Monaro Vz Bonnett Fitted And Painted,awsome !!!

[Sonny@Autowerks]

I fitted up my new monaro bonnett today,it looks absoloutly awsome,would like some feedback from u guys on how it looks,there was only one down side to the fittment today,my over the raditor cold air intake wouldnt fit no more due to the buldgers in the lower half of the bonnett,it is for sale in the classified sections if anyone is interested or pm me

regards sonny

http://www.ls1camaro.net/freehosting/monaro%20bonnett%20side%20shot.JPG

http://www.ls1camaro.net/freehosting/monaro%20bonnett%20front%20shot.JPG

[ED]

I like it - pity you lose the OTR though. The only thing that looks outta place is the red grills. The grey accents in the front match the spoiler but I would prefer the grills to be black, or even better none at all. Looks good though, nice and neat. :)

[jneil]

Yeah, looks pretty good, perhaps not red for the mesh part, black, or the same colour as the surround.

So do the holes actually go somewhere, or are they just plastic stops? Can you drill each of the holes to let air through into the engine?

[Sonny@Autowerks]

Yeah, looks pretty good, perhaps not red for the mesh part, black, or the same colour as the surround.

So do the holes actually go somewhere, or are they just plastic stops? Can you drill each of the holes to let air through into the engine?

hi there
yeh there is holes behind it straight into the engine bay though theres rubber inserts to stop water and crap going on the donk,its upto you if you wanna leave them out thought the donk will get dirty,i persoanlly put them in

regards sonny

[heavychevy]

Sonny that looks real nice!
Grey accents work for me too! First impression on the red grills ... well no, too much... , nothing else to 'key' them into the car ( no plate excluded ) worth a try though. Leave em in and go matt black.
Great result :)

[Darkvala]

OMFG ! Awesome Sonny =)


I hope to get one in the new year !!

DV

[Clubby250]

looks unreal mate. very tough and beasty. and to think you have the engine to back up that look. you have one very sweet ride,

can ya get me one at mates rates (red please) :p

regards Brett

[strife]

get rid of the red mesh and two doors and your on a winner

I think colour matching it to outer part of the intakes would look better

[NefariousVX]

hey man that looks great, i for one like the red accents, and grey trim. How did it fit up? was there much work involved in it as i was thinking of getting one for my ss?

cheers richard

[VTberlinaWAGON]

i like it all, the grilles match the No. plate, and the surrounds match the front bar, good work, looks nutz!

Rohan

[shepp0]

the vents look better on this beast than on a monaro IMO

[james2]

Looks great leave it the way it is :cool:

[GTS JaZzA]

looks awesome. love the red. Its good how you have been original with the red. not going the boring black inserts IMO

[Sonny@Autowerks]

hey man that looks great, i for one like the red accents, and grey trim. How did it fit up? was there much work involved in it as i was thinking of getting one for my ss?

cheers richard


its pretty much a straight fit on,just adjusting the bonnet is a pain in da arse,& becareful not to scracth the car like i did !!! :eek:

regards sonny

[Sonny@Autowerks]

thanks for all ur reply's and opnions guys,i,m glad most of you like it,i,m gonna stay with the red grills as they match the number plate and red means i get extra power :cool: ,thanks in advance to anyone else who replys.

regards sonny

[plonkerchops]

looks bloody awesome Sonny, my thoughts too before I read your last post...the red matches the plates..............

[keen]

Top looking front end / bonnet, dont like the red mesh a little to rice for me.Picked mine up sat cant wait to see it on my GTS, hey BTW sonny did you have to change bonnet hinges to suit new bonnet?
Keen

[Sonny@Autowerks]

Top looking front end / bonnet, dont like the red mesh a little to rice for me.Picked mine up sat cant wait to see it on my GTS, hey BTW sonny did you have to change bonnet hinges to suit new bonnet?
Keen

keen,
wat i did is bought all the gear for this bonnett like,hinges,under lay,lock,adjusters bolts,i did this coz i wanted to keep my original bonnett untouched so if i sold the car one day i can simply just bolt it on

regards sonny

[cm_ls1]

red mesh = rice,

other than that looks sweet.

[FireyVT]

Awesome :cool: :cool:
Love the red

[Padina]

looks unreal Sonny... great work mate, just a bit unfortunate you scratched the panels a bit. :bash: :lol: the red mesh suits the plates of course... all looks good.. :D

[bobbyvtls1]

that looks a treat . how much did the bonnet itself set you back if you don't mind me asking

[Sonny@Autowerks]

that looks a treat . how much did the bonnet itself set you back if you don't mind me asking


it costs all up with everything $1057

regards sonny

[Bully]

looks bloody awesome!!!!!! Good one mate!!

[NORTY8]

looks good sonny, a lot better suited to your car than they are on the monaro! spoilers help it blend in. should only have been standard on GTO and optional on monaro!
cheers ;)

[VXSS]

Very nice Sonny.

The red mesh matches the plates which is :cool:

Looks agro ;)

[team illucid]

Me rike velly much :)

[Smergen]

Very nice! Like the matching grey highlights, red a bit much for me, but I drive a Berlina, so what would I know about style!:D

[webwombat]

those red mesh grills looks awesome -- they remind of a mean B*tch saying get out of my way.........hehehe

[Darkvala]

The red mesh is fine, doesn't look rice at all ......

however, if you said you had some Red LED's in the mesh ...... :box:

lol


DV

[scotty]

Good work Sonny!
It looks mean.
I wonder what that bonnet would look like on a VXSS? ;-)

[PepeLePew]

Sonny that looks real nice!
Grey accents work for me too! First impression on the red grills ... well no, too much... , nothing else to 'key' them into the car ( no plate excluded ) worth a try though. Leave em in and go matt black.
Great result :)

Like he said....

At least you're polarizing people....thats more interesting than just going with the flow :)

[GM350]

What is the price of the Bonnett?

