Carbon Bonnet - Toyota Yaris Forums

33lam · 11-12-2008, 08:28 AM

I am currently quoting and waiting for the reply from "Cali Yaris" about shipping the carbon bonnet from US. However, just in case that if there are any shipping problems, does anyone know where can i purchase a carbon bonnet in Australia?

ruimond · 11-12-2008, 08:38 AM

Pretty sure CF bonnets aren't legal in Australia. Haha.

saspy · 11-12-2008, 09:38 AM

100% not legal, and cops will get you for it.

hasher22 · 11-12-2008, 03:54 PM

yea its not legal here in Aust. Something do to with crashing and how carbon fibre breaks into sharp pieces or sumfin. I wouldnt risk it. Just paint ur hood black :) or buy some CF Stickers lol

spookz · 11-12-2008, 04:00 PM

I think from what I read and remember, that 100% Carbon Fibre bonnets are illegal in Aust. But if it's reinforced on the underside by some material (forgot what.. probably fibreglass?) it is ok. Or you can just wrap your hood in CF vinyl? =P

FA7 · 11-12-2008, 04:46 PM

It is illegal here in Australia according to ADR standards, BUT like all illegal things on cars here if you can get an engineering certificate saying that it is road worthy and doesn't compromise the car then it will be OK, but that is just adding more $$ to the budget.... and with the US/AUS dollar being so crap i wouldn't think of buying anything from the States.......

leasaunce · 11-13-2008, 09:39 AM

Vinyl is the way to go! go to any sign shop and they'll do the print for your, and go to a shop that willing to put it on for u.

if you know how to put it on the car, its going to cost you $40 just for the material.

katsudon · 11-13-2008, 10:36 AM

lol, what are the chances of a cop pulling over a yaris!?

FA7 · 11-18-2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by katsudon

lol, what are the chances of a cop pulling over a yaris!?

if the yaris has rims, lowerd, an exhaust and some body parts, i know a few cops that will be more than happy to "have a look" if you can make it not so flash from the outside you should be safe......

11-12-2008, 08:28 AM	#1
33lam View User's Garage Drives: The C-One Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Posts: 101	Carbon Bonnet I am currently quoting and waiting for the reply from "Cali Yaris" about shipping the carbon bonnet from US. However, just in case that if there are any shipping problems, does anyone know where can i purchase a carbon bonnet in Australia?

11-12-2008, 08:38 AM	#2
ruimond Drives: Yaris YR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 515	Pretty sure CF bonnets aren't legal in Australia. Haha. __________________ Mods: 17x7 ANZ Tazer Wheels with 215/40/17 Marangoni Tyres \| AFE Air Intake System \| NST Short Shifter Kit \| NST Shifter Cable Bushing Kit \| NST 10% Underdrive Crank Pulley \| Pedders Sports Springs \| Custom 2inch Cat-Back Walker Muffler with 2.5inch Xforce Twin Stainless Steel Tip \| RS Side Skirts \| RS Euro Spoiler \| YRX Front Lip Spoiler \| TRD Style Front Grill \| 12mm Rear Hub Spacers \| Ultra Racing 23mm Rear Sway Bar

11-12-2008, 03:54 PM	#4
hasher22 Look mum no stars!! Drives: Toyota Yaris 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Sydney Posts: 1,469	yea its not legal here in Aust. Something do to with crashing and how carbon fibre breaks into sharp pieces or sumfin. I wouldnt risk it. Just paint ur hood black :) or buy some CF Stickers lol __________________

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11-12-2008, 09:38 AM	#3
saspy Drives: Toyota Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DownUnder Posts: 74	100% not legal, and cops will get you for it.

11-12-2008, 04:00 PM	#5
spookz JDM yO! View User's Garage Drives: '09 3dr. 5-spd Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 331	I think from what I read and remember, that 100% Carbon Fibre bonnets are illegal in Aust. But if it's reinforced on the underside by some material (forgot what.. probably fibreglass?) it is ok. Or you can just wrap your hood in CF vinyl? =P

11-12-2008, 04:46 PM	#6
FA7 Drives: 2008 YR 5 door Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 10	It is illegal here in Australia according to ADR standards, BUT like all illegal things on cars here if you can get an engineering certificate saying that it is road worthy and doesn't compromise the car then it will be OK, but that is just adding more $$ to the budget.... and with the US/AUS dollar being so crap i wouldn't think of buying anything from the States.......

11-13-2008, 09:39 AM	#7
leasaunce Drives: Toyota Yaris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 131	Vinyl is the way to go! go to any sign shop and they'll do the print for your, and go to a shop that willing to put it on for u. if you know how to put it on the car, its going to cost you $40 just for the material.

11-13-2008, 10:36 AM	#8
katsudon View User's Garage Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia, Melbourne Posts: 95	lol, what are the chances of a cop pulling over a yaris!?