Racing blue engine cover with stripes - what do you think?

[Austin-182]

U guna put the 16v 2.0 stickers on aswell?

 

[Gordini-blue-182]

I've got a spare plenum and fuel guard rail on its way which i bought off e-bay from a member on here so I'm gonna get those parts polished up to finish it off and yeah I'll be getting the sticker to go on it . .

Dont spose anyones got one of those stickers for sale ?

 

[Austin-182]

I've got a spare plenum and fuel guard rail on its way which i bought off e-bay from a member on here so I'm gonna get those parts polished up to finish it off and yeah I'll be getting the sticker to go on it . .

Dont spose anyones got one of those stickers for sale ?

yea i have actually mate lol

 

[clio_luke]

really like that.
just needs the plenum and fuel rail guard painting/polishing now

 

[Lewis_S]

slightly envious to say the least

 

[Gordini-blue-182]

Just thought i'd give everyone an update on the progress. . . I've now got the nice shiny engine cover screws & sticker courtesy of a few kind members on here

Also i've bought a spare plenum and fuel rail guard but thats where I need you all!!!! PLEEEEEAAASSEEE !

I've set on having the bottom half polished but I dont know what to do with the top part with the lettering.

Ideas so far are,

1) polished lettering with a dark colour background & then match that with the fuel rail guard
2) Polished all over even though half of it will be hidden under the cover.
3) Polished bottom half with the top half lettering polished and then just clean up and spray the background silver to keep it looking subtle.


Any other suggestions would be much appreciated as I'm taking it to start the polishing TOMORROW !

Thanks again for looking.

 

[Gordini-blue-182]

P.s - If theres anyone with PHOTOSHOP that can show how it might look polished up ( if thats possible ) I would be most grateful !

 

[tricky nicky]

how about doing the guard black as it doesn't really need to get much attention. the inlet I'm thinking rb with white raised bits and where the strips go across the bottom carry it on.

a ps might help but i can't do that!

 

[Gordini-blue-182]

The Plenum & fuel rail guard have gone in for polishing today - decided on polished letting with a grain effect background to keep it OEM looking(ish ) and then polished bottom half.

For fuel guard i've gone for polished top with the bits in between having a grain effect to break it up a bit.

As soon as i have the parts back i'll update the thread with some pics

 

[DB.]

Looking forward to the pics mate!

Really like the stripes, i decided against them on my RB, so they would therefore look out of place on the engine bay cover! lol!

 

[Gordini-blue-182]

Just had the plenum and fuel guard back from polishing so just placed the cover on to get the effect before fitting it first.

I just went for the usual polished look but didnt want all the top polished as it would look to much so went for a rough effect around the lettering to make the polished lettering stand out - the same went for the grooved lines in the fuel guard.

Check the pics of how it looked with the standard plenum on and say whether you prefer it standard or polished. - even though i've had it done i still cant make up my mind whether to change them over yet :S

What does everyone think? honest opinions I can take it

 

[Gordini-blue-182]

Dunno what to make of it so far - part of me thinks it looks ok but the other part thinks the polished look just doesn't go too well with the RB cover n looks a bit too much n possibly verging on tacky.

Whats the opinions?

 

[S&K]

That looks great

 

[DB.]

It looks crap im afraid.

Whats your paypal address and ill send you some money over to buy them off you. Ill dispose of the parts ummmm..into my car?

Looks ace! How much did this cost you to get done, and how long did it take? If you dont want, ill take first dibs to buy them off you.

 

[Austin-182]

Looks fukin mint! Will look class wen on the car mate

 

[Gordini-blue-182]

They guy i took it to did it in just under a week n charged £75 to do both.

He used to do machine polishing for a living n now just does it from a workshop at the back of his house.

Thanks for all the feedback guys ( no feedback from the CS women yet - thought you lot liked ur bling! lol )

Quite fancy going to the french car show this year to see what everyone else has done to their 1*2's

haha if i change my mind i'll give you a shout

 

[Pete.]

Glad to see my old parts looking brill. Would love to see it in the flesh at FCS.

 

[Gordini-blue-182]

Gonna be changing it over wednesday if I get a chance, i'll have updated pics on here of the bay when its fitted up.

I'd def be up for going to the FCS, is there gonna be a parking meet of the CS ppl ?

 

[adam172]

hmmm it looks ok not really sure tbh will look better on the car i think, like you say its maybe on the verge of being tacky, but maybe thats just me i dunno ?

 

[DB.]

ofcourse there is mate, about 150-200 cars on the CS stand iirc.

 

[Gordini-blue-182]

Wicked, def might pop along then n see all the other CS ppl n cars

 

[bluecup182]

Love the look. Paint job looks sweet, just not sure about the rough that has been left around raised lettering. IMO it looks unfinished and a bit backyard. Sorry you asked for honest feedback.

 

[Gordini-blue-182]

Just had the parts fitted today so for all those that have followed this thread n wanted to see what it look likes on the car then here you go.

Thanks again for your comments!

 

[Pete.]

Looks good, so glad it all fits. Now to start on the rest of the engine bay.

 

[pritchard182]

looks good but is the top bit a bit matt/not as shiny?

 

[Gordini-blue-182]

Yeah went for a shiny(ish) / matt effect between the top around the lettering and the lettering itself as I didnt want all the top to be shiny polished like the bottom cause it kinda all blends into one when its like that.

Not sure if the lettering maybe needs some colour? was thinking possibly white or black?

Suggestions for the rest of the bay?

 

[pritchard182]

have a look at the last page on my progress thread dude just done my engine bay might give you sum ideas. i dont mind a felo rb owner copeing lol

 

[pritchard182]

link

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=497879&page=3

 

[Hutchie]

 

[Snakey]

cool

 

[Gordini-blue-182]

if i did the black around the lettering on the tops half whats the best stuff to use and how to apply it?

High temp spray and just mask off the lettering?

 

[Hutchie]

hammerite.

 

[DB.]

Love it mate, if you ever want to sell it up, PM me first.

Definitely going to making some steps forward with my bay over the summer. Samco induction hose will be next.

White/Blue, Thats the question!

Considered this for yours?

 

[Gordini-blue-182]

I like that with the black around the lettering.

I guess i'd have to rub down the small area around and behind the lettering thats been left slightly raised before painting?

What would be the best paper to use to rub it down a little?

I've thought about the samco induction hose but not sure what blue colour ones they do or if it'll clash with the engine cover it its a different blue.

 

[planetx]

just found this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CLIO-SPORT-17...CarParts_SM&hash=item4cf0188d7b#ht_500wt_1154

 

[Whisker biscuit]

Powder coat the engine parts and it will look like this AMAZING engien bay, and stick the cover over the top.

What are these engine mounts ?

 

[crazycup_racer]

What are these engine mounts ?

k-tec's uprated ones, they are very good!

 

[Jimbo-Clio]

hill power still sell the polished mount covers?
If was me i would get some samcos, so oem stickers for the over, polished strut brace? an ITG sticker would look quality on the air box aswell perfect colour for your theme.

Good work so far though!

 

[adrianfish]

this thread seems dead but is such a good idea for RB 182, good job! looks really cool.
greetings from mexico!!

 

[Goodj]

Does it give you extra hp at the flywheel?