dani_r Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 How much of a mess is it gunna make of my car with a TS Type II carbon bonnet and no car cover in the rain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_e Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Iv had my Jun bonnet on for god knows how long and had no problems what so ever. though better minded people will probably give you better advice or help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Duno, but alot of people say it drains the water well, for me id want some fibreglass covers to block the vents of and have some mesh there, as it could rust your engine if waters gets in while driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Cleaning the car after rain and nasty weather is one thing. Having to clean the engine each time too? No way Josie! All those water spots. Not nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 I've had a TSII bonnet for a few years and never had any problem with water or rain,.... ....however, it does make a mess of your engine bay and if you have a chrome parts, they may need cleaning regularly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani_r Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 My biggest worry is electrical issues with the water. Is this a possiblity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 I've had a TSII bonnet for a few years and never had any problem with water or rain,.... ....however, it does make a mess of your engine bay and if you have a chrome parts, they may need cleaning regularly I know JamieP mentioned that he coated all the exposed parts with silicone spray to keep them protected, but I don't know how often you have to do that. As for electricals, I doubt that any bonnet manufacturer would design something with open areas above the electrics. I haven't heard issues from anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Mine has rusted the battery clamps, all the rest has been ok. Colin fitted some plexi glass to his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Is this storing it outside in the rain or just driving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 My biggest worry is electrical issues with the water. Is this a possiblity? Good ones have rain trays to shield anything important. Not to mention decent ones are designed to have vents in place where there is no danger of electrical shorting. So in answering your question, if you buy a decent one you have nothing to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani_r Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 Is this storing it outside in the rain or just driving? I'm waiting to get myself a cover (bit skint atm! ) So for now the car is parked outside minus a cover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foodfreak Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Have a look here http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=225708 Mine is out in all weathers, never had an electrical problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesArup Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Hehehe .. I was about to link that Yah, I've had the bonnet for 5 years actually (I checked) and I've never had any issues. It's more the fact that I'd like to give the engine bay a good clean etc, and water going in there leaves nasty spots on everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani_r Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 Fair enough then! Many thanks for your replies chaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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