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Fabian Bordon
TryHard
VIC
TT
Posts: 197
Reg: 02-2007
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Hey guys, had mine delivered last week. Bonnet looks awesome but of course needs a spray painter/panel beater to sand back the edges and fix a few moulding issues, nothing major, but it won't be a direct bolt on and spray. Also be careful with deliveries with e-go, as when mine was delivered the box was damaged in three areas, ripped etc, luckily no major damage to the bonnet, just a few light scratches.
Cheers, |
Lynden Phillips
TryHard
ACT
Soarer UZZ31
Posts: 168
Reg: 05-2006
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hey guys quick pic of how my bonnet sits, can't quit get it right.
Might take it to a body shop and get them to have a look, and get a quote on respray too.... |
Rob Rojo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer Single Turbo Manual
Posts: 4741
Reg: 02-2010
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Are the bonnet struts attached? |
Lynden Phillips
TryHard
ACT
Soarer UZZ31
Posts: 169
Reg: 05-2006
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In this pic they are, but I have also removed them and had no luck. |
Rob Rojo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer Single Turbo Manual
Posts: 4742
Reg: 02-2010
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Did you cut out the small piece where the hook sticks up at the back of the guards,
Same as the Pic Masato posted up? |
Lynden Phillips
TryHard
ACT
Soarer UZZ31
Posts: 170
Reg: 05-2006
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yep, cut out a small piece for hook, also removed hooks but no difference. |
Fabian Bordon
TryHard
VIC
TT
Posts: 198
Reg: 02-2007
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Will be checking mine on the weekend so will be able to comment on fitment then. |
Aaron Casey
Goo Roo
nsw
'94 jzz30 gttl, 2 mini's one supercharged 
Posts: 2568
Reg: 08-2005
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is it sitting up all over the bonnet or just down the front? |
David Grima
DieHard
WA
1JZ-GTE TT
Posts: 801
Reg: 07-2007
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Lynden do you need bonnet pins to hold it down perhaps? although looking at Masato's photo he hasn't got any.... but he does mention on his post with his photo that he is waiting on them! Bonnets look great though guys  |
Masato Hara
TryHard
QLD
VERTEX RIDGE SOARER TT MT
Posts: 319
Reg: 08-2007
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I got bonnet pin now.(flat one!)
should be everything ok.. |
Fabian Bordon
TryHard
VIC
TT
Posts: 200
Reg: 02-2007
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Attempted to fit the bonnet today, and have the exact same problem as Lynden, the bonnet does not fit properly no matter how much you try to adjust it. Had a panel beater/spray painter over to take a look at it, and he said that the reason behind the bonnet not fitting is that the jig which it was made from seems to be the issue and has some form of warp to it. With the bonnet fitted onto the car by only the hinges, and no hoists, also removing the front lock, it still does not fit. The passenger side sits below the front fender line and the driver side is 15-20mm above the front fender line. The bonnet definitely has some kind of warp to it. Applying pressure to both ends of the bonnet to make it sit flush with the front fenders requires a fair amount of force that people using bonnet pins would not like either, and you can see the bonnet flex pretty badly when applying the pressure. Applying pressure to the driver side raises the passenger side above the fender line, so pressure needs to be applied to both sides, and we confirmed that the bonnet is not coming into contact with nothing underneath it either. Will get in touch with Blits to inform them of the issue and see what the problem may be, $650 for a bonnet that does not fit and is way out like this is a pretty big let down. But will speak to them first and see what the go is. Apart from the warp it seems to have, the look of the bonnet is awesome and the factory lines are perfect.
Pics:
Gap on drivers side:
Side view of drivers side gap:
Passenger side of bonnet below the fender line:
Photo of underneath bonnet, no hoists, bonnet latches etc, only connected via the hinges:
Photo of the spray painter/panel beater guy, applying pressure in order to see the issue, and flex the bonnet went under to get the lines right:
Also if you look at Masato Hara photos on the previous page you can see that the drivers side is raised more than the passenger side as well.
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Rob Rojo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer Single Turbo Manual
Posts: 4752
Reg: 02-2010
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Did you cut out the 2 holes where the hooks stick out near the back of the guards? |
Rob Rojo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer Single Turbo Manual
Posts: 4753
Reg: 02-2010
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I still haven't received my bonnet yet but as soon as I do I will test fit it and see what has happened,
I will get on to blitz tomorrow and find out what has happened rest assured though that if it is a defect I will make sure its sorted out they are a reputable company so I sure they will sort it out. |
Fabian Bordon
TryHard
VIC
TT
Posts: 201
Reg: 02-2007
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Hey Rob, the bonnet came with the two holes for the hooks already cut out, seems that Blits picked up on this.
Can I leave contacting Blits to you? I can email you higher res photos if you need for them to look at.
Probably best to get them to fix it now before further bonnets are manufactued and sent out.
Cheers, |
Rob Rojo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer Single Turbo Manual
Posts: 4754
Reg: 02-2010
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Yeah, send the photos to me and i'll get on to it.