[Padina]

Originally Posted by bobbyvtls1
that looks a treat . how much did the bonnet itself set you back if you don't mind me asking




it costs all up with everything $1057

regards sonny

have you read all the messages? :D

[TriShield]

And to think many of you groaned about this new bonnet. :o

[gollum]

A good thing we've all got different tastes !! The whole package looks good Sonny, I'ld probably loose the red in the mesh, but the rest, ...colour and front bar look " agressive " !.....what mods, under the bonnet ?

[VXSS]

What is the price of the Bonnett?

Part No. 92167780

Descr: - HOOD ASM - ENGINE

Cost $895 plus G.S.T List Price

[Sonny@Autowerks]

Part No. 92167780

Descr: - HOOD ASM - ENGINE

Cost $895 plus G.S.T List Price

thanks for all ur replys guys,and thanks for all ur opnions and thoughts,but i love it very much it has just changed the car,the looks you get wen ur driving is unreal,even a bloke in a vz monaro took a second look :D ,one more thing guys i made a mistake bout the price,its $1087 for the bonnett including the under felt and the nostrils kit with all the clips,i have a freind thats why i got it cheap :cool:

regards sonny

[Sonny@Autowerks]

A good thing we've all got different tastes !! The whole package looks good Sonny, I'ld probably loose the red in the mesh, but the rest, ...colour and front bar look " agressive " !.....what mods, under the bonnet ?


i have a 383 stroker under the hood to match the agression :D lots of torque !

regards sonny

[Chris5.7ltr]

Looks great,I don't mind the red mash it's only a small taste and sets it a part from the rest.

[Oldmonroman]

$1087 for the bonnett including the under felt and the nostrils kit with all the clips

How much for the paint job + fitting

[VZKOOP]

$1087 for the bonnett including the under felt and the nostrils kit with all the clips

Read the last paragraph - might make Sonny's car a rarity.......

2 Scoops Please (www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/11/25/1101219710526.html)

[Padina]

Read the last paragraph - might make Sonny's car a rarity.......

2 Scoops Please (www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/11/25/1101219710526.html)


OMG as if let the production of the monaro be done in the US. If that happens, you watch, they will take over it all together, there will be nothing Aussie in it at all. :mad:

[Runkett]

Has anyone put one of these on a VX SS?

I Just spoke to the body shop about putting the scooped bonnet on when they fix it. When they called Holden for the price, he was told I would require monaro guards, headlights, front bar, and a bunch of other stuff... I fail to see the need for this. Is this just a case of the holden dealer trying to sell some more parts?

The body shop has no experience with these bonnets (but from all reports does top quality work) so they dont know how to proceed. Its already driving me insane being without the car for 1 1/2 weeks so I realy dont wan't this delaing things further (already looking at another 3 weeks).

So, what I am after is someone who has put one on and knows what they are talking about (without trying to sell me things I may not need).

I would welcome any info either posted here or by PM. Being willing to talk to the body shop if they have questions would also be fantastic.

[TUNDV8]

I have extensively researched this and no you do not need to change anything on the VX as the new bonnet will just fit straight on. Its a simply swap and change. If you wanted a monaro front bar then yes you would need to change the lights. That holden guy either doesn't know what he talking about or just wants to increase sales...

[smoke]

I have seen a red vx with scoop bonnet fitted, looks better on sedan than monaro IMO. Anyway, just buy a bonnet and see for yourself, if you have to mod you have to mod! If it fits up,sweet! If not, then buy the other parts. :)

[Sonny@Autowerks]

Has anyone put one of these on a VX SS?

I Just spoke to the body shop about putting the scooped bonnet on when they fix it. When they called Holden for the price, he was told I would require monaro guards, headlights, front bar, and a bunch of other stuff... I fail to see the need for this. Is this just a case of the holden dealer trying to sell some more parts?

The body shop has no experience with these bonnets (but from all reports does top quality work) so they dont know how to proceed. Its already driving me insane being without the car for 1 1/2 weeks so I realy dont wan't this delaing things further (already looking at another 3 weeks).

So, what I am after is someone who has put one on and knows what they are talking about (without trying to sell me things I may not need).

I would welcome any info either posted here or by PM. Being willing to talk to the body shop if they have questions would also be fantastic.


it fits straight on ,absoloutly no mods at all,if you have problems pm me

regards sonny

[SexyWGN]

IM SOOOOOOOO JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the red mesh looks great.

How can i get one????????????? how much will it set me back????

[Sonny@Autowerks]

IM SOOOOOOOO JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the red mesh looks great.

How can i get one????????????? how much will it set me back????

hi there

pm me.i,ll give you all the details

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

it fits straight on ,absoloutly no mods at all,if you have problems pm me

regards sonny IS it true that they don"t fit all that well on a vy ?so my panal shop told me, as i have one wayting to get painted ,anay pic of one on a VY any wheare ?

[Sonny@Autowerks]

IS it true that they don"t fit all that well on a vy ?so my panal shop told me, as i have one wayting to get painted ,anay pic of one on a VY any wheare ?

A s far as i know,it wont fit,but i did see on this forum somewhere ,not so long ago,someone had succesfully fitted it

regards sonny

[TUNDV8]

IM SOOOOOOOO JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the red mesh looks great.

How can i get one????????????? how much will it set me back????

SexyWGN what the? I told you the details like 2 days ago lol? bad memory eh?

[SS VX]

SexyWGN what the? I told you the details like 2 days ago lol? bad memory eh?

No, you said it was possible to change the bonnet without needing to buy other parts. But as far as I can see, you never actually answered the
How can i get one????????????? how much will it set me back???? bit that SexyWGN asked.

[VXSS]

IS it true that they don"t fit all that well on a vy ?so my panal shop told me, as i have one wayting to get painted ,anay pic of one on a VY any wheare ?

I saw a monaro bonnet on a vy ute, unless it was custom because the bonnet was a vy bonnet with the monaro scoops

Hopefully some as a pic of it, it look nice.

[Chris5.7ltr]

Isent the area around the front of the bonney (where the top of the headlights fit) different??

