I am wanting to get creative in the engine bay. Of course there is the comon ground wires, pained covers, and strut bar replacement. But what are some other things that can be done to make the engine bay a show stopper?
Chrome, lots of chrome. I'm sure you've been to a lot of shows, and I have been to a few myself. The one thing that always gets my attention is how clean chrome can make an engine bay look. Colors are cool, too. Don't do any stickers, though. That's tacky.
What are you working on? Strictly show or show and go?
Doug would like to replace all the hoses and lines w/ braided stainless. THere is a guy around here that will do it for us for cheap, just haven't actively pursued this. Here are some links for you for the bolts and chromed or aluminum caps for other fluids....
Cathy on Zchickz replaced all her clamps w/ chromed ones too. And how bout this, Pat has mirrors that he velcros to the inside of the hood (had them cut to fit in each little space) and it looks AWESOME...
SPL Parts chromed caps The pic on there doesn't do them justice tho, check out the pics Tere posted of hers
I really like the look of braided stainless steel hoses in the engine bay. I've got a few OEM hoses/lines remaining in there and hope to get them changed out soon.
I'm still undecided about either getting getting the engine and brake and battery covers painted or going with the carbon fiber look on those. Braided hoses would be nice, something to think about.
For now I've added some polished touches with the stock covers and hoses and I like how it looks.
BTW, something that's pretty inexpensive that I did was buy chrome bolt covers from Pep Boys which snap right onto the existing bolts. You can see them in this picture.
Originally posted by vics350@Jul 29 2004, 08:51 PM I'm still undecided about either getting getting the engine and brake and battery covers painted or going with the carbon fiber look on those. Braided hoses would be nice, something to think about.
For now I've added some polished touches with the stock covers and hoses and I like how it looks.
BTW, something that's pretty inexpensive that I did was buy chrome bolt covers from Pep Boys which snap right onto the existing bolts. You can see them in this picture.
I am sorry, no offense to anyone, but I think that carbon fiber look is fugly. Nissan had some really great car colors for the intro of the z, but they were a little sparse with them on the interior, so I say: if you can bring some of the color inside the car, by painting panels, etc.. gopher it. I painted part of my tower, where it says Z on it, except that stayed chrome. Also my fiberglass speaker box (Nazar's) is painted car color.
And in engine bay, all plastics, even windshield wiper bases, and underneath windshield wiper(against windshield) all is car color.
I think it looks sweet. cuz the rest of my motor is completely steel braided. every wire, hose, and pipe.... with chrom/alum accents as well on the motor.
I am getting the bolt kit chromed for one of my last purchases.
ive got stainless radiator hoses, plus braided hoses in engine bay. Looks sharp. EVERY hose/line/pipe and wire is done in my engine. Pix suck, but email or pm me for clear photos....
Stainless steel Radiator hoses 144.00 shipped. (i have 6 kits)
Braided lines lits (4 different size of hose. Will do entire engine) a steal at 99.00 + shipping. (I have 11 kits left)
I did not have enough clamps in the braided kit to complete nearly all of the lines, hoses, etc., but I used the fancy clamps on the most visible, then used zipties and/or reg clamps for rest.
ok, this may seem a bit far fetched or a bit to excessive, but the areas where the battery and Brake covers are, the flat pieces under them. since some have made or are making the covers in CF, why not the pieces they sit on. go for a complete CF look under the hood. i was looking at them a bit closer and they do not seem too hard to remove or get replaced. might have to reattach some of the rubber insulation to the bottom parts of the pieces to keep from rattling and/or dirty but i think it would look awesome
I had taken y motor from my05 G35 and put it in my 03 350z there was nothing wrong with the motor when I finally got into the Z I got a no crank no start the starter is fine it clicks but won’t turn then I tried turning it with my hand and it’s locked up now I have the car jacked up if I can...
Wondering if anyone could give me the heads up in regards to gas to use in my 350Z. Previously had a maxima that I only used regualr unleaded in instead of the premium unleaded like was plastered all over the gas cap and manual and never had one problem (turned 200,000 miles last week)....does...
Hey guys, I'm new to the site.
I own a 2003 Nissan 350z with 67k miles.
Can anyone give me a site or book that would go into detail on an ls2 engine swap?
Also are there any good places to sell the old engine?
Thanks.
Hey guys i have a 2008 350z that has upper and lower ported intake manifolds, air intake, test pipes exhaust and uprev tuned i was just wondering everyone thinks it will make hp wise
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