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Little mod done to engine bay

Little mod done to engine bay

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FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
28-03-2018, 02:14 AM
#11
No It looks good as is. less is more on a car like this.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
28-03-2018, 02:14 AM #11

No It looks good as is. less is more on a car like this.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
28-03-2018, 02:31 AM
#12
No, don't overdo it Smile Very subtle and OEM looking at the moment! Tidy.

You could get some fibreglass on the go on that engine cover and reshape it around the induction kit so it's symmetrical and covers the driver's side belt cover. Lexus engines are pretty ugly with the covers off (they don't bother tidying the wiring or painting anything as none of it is on display normally).

Something like this quick photoshop:

[Image: sc430001-shopped.jpg]

I guess if you're after tidyup you could take the induction kit pipe to an exhaust place and get them to make up a replica in stainless (I guess that's 3"?) with the AFM/MAF sensor bit on the underside, so you can't see it. That way you'd just see shiny pipe + airfilter + V8 Smile
Edited 09-05-2011, 12:09 PM by toxo.
toxo
28-03-2018, 02:31 AM #12

No, don't overdo it Smile Very subtle and OEM looking at the moment! Tidy.

You could get some fibreglass on the go on that engine cover and reshape it around the induction kit so it's symmetrical and covers the driver's side belt cover. Lexus engines are pretty ugly with the covers off (they don't bother tidying the wiring or painting anything as none of it is on display normally).

Something like this quick photoshop:

[Image: sc430001-shopped.jpg]

I guess if you're after tidyup you could take the induction kit pipe to an exhaust place and get them to make up a replica in stainless (I guess that's 3"?) with the AFM/MAF sensor bit on the underside, so you can't see it. That way you'd just see shiny pipe + airfilter + V8 Smile

Lexusboy
Posting Freak
9,267
28-03-2018, 02:42 AM
#13
Toxo I guess that would look a lot better.

Not sure who can do this for me though any recommedation?
Lexusboy
28-03-2018, 02:42 AM #13

Toxo I guess that would look a lot better.

Not sure who can do this for me though any recommedation?

is300_dino
Posting Freak
3,556
28-03-2018, 02:50 AM
#14
nur motorsport are very very good at custom carbon fibre work they done jamieP's rear arches, and ive seen quite a bit of there other work and the weave they use is fantastic!
http://nur-motorsport.com/
give them a shout and see what they can do for you, he wants to get his hands on my car but i dont have the money yet unfortunately.

jae 2010 best lexus category show and shine winner
jae 2010 ice outlaw award 2nd place
jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place
is300_dino
28-03-2018, 02:50 AM #14

nur motorsport are very very good at custom carbon fibre work they done jamieP's rear arches, and ive seen quite a bit of there other work and the weave they use is fantastic!
http://nur-motorsport.com/
give them a shout and see what they can do for you, he wants to get his hands on my car but i dont have the money yet unfortunately.


jae 2010 best lexus category show and shine winner
jae 2010 ice outlaw award 2nd place
jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place

toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
28-03-2018, 03:00 AM
#15
toxo I guess if you're after tidyup you could take the induction kit pipe to an exhaust place and get them to make up a replica in stainless (I guess that's 3"?) with the AFM/MAF sensor bit on the underside, so you can't see it. That way you'd just see shiny pipe + airfilter + V8 Smile


That might look like this.

[Image: sc430001-shopped2.jpg]

More shiny!
toxo
28-03-2018, 03:00 AM #15

toxo I guess if you're after tidyup you could take the induction kit pipe to an exhaust place and get them to make up a replica in stainless (I guess that's 3"?) with the AFM/MAF sensor bit on the underside, so you can't see it. That way you'd just see shiny pipe + airfilter + V8 Smile


That might look like this.

[Image: sc430001-shopped2.jpg]

More shiny!

toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
28-03-2018, 03:01 AM
#16
Lexusboy Toxo I guess that would look a lot better.

Not sure who can do this for me though any recommedation?

This guy could do it :lol:

http://www.outlawjapclub.co.uk/forum/sho...php?t=7222

Seriously though, I've no idea. I don't have a clue how much it would cost either, I suspect it wouldn't be worth it!
Edited 09-05-2011, 12:39 PM by toxo.
toxo
28-03-2018, 03:01 AM #16

Lexusboy Toxo I guess that would look a lot better.

Not sure who can do this for me though any recommedation?

This guy could do it :lol:

http://www.outlawjapclub.co.uk/forum/sho...php?t=7222

Seriously though, I've no idea. I don't have a clue how much it would cost either, I suspect it wouldn't be worth it!

toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
28-03-2018, 05:34 AM
#17
Ooh here's a thought, replace the upper radiator hose with a metal one as found in many MKIV Supras.

I'll do you a photoshop shortly Wink

Sorry I've gone off on a bit of a tangent!
toxo
28-03-2018, 05:34 AM #17

Ooh here's a thought, replace the upper radiator hose with a metal one as found in many MKIV Supras.

I'll do you a photoshop shortly Wink

Sorry I've gone off on a bit of a tangent!

toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
29-03-2018, 04:35 AM
#18
toxo Ooh here's a thought, replace the upper radiator hose with a metal one as found in many MKIV Supras.

I'll do you a photoshop shortly Wink

Sorry I've gone off on a bit of a tangent!

The photoshops are getting ropier...

[Image: sc430001-shopped3.jpg]
toxo
29-03-2018, 04:35 AM #18

toxo Ooh here's a thought, replace the upper radiator hose with a metal one as found in many MKIV Supras.

I'll do you a photoshop shortly Wink

Sorry I've gone off on a bit of a tangent!

The photoshops are getting ropier...

[Image: sc430001-shopped3.jpg]

Lexusboy
Posting Freak
9,267
29-03-2018, 05:37 AM
#19
Toxo there still better than i can do Smile
Lexusboy
29-03-2018, 05:37 AM #19

Toxo there still better than i can do Smile

Bobby
Posting Freak
798
01-04-2018, 03:48 AM
#20
Looks good Ian nice suttle mod as always tastefully done

Cheers

Bobby

Shy boys don't get sweeties.
Bobby
01-04-2018, 03:48 AM #20

Looks good Ian nice suttle mod as always tastefully done


Cheers

Bobby

Shy boys don't get sweeties.

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