[scotty]

it fits straight on ,absoloutly no mods at all,if you have problems pm me

regards sonny

It definately did on my VXSS. Though I then changed the front bar as well.

Fibremaster have bonnets very similar (the scoop inserts are moulded) to these available in fibreglass. Their wagon was at summernats. Being Fibreglass may make it easier to fit to VYs.

regards,

Scott

[TUNDV8]

No, you said it was possible to change the bonnet without needing to buy other parts. But as far as I can see, you never actually answered the bit that SexyWGN asked.

I told her via pm not in the forum... doesn't matter anyways...

[Runkett]

Anyone know a good place to get these?

Body shop has now been told holden have none in stock and none on backorder...

I need one ASAP as I dont want the car off the road any longer than it has to be already.

Any tips on tracking one down would be great

[NORTY8]

Anyone know a good place to get these?

Body shop has now been told holden have none in stock and none on backorder...

I need one ASAP as I dont want the car off the road any longer than it has to be already.

Any tips on tracking one down would be great

i can get one for $1600 unpainted and delivered.

where are you located?

[Oldmonroman]

So the genuine Vz Monaro bonnets are getting hard to Get??

[Oldmonroman]

i can get one for $1600 unpainted and delivered.

where are you located?

thats bit rich!

[NORTY8]

So the genuine Vz Monaro bonnets are getting hard to Get??

Ive been advised that Holden have stopped supplying them.

[NORTY8]

thats bit rich!

I dont price them, i just know someone who has a few and they are getting hard to come by. I personally dont like these bonnets. ;)

[nqcv8]

Just got off the phone to a Mate who is a spare parts manager.

VZ monaro bonnets are easy to get hold off, no stock problems like there was initially & Holden have not tried to stop or place conditions on there Sale.

Cheers

Sean

[Runkett]

Thanks, for that

Called 2 different holden dealers, no problems...

Just goes to show you can't trust anyone! Why would the first dealer say this? who knows...

[NORTY8]

Thanks, for that

Called 2 different holden dealers, no problems...

Just goes to show you can't trust anyone! Why would the first dealer say this? who knows...

Whats the price from Holden mate?

[BAD355]

Forum Sponsor American Autos have them on special at the moment for just under $1100 including the 2 vents...

What is the Holden pricing like?

[Delco]

I have seen a red vx with scoop bonnet fitted, looks better on sedan than monaro IMO. Anyway, just buy a bonnet and see for yourself, if you have to mod you have to mod! If it fits up,sweet! If not, then buy the other parts. :)


That would be this one :D http://www.chipmaster.com.au/webpics/DCP_4458.JPG

[NORTY8]

I retract my previous saying that I dont like this bonnet.

Its looks great on sedans but not on coupe's. :)

[NORTY8]

Forum Sponsor American Autos have them on special at the moment for just under $1100 including the 2 vents...

What is the Holden pricing like?


thats a good price!


anyone know what holden asks for them....?

[Tez82]

People people settle down......

Visit www.holmart.com.au

They have them there for $990 and that includes everything. Its a pretty good price, and let me remind you guys that they are pretty damm cheap with most parts. I went there myself when I was in Melbourne and they have heaps of stock.

http://web.aanet.com.au/holmart/html/5_0_lt_short_motor_3.html

is the ad for it...

Anyone who wants a complete series 3 monaro body shell that include bonnet here is the link... $6600

http://web.aanet.com.au/holmart/html/5_0_lt_short_motor_2.html


Hope this helps boys and girls

[Runkett]

Well I got my bonnet ordered yesterday arvo. After speaking to 5 differnet dealers in melbourne, who all offered different prices/service/knowledge/availability! It seems while the bonnets are now in stock from GM, there is one peice on backorder... somehow they have run out of the peice of plastic that goes on the internal side of the left scoop... now it realy makes you ask the question, when placing thier production order why would someone say "I want 1000 bonnets, 1000 right scoops, and hmm lets say 750 of the left scoop".

Anyway I must give credit to the parts department of Doncaster Holden, they were the only ones who put in the extra effort to help me out. They were able to find the missing part at an interstate branch and will be delivering the whole thing soon.

$1100 was the damage, which is slightly more than one of the last posts mentioned... but atleast its happening (and quickly).

Nice to see that pic of the red SS with scoops... there will be another like in around soon.

[fyreblade2000]

Congrats on your new bonnet SONNY,

Looks alot meaner!!! :mad:

Do you notice any difference in the engine temp with those healthy intakes?

[GM350]

I'm in the scoop club also :-) now, fitted today picking up on Monday can't wait.

[Sonny@Autowerks]

Congrats on your new bonnet SONNY,

Looks alot meaner!!! :mad:

Do you notice any difference in the engine temp with those healthy intakes?\


at first i didnt optice any difference,but wen i removed the block offs from behind the nostrils ,after driving the car all day i noticed the not only was the bonnett kool,the inlet manifold was kool to,so i have decidied to leave them off,but warning wen it rains the donk gets dirty
regards sonny

[Oldmonroman]

Hey sonny
Are the hinges the same?, you changed yours.
Thanks

[Sonny@Autowerks]

Hey sonny
Are the hinges the same?, you changed yours.
Thanks

Everythings the same,though i opted to change the hinghes on my bonnett to keep my other bonnett in original condition and didnt want to pull anything off it

regards sonny

[Oldmonroman]

Thanks sonny
Ordering mine tomorrow, Bonnet and the Vents $1106 , will have to wait a little while to Save for the Spray job and I still need to buy the Under felt + clips + 2 windscreen washer nossles, the devil CV8 will look great then.

[Sonny@Autowerks]

Thanks sonny
Ordering mine tomorrow, Bonnet and the Vents $1106 , will have to wait a little while to Save for the Spray job and I still need to buy the Under felt + clips + 2 windscreen washer nossles, the devil CV8 will look great then.

its a 1097 from memory with the under felt and clips nostrils and all,you can re use ur own washer jets and lines

regards sonny

[HERCULES]

Thanks sonny
Ordering mine tomorrow, Bonnet and the Vents $1106 , will have to wait a little while to Save for the Spray job and I still need to buy the Under felt + clips + 2 windscreen washer nossles, the devil CV8 will look great then.

