Keep going Frayz, it pays off in the end.
I did this on my car 3 years ago, and it was a painfull task, but ultimately rewarding. 3 years on and most bits are still clean, even after a fire and a crash, 1 year of drag racing and two years of time attack.
I also then went through this again last year when i built Steve Beatties engine back up after a major fire. Refurbing the whole of the engine bay seemed to take an eternity, with days spent for little visible reward, then suddenly it was done!
Frayz's V7 Prodrive Edition Impreza STi - "The Bomber"
This is oh so true mate.P20SPD wrote:Keep going Frayz, it pays off in the end.
I did this on my car 3 years ago, and it was a painfull task, but ultimately rewarding. 3 years on and most bits are still clean, even after a fire and a crash, 1 year of drag racing and two years of time attack.
I also then went through this again last year when i built Steve Beatties engine back up after a major fire. Refurbing the whole of the engine bay seemed to take an eternity, with days spent for little visible reward, then suddenly it was done!
Frayz-Engineering Prodrive edition V7 STi
Built 2.5L, custom heads, GT35R, T-Logic, Tial, Fuelab, Injector Dynamics, GT-Spec, Exedy Compe R, Innovate, APS, KW, AP Racing, Whiteline, Noltec, Sparco, Speedline & S.R.E.
Built 2.5L, custom heads, GT35R, T-Logic, Tial, Fuelab, Injector Dynamics, GT-Spec, Exedy Compe R, Innovate, APS, KW, AP Racing, Whiteline, Noltec, Sparco, Speedline & S.R.E.
Todays progress.
I fitted up the servo now the paint was nice and dry, looks really nice now its installed and cleans the bay up a treat.
(Please ignore the dirty nut and cable bracket. I have a little idea for this area)
I also made up a battery tie down bracket, although this too will be an item not often seen as my battery and cables will be getting a little cover.
Looks pretty cool though
I fitted up the servo now the paint was nice and dry, looks really nice now its installed and cleans the bay up a treat.
(Please ignore the dirty nut and cable bracket. I have a little idea for this area)
I also made up a battery tie down bracket, although this too will be an item not often seen as my battery and cables will be getting a little cover.
Looks pretty cool though
Frayz-Engineering Prodrive edition V7 STi
Built 2.5L, custom heads, GT35R, T-Logic, Tial, Fuelab, Injector Dynamics, GT-Spec, Exedy Compe R, Innovate, APS, KW, AP Racing, Whiteline, Noltec, Sparco, Speedline & S.R.E.
Built 2.5L, custom heads, GT35R, T-Logic, Tial, Fuelab, Injector Dynamics, GT-Spec, Exedy Compe R, Innovate, APS, KW, AP Racing, Whiteline, Noltec, Sparco, Speedline & S.R.E.
Lol, yeah dont they allIWANT1 wrote:I bet the misses wishes she got as much attention
Surprised the battery isn't moving to the boot.
The battery is so small (only 6kg) it makes no difference that its still under the hood mate. Its just another job to do by mounting it in the boot.
Wait till you see it finished, i think you'll like it
Frayz-Engineering Prodrive edition V7 STi
Built 2.5L, custom heads, GT35R, T-Logic, Tial, Fuelab, Injector Dynamics, GT-Spec, Exedy Compe R, Innovate, APS, KW, AP Racing, Whiteline, Noltec, Sparco, Speedline & S.R.E.
Built 2.5L, custom heads, GT35R, T-Logic, Tial, Fuelab, Injector Dynamics, GT-Spec, Exedy Compe R, Innovate, APS, KW, AP Racing, Whiteline, Noltec, Sparco, Speedline & S.R.E.
Todays job.
Started the makings of what will be a battery cover and also somewhere for me to cover the wires/relays for the HID kits etc.
Id love to disassemble the entire loom and nip/tuck it but thats just not really viable. So this is what i have come up with.
