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Robbie-Flat-Arch
4th August 2010, 21:15
ok so what sort of things can i do to style the engine bay. i know it seems pointless but i would like it to look quite nice when i open the bonnet

dave_1
4th August 2010, 21:20
paint the rocker cover, mani cover, buy ecu cover hoses its endless depends on your pockets could go for the whole carbon fibre look but it'll cost you

Lewiswhitlock
4th August 2010, 21:29
like dave said depends how deep your pockets are paint the rocker, ecu cover, could do alot really, just a good clean normally looks sweet!

Robbie-Flat-Arch
4th August 2010, 21:30
ok guys cheers what would i use to paint the manifold cover as it gets quite hot doesnt it

Beaniemoo
4th August 2010, 21:33
WOO! I can post my bay on here :)
I did this

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18/moo0484/Saxo%20photoshoot/P1010735.jpg

Blatent ASWing :)

Robbie-Flat-Arch
4th August 2010, 21:34
WOO! I can post my bay on here :)
I did this

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18/moo0484/Saxo%20photoshoot/P1010735.jpg

Blatent ASWing :)

:O erm well mine wont look like that lol

Lyum
4th August 2010, 21:42
Id also like to know what to use to remove the current coating from the rocker cover and then same question what kind of paint for it and the mani?

FisherVTS
4th August 2010, 21:44
WOO! I can post my bay on here :)
I did this

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18/moo0484/Saxo%20photoshoot/P1010735.jpg

Blatent ASWing :)

Glad you got it finished mate :D very impressed :P

or you can do it like mine, abit less hands on than his
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j279/fisher659/103-2.jpg

marcusd
4th August 2010, 21:44
i know you love it robbie

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/marcusd83/DSC01636.jpg

dave_1
4th August 2010, 21:46
WOO! I can post my bay on here :)
I did this

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18/moo0484/Saxo%20photoshoot/P1010735.jpg

Blatent ASWing :)

bloody hell you got to much spare time. take it you stripped the car out for that.

Depends what colour your going for i painted mine white meaning i could use radiator paint

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae214/subaru_davegriff/Cover.jpg

AlexB
4th August 2010, 21:47
fisher what is the point of you catch tank???
its not even connected up

dave_1
4th August 2010, 21:49
http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=89844

tada all you need to know via the search button

FisherVTS
4th August 2010, 21:52
fisher what is the point of you catch tank???
its not even connected up

lol it is now haha that picture is qwiet old now and not seen a newer one pop up yet that captures it all :(

swampy
4th August 2010, 21:55
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y162/swampys16/fcs07/fcs07009.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y162/swampys16/fcs07/fcs07011.jpg
every nut and bolt changed and all plastic parts sprayed to match the alloys and rub strips

Gazer
4th August 2010, 23:02
what about spraying you gearbox chrome :P

nicole_
4th August 2010, 23:14
if you want ideas, check out jap forums
the honda boys are mad on designs :D

Robbie-Flat-Arch
5th August 2010, 05:40
i know you love it robbie

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/marcusd83/DSC01636.jpg

looks good mark, bet the patio looks better though lol

Richy_Rich
5th August 2010, 10:15
Heres mine, just paint rockers, and ecu cover, bits and pieces....

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/Richy_106_Rich/dff8e7f8.jpg