R3DG3CKO ROB Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I had to remove it to fit my TSII style Carbon Hood. The first vent sat on top of it so wouldn't close propperly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Removing the entire shroud isn't great as it ducts the air pushed by the fan through the rad instead of it just bouncing off and providing a nice breeze through the engine bay. You'd risk overheating at idle after a run. -Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 No, don't remove or cut sections out of it, it's vital to proper rad air flow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Responses don't come more definitive than that... take your hands off the shroud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3DG3CKO ROB Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 Ok, thanks guys, any ideas on how to make the cabon bonnet fit with the shroud fitted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Ok, thanks guys, any ideas on how to make the cabon bonnet fit with the shroud fitted? You should just need to trim a little off the top edge of the shroud. Yeah not ideal but there was a pic someone posted showing what they had to do and it wasn't much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Ok, thanks guys, any ideas on how to make the cabon bonnet fit with the shroud fitted? lol wat bonnet u got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Can't you trim the bonnet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Is it this one?: http://www.mvpmotorsports.com/Merchant/catalog/jdm/t/supramkiv/p/sb/hd/ts/1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 See http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showpost.php?p=1044722&postcount=12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3DG3CKO ROB Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 Yeah thats the one... but it isn't a Seibon it's a different copy... (I bought it from Knight-Racer) Just checked that Thread and sounds like lots of people have the same problem but the only solution seems to be to cut the shroud or replace the stock fan with electric ones... Doh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I like this bonnet (well, the shape, not sure about the structural integrity) It should improve airflow through the rads without looking garish or letting too much water in (as long as you don't park it downhill in the rain!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 thats strange i bought my seibon TSII from bijal and looks like im the only one who had the perfect fit no problems at all:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 seen it done with a engine running,looks dodgy as Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 The Seibon TSII replica bonnet can fit WITHOUT chopping up your fan shroud. I like this bonnet (well, the shape, not sure about the structural integrity) It should improve airflow through the rads without looking garish or letting too much water in (as long as you don't park it downhill in the rain!) Quite flimsy but I've had it 160+ Leptons, no problems. When I went BPU with an FMIC my engine was getting considerably hotter as you'd expect. The TSII bonnet worked really well to keep the temps down. Air is pushed straight out of the vents. There's a specific vent for the turbo area! I've had mines through all weather conditions and parked/driven through thunderstorms, I park downhill and Jetwash the bonnet with engine on....no problems at all. I've had the bonnet for over year and done more than 15K miles on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3DG3CKO ROB Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 Thanks for the advice guys, I'll see if I can get it fitted back on this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I had this problem with the same hood. Use hood pins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 No, don't remove or cut sections out of it, it's vital to proper rad air flow. Yep as chris said a nice dremmel tool with cutting discs or some snips would work....stevieboy had the same problem with his and cut bits out to fit....and also uses pins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Yep as chris said a nice dremmel tool with cutting discs or some snips would work....stevieboy had the same problem with his and cut bits out to fit....and also uses pins is that on the fan shround or on the inside of the hood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3DG3CKO ROB Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 How do the bonnet pins help? did you manage to get it fitted without cutting the shroud then Suprastar? I think the bonnet must be slightly twisted too as the drivers side sits higher than the passenger side (which is perfect) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 is that on the fan shround or on the inside of the hood? the shroud itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 How do the bonnet pins help? did you manage to get it fitted without cutting the shroud then Suprastar? I think the bonnet must be slightly twisted too as the drivers side sits higher than the passenger side (which is perfect) Have a look at the pictures in my sig. The pins push down the corners above the lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 the shroud itself thanks. I'll give that a go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3DG3CKO ROB Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 I do like the look of the pins... and that would solve the problem of the bonnet sitting too high on the drivers side How easy is it to fit the pins? Whats involved? Drilling the bonnet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 not hard, just take your time. Using a laser spot I found where I needed to drill the hole for the pins and used lots of sharpe drills to slowly make the holes larger on a slow speed. The carbon can crack so take your time. Demon tweeks and envy sell those pins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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