drilling through carbon?

[pete_r86]

hey i just got my carbon bonnet delivered today from toby, only thing is, it's for a ep82 and not a 91 but i was just wondering when i do get the other one how would i go about drilling the holes for the washer jets as i don't want to fuck up the carbon.

cheers

 

[dandydons]

Might be easier to reroute them through the scuttle panel..My carbon bonnet has been drilled for bonnet pins though.

 

[pete_r86]

i've been thinking about that actually, did you do the holes for the pins yourself?

 

[dandydons]

no mate the bonnet and pins were on the car when I bought it.The windscreen scooshers work well enough where they are but hit the wipers so you have to switch them on if you know what I mean.. no big deal cos you would normally switch wipers on anyway but thats the only drawback..better than risking your bonnet if you dont want to.

 

[goldenvtr]

i just teed off the piping and have the washer tube comming out on my wiper arms

for those that saw it at pod seemed impreesed

 

[Glanza-V]

i just teed off the piping and have the washer tube comming out on my wiper arms

lol iv done the same

 

[HYBRID]

canu post a pic lads about where uv attached the washer jets pls

 

[pete_r86]

yeah i've decided i'm not going to drill it just incase. some pics of yours would be good lads. if you don't mind.

cheers

 

[dac69er]

i cant see drilling it being a problem! if you are careful and seal the edges of the holes well then itll be fine

 

[goldenvtr]

ill get some pics up later on this evening for you

 

[pete_r86]

cheers mate

 

[ryan-11]

i just got my carbon bonnet on wednesday i was just going to put my washer jets in my scuttle panel didnt want to drill into my bonnet either

 

[SpartaN]

Hey Pete,
what bonnet did you get?
My mates bonnet drilled ok enough

 

[Idrees]

Drilling a hole would be fine! Accurately measure/mark the bonnet where you want the holes then cover the surrounding area with masking tape!

Then obviously drille the hole

 

[pete_r86]

any chance of some pics lads?

cheers

 

[riko666]

Drilling a hole would be fine! Accurately measure/mark the bonnet where you want the holes then cover the surrounding area with masking tape!

Then obviously drille the hole

Took the words from me...just take it easy, use a sharp drill bit and you should be fine, the masking tape will stop the bit from sliding everywhere...or if you're really nervous, make a guide hole with a pin or someting

 

[SpartaN]

Hey Pete,
what bonnet did you get?

S.

 

[pete_r86]

cheers mate, what did your pal do with the washers? i got the OEM carbon bonnet

 

[Timmy]

i used masking tape on the orginal bonnet marked up the holes and peeled it off put it on the carbon bonnet and drilled it with a new bit. Than shaped the hole using a dremel. Only made one tiny mark on the bonnet about 1mmx2mm that isn't covered by the washer itself.