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Bonnets

Post by Jules » Wed Nov 16, 2016 2:26 pm

I'm assuming the rs4 bonnet is alloy and the normal b7 bonnet steel, is this the case ?
Also are there any differences in the look of the bonnets, so would the steel one fit the rs4 without any issues and look the
same but just be heavier ?

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Re: Bonnets

Post by TechNick » Wed Nov 16, 2016 2:28 pm

Experimenting with bonnet vents?
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Re: Bonnets

Post by Jules » Wed Nov 16, 2016 2:40 pm

TechNick wrote:Experimenting with bonnet vents?
Just my daft head thinking of stuff as always lol
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Re: Bonnets

Post by MikeFish » Wed Nov 16, 2016 2:47 pm

As memory serves me, the bonnet on the rs4 is aluminium to save weight. And front arches too I think?
I've never noticed a shape difference but never really looked so I'd get someone else's opinion on that.
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Re: Bonnets

Post by Jules » Wed Nov 16, 2016 2:57 pm

MikeFish wrote:As memory serves me, the bonnet on the rs4 is aluminium to save weight. And front arches too I think?
I've never noticed a shape difference but never really looked so I'd get someone else's opinion on that.
Exactly my thoughts, i'm like I'm sure they are the same but wanted to be sure before I experimented with anything.

Only thoughts atm though
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Re: Bonnets

Post by bam_bam » Wed Nov 16, 2016 3:52 pm

You might find that the RS one is longer. I could be wrong.
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Re: Bonnets

Post by Ozzyz » Wed Nov 16, 2016 3:54 pm

Some more info here :

http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/ar ... me.168332/
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Re: Bonnets

Post by rs4pat » Wed Nov 16, 2016 4:29 pm

MikeFish wrote:As memory serves me, the bonnet on the rs4 is aluminium to save weight. And front arches too I think?
I've never noticed a shape difference but never really looked so I'd get someone else's opinion on that.

yep the front wings are aluminium ive just had mine replaced by audi
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Re: Bonnets

Post by iconic78 » Wed Nov 16, 2016 5:01 pm

Go carbon fibre
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Re: Bonnets

Post by Jules » Wed Nov 16, 2016 5:13 pm

iconic78 wrote:Go carbon fibre
Yes I did think that, just also thinking outside the box too
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Re: Bonnets

Post by pule333 » Wed Nov 16, 2016 9:39 pm

Exactly same but aluminium.
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Post by docurley » Wed Nov 16, 2016 10:01 pm

What he said
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Re: Bonnets

Post by MikeFish » Wed Nov 16, 2016 10:10 pm

I know part of the RS4 bonnet is thinner too. Not sure if it is the whole thing. When you buy the triple jet windscreen washer kit it comes with 2 different thickness spacer; one for steel and and one for aluminium bonnets.
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Re: Bonnets

Post by audi_do_dat_den » Wed Nov 16, 2016 11:07 pm

Bonnet vents on an RS4 are much like affixing wheels to a tomato..... time consuming and pointless....
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Re: Bonnets

Post by eliano » Wed Nov 16, 2016 11:34 pm

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rs4pat wrote:
MikeFish wrote:As memory serves me, the bonnet on the rs4 is aluminium to save weight. And front arches too I think?
I've never noticed a shape difference but never really looked so I'd get someone else's opinion on that.

yep the front wings are aluminium ive just had mine replaced by audi
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