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Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:25 am
by oakey
At 'The Pod' I noticed a few cars with rubber seals either side of the bonnet between the wing and bonnet. Visible from the outside. I think the stunning red M3 in the zone stand had them.
Where can I get some?
Also, I know most of you guys hate bras, but I want one so any advice as to the best ones and places to buy them would be great.
Many thanks

Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:32 am
by jbh
bonnet bra !!!! Dave you felling ok ? or is it the new car thats doing it to you ?
Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:33 am
by DaveD
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17 GASKET LEFT M SPORT E3 1 51712233121 $27.34
17 GASKET RIGHT M SPORT E3 1 51712233122 $27.34
i think

Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:40 am
by oakey
jbh wrote:bonnet bra !!!! Dave you felling ok ? or is it the new car thats doing it to you ?
Not as a permanent thing, just for long motorway journeys. I'm also making some covers for the rear of the skirts where they get chipped to feck
I dont see the point in chipping up lovely paintwork and I dont want to be scared to drive it
Thanks DaveD
Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:47 am
by jbh
oakey wrote:jbh wrote:bonnet bra !!!! Dave you felling ok ? or is it the new car thats doing it to you ?
Not as a permanent thing, just for long motorway journeys. I'm also making some covers for the rear of the skirts where they get chipped to feck
I dont see the point in chipping up lovely paintwork and I dont want to be scared to drive it
Thanks DaveD
good idea Dave. will be intresting to see the covers for the rear of the skirts.
Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:50 am
by oakey
There just going to be black or grey vinyl wrapped neatly over the section and fastened ant the rear with poppers or something.
Should do the job though. No matter what, I think that it will look slightly odd but I think its a good idea
Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:08 pm
by tari
also interested in a bra.
Never seen one on an e30 before...
Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:17 pm
by E30Mark
Bonnet edge seals look good! Had them on myold iS. But i doubt very much you'll be able to fit a bonnet bra with these edge seals in place.
Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:41 pm
by DaveD
tari wrote:also interested in a bra.
Never seen one on an e30 before...
not mine

Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 3:30 pm
by Car-Nut
Im sure i read an article in PBMW or TBMW they come from the states - google it, it will throw something out.
Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 3:36 pm
by Jon_Bmw
Arn't the bonnest seals referred to as evo sport bonnet seals, as in a part just for the m3 evo sport models to reduce drag?
Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:46 pm
by tari
Looks nice DaveD. Where did you get it from?
Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:10 pm
by 1an
Dave, good idea to go with the bonnet bra mate, will probally look good on your car mate.
Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:29 pm
by d6dph
Bonnet bras are not for me but I 100% back you using one on that stunning car, Needs must and all that.
What about putting some Armourfend on the rear section of the skirt?
Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:34 pm
by oakey
What's armourfend d6ph?

Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:34 pm
by gazm3
The M3 evo bonnet seals really keep engine heat in.
I have them on my cab and watch the onboard computer temp sensor rise when stuck in traffic.
Its weird as the heat escapes through the front wheel arches. I noticed as I had the window down.
Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:42 pm
by oguz327
Jon_Bmw wrote:Arn't the bonnest seals referred to as evo sport bonnet seals, as in a part just for the m3 evo sport models to reduce drag?
Yep, should be doing this mod soon, i think it looks cool!
Hopefully should create some extra down force too

Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:06 pm
by d6dph
oakey wrote:What's armourfend d6ph?

Armourfend is a thick self adhesive vinyl sheet, Not the usual clear sheets you buy from staples tho.
It is the sort of stuff that you find on big money sports cars and the likes.
Could be worth contacting your local guy for some, he may have some offcuts from jobs that will do the areas you need to cover.
http://www.armourfend.co.uk/
(Please don't be tempted to use clear vinyl as a cheap substitue, I have seen it cause loads of damage to paint due to the glue reacting when a stone hits it!)
Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:26 pm
by agreen
does nayone have anypics of the bonnet strips fitted ???
also is the part number above correct for these parts???
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:41 pm
by gall
Try OMI for the bonnet bra as he's got one fitted to his scumball 318is motor.
picture of it here.
http://www.scumball.co.uk/home.html
other than his i ain't seen any others.
Andy.
Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:18 am
by DaveD
tari wrote:Looks nice DaveD. Where did you get it from?
as I said its not my car
Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:54 pm
by gazm3
Those Bra's are just wrong along with those stupid headlight protectors

Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:24 pm
by munky30
DaveD wrote:tari wrote:also interested in a bra.
Never seen one on an e30 before...
not mine

I understand the bra... even if it is as homo as a man with... well, a bra...
But whats with the toblerone holders? What purpose do they serve?
Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 3:05 pm
by Rosc0PColtrane
Help the driver aim at small school children and ensure a clean kill. They deflect the blood over the windscreen.
Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 4:17 pm
by tari
Oh my bad DaveD.
Come to think of it most of my stone chips appear on my valence, which makes this "bra" kind off useless.
Is there anything else that would be recommended for motorway chips?
Cheers
Tee
Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 4:44 pm
by munky30
not driving so close to the car in front.
Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:51 pm
by oakey
tari wrote:Oh my bad DaveD.
Come to think of it most of my stone chips appear on my valence, which makes this "bra" kind off useless.
Is there anything else that would be recommended for motorway chips?
Cheers
Tee

Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:03 pm
by Omi
The leading edge of the bonnet doesn't really suffer so much from stonechips, but the toblerones diffuse the air passing over the bonnet and massively reduce bug splatter on your windscreen.
I got mine from the states... Pelican Parts, worked out about £40-50 delivered quite quickly.
Click here to order...
Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 1:18 am
by tari
Oakey, is that yours? if so could you advise me as to where i can get one of those?
Omi, is yours the same as Oakey's pic?
Cheers
Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 1:37 am
by oakey
Re: Boonet rubber seals and bra
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 2:20 pm
by Car-Nut