Engine Dress-up Shield x2

[Robk0000]

since the other one is fubar, ill write this up quick.

basically making a shield that will cover the alternator, a/c and p/s pumps.

I started this out of pure bordum just like all my other projects.

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n76/robsimprza00/IMG_2756.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n76/robsimprza00/IMG_2758.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n76/robsimprza00/IMG_2759.jpg

[Murphy2012]

I wish I had a big garage at my house to park the car in and do work.

[Bu11dogg2]

final product?

[Robk0000]

i wont have it done for a while, i dont have enough cf, but im going to try and glass the first layer tonight.

[sticop]

not sure i get it... are you gunna sand that and wrap it with carbon?

[Subygirl8330]

you should make... a radiator shroud... and then sell it to me.

[GC4-RS]

cool idea, cant wait to see the final product

[dayman]

this is kind of along the same vein, but i wonder if there's a way to either buy, or polish your alternator to give it a brushed aluminum finish. IMO that would look amazing.

The CF shroud should look good too. Although, it'll look better if you combine it with other CF accents underhood. This summer, my engine bay is getting an overhaul, so I might take on some of these projects myself. A friend of mine that owes me a favor is an aluminum welding expert. He's gonna make me an aluminum scoop duct. Some brushed aluminum accents should compliment this nicely.

[Robk0000]

i havent touched it since the bondo, i bondo'd piece will be a mold for the final piece which i will most likely do 80% fiberglass and 20% CF. With the mold made i can make more than one and have the same outcome as far shape is concerned. I can get a new housing for the alternator too, just buy a junker alternator and then powdercoat it. hehe

[FREAK]

very creative! cant wait to see the final results

[wagonmafia]

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/Feixien/DSC01629.jpg

this will be arriving friday. Dont have Robs mad skills so i have to buy crap.lol

[Robk0000]

i would buy that one, but my radiator is to big so it wont fit. lol

[FREAK]

no to go off topic on Rob......

wagon where did you get that alt cover

[Robk0000]

http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/carbign-craft-wrxsti-carbon-fiber-pulley-cover-p-3058.html


not a bad price either, i think it may be cheaper to buy this one than me making one. lol

[FREAK]

thanks

[Subygirl8330]

i havent touched it since the bondo, i bondo'd piece will be a mold for the final piece which i will most likely do 80% fiberglass and 20% CF. With the mold made i can make more than one and have the same outcome as far shape is concerned. I can get a new housing for the alternator too, just buy a junker alternator and then powdercoat it. hehe

doh i just threw away a junk alternator a few weeks ago that i had for like a year.

[wagonmafia]

hey rob, i have the stock cover that covers the boost solenoid if ou wanted it. i changed mine out with carbon also. you could just cover the stocker in carbon.....


i bought the alt cover and rad shield for $75 shipped. gotta love the classifieds.

[Robk0000]

thats the box on the left side right? If so, hell yeah i will take that!

[wagonmafia]

its yours man. if you send me your adress ill pop it in the mail in the morning.

[Evoeater]

Any word on the final product?

[Robk0000]

no, im lazy atm. i dont think im going to touch it for a while. I need some good sandpaper, and its too cold right now for me to wait and heat the garage.

[Evoeater]

I dont blame you lol

[Robk0000]

i looked at a few cf engine covers that were similar to my design. And i dont like the way they look with the rest of the motor. I think im just going to get a sheet of alum, cut it to shape and bend the front like the one brandon got. then maybe put metal polishing on it to make it look nice.

Also, the cover you sent me brandon doesnt work with the current bracket. It isnt designed to mount to the plastic piece. :(

im going to try and get it to work though.

[kgj996]

i looked at a few cf engine covers that were similar to my design. And i dont like the way they look with the rest of the motor. I think im just going to get a sheet of alum, cut it to shape and bend the front like the one brandon got. then maybe put metal polishing on it to make it look nice.

Also, the cover you sent me brandon doesnt work with the current bracket. It isnt designed to mount to the plastic piece. :(

im going to try and get it to work though.

If you want I can get you a nice piece of 0-tempered Al to work with. It's easy to bang out and shrink/stretch without it work hardening too much. We use it to make complex aircraft parts by hand and then we heat treat them to t-3 or t-6. It beats that crap you can buy at home depot.

[-=The Boss=-]

:munch: for final results.

[Robk0000]

If you want I can get you a nice piece of 0-tempered Al to work with. It's easy to bang out and shrink/stretch without it work hardening too much. We use it to make complex aircraft parts by hand and then we heat treat them to t-3 or t-6. It beats that crap you can buy at home depot.


That would be sweet!

Would you be able to give it to my brother Steve at the Base next time he sees you?

[Robk0000]

well i gave up on the alternator shield, so i made the first part of my CAI system. it actually came out fairly well considering i have minimal experiance with metal bending and cutting. The edges are still a little sharp and im going to grind them down, i also have rubber edging to put on the areas which are close to hoses. Then im going to paint it flat back with no clear coat.

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n76/robsimprza00/IMG_2769.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n76/robsimprza00/IMG_2768.jpg

[Robk0000]

it looks a little different now fromthe pcture, all the edges are square edged.

[biezer von bimmerhead]

Rob...I think you've found a new calling. That looks pretty good!

[Robk0000]

Thanks, im going to finsihd that piece off tomorrow, i closed up the seams where the two pieces meet and just need to do some sanding to give it a smooth look.

[Bu11dogg2]

Nice!

[Robk0000]

Just about done, i have to do some wet sanding still to get the minor imperfections out of the paint, but it looks really nice now!

I was going to put it in right now along with the bpv but, that thing just kicked my ass. Reinstalling the hose that goes from turbo inlet to bpv. WOW what a *****!

[Robk0000]

final coat is drying. :)


http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n76/robsimprza00/IMG_2772.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n76/robsimprza00/IMG_2773.jpg

[2mprzya]

came out great. cant wait to see it installed.

[mdungelman]

Rob's got skillz! Another nice diy.

[ryan13]

did you ever get this installed? it looks great!!!

[Nate8409]

Nexy DIY for Rob is battery in trunk?

[Robk0000]

yeah, the battery looks like ****, all corroded and not pretty. Might be good idea nate, i already have a 4gauge wire going back there which is over kill for the amp. haha.

It is installed, not sure what happend to the pics here but, lemme add another.
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n76/robsimprza00/IMG_2782.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n76/robsimprza00/IMG_2781.jpg

[ryan13]

looks great!

[R-raid]

this is kind of along the same vein, but i wonder if there's a way to either buy, or polish your alternator to give it a brushed aluminum finish. IMO that would look amazing.

The CF shroud should look good too. Although, it'll look better if you combine it with other CF accents underhood. This summer, my engine bay is getting an overhaul, so I might take on some of these projects myself. A friend of mine that owes me a favor is an aluminum welding expert. He's gonna make me an aluminum scoop duct. Some brushed aluminum accents should compliment this nicely.

I cleaned my alternator with coin cleaner and a tooth brush... it looks brand new.

[squeethebee]

I cleaned my alternator with coin cleaner and a tooth brush... it looks brand new.

Where does one pick up this "coin cleaner"?





And what is a "tooth brush"?:lol:

ed

[R-raid]

Where does one pick up this "coin cleaner"?





And what is a "tooth brush"?:lol:

ed


ha nice

um coin cleaner you can get online (if you want the good stuff) or at walmart. Check to make sure that the coin cleaner you purchase can do different metals...