Engine Cover Feeler
11-15-2007, 08:07 PM
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Engine Cover Feeler
Was surfing around a RSX forum and got the idea from a valve cover someone has made.
I know its one of those things that some people will like and others wont.
Doing it mainly as a "nostalgic" reminder of what our cars have come from.
And before anyone jumps all over me with the "its a usdm car...not made in japan" read again the line above this..Its not just about this car, but the long line of acuras/hondas before the TL.
Enough yappin...here is what i got planned.
The Japan Rising Sun Flag using the oil cap as the sun, and painting on the rays...
Like it or not...im kinda digging the idea, and photochop...and after all, if i dont like it a quick sanding and a new coat of bronze and im back to normal.
Let me know
I know its one of those things that some people will like and others wont.
Doing it mainly as a "nostalgic" reminder of what our cars have come from.
And before anyone jumps all over me with the "its a usdm car...not made in japan" read again the line above this..Its not just about this car, but the long line of acuras/hondas before the TL.
Enough yappin...here is what i got planned.
The Japan Rising Sun Flag using the oil cap as the sun, and painting on the rays...
Like it or not...im kinda digging the idea, and photochop...and after all, if i dont like it a quick sanding and a new coat of bronze and im back to normal.
Let me know
11-15-2007, 08:17 PM
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It's pretty cool looking, but it's not for me...I'm still hoping someone will fill the void left behind by Michael Benz's ban and make a new CF engine cover.
11-15-2007, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
It's pretty cool looking, but it's not for me...I'm still hoping someone will fill the void left behind by Michael Benz's ban and make a new CF engine cover.
And some people have had CF covers made...one person even has every engine cover in CF.
11-15-2007, 09:07 PM
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As with many mods, they may not be for me, but I still think they're great. This one is pretty cool as well. It would definitely have to go along with the paint scheme of the car however.
Have fun with it - like you said, another few coats of paint and you're back to normal...
Have fun with it - like you said, another few coats of paint and you're back to normal...
11-15-2007, 09:42 PM
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I like it. It's creative and neatly done.
That said, I don't know that I'd do it to mine, but I could where some would not only find it attractive, but take the time to do the work.
As a side note: I don't know how many of you have seen an original style, life size (say 4' x 6') "Rising Sun" flag up close and in person, but I can tell you, the symbology is SUPER aggressive.
That said, I don't know that I'd do it to mine, but I could where some would not only find it attractive, but take the time to do the work.
As a side note: I don't know how many of you have seen an original style, life size (say 4' x 6') "Rising Sun" flag up close and in person, but I can tell you, the symbology is SUPER aggressive.
11-15-2007, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Bearcat94
I like it. It's creative and neatly done.
That said, I don't know that I'd do it to mine, but I could where some would not only find it attractive, but take the time to do the work.
As a side note: I don't know how many of you have seen an original style, life size (say 4' x 6') "Rising Sun" flag up close and in person, but I can tell you, the symbology is SUPER aggressive.
That said, I don't know that I'd do it to mine, but I could where some would not only find it attractive, but take the time to do the work.
As a side note: I don't know how many of you have seen an original style, life size (say 4' x 6') "Rising Sun" flag up close and in person, but I can tell you, the symbology is SUPER aggressive.
well said
Even though im not going for the "in your face" red over white. Im keeping it subtle with black on bronze. Again another symbol of honda/acura past history showing through on the TL.
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Originally Posted by ballinfizzle89
st04louis....
WOW THATS NICE...and did you paint the other covers black? Because they look really clean/dark as well. OK...so definitely going this route soon.
stupidfast...hahah npb ftw
WOW THATS NICE...and did you paint the other covers black? Because they look really clean/dark as well. OK...so definitely going this route soon.stupidfast...hahah npb ftw
On the engine cover i sanded that...applied 2 coats, wet sanded, applied two more coats...let sit. A few days of the engine heating it gives a glossy apperence
11-15-2007, 10:52 PM
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Very nice. I really think the way the covers are painted definitely brings the engine cover out more. Especcially if you decide on doing the rising sun cover, that will make things a little more "abstract" for lack of a better word and make it look cleaner
This weekend, I'll do every cover and maybe do a different shade engine cover.
Awesome setup.
This weekend, I'll do every cover and maybe do a different shade engine cover.
Awesome setup.
