Why did I clean my engine?

[woodsman]

who's going to offer painted manifolds like the custom speedster in the current Excellence mag?
oh, and if you need any cold weather testing....

[drbodzin]

When you get this working the way you want, I am definitely in on a buy

[Yellow986S]

Originally Posted by Shehadehd

Eicheldp: Removing the rear shelf, sound carpet, and plastic/ metal stock engine cover and replacing all that with a quarter inch of plexiglass (moving to lexan) inevitably adds some noise.

With that being said, the noise is less than what you get with the top down or even the windows down. With the top up, you mostly hear the intake howl, the "whoosh" of the air rushing past the throttle body, and a small hum from the timing belt. In other words, I would say that the noise that comes through, is the noise that everybody tries to amplify by removing the snorkal. Of course, I'm biased though... epapp has ridden with me with the clear cover on so he can give you an objective critic on added noise. I'll also try to post sound clips comparing the two.

Yellow986S: I'm thinking of possibly selling a couple of these since I ended up making the equipment needed to mass produce them (like molds, heaters, frames, etc..) in the process of trying to get it right and have it fit with an OEM feel replicate dimensions. But don't expect them to cost an arm and a leg. Honestly, I think it would be cheaper for you guys too, because unless you have acrylic bending tools and a precise way to measure the engine cover in three dimensional space, it'll take a couple of tries (which with this size of glass is expensive) before getting it perfect. Also, the one in the pictures is also not perfect, but it's getting close. Butttt, with that being said, it depends on the demand for them as well. I also don't expect to be able to quit my job from the money I get and so I'm not going to price it that way; expect, hobby price... Just enough to let me do other DIY mods to the car.

And thank you all for the compliments!

Sounds awesome!
I am definitely interested in buying this once you have made a final product. I think it would look awesome if you painted the intake manifold or laid some carbon fiber over it. 2 Thumbs up!!

[thstone]

Just a suggestion - double check the grade of material that you plan to use; there are several grades and the forming temperature (when they start to become pliable) ranges from 185°F to 329°F.

[epapp]

Uh huh! Look who decided to use the rear defrost plug for power.

I seem to remember a certain someone naysaying the idea all the way home.


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[Taipanic]

Definitely interested in getting one of these when you have the details worked out.

[newob]

Ok now that looks spectacular. Love the lights!:dance:

[jmccjr]

Great looking addition. A very cool concept indeed.

[Shehadehd]

So I've made my choice on two distributors for plexiglass and lexan and I'm getting some samples sent for cutting.

I've also located three sources for rubber sealing and I'll be testing each for heat resistance, sound deadening, aesthetics, and to make sure no fumes leak through.

The mounting method I'm using now requires you to swap out the OEM clip nuts for a different set that the bolts lock into better. I'm currently looking for a set of bolts that let me keep the original clip nuts without loosening on bumpy roads.

It will be at least a week until I get the samples I ordered and possibly a week more before I'm satisfied with the dimensions, seals, and hardware. I'll keep you all updated and probably get a formal count on who is interested so I can send out a batch order of plexiglass or lexan.

[Porsche9]

Thanks for the update.

[Yellow986S]

Originally Posted by Shehadehd

So I've made my choice on two distributors for plexiglass and lexan and I'm getting some samples sent for cutting.

I've also located three sources for rubber sealing and I'll be testing each for heat resistance, sound deadening, aesthetics, and to make sure no fumes leak through.

The mounting method I'm using now requires you to swap out the OEM clip nuts for a different set that the bolts lock into better. I'm currently looking for a set of bolts that let me keep the original clip nuts without loosening on bumpy roads.

It will be at least a week until I get the samples I ordered and possibly a week more before I'm satisfied with the dimensions, seals, and hardware. I'll keep you all updated and probably get a formal count on who is interested so I can send out a batch order of plexiglass or lexan.

Thanks for update as well. No need to rush!

[urban]

Originally Posted by Shehadehd

These LEDs do continuous RGB coloring. Name it and it will do it. I didn't take a picture with Amber but I have this one.

Absolutely perfect.

[AP328]

I have only been a member of this site for a few days and I must say the innovation and expertise are just amazing. I don't know how I wasn't aware of this site previously. I have seen the mod on a Cayman and it looked fantastic.

Great work!!

I have done no modifications to my car since buying it new, but I would consider this. Do you know if the storage unit is difficult to remove? I assume this would all be reversible to stock if one decided to go that route for a concours event, correct?

[Porsche9]

AP328,

Removing the existing cover is easy. Once you done it once you can do it in about 2 minutes (do a search on this forum or Youtube). Having said that this mod is super easy to reverse when it is time to sell the car. Assuming the clear cover is in good shape I sure you could resell it to recoup some of your money.

[AP328]

Originally Posted by Porsche9

AP328,

Removing the existing cover is easy. Once you done it once you can do it in about 2 minutes (do a search on this forum or Youtube). Having said that this mod is super easy to reverse when it is time to sell the car. Assuming the clear cover is in good shape I sure you could resell it to recoup some of your money.

I am usually very good about doing searches, but didn't in this case. I did a search and found several Youtube videos that showed the process, including the storage box removal. Thanks for the help. The whole process certainly appears reversible.

I was also looking at a Cayman site (HIP Design) that offers the clear engine covers for the Cayman and the painting of the intake manifolds (silver for the runners, read with white Porsche lettering at the top) looked great. HIP also offers a cover for their clear engine cover so that items can still be stored on top of the clear cover or one can simply protect that clear cover when there isn't a desire to show off the engine. Interesting.

[Nine8Six]

Nice Nice Nice!!! I like

Shehadehd I've always said you had more than a trick. You got skillz mate

[Shehadehd]

Originally Posted by AP328

I am usually very good about doing searches, but didn't in this case. I did a search and found several Youtube videos that showed the process, including the storage box removal. Thanks for the help. The whole process certainly appears reversible.



I was also looking at a Cayman site (HIP Design) that offers the clear engine covers for the Cayman and the painting of the intake manifolds (silver for the runners, read with white Porsche lettering at the top) looked great. HIP also offers a cover for their clear engine cover so that items can still be stored on top of the clear cover or one can simply protect that clear cover when there isn't a desire to show off the engine. Interesting.

Getting your intake manifold painted is almost a must to take full advantage of the clear engine cover. HIP's storage bin is pretty cool. I don't know if it's $300 cool though.

Since some have the Bose system and would rather keep it in, I'm looking at a way to let you guys put the rear self on the cover if needed. It would get rid of the engine view from the cabin. You should still be able to see the engine through the rear window with the top up.

[Shehadehd]

Originally Posted by Nine8Six

Nice Nice Nice!!! I like



Shehadehd I've always said you had more than a trick. You got skillz mate

Thanks! I might not have the fancy equipment that you have... But I do what I can

[Mark_T]

A cover for the plexi is good. i'm wondering if this could be done in such away as the orginal cover would fit back over the plexi and then just be removed when wanting to show the engine? That's probably getting a bit complicated...

[alanqning]

Originally Posted by rp17

This has got to be one of the top three home mods to date. Edged only by the guys doing there own ixx versions. Can you can make one for the 987 box also? Great job by the way.

What other mods are out talking about? :P