engine bay tidy up

Post Thu Jun 23, 2011 8:06 pm

everytime i opened my bonnet i hated looking at the black inlet manifold and rocker cover as sooo many people have this done.. so i thought why not try painting it the same colour as the car, delphin grey... i dropped off the inlet manifold and rocker cover off to Dips at Custom Cars in Heston, West London! i have to say i am soo impressed with the job Dips has done and i recommend his work to anyone.... well this is the result.. i hope u like

Dips at Custom Cars.. they undertake all types of work and give great advise.... 07958 432167

Post Thu Jun 23, 2011 8:16 pm

Very nice.

Post Thu Jun 23, 2011 8:19 pm

Very nice AJ

Post Thu Jun 23, 2011 8:24 pm

Uber

Post Thu Jun 23, 2011 8:27 pm

That looks tasty AJ.

Is it just me, or have you rerouted one of your hoses to run behind the HT leads

Post Thu Jun 23, 2011 8:32 pm

thanks for the comments fella's

Erm gooner i think it may just be you mate... im sure there all like that .... theres no other way it can go loll

Post Thu Jun 23, 2011 8:41 pm

Looks well nice.

And the Ht leads sitting like that does look a little different to me too.

Post Thu Jun 23, 2011 8:46 pm

Ohhh i understand what you guys are saying... normally the HT leads are tucked under the coolant pipe as they have a 90 degree angle on them but these leads are of a 325e engine hence why they look different..... sorry for that gooner... lol

Post Thu Jun 23, 2011 8:50 pm

No worries mate, i was more concerned about the hose getting chewed up by your
fan blades

Post Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:02 pm

Very nice

Post Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:38 pm

Looking good Aj!!!

Post Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:53 pm

Ajsingh wrote:Ohhh i understand what you guys are saying... normally the HT leads are tucked under the coolant pipe as they have a 90 degree angle on them but these leads are of a 325e engine hence why they look different..... sorry for that gooner... lol

Pre-facelift, I take it, are the same as yours then? Mine don't have a 90* on them. The thing I spotted different was that the rubber neck-thing on the front end of the HT lead bracket is missing.

Post Fri Jun 24, 2011 2:06 pm

That looks awesome AJ

But.... And this is not a criticism, loose the piper cross filter and put a standard airbox back on mate. You will notice a smoother, more responsive engine that will return a few mpg's in your favour.
The bay looks bloody lovely though mate

Post Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:28 pm

Thats very nice mate , how much if you dont mind me asking??

Post Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:34 pm

atlantis wrote:Thats very nice mate , how much if you dont mind me asking??

this ! and what type of paint was used exactly ?

looking good , soon to get mine done, been meaning to for ages

Post Fri Jun 24, 2011 7:50 pm

I was charged 80 quid and i have noo idea to what paint was used ...

E30 DK - i been meaning to swap the airboxes back over, will deffo do it soon!

Thanks for all your comments guys

Post Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:11 pm

Ajsingh wrote:I was charged 80 quid and i have noo idea to what paint was used ...

E30 DK - i been meaning to swap the airboxes back over, will deffo do it soon!

Thanks for all your comments guys

Don't forget the little cover over the relays.

Post Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:33 pm

Oomz that little relay civer was fitted straight after this piccy, as with the expansion tank top .

Post Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:17 pm

Thats looks well nice mate and have to say the price is not bad.

Post Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:22 pm

lovely engine bay mate, makes me jealous!

i am having some asbestos warning stickers printed soon if you want to replace the old tatty one......pm me if interested

Post Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:29 am

Looks awesome.