Post some pics, once you have got it installed getting older, would love to see it :D

[Oldmonroman]

its a 1097 from memory with the under felt and clips nostrils and all,you can re use ur own washer jets and lines

regards sonny
Yes my mate is getting them from Eagers (trade) but I have been told that the prices do vary from place to place.

[Oldmonroman]

Post some pics, once you have got it installed getting older, would love to see it :D

I will indeed, I don't think it will be for another 2 months as I have Rego + insurance for my Commodore and council rates in the next 3 weeks, I'm trying to
keep the household happy at the same time while i'm spending on the car, the trouble also My HQ GTS Monaro is getting jealous it also needs to be bought something.

[HERCULES]

I'm trying to
keep the household happy at the same time while i'm spending on the car, the trouble also My HQ GTS Monaro is getting jealous it also needs to be bought something.

Hehe yep, we have to keep everything happy :D

[SS VX]

Visit www.holmart.com.au

They have them there for $990 and that includes everything. Its a pretty good price, and let me remind you guys that they are pretty damm cheap with most parts. I went there myself when I was in Melbourne and they have heaps of stock.



Tez

Thanks for the heads up. That is a pretty good price - enough to be pretty tempting.

Can anyone suggest who around Melbourne could finish and paint one of these bonnets from Holmart?

I guess I could get a few bux for my existing bonnet, so that should offset the changeover cost by a little.

[Oldmonroman]

Mine being delivered to my house today. The holden dealer said they have sold more bonnets than Vz monaro's, They never expected it to be like this.

[doc]

I suspect just getting the bonnet is a little cheaper!

So are the guys getting VZ Monaro bonnets fitted still going to bag the Ricer Lancer boys who try and make theirs look like EVOs?

Pot calling the kettle black?

[team illucid]

So are the guys getting VZ Monaro bonnets fitted still going to bag the Ricer Lancer boys who try and make theirs look like EVOs?


Well going by that logic, do we bag Holden for trying to make their VT look like a VZ :confused:

[Oldmonroman]

Yes mine arrived yesterday with all the bits, I noticed on the Part number its says Engine Hood "GTO" So was the Bonnet fully intended for the GTO to have that on it next to the Part Number?

[SCOTTR8]

well i just recieved a great deal on the vz bonnet from my panel shop mate $840 (yes he recieved agreat deal on it too) his cost inc gst for the whole kit except the sound deadner, hope toget the r8 back monday. will post a pic

[team illucid]

who in canberra did yours ... I know someone else that would like this mod

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

YES geting mine fited at the moment to, had to chop 8m of the back edge and fit a new back hing to fit vy pics soon . :D

[BAD355]

YES geting mine fited at the moment to, had to chop 8m of the back edge and fit a new back hing to fit vy pics soon . :D

8m !!!

Shite that is a hell of a hunk of metal off a 1.5m bonnet :D

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

8m !!!

Shite that is a hell of a hunk of metal off a 1.5m bonnet :D ff@#$#@all left :lol: {should ave read 8mil}

[Windy]

I agree. Black would be good or grey to suit the rest of the front end.

[Jphdg]

Put simply....

Fricken awesome!!

hmm don't they say red goes faster then black? :lol:

:p

[Oldmonroman]

I'm just wondering has anyone got picture of all the components that make the nozzles on the VZ Monaro bonnet? because I cannot see where they say its blocked to stop the air coming in
I have the nozzle (Outside off Bonnet), I have the Mesh screen that fits on behind on the plastic tags, I have that Black bit of Plactic that goes behind the mesh and click in but is cut out?? and does not block the rear of the mesh, And i have the Bottom section that goes under the bonnet (flexible) and that has narrow slots in it so what i'm trying to say is mine is not blocked, did i get the US version or is this normal?.
By the way the VZ Monaro i can see clearly the Blocked bit of plastic behind the
plastic mesh.
I'm still waiting to get the bonnet painted, I've just been looking at all the pieces
that make the nozzle to find out what goes where..

[Sonny@Autowerks]

Common guys i wanna see some these bonnetts painted and fitted,post some pics please guys,thanks

regards sonny

[Oldmonroman]

Common guys i wanna see some these bonnetts painted and fitted,post some pics please guys,thanks

regards sonny

sonny
What about your one? is is blocked behind the plastic mesh grill? or did you cut your one out, or is it like mine.
Getting Older

[Sonny@Autowerks]

sonny
What about your one? is is blocked behind the plastic mesh grill? or did you cut your one out, or is it like mine.
Getting Older

hi there

you dont need to cut out behind the mesh ,its already open,all u have to do is remove the rubber grommets from under the bonnett behind the mesh and walla ! ;)

regards sonny

[Oldmonroman]

I now have everything I need for my bonnet before painting and fitting, I also got new windscreen washer squirters on the bonnet but I have a feeling they are the wrong ones The ones i got have a P/N 9114646. 14 51 226 and the other is 9114648. 14 51 227 can someone please confirm that these are not for a VZ Monaro bonnet, they look different than my ones on the Monro now. I was told that the series 1,2,3 and the VZ have the same squirters
Any feedback appreciated
thanks

[dasko]

Looks awsome dude ,

what sorta bling did it set you back , and does any one know if that bonnet would go one a VU ute ?? :cool:

[dasko]

sorry if its a silly question guys ::::: does or will this bonet fit on a VY SS ute ?? and a VU S ute ???

also whats the going bling for these bonets ???

cheers guys

dasko

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

sorry if its a silly question guys ::::: does or will this bonet fit on a VY SS ute ?? and a VU S ute ???

also whats the going bling for these bonets ???

cheers guys

dasko FITS ON VY WITH A LOT OF MUCKING AROUND , should fit straight on vu with no drama price around $1000 .