11-15-2007, 11:17 PM
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11-15-2007, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Jesstzn
Looks awesome ... you having any issues with the rubber seal under the front side of the hood rubbing/marring the black paint?
One spot i do have some wear at is where the hood dampers sit when hood is closed. While im on hood damper...why the hell is there a warning in Arabic on it???
11-15-2007, 11:33 PM
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Haha..damn I keeping coming to this thread to at your pics haha
You know what else I've seen, that I really like? You could take the top cover off where the bar is(Front sway bar is it? or strut bar?
), and paint that bronze as well? IDK if taht will be overkill, but should look pretty good imo.
Now I have to decide what color theme I want to go with for the engine bay...hmmm
at your pics hahaYou know what else I've seen, that I really like? You could take the top cover off where the bar is(Front sway bar is it? or strut bar?
), and paint that bronze as well? IDK if taht will be overkill, but should look pretty good imo.Now I have to decide what color theme I want to go with for the engine bay...hmmm
11-15-2007, 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ballinfizzle89
Haha..damn I keeping coming to this thread to at your pics haha
You know what else I've seen, that I really like? You could take the top cover off where the bar is(Front sway bar is it? or strut bar?), and paint that bronze as well? IDK if taht will be overkill, but should look pretty good imo.
Now I have to decide what color theme I want to go with for the engine bay...hmmm
at your pics hahaYou know what else I've seen, that I really like? You could take the top cover off where the bar is(Front sway bar is it? or strut bar?
), and paint that bronze as well? IDK if taht will be overkill, but should look pretty good imo.Now I have to decide what color theme I want to go with for the engine bay...hmmm
This pic just for you BALLINFIZZ
11-16-2007, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ChicagoBurbs
I like it a lot...nice tribute to the heritage and lineage of the TL.
Go for it!
Go for it!
I think it looks really nice.....have you thought about painting the oil cap as well?
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Originally Posted by leopwr
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I think it looks really nice.....have you thought about painting the oil cap as well?
I think it looks really nice.....have you thought about painting the oil cap as well?
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that'll look good........you should bring the black sun rays down into the cubby hole where the oil cap is.......you know to continue the lines. just an opinion.......either way it looks great....
11-16-2007, 12:30 PM
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LMAO...I started thinking it looked stupid as shit and said nothing about my car...so I 86'd it!! 
Me like new one much better!
Hey St. Lous, how long it take you to do that bronze job?
Me like new one much better!
Hey St. Lous, how long it take you to do that bronze job?
11-16-2007, 12:35 PM
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Probably a while, the way he did it, with crazy preperation. When I did mine, it took about an hour, maybe a little more. The engine covers come off way easy, but you probably already know that. I dont know if you remember the red I did, but its on perfect and it looks really good, I'd just rather do something else now, something more classier?
11-16-2007, 12:44 PM
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Red and gold are too flashy...I'm looking for stealth...bronze sticks out very little and has a nice contrast...subtle...know what I mean Ball-to-da-fizzle?
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Originally Posted by ballinfizzle89
The creative part is the hard part for me
11-16-2007, 12:53 PM
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I really could care less that I didn't think of it! LOL...how many people am I gonna roll up on with that under their hood??? I WANT THAT!!!!! 
What could be the problem is my blue AEM CAI!!
What could be the problem is my blue AEM CAI!!
11-16-2007, 01:02 PM
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Red and gold are too flashy...I'm looking for stealth...bronze sticks out very little and has a nice contrast...subtle...know what I mean Ball-to-da-fizzle?
Haha exactly why im changing up..
The only this is that the red matches my brakes.Copper and black?
darky you could always do a gunmetal?
11-16-2007, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ballinfizzle89
Haha exactly why im changing up.. The only this is that the red matches my brakes.
Copper and black?
darky you could always do a gunmetal?
The only this is that the red matches my brakes.Copper and black?
darky you could always do a gunmetal?
Ok...I checked...I want Bronze! LOL! Bronze will provide more of a contrast, gunmetal will probably not be so different as the rest of the stuff in the engine bay and get dirty faster and look, well, ordinary...
11-16-2007, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by darksom1
What could be the problem is my blue AEM CAI!!
Oh yeah, the floating skull was cool...very sinister.
11-16-2007, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by chill_dog
Paint it, it's very easy...that's why mine's flat black as opposed to silver.
Oh yeah, the floating skull was cool...very sinister.
Oh yeah, the floating skull was cool...very sinister.