Perspex Enginer Cover for V6

[RichClioV6]

Anybody have the first idea how I can get one. Want to remove the covers and add one or two if I have to clear covers.



Rich

 

[Paul Freemantle]

Betle bet would be to search th net for fabricators of plastic and see what they can do - heat from he engine could be a problem as the original covers should have a heat sheild

 

[Dash]

Wow! What a coinsidence.

I looked into that ages ago. Found a company who made the standard covers for the V6. I tried them as they would have had all the moulds etc. but they said they would not produce one offs for me.

Just saw a Ferrari today, and it had a glass engine cover with meshed air vents each side. Started me off thinking about this idea again.



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[RichClioV6]

What so they may make 2 ? It would look good I think. Its a bit dull really.

 

[Dash]

No they make the original for the car. ( the dull one )

I was told a perspex cover would need to be very thick plus the air tight seal would have to be part of it. It would be easy enough to make one but just to put there for show purposes only.

 

[RichClioV6]

Hmm What else have you got done then Dash ?

My car is standard and I am looking to do a few things.. found a chip today that took it to 247bhp ? much higher than super chips efforts ... its from er...

http://www.digitaltuning.ch/english/index.htmlhttp://www.digitaltuning.ch/english/index.html

I have also been told a bit of induction work is good .. ?

 

[Dash]

I am waiting for the BB induction. Havent gone into chips yet, past experiences with chips :

Made car idle poorly.

BHP claims from Digital Tuning 247. +17 bhp for £499 I expected more ?

Dealer moaning about warranty.

Plus its too fast for me already ( Im an old git )

 

[RichClioV6]

Ah that depends what dealer ... my garage is ...er very kind on those things.. and track days...

 

[Dash]

Dear Sir,

In our opinion we would not suggest using Perspex for this application. The material we used has heat resistant properties up to around 130 deg whereas Perspex will do about 100 and then only for a short length of time. Perspex does not have good enough chemical resistance or stiffness required across the span.

We unfortunately could not offer to sell you our part in the Smoothtex material as the design and tools are owned by Renault.



Regards



Chris Wilson

Sales Manager

Ex-Press Plastics Group

 

[ian h]

i agree, my brother owns a precision laser cutting company (custom dials etc whahey)who specialise in perspex/acrylic, i asked him, he said a big no no, as heat from engine would be far too great, may be ok for shows etc, but a really really expensive way of doing things!!! why not look into companys who offer painted/chromed rocker covers etc, they may be able to help?? hope this help

 

[BenR]

cling film?

 

[Ben j]

what about a plexi glass type material?