[Sidewindr]

I can get a single bonet if anyone wants one for $850 .. this does NOT include the Vents or the Insulation, they are around $250 extra. I can get only one at this price.

[T-Dub]

Common guys i wanna see some these bonnetts painted and fitted,post some pics please guys,thanks

regards sonny


Here are some pics of my scooped bonnet, not quite as LOUD as the red grills, but I like it.

T-Dub

http://homepage.mac.com/teedub/LS1-Images/PhotoAlbum13.html

[GH1967]

Pardon my tardiness but in a way I wish Holden wouldn't sell them. I like the idea of only VZ cars having that unique bonnet because thats the car it was made for. It's the standout trademark of the VZ.

You non-VZ owners should upgrade cars not just bonnets if you want to join the VZ Monaro club. Letting any old Holden have them devalues the VZ's prestige and uniqueness :booty:

[SCOTTR8]

wow, i wish it would rain $100 bills :lol: get over it , ps i just put on my clubsport, we might have to have to start the vz bonnet club as i need 4 doors not 2

[T-Dub]

Fair comment, but....... do you want to ban any customising of cars.
I think one of the great things about these cars is that the parts can be interchanged to create something individual.

Personally, I don't really like the narrow front air dam or the double fog lights on the VZ, I think the wide air dam suits the scooped bonnet.

Again it highlights that everyone's taste is different, and that's why we customise!

T-Dub

[Gee]

You non-VZ owners should upgrade cars not just bonnets if you want to join the VZ Monaro club.

Is that like the Mickey Mouse Club? :D

[Gee]

Here are some pics of my scooped bonnet, not quite as LOUD as the red grills, but I like it.

T-Dub

http://homepage.mac.com/teedub/LS1-Images/PhotoAlbum13.html

Double-thumbs-up T-Dub, awesome.

Love that run of CV8-R's and the scoops really add to it nicely.

[OscarTheGrouch]

Well I'm about to join the club as well.... finally got my bonnet today, just waiting on the body works to give me a price for fitting and let me know when! Can't wait to see how the ute looks :)

[VX SS]

If somebody can host I will post mine.

[Sonny@Autowerks]

If somebody can host I will post mine.

email them to me and i,ll host them

sonnymad@optusnet.com.au

regards sonny

[Oldmonroman]

I have all the bits and pieces now for my Bonnet and it wont be long for a spray
job..... One question...
I rang up four panel beater/spray painting shops and three of them said that they would have to spray the top of the guards. I said "no way", they said the paint is very hard to match (devil yellow). Although one panel shop said he would be able to match it but it would cost me extra. Why can't they match it? Or are they just too lazy or driven by time.
Three months ago I put a rear wing spoiler on my CV8, I was concerned about them matching the paint. Whilst at a holden dealer getting some warranty work done, one of the mechanics slipped me a phone number to a spray painter/after market fitter at Moorooka, Brisbane, now he guaranteed me he would match the paint perfect and I can tell you he did!!! I tested it under fluorescent lights, cloudy days and full sunlight and it is 100% perfect. Mind you, I did make it a little easier for him, the first day that I bought the CV8 home, whilst picking the car up and them putting petrol in it at the dealers, one of the guys walked backwards and snapped off the petrol cap cover, so I went home with a new car with no cover. That cover has come in handy as I kept it and I gave it to the spray shop and said "Match this" and indeed they did. All I hope now is they do the same for my bonnet as I told the owner of the spray shop I will be giving you the petrol cap cover back again so you can match it for the bonnet, he laughed. Well, all I have to do now is save some money to have it painted. After paying two Monaro rego's and insurance it has drained my account.
Getting Older

[Sonny@Autowerks]

I have all the bits and pieces now for my Bonnet and it wont be long for a spray
job..... One question...
I rang up four panel beater/spray painting shops and three of them said that they would have to spray the top of the guards. I said "no way", they said the paint is very hard to match (devil yellow). Although one panel shop said he would be able to match it but it would cost me extra. Why can't they match it? Or are they just too lazy or driven by time.
Three months ago I put a rear wing spoiler on my CV8, I was concerned about them matching the paint. Whilst at a holden dealer getting some warranty work done, one of the mechanics slipped me a phone number to a spray painter/after market fitter at Moorooka, Brisbane, now he guaranteed me he would match the paint perfect and I can tell you he did!!! I tested it under fluorescent lights, cloudy days and full sunlight and it is 100% perfect. Mind you, I did make it a little easier for him, the first day that I bought the CV8 home, whilst picking the car up and them putting petrol in it at the dealers, one of the guys walked backwards and snapped off the petrol cap cover, so I went home with a new car with no cover. That cover has come in handy as I kept it and I gave it to the spray shop and said "Match this" and indeed they did. All I hope now is they do the same for my bonnet as I told the owner of the spray shop I will be giving you the petrol cap cover back again so you can match it for the bonnet, he laughed. Well, all I have to do now is save some money to have it painted. After paying two Monaro rego's and insurance it has drained my account.
Getting Older

Pay the extra and get a good painter to match the paint and make sure its straight off the gun,i refuse to have a buff touch my car.a freind of mine painted my bonnett and i told him,i wont accept it unless its straight of the gun,my car wasnt even there wen he painted it,i just gave him the fuel lid..goodluck

regards sonny

[Sonny@Autowerks]

If somebody can host I will post mine.

heres gary's car with the monaro bonnett :D

http://www.ls1camaro.net/freehosting/gary%20pope.jpg

regards sonny

[spellweaver]

Pardon my tardiness but in a way I wish Holden wouldn't sell them. I like the idea of only VZ cars having that unique bonnet because thats the car it was made for. It's the standout trademark of the VZ.

