tire 10 Report post Posted June 9, 2010 (edited) So I was just having a browse around on pelican parts and stumbled across 2 options for replacement E30 bonnet foam that are far cheaper than the $300 + it costs from bmw in NZ. Aftermarket - $34 US / $51 NZ at current x rate Genuine - $82.25 US / $123.42 NZ They've also got bonnet shocks for $12.50 US, which I don't need but I'm sure a few of you will. The one review on pelican says the aftermarket one is quite thin, which could mean more heat transfer to the bonnet (brings the paint up all funny after a bit) and less sound deadening. If it is indeed shitter then I'll be leaning towards the genuine one. Will have to look further into that. Post if you're keen and say which option you would prefer and we can group our shipment in a month or so. Max. Edited June 9, 2010 by tastic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted June 9, 2010 are they actual straight foam like stock, or have some sort of covering over them? ill be in if they are covered. foam looks like ass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted June 9, 2010 Here's another aftermarket source... Bonnet Insulation Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted June 9, 2010 I saw someone use aqua turf once... Max, if you do a pelican order, I'm keen to join in, want some PFL rear tail light foam gaskets Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gouba 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2010 Very keen, mine looks like should have been replaced years ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted June 9, 2010 Count me in on the genuine one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sascha 17 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 I might be interested, but how to i get the old foam off? I tried pulling it off, then scraping the sticky crap off, but it wont come off and now it still looks whorey. What do you use to get it off? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Venatus 2 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 Just go to para rubber and get either an EVA skin, 2m x 1m for 10 bucks, or get some of the aluminium covered eva, looks badass, like 10 bucks a metre I think. Some old dude did an old merc and came back the next day to tell me how well it worked, just an idea. The eva skin resists 80 degree, and the aluminium one does 120 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 Just go to para rubber and get either an EVA skin, 2m x 1m for 10 bucks, or get some of the aluminium covered eva, looks badass, like 10 bucks a metre I think. Some old dude did an old merc and came back the next day to tell me how well it worked, just an idea. The eva skin resists 80 degree, and the aluminium one does 120 Sweet tip, I'l give that a go first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Venatus 2 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 Yeah the skin is normal eva on one side, and closed cell on the other, so should do ok, but the aluminium coated stuff is basically heat shield foam, and id be suprised if that was sh*t. Not many para stores around, i work in the palmy one haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 I might be interested, but how to i get the old foam off? I tried pulling it off, then scraping the sticky crap off, but it wont come off and now it still looks whorey. What do you use to get it off? Cheers i used prepsole and about 2 hours of scraping with a spatchula(spelling fault) cracked my sking from drying up but looked awsome once done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 Someone post pics of these alternatives once done please? Or have we got enough interest in the OEM foam? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1rotty 40 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 I'd be keen for 2 x OEM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gouba 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 How did that EVA turn out? Otherwise still keen for to order one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 Haven't gotten around to it as I've been busy with exams. They are all done with now though so I will look in to the para rubber thing next week and if that gets no result we shall make an order, most likely on the genuine option given people replies so far. Me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gouba 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 Wouldnt the engine bay get hotter than 80 degrees which would damage the EVA rubber? If not, im going to give it a try Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 Haven't gotten around to it as I've been busy with exams. They are all done with now though so I will look in to the para rubber thing next week and if that gets no result we shall make an order, most likely on the genuine option given people replies so far. Me. Give us a text when your doing this, I'll lend a hand/want to see what it looks like Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) Will do Lucan. Wouldnt the engine bay get hotter than 80 degrees which would damage the EVA rubber? If not, im going to give it a try Dunno, but is if that is the case the ali covered stuff sort it. Trial and error Edited June 24, 2010 by tastic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gouba 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 Will do Lucan. Dunno, but is if that is the case the ali covered stuff sort it. Trial and error Anyone know the price of the aluminum EVA compared to standard then?Time to find a para rubber and a free weekend day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jono51 59 Report post Posted June 25, 2010 I'm looking into getting a roll of this stuff, will keep you posted Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Venatus 2 Report post Posted June 27, 2010 from memory i think its bout 30 bucks a metre, and its 137cm wide i think, would definately work out cheaper if you got it wholesal through dunlop. like less than half that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gouba 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2010 How did this turn out? Anyone give it a go? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted July 15, 2010 Might be doing it this wekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
