Jackson Racing CAI Bonnet (Hood) Relocation

Skyntara · Postby **Skyntara** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 5:44 pm

Hi Guys, just got a JR CAI from Moss in the US - pretty good price and fast shipping.

Seems I have to move my bonnet support. Unfortunately one of the points is on the Firewall near the brake master cylinder, which of course isn't there in RHD cars.

I've just kind of wedged it for now, but wondering what everyone did. Kind of mad that I didn't know, I would have just ordered some gas struts from Moss at the same time if I knew.

gslender · Postby **gslender** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 8:50 pm

Skyntara wrote:I've just kind of wedged it for now, but wondering what everyone did. Kind of mad that I didn't know, I would have just ordered some gas struts from Moss at the same time if I knew.

I ordered some gas struts from Rspeed.
http://www.rspeed.net/RSpeed_Mazda_Miat ... 50115x.htm

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koop21 · Postby **koop21** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 8:53 pm

go ghetto and use a pole n rag so you don't scratch your bonnet.
Thats what I did.

Skyntara · Postby **Skyntara** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:00 pm

Any solutions in the middle?

Using my existing hardware?

Steampunk · Postby **Steampunk** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:11 pm

Skyntara wrote: Unfortunately one of the points is on the Firewall near the brake master cylinder, which of course isn't there in RHD cars.

Do you mean the rod that holds the bonnet up?
If so, it shouldn't be connected to the firewall.
Can you make bends on the rod to go around the intrusion?

sailaholic · Postby **sailaholic** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:11 pm

Small block of wood in the hinge area.

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Skyntara · Postby **Skyntara** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 11:45 pm

1red5 wrote:
Skyntara wrote: Unfortunately one of the points is on the Firewall near the brake master cylinder, which of course isn't there in RHD cars.

Do you mean the rod that holds the bonnet up?
If so, it shouldn't be connected to the firewall.
Can you make bends on the rod to go around the intrusion?

Actually, when following the JR Instructions, that's exactly where it should go.

It works fine where it is, I just don't have anything to attach it to when it's down.

I think I'll just get some gas struts, they're pretty cheap.

Steampunk · Postby **Steampunk** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 1:05 am

wha...?

Stu King · Postby **Stu King** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:54 am

Hey I am thinking of buying a Jackson CAI as well... how would you rate performance improvements since you installed. (If any)

Skyntara · Postby **Skyntara** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 12:00 pm

Well I've dríven about 20km, half of them with a door in the passenger seat threatening to kill me.

Definitely sounds AWESOME!

Pulls a little harder - loves that cold air at night.

Little more midrange, squealing tyres around corners with the same throttle that would have had me on the edge of traction before.

Also, looks nice and tidy and frees up a huge amount of space around that side of the engine bay.

Skyntara · Postby **Skyntara** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 12:06 pm

1red5 wrote:wha...?

Yep.

It relocates the mounting point to the front of the car - right next to the headlight - the rightmost bolt of the three across the front. The intake attaches to the other two.

From there it folds straight back towards the firewall.

Steampunk · Postby **Steampunk** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 3:21 pm

It's still not making sense.
- The mounting should NEVER be on the firewall in the first place.
- the standard location IS behind the headlight.
- the standard resting position is across/above the radiator, NOT back to the firewall.

Doesn't matter, as long as you're happy and you think it's safe.

And re gas struts, I would never install a set. Bonnets are made to bend and deform a certain way. Take a look at the underside, half-way along the skeleton there are divets (like dents) running across.

koop21 · Postby **koop21** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 3:33 pm

i dont think you understand 1red5,
the bonnet stand doesn't mount on the firewall. It mounts Vertically now, so the bit where it clicks is near the firewall somewhere, apposed to stock (horizontally)