You non-VZ owners should upgrade cars not just bonnets if you want to join the VZ Monaro club. Letting any old Holden have them devalues the VZ's prestige and uniqueness :booty:
Welcome to our world!..... HSV owners........ :lol:

[BLACK 346]

I have all the bits and pieces now for my Bonnet and it wont be long for a spray
job..... One question...
I rang up four panel beater/spray painting shops and three of them said that they would have to spray the top of the guards. I said "no way", they said the paint is very hard to match (devil yellow). Although one panel shop said he would be able to match it but it would cost me extra. Why can't they match it? Or are they just too lazy or driven by time.
Three months ago I put a rear wing spoiler on my CV8, I was concerned about them matching the paint. Whilst at a holden dealer getting some warranty work done, one of the mechanics slipped me a phone number to a spray painter/after market fitter at Moorooka, Brisbane, now he guaranteed me he would match the paint perfect and I can tell you he did!!! I tested it under fluorescent lights, cloudy days and full sunlight and it is 100% perfect. Mind you, I did make it a little easier for him, the first day that I bought the CV8 home, whilst picking the car up and them putting petrol in it at the dealers, one of the guys walked backwards and snapped off the petrol cap cover, so I went home with a new car with no cover. That cover has come in handy as I kept it and I gave it to the spray shop and said "Match this" and indeed they did. All I hope now is they do the same for my bonnet as I told the owner of the spray shop I will be giving you the petrol cap cover back again so you can match it for the bonnet, he laughed. Well, all I have to do now is save some money to have it painted. After paying two Monaro rego's and insurance it has drained my account.
Getting Older

Out of the seven spraypainters I got quotes from to
respray my bonnet/bar and spoiler, 5 of them insisted
on spraying the front guards as well. They told me
it is practically impossible to guarantee an exact match,
and it may show up in some light if they leave the
guards. The 2 that were going to leave the guards
were not that convincing when I asked them if the
match will be perfect (words to the effect of "you
would have to pretty picky to notice any difference")
The respray paint is of a far better quality than the
factory paint anyway, so in the end I am glad I went
with the full respray for a few hundred extra.
Good luck with it, I am starting really to like the look
of that bonnet on the sedans, I had better stop looking
at the photos though as I could only imagine the
response if I told the dearly loved wife that the freshly
painted bonnet is getting ditched for a new one :eek:

[Oldmonroman]

Out of the seven spraypainters I got quotes from to
respray my bonnet/bar and spoiler, 5 of them insisted
on spraying the front guards as well. They told me
it is practically impossible to guarantee an exact match,
and it may show up in some light if they leave the
guards. The 2 that were going to leave the guards
were not that convincing when I asked them if the
match will be perfect (words to the effect of "you
would have to pretty picky to notice any difference")
The respray paint is of a far better quality than the
factory paint anyway, so in the end I am glad I went
with the full respray for a few hundred extra.
Good luck with it, I am starting really to like the look
of that bonnet on the sedans, I had better stop looking
at the photos though as I could only imagine the
response if I told the dearly loved wife that the freshly
painted bonnet is getting ditched for a new one :eek:


I must have been lucky my rear spoiler is 100% perfect in all shades and lights,
I hope he can do the same again.
Yes its straight off the gun,

[Sonny@Autowerks]

OKI Guys heres scottR8'S monaro bonnett,looks awsome in my opinion,well done scott !

http://www.ls1camaro.net/freehosting/silver%20monaro%20bonnett.jpg

we need more pics of others bonnetts com on guys !

[oz_utester]

love the cv8-r!

[Nidz]

if anyone fits one of these bad boys to a wagon post up some pics.. especially a VX wagon.

[exwrx]

if anyone fits one of these bad boys to a wagon post up some pics.. especially a VX wagon.

There is one for sale on Carpoint with a full front conversion. See here:

http://carpoint.ninemsn.com.au/DesktopDefault.aspx?UsedCarID=707294&TabID=3328&Alias=carpointau

[VX_CALAIS]

That wagon look hot. I think the bonnet only looks good when matched to the VX Clubby or VZ Monaro front .. Not a big fan when mathed with stock SS front etc

[Sonny@Autowerks]

heres another forum members bonnett painted and fitted ,looks great !

http://www.ls1camaro.net/freehosting/Scottyscoop.JPG

[XLR8 V8]

heres another forum members bonnett painted and fitted ,looks great !

http://www.ls1camaro.net/freehosting/Scottyscoop.JPG

That numberplate is a little deceptive .... hints at a 3.8 V6 under the bonnet :D
Nice car but I almost forgot how high these things sit without lowered springs :eek:

[scotty]

Unfortunately I have never gotten around to lowering it. though it is nice not having to worry about speed humps etc....

Some people have told me I'm a **** for putting SS badges on my 6. I just smile.

P.S. Thanks for the hosting Sonny!

[GM350]

Nice looking wagon.

[GM350]

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/GM350/4%20SALE%202.JPG
Here's mine.

[vt2000]

Gm"

Yours looks sensational"
I' have the same bermuda mica blue, and I know you've just added
value to your machine with the inclusion of the bonnet.

Well done mate.

Pete VT2000

[vt2vx]

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/GM350/4%20SALE%202.JPG
Here's mine.

scoops seem to suit that front better!

that a genuine front or fibreglass ?

[XLR8 V8]

scoops seem to suit that front better!

that a genuine front or fibreglass ?

VX Clubby bumper with VT headlights? I'd say fibreglass :yup:

[GM350]

Yeh thanks boys, the colour changes similar to harlequin,XLR8 V8 your right :-),as far as adding value with the bonnett yes but spraying It, I think I went a tad overboard.

[MEM]

YES geting mine fited at the moment to, had to chop 8m of the back edge and fit a new back hing to fit vy pics soon . :D
Red Maloo VY 1- Could you please supply details of the fitment of the bonnett onto the VY1 - what difficulties were encountered and how you got over them? -Also you stated you would post some photos, are these still coming ?

Regards
MEM

[sixxer]

i think it looks good but im not sure about the red mesh

[kiwivyss]

do u no if they bolt onto the vy ss

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

do u no if they bolt onto the vy ss
NO it doesent{ bolt on }to any VY :(

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

Red Maloo VY 1- Could you please supply details of the fitment of the bonnett onto the VY1 - what difficulties were encountered and how you got over them? -Also you stated you would post some photos, are these still coming ?

