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    Default what metal is the bonnet made of?

    just wondering as the magnetic L plates don't stick to the bonnet,wings,boot etc - great! not much steel in it is there??? they just slide off the bonnet.



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    If it's pre face it's aluminium mate

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    Its aluminium on the Facelifts as well

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    2008 bud,its defo not plastic like the old Citreon BX

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    Ar you shore mate fort the was alot heavier that's why they don't have gas struts

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    Think it's the other way round Paul. Steel for pre-face, aluminium for facelift, that's why you can't put hydraulic lifter on the facelifts because it will bend the bonnet. The facelift bonnets are lighter by a long way.
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    Possibly mate thought the facelifts was alot heavier

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    ah that makes sense.I don't have the struts on mine. Thanks chaps! I'll have to get Mrs.Mexi the sticky on ones for the bonnet

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    Don't stick l plates to your car that's a serious no no can be felt witht the whip

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    Preface bonnet is Aluminium, frame and panel.

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