It could be as simple as the holes for the hinges not being in the correct place but I will see if blits can test fit a bonnet at the workshop. |
Aaron Casey
Goo Roo
nsw
'94 jzz30 gttl, 2 mini's one supercharged
Posts: 2575
Reg: 08-2005
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bit funny only heard good things from blits and now its our bonnets not fitting lol
hey rob you can trial fit mine aswell if you want save picking it up and sending it back if it doesnt fit for fixing or whatever they will do. |
Fabian Bordon
TryHard
VIC
TT
Posts: 202
Reg: 02-2007
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Will do, will email them to you this afternoon. We noticed when tightening up the hinge bolts that hold the bonnet, that it causes it to flex in the middle at the rear near the windscreen. |
Fabian Bordon
TryHard
VIC
TT
Posts: 203
Reg: 02-2007
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Rob email with higher res photos sent... |
Rob Rojo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer Single Turbo Manual
Posts: 4758
Reg: 02-2010
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Ok, I have contacted Blits and they are unsure of the problem but have asked me to test fit my Bonnet when it arrives tomorrow to find out what the problem is so we can work out a way to sort it out.
I will let you all know how it goes. |
Aaron Casey
Goo Roo
nsw
'94 jzz30 gttl, 2 mini's one supercharged
Posts: 2576
Reg: 08-2005
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if it warps when you do the hinge bolts up maybe need some kind of spacer for a bolt to stop warping? |
Fabian Bordon
TryHard
VIC
TT
Posts: 210
Reg: 02-2007
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Hey rob, any update on the bonnet fitting properly with your car? |
Rob Rojo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer Single Turbo Manual
Posts: 4763
Reg: 02-2010
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Still waiting for the courier to turn up, was sent last week |
Rob Rojo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer Single Turbo Manual
Posts: 4778
Reg: 02-2010
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Bonnets have arrived this morning, I will do my best to test fit them today and post up some photos tonight. |
Rob Rojo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer Single Turbo Manual
Posts: 4779
Reg: 02-2010
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Ok, had a few minutes to test fit the bonnet and found out the cause of the problem.
It is actually fouling on the bonnet latch (not the safety but the actual cable latch).
I removed the latch from the car and bonnet sits nice and flat and just needs some minor adjustments to line up the gaps.
The solution for this could be as simple as shaving some of the metal down on top of the latch as well as filing some of the underside of the bonnet.
I will speak to Blits to find the best solution.
Here are a couple of pics sitting as it should
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Rob Rojo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer Single Turbo Manual
Posts: 4781
Reg: 02-2010
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After all this, I now find that the bonnet won't fit my car due to the turbo pipes being on top of the motor and it will take to much modification of the pipes to make it fit.
It will fit any normal twin turbo, V8 or single conversion just not mine due to the turbo pipes.
If anyone is still after a bonnet let me know.
It brand new and has been test fitted.
Same price as the GB |
Scott Wilkes
Goo Roo
Tasmania
92 TT Factory Manual, 70 HG GTS Monaro
Posts: 1922
Reg: 10-2008
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rob run them like my pipes. Plenty of room then
Clock the compressor housing so it exits towards the RHS strut tower then route from there
Im still keen for a bonnet mate, just gotto put my money towards more important things first. Looks the goods though |
Rob Rojo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer Single Turbo Manual
Posts: 4782
Reg: 02-2010
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I would rotate the turbo but its a custom manifold as well as custom oil drain and would need extensive mods to suit. |
Daniel Clarke
Goo Roo
NSW
TT 2.5L 6 cylinder
Posts: 5983
Reg: 03-2006
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Funny that a " Custom " bonnet doesnt fit all your " custom " parts
Bonnet looks nice mate . I think you need an engineers cert for bonnet pins if you remove the actual cable latch . |
Rob Rojo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer Single Turbo Manual
Posts: 4783
Reg: 02-2010
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Haha, where have you been?
yeah, turbo kit was to suit a 1jz turbo rodeo and it was the only way I could get it fitted.
The pipe just touches the stock bonnet lining.
