Why did I clean my engine?

[ilikeching]

That's superb....great work..... I will order....

[Shehadehd]

Thank you all for the compliments! I think I'm going to make a couple more to perfect the look and installation of the cover. When I'm satisfied (passes the epapp test) I'll make them for you guys and open up pricing. What will help me bring the price down is if I can purchase wholesale sheets of the plexiglass rather than commercial sized ones that I have to cut down and subsequently waste a lot of material. If I can get an idea of how many people would be interested in the cover, I can start considering a final price. I'll also update this comment with an initial ballpark price (it will be the higher end of what I will offer and it will go down as I can get parts in bulk)

EDIT: ballpark will be $250-$300

EDIT: the setup saves you ~20lbs, if that means anything to anyone.

[dghii]

Originally Posted by Shehadehd

Thank you all for the compliments! I think I'm going to make a couple more to perfect the look and installation of the cover. When I'm satisfied (passes the epapp test) I'll make them for you guys and open up pricing. What will help me bring the price down is if I can purchase wholesale sheets of the plexiglass rather than commercial sized ones that I have to cut down and subsequently waste a lot of material. If I can get an idea of how many people would be interested in the cover, I can start considering a final price. I'll also update this comment with an initial ballpark price (it will be the higher end of what I will offer and it will go down as I can get parts in bulk)

EDIT: ballpark will be $250-$300

EDIT: the setup saves you ~20lbs, if that means anything to anyone.

My bad...really need glasses!

[particlewave]

It's too bad that it won't show with the top down
Maybe do the front cover, too?

Great work!

[Shehadehd]

Originally Posted by particlewave

It's too bad that it won't show with the top down
Maybe do the front cover, too?

Great work!

I was joking about doing the front cover earlier, but since it's only the timing belt, I don't know if you'll get more than an annoying belt whine all the time.

With the top down, you can see still see a fair amount, but only if you are in the car or if you have the engine lit up with some lights.

[particlewave]

Lights?! Now you're speaking my language!

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Lights?! Now you're speaking my language!

Ok, now that would be very cool to do! The only problem with this mod is losing the shelf with the speakers, which I do enjoy. I love the look though and I really look forward to what particleweave is now going to do with the lights

[Shehadehd]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Lights?! Now you're speaking my language!

Haha, i already have them in there waiting to be wired up. I'll take some pictures tonight with them. I've just been waiting for the dash footwell light switch to control them.

Trust me, at night they make the car look insane!

[eicheldp]

Wicked !!!

[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.

[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

[jaykay]

Nice! Well done....weight savings and no faded carpet I am very interested!

What are the merits of Lexan vs plexi....other than weight

Some sort of Dzus fastener would be great....flush heads that won't fret the rear window

[Shehadehd]

Originally Posted by jaykay

Nice! Well done....weight savings and no faded carpet I am very interested!

What are the merits of Lexan vs plexi....other than weight

Some sort of Dzus fastener would be great....flush heads that won't fret the rear window

That's what they're called?! Thank you, I've been looking for those but didn't know what the name was.

[tightbox]

Where in the Bay are you? I did this mod a few years back to showcase my 3.8 swap under a Zeintop. You're welcome to come take a look at the engine cover to see the construction method (vacuum formed polycarbonate).

[Shehadehd]

Thought I'd give you guys an extremely raw picture if what I'm adding to the cover as an option

[BRAN]

Originally Posted by Shehadehd

Thought I'd give you guys an extremely raw picture if what I'm adding to the cover as an option

Awesome mod!
As long as it seals the compartment like the OEM cover (no fumes or heat inside) and it is "kinda" safe in a car accident...

I personally like the blue lighting, but would prefer AMBER just like the interior gauge lights.

Just another little idea: How about creating a see through plexi glas cover including a classic 356/911 chrome engine grille...that would be my favorite...
...oh pelicanparts are offering those...cool...hmmm...lets see

[Shehadehd]

Originally Posted by BRAN

Awesome mod!

As long as it seals the compartment like the OEM cover (no fumes or heat inside) and it is "kinda" safe in a car accident...



I personally like the blue lighting, but would prefer AMBER just like the interior gauge lights.



Just another little idea: How about creating a see through plexi glas cover including a classic 356/911 chrome engine grille...that would be my favorite...

...oh pelicanparts are offering those...cool...hmmm...lets see

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.

[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

[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.