Regards
MEM MEM, i have had a real shit fight with mine and it is still not on the car it has been fitted but the panel better keeps saying he is to busy to paint it or the painter is sick or some other shit ,thank crist i have not paid for it yet, I dont know what the go is with him ,I may have pissed him of in another life BUT he is pissing me off in this ONE :(

[HERCULES]

Heres a pic of the new monaro scoops on a vy ss ute.
Im not sure if its a monaro bonnet or vy bonnet with custom monaro scoops??

http://img122.exs.cx/img122/9642/dsc0050138qb.th.jpg (http://img122.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img122&image=dsc0050138qb.jpg)

EDIT: CLICK ON FROG TO VIEW IMAGE :cool:

[JazzaT]

you'll have to get it externally hosted mate, they won't accept imageshack... who knows why :S

oh... if you click on the pic, it pops up... ta-daa :rolleyes:

[OscarTheGrouch]

Yeah there's been a lot of that lately. Maybe photobucket would be better.

Can't wait.. mine goes into the bodyworks on Thursday to get fitted (after originally purchasing the bonnet in mid December)... It's been a long wait but hopefully by the end of next week it'll be all done! (Doing a bit of a general tidy up at the same time, hence the extra time).

[HERCULES]

Yeah image shack has been having problems alot lately.
I edited the post and said click on frog to view image that way people dont think straight away that its not going to work.

The scoops do look pretty good I recon, maybe one day i'll put them on my vy ss as well.

[Oldmonroman]

Well My Bonnet went in on friday to be painted, and any luck it will be fitted to the CV8 by this Friday, then its time for the camera. :D

[Oldmonroman]

Going in tomorrow to get bonnet fitted, its painted and waiting to be fitted. Will put pics on the Weekend and let you all know how it goes.

[OscarTheGrouch]

FINALLY! :bash: :D

Picked it up today (bodyworks has had it for over 2 weeks now). I decided to do something a little different - instead of fitting a Monaro front end (which seems to be what everyone's doing) - I thought, let's try and get a similar effect without spending so much, while retaining the original front bar. We retrofitted a VY SS grille into the VU SS bar - looks pretty good I reckon! :)

http://kinkypr0n.com/gallery/albums/180305/bonnet180305%20002_sml.jpg

http://kinkypr0n.com/gallery/albums/180305/bonnet180305%20003_sml.jpg

[vx_clubby]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone in SA has had this done? As I have a VX clubsport and Ive got a bit of hood damage I was going to get fixed, then I thought adding a GTO bonnet was a better option.
I just wanted to ask if anyone in SA has got one, where did they get it and how much did it cost them???
Thanks

[Jphdg]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone in SA has had this done? As I have a VX clubsport and Ive got a bit of hood damage I was going to get fixed, then I thought adding a GTO bonnet was a better option.
I just wanted to ask if anyone in SA has got one, where did they get it and how much did it cost them???
Thanks

Sorry not to answer your question VX_Clubby, but if you do get it done, would love to see pics as I have thought about it myself.

:cheers:

[Oldmonroman]

How did the paint match?
Mine was painted last week (devil) it came out lemon, the paint shop rang up the paint manufacture to see what in the hell is going on. See the Paint shop just changed its supplier and used a different companies paint. The rep from the company came out and scratched his head. It has been re matched manually and painted and I will find out this tuesday what's it like. (fitting time)

[vx_clubby]

Hi again, I dont know how to highlight someones posts lol (IM new to all this net stuff). but JPHDG I will get it done when I work out the best way to do it. Like I said my bonnet is in pretty poor condition for a HSV, So easiest solution would be get a new bonnet and when I get it done I will post some pics, If I work out hot lol.
Ill keep the old bonnet though incase it doesnt look real flash, but it should look tough, mine is the phantom colour as well so it should look sweet or tough hopefully lol
Now its just got to go faster!!!

[VTberlinaWAGON]

Does anybody have a pic of a 1 of these bonnets on a white VT or VX Clubby or white Wagon?

Rohan

[Bully]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone in SA has had this done? As I have a VX clubsport and Ive got a bit of hood damage I was going to get fixed, then I thought adding a GTO bonnet was a better option.
I just wanted to ask if anyone in SA has got one, where did they get it and how much did it cost them???
Thanks
I have seen a couple getting around, the best people to get to paint & fit would be Mcintyre smash repairs on Mcintyre rd., they do repairs for holden & are pretty bloody good.

[IH8WRX]

My Mrs is going to kill me! I've been contemplating this modification now for some time and the more I look at this thread the more I'm keen to do it.

Has anyone fitted one yet to a RedHot VX SS? If so I'd love to see the pictures :D

[Bully]

My Mrs is going to kill me! I've been contemplating this modification now for some time and the more I look at this thread the more I'm keen to do it.

Has anyone fitted one yet to a RedHot VX SS? If so I'd love to see the pictures :D
Theres a pic of one on post #68 in this thread

[Evil LS1]

Anyone got these bonnets to fit with any OTRCAI. I have the Conrod Motorsport version. I would like to fit this bonnet, but not at the expense of the OTRCAI.

[Oldmonroman]

Mine fitted today on the Monaro and it looks good, tomorrow its Camera time and posting :)

[Sonny@Autowerks]

Anyone got these bonnets to fit with any OTRCAI. I have the Conrod Motorsport version. I would like to fit this bonnet, but not at the expense of the OTRCAI.


Hi there

thats the price i had to pay,i had to remove the otrcai due to the bulges in the nostrils gettin in the way,i had the poer torque cai


regards sonny

[AndyP]

Here is one for sale if anyone is interested....

