I know not everyone likes the bonnets lifted at the rear by the hinges, but I did mine on Sunday.

 

My car always runs with the temp gauge perfectly horizontal when nice and warm, now it runs just below horizontal. So the lift is making a usefull difference.

 

As our cars get way too hot under the bonnet I think this is a cheap and effective thing to do.

good advice mate how far did you lift it?

ive been thinking of doing this.... any chance of some pic's buddy?

Isnt removing the rubbers at the back of the bonnet doing the same but without it looking weird?

Are there any issues with rain water getting into the engine bay and onto those already delicate connections? especially the ones on the firewall?

I will do some pics, try tommorrow, as for the water getting in, I dont think its a problem.

 

I will let you know if I have any problems, (I dont drive it in the rain on purpose though), and the forward motion will keep it from getting in where I have lifted it I guess. As for it getting wet standing still I dont think it wil get in.

 

I lifted it about 20mm, not a great deal. When standing still, engine running you can feel the heat pouring out of the "lift".

Edited September 22, 200817 yr by markstevens

popular mod on cars,

 

bveleive they use washers on the hinges just to raise it a little???

How is it done then bud without using washers. Or is that the only way??

im thinking of doin the same ,as i work in an engineering company im jst gunna make up sum ally sapcers same dimensions as the hinge bit what is attached to the bonnet ...will let u no how it goes...if all is well...thn will gladly make up sum more n if anybody wants thm will post thm out to you.

Are there any issues with rain water getting into the engine bay and onto those already delicate connections? especially the ones on the firewall?

 

No did a test with a hose running onto the windscreen it runs down some drain holes and doesn't enter the engine bay at all!

yes but it does look silly LOL

No did a test with a hose running onto the windscreen it runs down some drain holes and doesn't enter the engine bay at all!

 

Yep, I found this too, unless you spray the hose directly UNDER the bonnet from a backwards angle it's 100% fine.

 

I removed it on my red car and you'd be surprised how much of a gap it opens up :D

yes but it does look silly LOL

 

I am OK with the look to be honest. Would not do it on a "normal" car, but as I have played with my Z I think its fine.

 

But it is a personal thing I agree, and my car is my personal car. Lol

How do I insert an image please?

photobucket is easiest

Thanks. Tried but it says my email is invalid, which it isnt, so stuff them...

Edited September 23, 200817 yr by markstevens

just upload it in the "go advanced" option ;)

Pic as requested,I hope. Thanks Vijay

Why would anyone want to do that to there z?:eek::confused:

I'd rather fit a bonnet vent! Looks like the car's been hit.

I can see the function over form aspect of it, but i agree with Si, i'd rather fit a vent, IMO it looks like the incorrect bonnet has been fitted or something! :(

Isnt removing the rubbers at the back of the bonnet doing the same but without it looking weird?

In theory yes, and would'nt look like the car has had a frontend smash either. Be interesting to see if its just as effective.

I have just fitted a rubber to mine :rofl: Got nothing but problems with damp connetors on the drivers side, causing the dash to click and the engine blip :rolleyes:

rather buy the bonnet from z centre than do that tbh

I really want to see someone graft a Mercedes C/E-class vent and washer jets to the back of their bonnet. I think that would look pretty good as far as vented bonnets go.

 

Only bonnet vent that looks good is the Monza style with the bulge.

 

 

Each to their own, although it does look a bit odd in the pic. But, whatever, it works. And its not irreversable.

 

Compared to some of the snow plough bumpers, jumbo rear wings and double ugly sill extensions some people fit I dont see it being that bad.