Another engine bay cover (in work)
10-12-2011, 12:25 PM
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Bandit, I wonder if your hooking in due to the washer fluid cap. I plan to remove the whole thing. My car doesn't see rain and I can't even remember in the last 5yrs when I used it.
Your right though, no way to bend a small flap on those ends? It'll look like small wings. Still though with all these covers in place, it will look awesome.
Your right though, no way to bend a small flap on those ends? It'll look like small wings. Still though with all these covers in place, it will look awesome.
10-12-2011, 02:10 PM
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I see...
I agree the rib on the brace may need to be trimmed down for more flush. When I get my cover, I may use some spare tin I have to fill in those areas, I can then either use 3m tape to hold it and or a hidden rivet. I want make the eng bay as smooth as possible.
I agree the rib on the brace may need to be trimmed down for more flush. When I get my cover, I may use some spare tin I have to fill in those areas, I can then either use 3m tape to hold it and or a hidden rivet. I want make the eng bay as smooth as possible.
10-12-2011, 02:45 PM
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^^^ Thats my dilema ^^^ I can't decide wether to grind down and file out the latch brace or make the "cuts" to allow the plate to sit down flush. I' mean....the whole purpose of this is to make a cleaner look but if I go hacking on the plate anymore, it won't look a good as it can IMO.
10-12-2011, 04:04 PM
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Well, got home and did some fitment and alignment. I beat myself up pretty good so I got some more work to do. I can't really get too much done at work when help is slim. I'll have it perfected tomorrow now that I know what I need to do:
10-15-2011, 11:13 AM
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I'm doing a P/P on my TB, installing some suspension parts, and going to do my best to get this thing painted today so you guys can see it finished. Wish me luck
No no no...you need to finish that cover 
Just kidding! Can't wait.
10-16-2011, 09:41 AM
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Still need to clear coat it but I had to see what it looked like. What do you guys think? Any critiques and opinions welcome....i got thick skin
Again, sorry for the crap cell phone pic. I plan on cleaning the car today and I'll take a better picture...
Again, sorry for the crap cell phone pic. I plan on cleaning the car today and I'll take a better picture...
