New engine bay bling
01-28-2006 | 07:03 PM
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From: cRuz'N da hiLLz oF aNahEim!
New engine bay bling
01-28-2006 | 07:05 PM
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From: SoCal
Damn...I think I like it! Did you polish the plenum yourself it did you get it done? How much? Looks sweet.
01-28-2006 | 07:07 PM
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01-28-2006 | 07:11 PM
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From: Florida
01-28-2006 | 07:18 PM
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From: Yorba Linda, CA
the engine cover, what material? or just chrome paint?
01-28-2006 | 07:21 PM
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From: San Jose, CA
can anyone explain to me why the JIC strut bar has only 3 bolts??
01-28-2006 | 07:23 PM
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it has four the other one is under the wire loom
01-28-2006 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by idwin
it has four the other one is under the wire loom
Got it..thx!!
01-28-2006 | 09:37 PM
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From: Ohio
That's some serious bling... Nice
01-28-2006 | 09:41 PM
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01-28-2006 | 09:53 PM
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From: PRODUCT OF BROOKLYN 718 USA
I am really felling that ...awesome I may bite
01-28-2006 | 09:56 PM
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From: SF Bay Area
Very nice!
Please also post some of your pics in the
Engine Dress Up Gallery as well.
BTW...if you don't mind me asking...What process did you use to paint the cover? Type of Paint?
Curious if this would be a good idea to paint the radiator brace like this or would it flake/chip easily
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01-29-2006 | 01:38 AM
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From: Milan, Italy
where's my sunglasses?
01-29-2006 | 06:46 AM
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From: cRuz'N da hiLLz oF aNahEim!
Thanks for the replys guys. The engine cover was done at Classic Components Chrome Plating in Santa Ana. It's what they call a ChromeKote process for plastic parts which takes them 6 weeks to do. They also told me the chrome plating should handle whatever temps the engine cover can take.
I had called around and some places were charging around $500 for the nickle chrome plating (ouch!). They charged me $175. Time will tell if this plating will hold up.
01-29-2006 | 07:13 AM
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From: Yorba Linda, CA
oh..i know that place.
01-29-2006 | 07:26 AM
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From: Jersey, New
HOLLA AT YO BLING! looks nice, esepcialy w/ the emblem!
01-29-2006 | 08:43 AM
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From: Tucson, AZ
Do not open the hood in daylight. The reflection of the sun might damage your eyes.
01-29-2006 | 08:50 AM
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From: palmdale CA
i love it
01-29-2006 | 09:30 AM
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From: Salt Lake City, UT
01-29-2006 | 10:29 AM
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From: Dubai, UAE
I'm in love!! .. very nice man