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Average price for a R34 GTR carbon bonnet approx $900-1200

This new one sold for less than $470 on ebay. Was old stock and shop wanted to get rid of it.

It was going to cost me approx $150 freight plus the chance of it getting damaged, so I did not bid too high on it

Plus I already have a genuine alloy 34GTR bonnet on my Stagea

I understand your concerns with getting a C/F bonnet transported, the beauty with this sale was that i was able to see that it was A1 before i handed over my hard earned. Why are'nt you happy with your alloy bonnet, is it damaged or are you trying to save some more weight?

I understand your concerns with getting a C/F bonnet transported, the beauty with this sale was that i was able to see that it was A1 before i handed over my hard earned. Why are'nt you happy with your alloy bonnet, is it damaged or are you trying to save some more weight?

I think you would find a alloy bonnet to be very similar in weight to a f/g carbon bonnet compared to a dry carbon bonnet

I was just after a different look.

  • 3 months later...

Finally finished and sooooo happy.

I received the top mole about 2 months ago but after a quick trial fit and some painting i discovered that i had been sent the wrong one (are very similar).

Had been sent the mole to suit the Aero front bar instead of the mole to suit the standard front bar.

Thankfully Powerplay realy stepped up to the plate and offered me an Aero bar at a very good price (thanks Jo).

I also purchased the East bear lower lip and had the whole lot painted and fitted by David and Sean at Speedway fibreglass in Montrose Vic who's work is

second to none ( also did my skirts and rear pods). Very happy with the finished look as i believe it looks pretty unique and stands out from the crowd.

The only problem i have now is the seal between the bonnet and the mole, i purchased an original GTR seal but have found that its not realy suitable

with the aftermaket mole. The solution that i found was at Clark rubber, a section of rubber shaped like a "p" which i can hopefully glue in place.

The big question is, what does everyone think of my completed GTR bonnet conversion?

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Ahh, looks tight man,

I considered doin a conversion at some point during the course of my 34's life, since i only just bought it its still a fair way off if at all

But that looks real nice, i like the front bar too, good choice, well done

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