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Old 16-04-2012, 01:56 PM   #1
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Default AU bonnet with Hump now available

Not sure if this has been posted before, a steel AU bonnet with Hump now available at SSS Auto Parts in most States.
http://www.sssauto.com.au/contactus.php
On the shelf ready to go at $500 trade price quoted in Melbourne that's a Cash at the counter pick up price.
Retail is approx $700.

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Old 16-04-2012, 01:59 PM   #2
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Ooooo goody. Thanks Mark
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Old 16-04-2012, 02:07 PM   #3
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Hmmmm, I like.
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Old 16-04-2012, 02:07 PM   #4
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scratch that - no good for XR's!
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Old 16-04-2012, 02:22 PM   #5
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good news spooly, shame it won't fit the XRs! hopefully they are on the cards, i'm sure there would be many keen for it

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Old 16-04-2012, 02:37 PM   #6
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this gives me ideas, but i'm unsure about the look
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Old 16-04-2012, 06:50 PM   #7
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I'd buy one tomorrow if they suited XR's, mine has a dent ;(
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Old 17-04-2012, 12:14 AM   #8
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I'm in too !!!
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Old 18-04-2012, 09:15 PM   #9
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good news spooly, shame it won't fit the XRs! hopefully they are on the cards, i'm sure there would be many keen for it

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its a shame that there are none abvailable for XR series yet. I wonder why there are so many available, from different companies, only for non XR vehicles?
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Old 18-04-2012, 11:21 PM   #11
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its a shame that there are none abvailable for XR series yet. I wonder why there are so many available, from different companies, only for non XR vehicles?


You are absolutely spot on mate. I have questioned the same thing for ages. &


A BA/BF/FG XR8-type bonnet bulge steel bonnet is the only exterior modification I would ever make to my MINT AUII XR (apart from aftermarket alloy wheels).

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Old 19-04-2012, 08:34 AM   #12
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is this the same?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ford-Falc...item19cfcf1ee3
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Old 19-04-2012, 09:13 AM   #13
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why are people asking why there aren't xr bonnets with the bulge?
it'd look ridiculous. with that slopey nose and the silly crease, it'd look completely out of place to have a bulge in it.

also am i remembering correctly that at one stage (probably like 6 years ago) that there was some kind of shortage on AUII/III/fairmont bonnets?
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[sarcasm] Id hate my black XR8 ute to have that bonnet... [/sarcasm]



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Old 19-04-2012, 11:10 AM   #15
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why are people asking why there aren't xr bonnets with the bulge?
it'd look ridiculous. with that slopey nose and the silly crease, it'd look completely out of place to have a bulge in it.

also am i remembering correctly that at one stage (probably like 6 years ago) that there was some kind of shortage on AUII/III/fairmont bonnets?
thats your opinion many think these make an XR look that much better thats why there are so many glass ones ( not an option I like I want steel)
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Old 19-04-2012, 08:50 PM   #16
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With the fibreglass humps, the crease that runs down the middle of the bonnet can sometimes be visible which doesn't look great. Personally i think the xr bonnets have enough character when standard
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Old 19-04-2012, 08:57 PM   #17
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Thread is a heads up for those wanting a AU bonnet with a hump made from steel, its not a discussion whether it looks good or not.

Must be a fair demand for them to start pressing these for a car that stopped production 10 years ago.
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I said no mods on my new ute. Guess I'll have to break it once a low series bonnet is available.

Maybe we should email them and ask when the XR bonnets are coming?
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Old 20-04-2012, 12:08 PM   #20
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Is it not true that all AU XRs use the AU1 bonnet?

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Im tempted. very tempted. Thing is I'd need the rest of the body kit to go with it. Hmmmmm
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haha. It will also provide the needed space I need to reroute the intercooler for better boost throttle response too.
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looks like theres something the same made from steel on ebay for 500
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it'd look ridiculous. with that slopey nose and the silly crease, it'd look completely out of place to have a bulge in it.
Opinions are like (edit) .. everyone has one and unfortunately most just stink .. i have one and wouldn't part with it ....

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It is true but there is a difference in bonnets between 'low' and 'high' series cars. The one pictured is for 'high' series such as Fairmonts etc - if you look at the front of it the Ford badge does not attach to it like it does on an XR.
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Does it give you more under bonnet clearance? Would a 9.500" deck Windsor with a Box R clear? Hmmm very interesting, my current bonnet has some rust, this could be a perfect replacement.
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Old 22-04-2012, 05:24 PM   #28
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I'm thinking the same, if it will clear a edelbrock victor with elbow. With the edelbrock elbow i have i'll have to cut a hole but with a better style elbow and this bonnet it might be all good. It is about time they did a high series bonnet and in steel, the xr boys have had it to good for to long with fibre glass and carbon lol.
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I just upgraded from my fiberglass bulged bonnet (don't recommend doing, never worked out) to this steel bulged bonnet and its perfect. I just got it back a few days ago, here it is on the car


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Old 22-04-2012, 09:12 PM   #30
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Looks tasty. From the photo, it looks like you've retained the factory washer jet location? Does the factory bonnet liner also fit?
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