LosAngelesLGT Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Most recent of mine. Excuse the cell phone cam quality. http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/376314_10100484562994352_68138246_50001740_230100701_n.jpg I think this would look FANTASTIC if you were to paint the racerX pipes and silver of the strut bar black to match the SubtSol alt cover. would really bring out the blues. (Opinions are like aholes, if you dont like it I'll just stfu). It would make things look less busy and more tuner-car/oem style. Love the blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 The only problem with painting (most of) the RX pipes is that they will be scratched to shit by the time you reinstall them. That's why only my first 2 hot side pipes are painted and everything else has a brushed finish. I can "touch up" the brushed pipes with a scotchbrite pad after they're installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 The only problem with painting (most of) the RX pipes is that they will be scratched to shit by the time you reinstall them. That's why only my first 2 hot side pipes are painted and everything else has a brushed finish. I can "touch up" the brushed pipes with a scotchbrite pad after they're installed. You need to try a couple of things if you want it painted: Fab up a couple of brackets for the racerX like I had when I was running it; wrap something around the pipes like they came when you install and tear the wrap off after in car; make sure you clear everything out of the way before installing; make sure you have a friend. Most importantly, sand, primer, sand, paint, sand, paint, sand, paint. Sand and paint a few more times. I had a black painted RacerX that not only stayed black, I resold it and it was delivered still black (no idea if they managed to get it IN the car still black though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I think this would look FANTASTIC if you were to paint the racerX pipes and silver of the strut bar black to match the SubtSol alt cover. would really bring out the blues. (Opinions are like aholes, if you dont like it I'll just stfu). It would make things look less busy and more tuner-car/oem style. Love the blue. Thanks! That is a great idea and I would consider it if I were going to be keeping the RacerX in the long term. Will be switching to a Process West TMIC at some point this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 That would be a good time to sell that SS cover and go back to oem engine cover. How much you want (teasing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lordchilly Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Replaced the radiator and replaced all the hoses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 As the owner of a RBP, Im a sucker for all that blue LChilly. Yummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaclaytor Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Final product of my engine bay, for now anyways. http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/687/3889/39216944046_large.jpg http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/687/3889/39216944047_large.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordchilly Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 ^^^ what did you use for the engine cover to be shiny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaclaytor Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Black spray paint and about 3-4 coats of high temp clear. Holds up well and looks good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDawg Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 do u need to wash it occasionally or does it stay glossy on it's own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xero287 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Final product of my engine bay, for now anyways. Say wut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaclaytor Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Its gets dusty, but I also live near gravel roads and have a gravel driveway. So everything is always dusty. And I added for now because you never know. lol I dont have anything else planned, but doesnt mean things wont change. Its a terrible addiction, as im sure everybody on this forum already knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieChik Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Final product of my engine bay, for now anyways. http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/687/3889/39216944046_large.jpg That sure is pretty! Here's an updated one of mine.......not as good looking as most of the ones in here....lol. http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/SubieChik/Herra%20Frush/044Edited.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooKz Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 ^^ I think a lot of us have the Perrin decal in the same place on our manifolds. Haha. It looks good though. I'm taking my sticker off and thinking about plastidipping mine white while my motor is out. You know, to be different. Hahaha. I can't wait to start my engine detailing business. Here is one of the first cars I cleaned and detailed as an apprentice back in August. http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq155/ConvoySkater92/2c76c2db.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieChik Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Holy shit! Looks great MooKz! Wish you were close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leviman Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 ^^ I think a lot of us have the Perrin decal in the same place on our manifolds. Haha. It looks good though. I'm taking my sticker off and thinking about plastidipping mine white while my motor is out. You know, to be different. Hahaha. I can't wait to start my engine detailing business. Here is one of the first cars I cleaned and detailed as an apprentice back in August. http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq155/ConvoySkater92/2c76c2db.jpg Looks like what my family calls the krylon overhaul. My brother had a '70 chevy pickup with a krylon overhauled 305, that truck sold fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansvonaxion Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I can't wait to start my engine detailing business. Here is one of the first cars I cleaned and detailed as an apprentice back in August. Seriously?! I would have taken one look at that first engine bay and headed straight to the nearest career counselor. Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No DRFT Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 i call photoshop, the date and time never change I have no control over drippie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooKz Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 i call photoshop, the date and time never change I am using an iPhone app called "before and after." Needless to say, not too many editing features. As far as elbow grease and hard work go, I scrub and get in hard spots as much as possible. I'll post another pic shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooKz Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 This was a quick brief cleaning of my bay with the engine out. Didn't detail it because I want to wait until the motor is back in. (These are the best pictures I could present. Hahaha. I need to touch up the scratched portions of the bay with white paint soon. http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq155/ConvoySkater92/4af8ceb9.jpg Close-Up of the crossmember completely cleaned of the thick and gross road and tranny grime. http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq155/ConvoySkater92/1a765df2.jpg If anybody is interested, I'll set a discount for us legacy owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leviman Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Dang! That's clean!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 http://photos.imageevent.com/mattg/legacygt/large/IMG_8020.JPG http://photos.imageevent.com/mattg/legacygt/large/IMG_8023.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkrie hunter Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 just saw this online... deng.... http://vimeo.com/39919755 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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