Wethje Carbon Hood

[$w!ft]

Hi, looking for a wethje carbon hood, looks exactly like this.

Anyone know where I can find one for sale or know someone who is selling theirs?

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/5404/dsc02104p.jpg

Thanks

[cslsuperfan]

CA Automotive stock c/f bonnets...not sure if they stock that make.

[shane@mbtech]

Last one I removed was far heavier than standard bonnet

[alexk]

This the one the CSL loaded has and it is lighter than the stock bonnet.
I wanted one too.

So I emailed them (in German) but they never replied to me.
It looks like they don't want business :)

From memory it's 6kg, versus 11kg of the OEM.

[Neil M]

This the one the CSL loaded has and it is lighter than the stock bonnet.
I wanted one too.

So I emailed them (in German) but they never replied to me.
It looks like they don't want business :)

From memory it's 6kg, versus 11kg of the OEM.

Alex - try getting your brother to email them. ;)
'Wethje' are the company that manufacture the CSL's Airbox or sold I've been told.
The website isn't much to look at: http://www.wethje-gmbh.com/ which suggests they don't sell to the public but manufacturer/supply components to the Automotive Industry, BMW in particular. :smokin:

[alexk]

I really like this bonnet.

I would paint it of course.

[Neil M]

I would paint it of course.

Of course far to ostentatious left in Carbon finish! :thumbs:
Eduardo in the background? :hahaha:

[shane@mbtech]

I really like this bonnet.

I would paint it of course.

And your 5kg difference soon becomes less:smokin:

[alexk]

And your 5kg difference soon becomes less:smokin:

The vents are the interesting part, not necesarrily the 5kg ;)

[Neil M]

I thought that 'Loaded' used 'Schmiedmann' parts to create the look, including the vented 'GTR' bonnet: http://www.schmiedmann.com/3_series/E46/Equipment_-_accesories/Equipment-styling_-_outside/page36.htm#1933931
I suppose the vented bonnet helped increase the air flow, with his CSL being supercharged.

[alexk]

I thought that 'Loaded' used 'Schmiedmann' parts to create the look, including the vented 'GTR' bonnet: http://www.schmiedmann.com/3_series/E46/Equipment_-_accesories/Equipment-styling_-_outside/page36.htm#1933931
I suppose the vented bonnet helped increase the air flow, with his CSL being supercharged.

No, it has Wethje

[shane@mbtech]

The vents are the interesting part, not necesarrily the 5kg ;)

Get the angle grinder and fit some vents to a spare standard bonnet Alex?

Far cheaper?

[Roland]

Looks like my one :thumbs:

http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu58/m3csl1_2009/M3%20CSL/IMG_0008_zps9a99f009.jpg
http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu58/m3csl1_2009/M3%20CSL/IMG_0017_zps68898e3e.jpg
http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu58/m3csl1_2009/M3%20CSL/IMG_0018_zpse7958986.jpg

[shimmy]

Roland you are a carbon whore, trying t build the CSL as it should have been. :beer:

[alexk]

Roland can you tell us weight, where and how much did you buy it ?

[alexk]

Roland some help would be appreciated :thumbs:

[Roland]

1. Sorry, I don't have scales at the Garage (neither at home). But it's really light.
2. Got it for free. :blalalala:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

1. Sorry, I don't have scales at the Garage (neither at home). But it's really light.
2. Got it for free. :blalalala:

Git ;)

[alexk]

1. Sorry, I don't have scales at the Garage (neither at home). But it's really light.
2. Got it for free. :blalalala:

From where did you buy it ?

[mattCSLnut]

From where did you buy it ?
Roland didn't buy it... he got it for FREE :smokin: the Jammy GIT.

[alexk]

Roland didn't buy it... he got it for FREE :smokin: the Jammy GIT.

From Santa Claus ?

[shimmy]

From Santa Claus ?

Roland IS Santa Claus :beer:

[mattCSLnut]

From Santa Claus ?

:hahaha: That would be nice :thumbs: " Dear Santa ... "

[Roland]

From Santa Claus ?

O.K. if it makes you happy :hahaha:

Hood was mounted on J.... Garage Queen , but he didn't like the carbon hood.
So, J..... isn't Santa Claus, it's only good friend.
:smt111:smt111:smt111:smt111

[$w!ft]

Got one!!!

Roland - mine seems to be without lacquer - did yours come like this too? Was thinking to have it lacquered first and then wrapped over instead of painting.

here it is
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d158/Papermate_/20140318_092401_zps722bfd0a.jpg

[NZ_M3]

Group buy with Wethje possible?? I so want one!!

[shimmy]

Group buy with Wethje possible?? I so want one!!

and me

[rstoughy]

And me also.

[0-60Motorsports]

I have always wanted this hood. I'm in for GB too.

[alexk]

Me too

[Roland]

Got one!!!
Roland - mine seems to be without lacquer - did yours come like this too? Was thinking to have it lacquered first and then wrapped over instead of painting.


My one came with clear lacquer. Now it's sold to CSLR member. Couldn't resist his offer.

[shimmy]

My one came with clear lacquer. Now it's sold to CSLR member. Couldn't resist his offer.

Alex :)

[0-60Motorsports]

I tried reaching out to these guys and didnt get any reply back. Can someone PM info on where to get a hold of one of these Hoods and what they paid? Thanks.

[adem.csl]

I will be in for gb pls!!!

[Stumpy]

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/carlstoakes/S790%20AOW/Cadwell2.jpg (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/carlstoakes/media/S790%20AOW/Cadwell2.jpg.html)

Looks a little like my last CF bonnet (Seibon)... :blalalala:

How much would the new one be?

[Stumpy]

http://www.thorney.ms/tms-carbon-fibre-bonnet-e46-m3-csl.html

[adem.csl]

10512
I can get these at £1500 inc vat they are £1700 retail
This one race carbon in primer but i csn get unpainted carbon fibre too!!
The more we order the cheaper they get to an extent

[adem.csl]

10513
Or this wit or without e92 vents seibon bonnet
£780 inc vat the more i buy the cheaper they get to an extent

[$w!ft]

Ended up getting my Wethje hood lacquered by the guys at Simpson Motorsports. They did a great job!

Now gonna get it wrapped black to match the rest of the car.

[0-60Motorsports]

Wow that looks wicked.

[Rick H]

I'll stick my head above the parapet and say I think that looks ludicrous.

(now ducking under the parapet!)

[CraigMillwardCroft]

10512
I can get these at £1500 inc vat they are £1700 retail
This one race carbon in primer but i csn get unpainted carbon fibre too!!
The more we order the cheaper they get to an extent

Very nice bonnet :thumbs:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Ended up getting my Wethje hood lacquered by the guys at Simpson Motorsports. They did a great job!

Now gonna get it wrapped black to match the rest of the car.

Love the bonnet not to sure about the wings

[mattCSLnut]

Ended up getting my Wethje hood lacquered by the guys at Simpson Motorsports. They did a great job!

Now gonna get it wrapped black to match the rest of the car.

Seems a little odd to wrap a carbon bonnet (hood) on a CSL ? :whistle:

[Neil M]

I'll stick my head above the parapet and say I think that looks ludicrous.

(now ducking under the parapet!)

Whatever floats your boat! Modest by comparison:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51fZfxIuq2w