CLtotheTL32-My Asparasocks/BS Thread !!
10-05-2011, 09:49 AM
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awesome pics as usual sir tyler.
1.) wow, your engine bay is definitely different, reminds me of those fancy latte designs lol
2.) whats up with the 2 vents on the type-s? dual CAI?
3.) i see that civic actually drove to NC! props haha
4.) center caps look perfect on your wheels
1.) wow, your engine bay is definitely different, reminds me of those fancy latte designs lol
2.) whats up with the 2 vents on the type-s? dual CAI?
3.) i see that civic actually drove to NC! props haha
4.) center caps look perfect on your wheels
1) It's different for sure. While I'm not sure how I feel about the design itself, I like it because it's different. People don't expect to see it when I open the hood.
2) No idea
3) Yezzir! He was on the road around 4:00 that morning. I met him at Chick-Fil-A around 6:45.
4) Thanks
I'm really happy with how they turned out.
Thanks Morgan! Yeah I know the engine bay is hit or miss but meh, it's different. At least I HAVE engine panels with my car.
Dude...I'll take that 280Z with the newer Z swap and huge panasports all day long. What a sectsy car.
Ok...
Tyler, a few things to address here:
Car Stance:Perfect
Overall Appearance:Perfect
Engine covering:Actually looks pretty effin cool. PS, is that artistically painted or wrapped? I actually just bought a set of engine covers for 40 shipped to have a backup set (and all my tabs are broken). I'm thinking of having it all wrapped too.
Great job and thanks for taking the time to share with us.
Ok...
Tyler, a few things to address here:
Car Stance:Perfect
Overall Appearance:Perfect
Engine covering:Actually looks pretty effin cool. PS, is that artistically painted or wrapped? I actually just bought a set of engine covers for 40 shipped to have a backup set (and all my tabs are broken). I'm thinking of having it all wrapped too.
Great job and thanks for taking the time to share with us.
Thanks Jeremy for all of the compliments! It's called hydro dipping. Here's a video of the procedure on a motorcycle gas tank...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxr0S...eature=related
If I understand the process correctly it's a special piece of vinyl which is set on top of water. They spray some sort of activator on the vinyl which makes it separate from the paper backing. Then they push the piece over the vinyl slowly and the vinyl adheres to the piece. Pretty cool shit.
It takes some time to get used to. Thanks Tyler! Get those damn springs on
10-05-2011, 10:24 AM
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Very cool! Above my pay grade, but a cool process. I think I'll probably have em painted copper...I've been itching for a contrasting color and kinda miss the copper of my RSX. I got a friend that might paint it for me...
10-05-2011, 10:25 AM
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Do it! I love that color.
10-05-2011, 10:44 AM
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Love the "show-stoppahh!" engine bay. Inspires me to do something to spice up mine.
The centercaps look really good too. I'm curious how well the plasti-dip will hold up to weather, washing, etc. There are so many edges on the "A" emblems, so it seems like it'll start peeling off fairly easily.
The centercaps look really good too. I'm curious how well the plasti-dip will hold up to weather, washing, etc. There are so many edges on the "A" emblems, so it seems like it'll start peeling off fairly easily.
10-05-2011, 11:02 AM
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Tyler, I really thought that I was going to HATE your woody engine dressing...but I kinda like it
I'm pretty sure it's a 240Z, but I agree with you...awesome car!
I'm pretty sure it's a 240Z, but I agree with you...awesome car!
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10-05-2011, 01:13 PM
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Damn you. Now you have me wondering what I can have dipped.
Ive had my emblems, grille and window trim coated since March/April IIRC. I didn't do a great job of it, but its standing up to the elements pretty well.
Ive had my emblems, grille and window trim coated since March/April IIRC. I didn't do a great job of it, but its standing up to the elements pretty well.
10-05-2011, 04:38 PM
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Just to let everyone know that might be interested in doing something similar to Tyler's Engine bay pieces, I was the original owner of these pieces. The company that did them is called Source Hydrographics out of Va Beach,VA. I'm good friends with one of the owners. These guys do amazing work and can do any combination of colors or graphics. Including CARBON FIBER!!. If you would like to check out their work go to http://www.sourcehydro.com. If you are interested in getting anything done let me know and I can hook you up with my contact and get you a deal.
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10-05-2011, 06:09 PM
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10-05-2011, 10:21 PM
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Just to let everyone know that might be interested in doing something similar to Tyler's Engine bay pieces, I was the original owner of these pieces. The company that did them is called Source Hydrographics out of Va Beach,VA. I'm good friends with one of the owners. These guys do amazing work and can do any combination of colors or graphics. Including CARBON FIBER!!. If you would like to check out their work go to http://www.sourcehydro.com. If you are interested in getting anything done let me know and I can hook you up with my contact and get you a deal.
10-05-2011, 11:32 PM
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It's almost saturday son!
10-06-2011, 02:52 PM
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Wow, that video is amazing.....
10-06-2011, 10:45 PM
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Love the "show-stoppahh!" engine bay. Inspires me to do something to spice up mine.
The centercaps look really good too. I'm curious how well the plasti-dip will hold up to weather, washing, etc. There are so many edges on the "A" emblems, so it seems like it'll start peeling off fairly easily.
The centercaps look really good too. I'm curious how well the plasti-dip will hold up to weather, washing, etc. There are so many edges on the "A" emblems, so it seems like it'll start peeling off fairly easily.
