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Old 08-05-2009, 01:27 PM
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Talking Engine Mod PICS

I was wondering if anyone had any good pics with engine modifications, or any other custom work under the hood (including LED lighting, Paint job to the engine bay, etc.) I would like to see some to get some ideas on exactly how I would like to change the look of my engine bay , etc. IF there is another thread specifically for this, I have not found it yet, please assist if you know of one.

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Old 08-05-2009, 02:12 PM
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me too guys!!!! i need some ideas as well!

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Here are my 3 favorite TL engine bays

jptl04 - probably the cleanest engine bay on Acurazine











ballinfizzle - rockin the black and gold







Trew - workin the white and blue







and lastly heres mine, not quite up to the same standard but I still have more work to do
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whoa.



jptlo04





and MrLunecy??

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i like this one taken by josh sick pics dude
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O___O sc goodness
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Doh I forgot about Mario

Nice pics Josh
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Originally Posted by jptl04
i like this one taken by josh sick pics dude
only cuz it has that awesome trophy.
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Doh I forgot about Mario

Nice pics Josh
bad boy..

lol
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all those are clean!

looks great!
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This is golfjwr's engine bay......



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All SICK rides... Ballin, JP's & Trews !!! Love me all, with PLENTY of attention to detail!!!
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sick........... wow
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very nice engine bays~~
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Originally Posted by jjashaa
whoa.



jptlo04





and MrLunecy??

Maybe here's an idea? Do more than just for looks?


These two are pretty good, looks and performance combined.
Painting your engine bay cover doesn't give you 50more HP.

I didn't say I have the most mods or what ever but I'm just stating the truth for you OP.
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Damn all of those are sick. I can't pick a winner

I do think that WDP looks the best with the color matched engine shrouds
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Damn all of those are sick. I can't pick a winner

I do think that WDP looks the best with the color matched engine shrouds
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the one with the comptech supercharger mod looks SICK! insane.... does anyone know if it's possible to leave some LEDS in certain parts of the engine bay, I've seen it done at expo's but the LED where sometimes removed. I like the effect the lights have on the engine. But still, ALL THESE A GREAT, keep'em coming.
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Originally Posted by Esquee
the one with the comptech supercharger mod looks SICK! insane.... does anyone know if it's possible to leave some LEDS in certain parts of the engine bay, I've seen it done at expo's but the LED where sometimes removed. I like the effect the lights have on the engine. But still, ALL THESE A GREAT, keep'em coming.
LED lights in engine bay are rice. just my opinion.
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Originally Posted by p.diddy
LED lights in engine bay are rice. just my opinion.

noob question: what's "rice"? is that like another word for something being corny? I heard that alot, but I don't get what it means....
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ALL the Engine Bays look SICK!!!

I've had variation of Engine Looks... this is my Favorite...

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Very nice!!!
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Originally Posted by rodneyc77
ALL the Engine Bays look SICK!!!

I've had variation of Engine Looks... this is my Favorite...

I have no idea but I swear that engine cover looks like tan suade for a sec. I know its not suade cuz thats rediculous but it looks good.
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Very very nice work! All rides deserve awards, seriously.
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Damn i wish I had me a type s engine!!!!
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Here is what i have started. You can see the slight change ive made to the cover.

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So do you use regular spray paint? how many coats are you doing and what will the final color be?
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Originally Posted by Esquee
So do you use regular spray paint? how many coats are you doing and what will the final color be?
That is a few layers of body filler to fill in the channels in the cover and 3-4 layers of primer. Gonna do one more layer of primer then hit it with some white pearl.
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^ Didn't you have the "rising sun" gold and black painted engine cover?? That shit was SICK
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The blue Trew did is gorgeous. If I ever do anything like that, I may have to swipe the color code.
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Originally Posted by Esquee
I have no idea but I swear that engine cover looks like tan suade for a sec. I know its not suade cuz thats rediculous but it looks good.
it is SUEDE!!! to match the Interior and Trunk...
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rodney,

what do you use to clean your suede engine cover?
i mean it can get really dusty in times.
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Originally Posted by Esquee
I have no idea but I swear that engine cover looks like tan suade for a sec. I know its not suade cuz thats rediculous but it looks good.
surprise! its suede
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Originally Posted by badazzTL-S
^ Didn't you have the "rising sun" gold and black painted engine cover?? That shit was SICK
I did.



That was a while ago now...

I havnt been running a engine cover for the longest time, but ill see how the white looks on wrinkle black.



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rodney,

what do you use to clean your suede engine cover?
i mean it can get really dusty in times.
A damp MF towel... if it get's grease or or anything... I'll use the same damp MF with a little prep-all... clean as a whistle...
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Originally Posted by rodneyc77
it is SUEDE!!! to match the Interior and Trunk...
Dude that is RIDICULOUSLY original. Thats a solid FIRST for me, damn. next thing you know, someone will post up some Crocodile leather engine bay!!! but KUDOS for originality, I like it.
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as per my DIY: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/painting-engine-covers-735419/
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U guys r too much....these engines look incredible....GREAT WORK!
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Some very sweet engine bays.......
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All I can say is WOW !!! I really want to either paint my engine cowlings or get all Carbon Fiber. But the Carbon Fiber cowlings are expensive.

In the mean time, I did this. I've never shown this on Acurazine until now. Here's the story:

I went on Ebay to look for a Type S badge. I found this for $1.99-that's no typo-I bought this for $1.99. But the shipping was $8.99.

When it didn't arrive at my house for a few days, I wrote the guy and asked where my Type S badge was? He said that my badge was being shipped..........from HONG KONG!

It finally arrived-the Type S badge is a lot larger than the OEM Type S badge. I already had the "TL" badge. So I combined them on the engine cover. Pretty simple look, but I like it.





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