they do state 3-4 days manufacting time so that does explain a small delay.

roberts · 18-08-2010, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

Leave them feedback reflecting that. Since Adam (FalKeen) left, AWC has not been the same. Much better off going through Kurnell Kustoms (Adam).

well I had no idea he had left, i have read countless posts from him in regards to his au xr8 ute and when they where doing things for the site I liked his way and the the companys way of doing things and had no doubt that that would be the company when funds permitted where i would buy my bonnet.

when I saw that they where cheaper on ebay and where the same company, plus protection though paypal. I jumped at it.

Now I have my doubts about the quailty Im going to recive, if i do.

but thanks for the update, at least when our ford mate seach this they will know adam has left and not is all as it seems.

roberts · 18-08-2010, 02:41 PM

hahaa, yeah mabey some neg feed back. Mabey ill slip the link for this topic into the feed back. there are two ways to skin a cat...