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jazztennor 02-11-2013 05:20 PM

Feeler: Engine Bay carbon Fiber
 
I have posted pics of my interior and im interested in now moving to my engine now. I want to change some parts into carbon. I have been working with the guy that does my work on some idea for parts but i wanted to get your opinions and ideas for parts that he might be able to make.
[IMG]http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/xxjazztennorxx/2013-Subaru-BRZ-Engine-Bay-623x389_zpsf7***726.jpg[/IMG]

So far for the sure parts:
-Fuse box cover
-Pulley covers
-Manifold cover

What other parts do you think will work or would you like to see made??????

Turbowned 02-11-2013 05:43 PM

Password JDM makes a CF cover for the manifold, fusebox, and alternator and a/c compressor. Not sure what else there is to do, unless you can make them better and cheaper of course!

http://passwordjdm.com/CarbonKevlar-...tes-C2548.aspx

chenshuo 02-11-2013 05:52 PM

i think CF for stuff in the engine bay is complete waste of money. its like spending $100 on a pair of underwear.

jazztennor 02-11-2013 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbowned (Post 728116)
Password JDM makes a CF cover for the manifold, fusebox, and alternator and a/c compressor.

ya i know but im thinking of another design. maybe

boredom.is.me 02-11-2013 06:47 PM

This is straight baller status. The whole idea of cf for style is overrated and outplayed.

I second the notion that this would be a waste, because I drive with my hood closed. I also leave it closed when I'm parked. It even stays closed when I go by friends.

OrbitalEllipses 02-11-2013 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenshuo (Post 728133)
i think CF for stuff in the engine bay is complete waste of money. its like spending $100 on a pair of underwear.

mmm silk boxer briefs

EDIT: Oh holy S#$&! $229.99 alternator cover?!

FR-Shadow 02-11-2013 08:47 PM

How about a cover for the front similar to a radiator cover but this would span headlight to headlight

6-Shift 02-11-2013 09:16 PM

Screw the haters, if you can end up with decent prices on those parts circled you'd have an awesome market :thumbsup:

Juanito08 02-11-2013 09:28 PM

Had this since November, better then painting it if you ask me

http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...127_165129.jpg

DriftEightSix 02-11-2013 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juanito08 (Post 728656)
Had this since November, better then painting it if you ask me

http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...127_165129.jpg

where from and how much?

Supermassive 02-11-2013 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Missourifornian (Post 728626)
Screw the haters, if you can end up with decent prices on those parts circled you'd have an awesome market :thumbsup:

Yes screw the haters, most of the crowd spouting that there is no need for engine dress up parts are stuck in some fantasy land where every single part developed for the car they own must provide a performance benefit or its worthless. I work on my car daily, I want my car to perform and look good inside and out. Everywhere I go I get questions about my car and I always have my hood open to show the work I've done because I'm proud of my work.

BugeyedWagon 02-11-2013 10:54 PM

Have to pay to play:

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...76000520_n.jpg

OrbitalEllipses 02-11-2013 10:56 PM

I could buy a TRD wing and get it painted for less than those covers. As a matter of fact, I'll do that. To each his own.

BugeyedWagon 02-11-2013 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses (Post 728840)
I could buy a TRD wing and get it painted for less than those covers. As a matter of fact, I'll do that. To each his own.


For me, wings (even a nice TRD one) can become a pretty common mod. Not everyone is willing to spend the money on stuff for the engine bay which makes the parts rarer to be seen. I go to a lot of local car events and just enjoy popping the hood and BSing.

I am doing suspension and Exhaust next.


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