Folded up from 1mm ally sheet, it will be TIG welded up at the corners, glass blasted and painted. It will clean up the last messy area in the bay.
Started the makings of what will be a battery cover and also somewhere for me to cover the wires/relays for the HID kits etc.
Id love to disassemble the entire loom and nip/tuck it but thats just not really viable. So this is what i have come up with.
Folded up from 1mm ally sheet, it will be TIG welded up at the corners, glass blasted and painted. It will clean up the last messy area in the bay.
Frayz-Engineering Prodrive edition V7 STi
Built 2.5L, custom heads, GT35R, T-Logic, Tial, Fuelab, Injector Dynamics, GT-Spec, Exedy Compe R, Innovate, APS, KW, AP Racing, Whiteline, Noltec, Sparco, Speedline & S.R.E.
Built 2.5L, custom heads, GT35R, T-Logic, Tial, Fuelab, Injector Dynamics, GT-Spec, Exedy Compe R, Innovate, APS, KW, AP Racing, Whiteline, Noltec, Sparco, Speedline & S.R.E.
Okay guys, my battery/relay cover is done.
Corners welded, smoothed and now with paint. Ive gone for a matte wrinkle black finish to keep it all purposeful and discreet looking. Lots of parts in the bay will end up in this finish.
Its tough to photograph as it looks as though it has a flake to it but anyone that has seen it before will know clean and purposeful it looks.
Drying now and hopefully be, rubber lined and fitted up soon
Corners welded, smoothed and now with paint. Ive gone for a matte wrinkle black finish to keep it all purposeful and discreet looking. Lots of parts in the bay will end up in this finish.
Its tough to photograph as it looks as though it has a flake to it but anyone that has seen it before will know clean and purposeful it looks.
Drying now and hopefully be, rubber lined and fitted up soon
Frayz-Engineering Prodrive edition V7 STi
Built 2.5L, custom heads, GT35R, T-Logic, Tial, Fuelab, Injector Dynamics, GT-Spec, Exedy Compe R, Innovate, APS, KW, AP Racing, Whiteline, Noltec, Sparco, Speedline & S.R.E.
Built 2.5L, custom heads, GT35R, T-Logic, Tial, Fuelab, Injector Dynamics, GT-Spec, Exedy Compe R, Innovate, APS, KW, AP Racing, Whiteline, Noltec, Sparco, Speedline & S.R.E.
Hey guys, the battery/relaty cover is finished.
Paint has dried a nice matte wrinkle finish so i was able to flip it over and trim the inside with 3M backed HD foam sheet. This stuff is very thin high density foam. I put it there to stop the possibility of any short circuits and also to cushion and protect the relays/wires from damage.
Here it is all fitted up with some new stainless hardware
Paint has dried a nice matte wrinkle finish so i was able to flip it over and trim the inside with 3M backed HD foam sheet. This stuff is very thin high density foam. I put it there to stop the possibility of any short circuits and also to cushion and protect the relays/wires from damage.
Here it is all fitted up with some new stainless hardware
Frayz-Engineering Prodrive edition V7 STi
Built 2.5L, custom heads, GT35R, T-Logic, Tial, Fuelab, Injector Dynamics, GT-Spec, Exedy Compe R, Innovate, APS, KW, AP Racing, Whiteline, Noltec, Sparco, Speedline & S.R.E.
Built 2.5L, custom heads, GT35R, T-Logic, Tial, Fuelab, Injector Dynamics, GT-Spec, Exedy Compe R, Innovate, APS, KW, AP Racing, Whiteline, Noltec, Sparco, Speedline & S.R.E.
Very trick. It's very similar to the work I carry out on the BM. Except you know what you're doing, the work is of a high standard and it looks good :thumb:
Where did you get the high density foam?
Where did you get the high density foam?
http://www.auto-genie.co.uk
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Valeting, detailing and undersealing
07733 527430
stuart@auto-genie.co.uk
Valeting, detailing and undersealing