Interest in Fibreglass Panels

[Dazmans12]

Hi
I could be interested in a set of front wings, road spec. Got an 86 prefacelift I want to restore, only bad bit body wise, so far, are the wings.

I do have a complete pre facelift S12, which I am going to break soon, bonnet is still in good nick, if you needed as a templet. not sure how would get to you though, as don't know where you are & I live near Portsmouth.

Daz

[t51rjohn]

Originally Posted by 30psi

To be honest you'll probably find it won't make much difference for most panels esepcially say the wings. They're so light anyway.

Bonnet and hatch should be essential though, the rear hatch is probably at least twice the weight of the bonnet.

Lightweight versions(Race) can be made which would be less layers or with other composite materials like Carbon or Carbon Kevlar, Also with race fitment there is no catches on the under side of the bonnet it would be a bonnet skin which is rigid enough to keep its form but keeps weight to a minimum.

Thanks John

[t51rjohn]

Also with the fibreglass doors please be aware of the safety implications, ie no good in a side impact ensure you have a cage with door bars before fitting!!

Also for a road car as mentioned before these can be broken into easier than metal if you right tools!

Thanks John

[s13eater]

would the bonnet be ok at high speeds?, as the guy with the red race s12 had to put some strenthening bars in because it was flexing at speed and i will possibley doing top speed runs when its finished.