Adr Custom Made Bonnet Question

[MickoLis]

Hi all,

I have an s13 with a 25/30 and the bonnet has been cut and raised to allow for the extra deck height of the engine.

not only is it illegal (duh) but looks ugly.

is it possible to get a bonnet made or bought that is legal for road registration in QLD, that isn't going to cost a ridiculous amount?

or an alternative?

thanks all,

Mick

[MagicMikeZ32]

You can modify a stardard bonnet as long as you dont cut any of the ribs you'll be ok.

[MickoLis]

Yeh the bracing wwas already cut by the previous owner.

thanks for the heads up.

Edited September 12, 2014 by MickoLis

[MagicMikeZ32]

Will your engine clear the bracing? Where does it foul?

[MickoLis]

No it wwon't clear the bracing. it fouls at the front of the head. With a standard bonnet it would hit the bracing and need close to 50 mm clearance.

I can take a pic tomorrow in the light if you like.

so is it possible to get a bonnet made that is legal?

if not, I'd probably just keep it off the road, ( easy option )

[34GeeTeeTee]

Blitz in QLD make ADR approved bonnets... As far as i know they are just stock style ready made things but you could call and ask if they will do a one off?

[MickoLis]

Thanks for that,

I'll see what they say.

[SABBAi]

To get a bonnet ADR approved, it needs to meet all requirements and be tested and passed. The testing is destructive testing.