Thanks! The engine bay pieces are growing on me.Yeah I was worried about the coating on the emblems as well but it seems to be holding up rather well. We shall see how it does over time!
Yeah that Z was gorgeous.
Just to let everyone know that might be interested in doing something similar to Tyler's Engine bay pieces, I was the original owner of these pieces. The company that did them is called Source Hydrographics out of Va Beach,VA. I'm good friends with one of the owners. These guys do amazing work and can do any combination of colors or graphics. Including CARBON FIBER!!. If you would like to check out their work go to http://www.sourcehydro.com. If you are interested in getting anything done let me know and I can hook you up with my contact and get you a deal.
Thanks Jon! I hope all is well
Dew it!
Looking forward to itYeah pretty cool shit!
Watch it when you can!
10-07-2011, 02:02 PM
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acurazine circle jerk at the meat, i mean meet tomorrow.
10-07-2011, 02:06 PM
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^^^ it is a very pretty looking car...
10-07-2011, 02:16 PM
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10-07-2011, 04:34 PM
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Indeed. I spent over 30 minutes on YouTube yesterday looking at different videos of that process
Thank you!
I'm down either way
Thanks! It was great meeting you and seeing your car at the National Meet!
You know you want it
No problem!
I'm uploading a few new pictures right now. Should have them posted soon.
Thank you!
I'm down either way
Thanks! It was great meeting you and seeing your car at the National Meet!
You know you want it
No problem!
I'm uploading a few new pictures right now. Should have them posted soon.
10-07-2011, 05:01 PM
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Attending another meet tomorrow. Luckily for me it's only 12 miles away from my house
So fresh and so clean clean...
Oh hai open slot rotors
Look at that gorgeous pearl in the paint. And that's just the passenger side mirror!
Back to the engine covers for a moment. Since it's vinyl that's laid over the pieces, the raised letters and such are still legible...
Few more of the engine...
Mmmmmmmm ATLP...
You better believe it...
Alright that's all for now. Time to get some grub like my man Cosmo did...
So fresh and so clean clean...
Oh hai open slot rotors
Look at that gorgeous pearl in the paint. And that's just the passenger side mirror!
Back to the engine covers for a moment. Since it's vinyl that's laid over the pieces, the raised letters and such are still legible...
Few more of the engine...
Mmmmmmmm ATLP...
You better believe it...
Alright that's all for now. Time to get some grub like my man Cosmo did...
10-07-2011, 05:28 PM
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I miss my car lookin so clean and shiny...weather here is beautiful!!! Full detail tomorrow!!!
10-07-2011, 06:12 PM
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Meh. Ive seen better.
10-08-2011, 12:06 AM
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^^^better than what?!? your avatar?!?! every time I see it I feel like I might need some "alone time". 
PS...Tyler, have fun at the meet. And I DEFINITELY feel like now that I've seen that engine cover, it looks P.I.M.P. I would absolutely rock that. Wish they local so I could get mine dipped.
PS...Tyler, have fun at the meet. And I DEFINITELY feel like now that I've seen that engine cover, it looks P.I.M.P. I would absolutely rock that. Wish they local so I could get mine dipped.
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yeah the engine cover looks pimp....not feeling it yet....but I know its gonna grow on me....
10-08-2011, 02:32 PM
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Young squire, kudo's to you for being bold enough to rock those engine covers!
10-08-2011, 05:43 PM
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Judging by the amount of attention your engine got today, I think the covers are staying
10-08-2011, 06:56 PM
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I concur...it's the perfect blend of white and black to go with his theme...
PS...stay tuned, got my engine covers done today...install probably tomorrow.
PS...you know what...that black burlwood would look great as a vinyl applique on my silver interior trim pieces that are all scratched up from my pockets etc....
PS...stay tuned, got my engine covers done today...install probably tomorrow.
PS...you know what...that black burlwood would look great as a vinyl applique on my silver interior trim pieces that are all scratched up from my pockets etc....
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LOL....
10-09-2011, 10:57 PM
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Those are actually PIAA XTreme White Bulbs, not LEDs. I got them off of eBay.
At least they still make my model
^^^better than what?!? your avatar?!?! every time I see it I feel like I might need some "alone time".
PS...Tyler, have fun at the meet. And I DEFINITELY feel like now that I've seen that engine cover, it looks P.I.M.P. I would absolutely rock that. Wish they local so I could get mine dipped.
PS...Tyler, have fun at the meet. And I DEFINITELY feel like now that I've seen that engine cover, it looks P.I.M.P. I would absolutely rock that. Wish they local so I could get mine dipped.
I knew someone would join the dark side.While they aren't everyone's forte, they are different, and that's why people like them.
People were all over my engine bay.I concur...it's the perfect blend of white and black to go with his theme...
PS...stay tuned, got my engine covers done today...install probably tomorrow.
PS...you know what...that black burlwood would look great as a vinyl applique on my silver interior trim pieces that are all scratched up from my pockets etc....
PS...stay tuned, got my engine covers done today...install probably tomorrow.
PS...you know what...that black burlwood would look great as a vinyl applique on my silver interior trim pieces that are all scratched up from my pockets etc....
Can't wait to see what you had done!Thanks dude!
I'm not worried about it! Everyone is entitled to their opinions