craigyb Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Just got my new R400, and previous car had a foam strim, similar to what is on the nose cone, all around the engine bay to sit between the bonnet and the car. New car doesn't have this. Would it be wise to get some installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I would - I would expect it will rub the paint badly without. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted April 29, 2015 Area Representative Share Posted April 29, 2015 I would install some on the edge of the bonnet. Looks neater than on the chassis and also protects the bonnet if you put it down flat on the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Car Builder Solutions do a range of different foam strips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Ordered some. Nice idea to stick to the bonnet too. Thanks folks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NedK Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I used sticky neoprene tape. Sticks like the proverbial to a blanket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I used sticky neoprene tapeMe too. I got mine from the Camthorne shop on ebay. They do 5m and 10m rolls in a variety of widths and thicknesses.JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS2000 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I got my foam strip from the Woolies stand at the Stoneleigh Kit Car show last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisFeakes Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Good advice everyone.Mine has the strip on the nose and the body at the wipers end (not sure what that's officially called) but not the othe two sides.I assume everyone is going for the 3mm?Any issues with fastening the bonnet clips?Cheers,Louis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I use black electrical insulating tape along the length of the bonnet sides. .... makes the bonnet catches lock more securely,and helps stop scratches from grit between the faces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_K Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 3mm is the smallest I could find but it makes the bonnet stand proud a bit at the front. After sticking down I used a sharp knife to taper the first few inches down. It's still a bit proud but less so.Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative gileshudson Posted April 30, 2015 Area Representative Share Posted April 30, 2015 Rubber Stuff Ltd do all manner of thicknesses including 2mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy couchman Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I used double glazing rubber strip. Compresses down nicely and fills any gaps.Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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