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PostPosted: Fri May 15, 2009 8:22 pm 
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Hi guys, i'm just about to get my new 1275 engine dropped into my clubby...YEAH! upgrading from a 998... undecided on what colour to paint the engine???

I'm going to get the engine bay re-sparayed in black just to tidy things up while the engine is out. i was thinking for the engine maybe silver??
my car is a dark blue a bit darker than WRX blue.

any suggestions and pics would be much a appreciated :) thanx guys.

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Dark coloured engines hide oil stains and road grime much better than silver. I also think the gearbox and clutch covers look best in the aluminium though, LOL.

Here is a shot i stole from Lachie:
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Black and chrome is a definate classic look, and would complement the dark(ish) blue of the car. Otherwise, go for the same colour as the car?

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i would give that engine bay a 5/10 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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i would give that engine bay a 5/10 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


Wow - you can mark my car at this year's muster Shane. That engine bay is too clutered - just a 3/10 for me. :P

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i would give that engine bay a 5/10 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


Wow - you can mark my car at this year's muster Shane. That engine bay is too clutered - just a 3/10 for me. :P



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:P to many different colours in this engine bay....it also looks to cluttered, i dont understand why the owner would want to open the bonnet to show people let alone be judged on it. :P :wink: :lol: :lol: :lol:
(sorry Matt couldn't resist)

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i would give that engine bay a 5/10 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


Wow - you can mark my car at this year's muster Shane. That engine bay is too clutered - just a 3/10 for me. :P



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Way too cluttered?
What would you call mine then? :D
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:lol: :lol:

Thanks for the support Shane Nick & Scott. Just when i was starting to get over my engine bay inferiority complex too.... :wink: :lol: :lol:

Besides, it's gotta be worth at least a 6 right? fellas? c'mon?

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Here's a pic of Animal's engine bay:

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(Got a 9 out of 10 for those who were wondering :wink: :roll: :lol: :lol: )

Shows how some good old fashioned colour coordination and chrome shiny stuff can really look the goods! Not that it's really show quality, it is a race car engine :wink:

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Did somone say busy engine bay? (not mine)
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Way too cluttered?
What would you call mine then? :D
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:shock: A nightmare :!: :!: :P :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Wow - you can mark my car at this year's muster Shane.


Pfft , you'll probably put a lock on your engine bay this year so I can't judge it just like I couldn't judge your locked boot last time ....

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Wow - you can mark my car at this year's muster Shane.


Pfft , you'll probably put a lock on your engine bay this year so I can't judge it just like I couldn't judge your locked boot last time ....


:P Your not having a stab at Nick are you Ian :?: :roll: Such a nice boy......his probably wasn't full of tools and stuff like other people I know :!: :wink: :lol:

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Yeah , and he told me later that his mum was watching the car to open the boot for the judging but didn't think I looked like a judge :lol:

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