Should have thought about it earlier. lol |
Rob Rojo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer Single Turbo Manual
Posts: 4784
Reg: 02-2010
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I don't think the Catch will need to be removed. I think it will just need a few mm taken from the bonnet (the bonnet is really thick at the catch area. Plus could always lower the catch slightly as it sticks up a fair bit. |
Peter Nitschke
Junk Filterer
South Australia
UZZ30 UZZ31
Posts: 11967
Reg: 11-2004
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Congrats, this thread is now 6 months old.  |
Josh Clarke
TryHard
QLD
Soarer TT
Posts: 110
Reg: 07-2008
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Ok, I just called Blitz then because I havn't gone to get my bonnet yet,
They said they have one in the mold now for me,
So i am going down with my car during this coming week and they are going to fit it for me to work out the fitment issue for all the SC people they said. |
Joshua Rao
Goo Roo
WA
JZZ30 vvti auto GT-L (for sale $9.8k ono), TT (for sale $5.2k), 06 Hyundai Elantra (for sale $9.2k), 97 Blk UZZ31, 97 JZZ30 vvti turbo blk manual ($14k), Legnum VR4, Alfa 156
Posts: 2314
Reg: 09-2006
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Rob can you please let me know how much I owe and to what account and any other info you may need from me. thanks |
Fabian Bordon
TryHard
VIC
TT
Posts: 212
Reg: 02-2007
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Just an update, I tried fitting the bonnet again this weekend with the bonnet catch removed (which is attached to the car) and the bonnet still sits the same way. It touches the front on the passenger side and is about 1 inch up on the driver side. Having a good look underneath, nothing is now touching the bonnet whatsoever to prevent it from sitting flush. Will wait for Josh's update to see what Blitz comes back with. |
Rob Rojo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer Single Turbo Manual
Posts: 4805
Reg: 02-2010
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As soon as I removed the bonnet safety and latch it sat flush but there is also the switch on the left side of the rad support that is spring loaded and due to the weight reduction of the glass bonnet it hold that side of the bonnet up slightly, remove that and it should sit flush. |
Joshua Rao
Goo Roo
WA
JZZ30 vvti auto GT-L (for sale $9.8k ono), TT (for sale $5.2k), 06 Hyundai Elantra (for sale $9.2k), 97 Blk UZZ31, 97 JZZ30 vvti turbo blk manual ($14k), Legnum VR4, Alfa 156
Posts: 2317
Reg: 09-2006
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PM Sent Rob |
Fabian Bordon
TryHard
VIC
TT
Posts: 217
Reg: 02-2007
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Hey Rob, checked for the spring which you mentioned which is on the left hand side of the radiator support and there is nothing there...will take some better photos of the bonnet not fitting and send them to you over the weekend. Will also wait and see what the go is with Josh and Blits |
Rob Rojo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer Single Turbo Manual
Posts: 4807
Reg: 02-2010
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Not sure why yours isn't fitting.
So you have removed the catch on the bonnet, the safety latch off the radiator support and also the main bonnet locking latch (the one that release the bonnet from inside the car)? |
Lynden Phillips
TryHard
ACT
Soarer UZZ31
Posts: 174
Reg: 05-2006
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Just had a look at mine, I removed the latch on the bonnet and used paint marker on the strike and closed the bonnet. The strike (Main locking latch)to touch the bonnet preventing complete closure. The safety latch the spring loaded one used to open the bonnet after popping it from inside the car doesn't seem to foul on the bonnet.
Removed the strike and bonnet closes completely but the front left and right corners still sit a little high, like bonnet is not correct curvature.
not much but noticeable. |
Joshua Rao
Goo Roo
WA
JZZ30 vvti auto GT-L (for sale $9.8k ono), TT (for sale $5.2k), 06 Hyundai Elantra (for sale $9.2k), 97 Blk UZZ31, 97 JZZ30 vvti turbo blk manual ($14k), Legnum VR4, Alfa 156
Posts: 2335
Reg: 09-2006
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Damn thats sux Im pretty fussy. Does anyone know if Blitz has fixed this up coz I havent paid full yet |
Fabian Bordon
TryHard
VIC
TT
Posts: 218
Reg: 02-2007
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I have removed everything there is from the front of the bonnet and it still does not sit right. Will post some photos up on sunday showing the difference from the right side and the left with a ruler to show the distance the bonnet is out by. Just to reiterate, there is nothing on the front that would cause it to not sit flush, and still the right hand side sits higher above the front quarter panel by around 15cm.
Panel beater guy still reckons it may be a mould issue causing the problem, also may be that i have a faulty bonnet, and others are not as bad or ok.
Would really like to get this sorted as I want to spray the car soon, and $650 for a bonnet that doesn't fit right is a bit of a let down. As per joshua, I am fussy and want it to fit properly without hacking at it. Have blits been able to provide any update or test on a soarer themselves? |
Rob Rojo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer Single Turbo Manual
Posts: 4813
Reg: 02-2010
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Still waiting on blitz guys, I really want this sorted as well and will do the best I can to get it resolved asap. |
Joshua Rao
Goo Roo
WA
JZZ30 vvti auto GT-L (for sale $9.8k ono), TT (for sale $5.2k), 06 Hyundai Elantra (for sale $9.2k), 97 Blk UZZ31, 97 JZZ30 vvti turbo blk manual ($14k), Legnum VR4, Alfa 156
Posts: 2344
Reg: 09-2006
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Cheers Mate. In Rob we trust |
Fabian Bordon
TryHard
VIC
TT
Posts: 220
Reg: 02-2007
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Didn't get time over the weekend to get the pics as was rebuilding another car. Will get the pics of the bonnet this weekend Rob and email them to you. |
Rob Rojo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer Single Turbo Manual
Posts: 4827
Reg: 02-2010
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Blits are just waiting on one of the guys to take there Soarer down to work out the issues with fitment. As soon as they know what the issue is I will get on to working out how to solve it. |
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