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yes, looking at coilover first, i had te37sl 18" with me now,, light.. brakess i still dont see the need of an actual BBK since there are no tracks in my town... the nearest track is 30 hours away...(towing)
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Nice wheels! Take a look at the AST Coilover set up with swift springs, very easy to customize.
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If you are not going to track, why even get coilovers? you could just get lowering springs and it would likely make very little/no difference. Generally sprinted driving on backroads will not see you the same level of benefit of coilovers on a track.
But if you are set on coilovers, do look at AST's with swift springs. Bang for your buck they are better than KW's. |
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06-10-2013, 08:18 AM | #53 |
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I quite like the Revozport bonnet, but a nagging question gives me pause...
Can anyone comment on the behaviour of a CF hood in a front-end collision? Is anyone concerned that such hoods compromise impact safety mechanisms? Crumple zones, energy dissipation etc.? I am aware of the long-standing existence of factory produced carbon panels but I wonder about such things as maybe those are designed to shatter whereas an aftermarket product might shear the hinges and become a flying guillotine. Thoughts? |
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They do not affect any of your impact sensors as none are in the hood. |
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I think if you look at the V8 Supercar crashes it will give you a better idea of how a proper designed CF part should break. As far as I know the Revozport is TUV certified, so it must be safe enough. .
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Personally, you should just get the hood if you like how it looks and enjoy knowing that you are shaving the weight as well. |
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The aero catches are very simple. They essential give you two more mounting points to secure the hood to your car. Our cars stock have 1 mounting point and a second safety latch. The aero catches add two more points. To open your hood with aero catches, you just unlatch them first, then proceed to open the hood as normal. |
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07-31-2013, 08:11 PM | #62 |
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^ based on your tests, do you think the double-sided hood will be as stable at 130mph+ without the aerocatches?
I've also been really contemplating on getting the 1M Raze Lightweight Bonnet, but the only thing stopping me is the uncertain need to have to install the aerocatches to prevent the hood from lifting and tighter fitment. I just think the aerocatches give the hood a less OEM look :/ |
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I spoke with Revozport over the phone and according to them, the non-aero catch version will be fine for everyday driving. Many of their customers have installed the hood (w/out aerocatches) with no issues. On a track you won't notice any lift in a straight line, but if you are cornering at high speeds there will be slight lift. The hood will not warp or reshape due to lift, but Revozport recommends getting the aero catches if you track your car regularly. Otherwise, you will be fine without them.
This was the only thing stopping me from purchasing the hood, and after speaking w/ Revozport I am confident they'll stand behind their product. If you are interested in a Group Buy please send me a PM. I need 4 people in order to get a discount. (fyi, Revozport is TUV certified) I have included a few pics I found without aero catches... |
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This is the one modification I've always been on the fence about...
It's difficult to give up the OEM look of the 1M, but I feel like this really is how the hood should have came out from the BMW Factory. Any Revozport Lightweight Bonnet owners have any feedback on their experience on owning this piece/mod? |
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