Originally Posted by Shehadehd (Post 381684)

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!

Originally Posted by Shehadehd (Post 382520)

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.

Originally Posted by Shehadehd (Post 382031)

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.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/21/e7e7e5uz.jpg

Originally Posted by Porsche9 (Post 383178)

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.

Originally Posted by AP328 (Post 383197)

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.

Originally Posted by Nine8Six (Post 383199)

Nice Nice Nice!!! I like



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

Originally Posted by rp17 (Post 381823)

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.