Bank Holiday Engine Tidy up

[-J-]

So its Bank Holiday and I have not got much on, Thought I would have a go at sorting out my dull engine bay...

Before:

I am guessing this wont be to everyone's taste but I quite like the finished item.

And Yes I know Cup's shouldn't have engine covers, but I compromised and fitted a Carbon fibre one

So after 2 days Polishing, Painting, Watching paint dry here is the finished article -

The inlet is Iceberg Silver and Polished (Although I dont think much of Halfords Iceberg Silver paint, its way off)

And the Throttle Body and Fuel Rail Guard are Ford Metallic Graphite Grey.

All topped off with 'Gunk' Engine Lacquer.

 

[nufctoon]

looks proper nice mate well done:approve:

 

[k-tec172]

Lookin' good!

 

[Arran_182]

very tasty j.

 

[Christopher.]

looks spot on, how long did it take to get the inlets like that

 

[MikeB]

Nice work! would replace the air filter though.

 

[-J-]

looks spot on, how long did it take to get the inlets like that

What the Polish part?

Not long, about an Hour or so with a few drill attachments

 

[-J-]

Nice work! would replace the air filter though.

Nowt wrong with that filter, Its just been cleaned and oiled.

 

[W4RR3N]

The carbon fibre looks ace pal.... Well done :clap:

 

[Jamie]

Looks great.

 

[Daniel]

Looks really good!

 

[lazy_arse_pie]

looking great , nice work

 

[markkram]

Looks nice.....

Did notice top mounts seem to be fitted differently on each strut top. Does that not effect the geometry of the suspension?

 

[calum001]

polished/sprayed inlets look quality mate, good to see something different

 

[-J-]

Looks nice.....

Did notice top mounts seem to be fitted differently on each strut top. Does that not effect the geometry of the suspension?

Yes, They adjust Camber/Caster.

 

[ABOO]

Looks 100x better mate. Cover looks

Is induction kit 57i or typhoon. Did it come with heatsheild or did you get that seperate??

 

[-J-]

Is induction kit 57i or typhoon. Did it come with heatsheild or did you get that seperate??

Its a K&N Gen2:

http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=57i-6509

 

[Mr Pants]

That carbon fibre looks beautiful.

 

[ABOO]

Its a K&N Gen2:

http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=57i-6509

Apologies mate, meant generation2. Have open 57i which was on when I got car. Planning on swapping for STD phs1 airbox, but don't know whether to see if I can source a heatshield instead...

 

[Christopher.]

What the Polish part?

Not long, about an Hour or so with a few drill attachments

cool il get some, what were they just polishing bits?

 

[-J-]

Apologies mate, meant generation2. Have open 57i which was on when I got car. Planning on swapping for STD phs1 airbox, but don't know whether to see if I can source a heatshield instead...

You could probably Knock one up out of some Alu sheet TBH

 

[-J-]

cool il get some, what were they just polishing bits?

You Want:

Drill attachment Course and Fine Paint removal Discs

And then refine the finish with 800/400/600/1200Wet and Dry Paper followed by:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_764631_langId_-1_categoryId_165594

 

[Fletcher]

Impressive results!

 

[-J-]

Thanks mate, it will do for now until I start looking for more power !

 

[Leeshez]

A job well done.

 

[Christopher.]

You Want:

Drill attachment Course and Fine Paint removal Discs

And then refine the finish with 800/400/600/1200Wet and Dry Paper followed by:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_764631_langId_-1_categoryId_165594

cheers mate, iv done the renault sport with my dremel but it still needs a little something and painted the fuel rail satin black, ordering the CF cover 2 morrow aswell

 

[Rob]

Looks very nice indeed that does

Good work.

Bet that filter sounds great, despite not being the best performer.

 

[DB.]

Looks alot better, i love it!

 

[Adz]

look sweet mate good job :approve: need to catch up with you and stunty at some point been soo busy trying to find a new job as my contract finishes end of this month

 

[-J-]

Looks very nice indeed that does

Good work.

Bet that filter sounds great, despite not being the best performer.

Filter is quiet loud, and believe it or not, the filter does perform fairly well with proven gains on Surrey rolling road

 

[Ash87]

looks spot on that

 

[-J-]

Thanks

 

[TinaHingas]

looks amazing...picking mine up tomorrow - engine bay could do with a clean like that!!! well done!

 

[kevin.s]

that looks mint mate. i like they way you have done half the inlet polished but left the other park textured and painted it. cover looks mint too. great job