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    well...I found out quickly that I wasnt going to get along with wire loom very well...so, my alternative is sheet metal :D instead of covering up each individual wire, I covered entire parts of my engine...now its not done yet but heres a little peak


    BEFORE:




    AFTER:




    more up-close pics....just click in my sig ;)
    tell me what you think....

    [ June 19, 2002: Message edited by: nikon ]</p>

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  • #2
    just curious but... WHY?
    no offense, but truthyfully i think it looks pretty bad.. (that's my opinion)

    it looks way to cluttered and really out of place...
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    • #3
      I kinda like it but it needs to be rounded off on the edges and needs to be covered all of the way across the front. But I can kinda see where you are going and I think it will look good. BTW I dont like wire loom either.

      Gerry
      <b>2001 Black Trans AM M6</b> <br />!Hood baffles,!CAGS,Mufflex Cat-bypass pipes,Borla y-pipe,TSP Rumbler cat-back,LGM lid,G2 springs,BMR SFC\'s,BMR STB,LGM billet pedals,Lou\'s short stick,Custom FRC\'s,Custom hood and side vents,Polished 18x9.5 Z06 wheels

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      • #4
        BTW, were you the one making fun of the battery covers my friend is making because yours doesnt look as good as his covers, sorry just being honest.

        Gerry
        <b>2001 Black Trans AM M6</b> <br />!Hood baffles,!CAGS,Mufflex Cat-bypass pipes,Borla y-pipe,TSP Rumbler cat-back,LGM lid,G2 springs,BMR SFC\'s,BMR STB,LGM billet pedals,Lou\'s short stick,Custom FRC\'s,Custom hood and side vents,Polished 18x9.5 Z06 wheels

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        • #5
          <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by SuprSpdDB7:
          just curious but... WHY?
          no offense, but truthyfully i think it looks pretty bad.. (that's my opinion)

          it looks way to cluttered and really out of place...
          <hr></blockquote>

          well, first of all did you see the before pics? I did say it wasnt finished...I've yet to mount it, and also I need to find something good to go around the edges....I havent had time to look...Im sure I can find something in the patio department at home depot....and cluttered?? The hole reason I did this was to unclutter.....I also made a few designs that im going to put onto them, right before I clear-coat it....

          EDIT: I cant go all the way across because of the hood latch, if you look behing the car in a few of the pics you'll see alot of extra sheet metal.....

          BTW: do you think its safe to leave in while im driving?? I primed it and used 500 degree engine enamel to paint it.....it'll be secure of course

          [ June 20, 2002: Message edited by: nikon ]</p>

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          • #6
            <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Beastly TA:
            BTW, were you the one making fun of the battery covers my friend is making because yours doesnt look as good as his covers, sorry just being honest.

            Gerry
            <hr></blockquote>

            lol ya....actually I did this after I read your post, or your friends post...sorry....I still think there over priced...the design is nice though... ;) ....30 some dollars for just battery...or 4$ at home depot ;)

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            • #7
              THats pretty interesting. I don't know if its necessary or if I like it, but if you think its snazzy then its definetly unique! Heck, might win you a prize in a car show someday :D
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              • #8
                Nikon, what did you make them out of? Just curious
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                • #9
                  Sheet Metal....if your wondering how I made them...just take some cardboard, or something easy to cut and shape but still sturdy, cut it to the size and shape you want, make sure to use a ruler and right angle... then draw your design out onto the 4$ sheet metal from Home depot and with tin snips take youir time and cut it out ;)

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                  • #10
                    I think it looks pretty good, or at least has potential to look good. My only concern is, wouldn't this trap in a lot of unnecesary heat? It just seems to me that the sheet metal would heat up fast and act like an oven. Anyone else think of this?
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                    • #11
                      <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by V6Maniac:
                      I think it looks pretty good, or at least has potential to look good. My only concern is, wouldn't this trap in a lot of unnecesary heat? It just seems to me that the sheet metal would heat up fast and act like an oven. Anyone else think of this?<hr></blockquote>


                      I probably wont leave it in when I drive....but ya I can see what your talkin bout there is already little air flow throught the engine compartment...this would just restrict it even more....

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