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=35974

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

FINALLY! :bash: :D

Picked it up today (bodyworks has had it for over 2 weeks now). I decided to do something a little different - instead of fitting a Monaro front end (which seems to be what everyone's doing) - I thought, let's try and get a similar effect without spending so much, while retaining the original front bar. We retrofitted a VY SS grille into the VU SS bar - looks pretty good I reckon! :)

http://kinkypr0n.com/gallery/albums/180305/bonnet180305%20002_sml.jpg

http://kinkypr0n.com/gallery/albums/180305/bonnet180305%20003_sml.jpg HI GROUCH, ute look very tough is your ute a vy and if so how does the the bonnet fit at the windscreen end ? did you have to modefy the plastic part that goes across the bottom of the screen with the wipers and washer jets in it .COULD you post a pic of the corners near the windscreen please .AND did you changed your front gards to. mine doesent fit right yet. :( THANKS

[Oldmonroman]

Yes 2 pictures one in the sun and one in the clouds, the one in the sun the Bonnet looks a little darker the one in the clouds is 99% spot on, work that out?

http://haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/GettingOlder/Vzbonclouds.jpg
http://haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/GettingOlder/Vzbonsun1.jpg

[Oldmonroman]

Bottom pic the car is in the sun, look for shadow under front bar, the other is in the Clouds (no shadow)

[OscarTheGrouch]

HI GROUCH, ute look very tough is your ute a vy and if so how does the the bonnet fit at the windscreen end ? did you have to modefy the plastic part that goes across the bottom of the screen with the wipers and washer jets in it .COULD you post a pic of the corners near the windscreen please .AND did you changed your front gards to. mine doesent fit right yet. :( THANKS

G'day mate, nah my ute is a VU, the bonnet fitted straight on. Didn't change the guards or anything, fits perfectly.

I'll post some pics of the fit during the week (I don't have it here at the moment, the gearbox is broken again).

By all accounts fitting these bonnets onto a VY requires a bit of modification, but it can be done.

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

pics of ute coming in abought half a hour .pics of gto tomorrow .just got home from fishing .

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Restfish/000_0043.JPG
http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Restfish/000_0044.JPG
http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Restfish/000_0053.JPG

[HERCULES]

Getting older,
that came out very nice mate.
Colour matched up nicely too.

Red Maloo R8,
Those scoops look awesome, they really suit the Malloo I think.
Looks great.

PS. That ute is LOW!

[bigdog1971]

OMFG!! That looks good. Well done Red Maloo. Very Very nice

[mavss]

I must admit the scoops do look quite nice, especially when you combine it with a different coloured insert. I particularly like the red on black & the silver on charcoal.

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Restfish/000_0001.JPG
http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Restfish/000_0015.JPG

[Sonny@Autowerks]

Damn wat a awsome monaro,vicki who ever you are,ur one lucky person! :drool:

regards sonny

[BlueVZSS]

That GTO is great. PM me if you are ever selling it.

[zizou]

omg! that is one hell of a sexy car :eek: :eek: :eek: simply superb ;)

[Oldmonroman]

Red Maloo
How does the paint match on the Devil GTO in the sun or the shade ?.

[banyo]

Here's a shot of our wagon. More pics under seperate post.

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/banyo/small1.jpg

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

Red Maloo
How does the paint match on the Devil GTO in the sun or the shade ?. VERY good cant pick aney differance .

[V8R]

anyone give me info on fitting one of these to a VZ crewie? got a mate who is keen :)

JM

[fatas]

think my bonnet is longer does anyone know if it will fit a statie lux o barge ? :)

[Dickie Knee]

think my bonnet is longer does anyone know if it will fit a statie lux o barge ? :)

Not without some cut & paste or changing the front bar

[Dickie Knee]

Holden has had a price rise on monaro bonnets so if you were thinking of doing the upgrade see if you can find someone with old stock.

[seracing]

looks good and i like the red it grows on you.

[BLKVY]

Looks slick, red grills add a little venom. I am looking to add the same bonnet to VY SS. Anyone else out there know or completed of this mod ?

BLKVY

[ozwild]

Looks great, love the red, be yourself, i
ts ur car, who cares what others think,
enjoy it man.

PS. does that fit to a VY ?

[SandmanUte]

I've got a VX Berlina wagon that I hit a roo with the other night, so new bonnet under insurance. So all I have to pay is difference between std bonnet and monaro bonnet to get one.
After searching around the forums, (and this one is the best on the subject) I'm still a but confused about which one to use. Unfortunatly I can't see a lot of the pics that people have posted.
I've written down a couple of different Pt No's that people have posted.
Are there different bonnets???
I just want to make sure I order the right one that will fit like factory fit.
The panelbeater I'm using fitted one to a ute a while ago but had a lot of trouble as the bonnet was longer and wider than the original.
If someone with a VX that has fitted one that fits spot on has the part numbers, I'd appericiate it.

[Dickie Knee]

.........................If someone with a VX that has fitted one that fits spot on has the part numbers, I'd appericiate it.


I don't have a VX, but the number you need is 92181117
DK

[XR4TED]

I've got a VX Berlina wagon that I hit a roo with the other night, so new bonnet under insurance. So all I have to pay is difference between std bonnet and monaro bonnet to get one.
After searching around the forums, (and this one is the best on the subject) I'm still a but confused about which one to use. Unfortunatly I can't see a lot of the pics that people have posted.
I've written down a couple of different Pt No's that people have posted.
Are there different bonnets???
I just want to make sure I order the right one that will fit like factory fit.
The panelbeater I'm using fitted one to a ute a while ago but had a lot of trouble as the bonnet was longer and wider than the original.
If someone with a VX that has fitted one that fits spot on has the part numbers, I'd appericiate it.

SandmanUte,

I don't have the number but I have a monaro bonnet fitted to my VX Clubby. Taking pictures on the weekend. I can email you if you want. I got mine from Lansvale Holden($900). Fits fine the only problem I have at the moment is my OTRCAI does not fit with the bonnet on. However Sonny and I are working on that.

Cheers

[epping_clubie]

not my thing mate wouldnt go with my car hehe

[SandmanUte]

Thanks Guys
I'll see how it goes

[CSV Jack]

Make shure you dont get a fiber glass initation