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Old 01-24-2005, 11:15 AM
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Exclamation Partial Lexan Engine Cover mod!

it cost me only twenty-five dollars for the hardware to do this to my engine cover. I think it looks far better than the carbon-fiber one or the stock look. The transparent lexan gives this a cool look, I sandblasted the center part of the lexan so the emblems would stand out. Let me know what you guys think.
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Old 01-24-2005, 11:16 AM
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here are some more pics, let me know if you have any questions.

If any of you want me to do modify your engine cover or airbox just send me a private message. I will give you my address. You will just have to let me know if you want to keep it black or if you want it painted. The only emblem that comes with the mod is the mazda emblem. You also have to let me know if you want the bottom side of the Lexan to be sand blasted, custom designs can be done.
I can also do the air-box, just let me know.
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Old 01-24-2005, 11:30 AM
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Looks bad ***. good job.
Old 01-24-2005, 11:33 AM
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That is hot!! Great job. you should sell them I would buy one if it wasnt to much :D
Old 01-24-2005, 11:46 AM
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I think I probily would also. Especially if you could do it red somehow.
Old 01-24-2005, 11:55 AM
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you can get Lexan in a multiple variety of colors,red, blue, green, purple, ect... I even tested using clear lexan with mirror tint, that looked really cool. I can make these things if any of you want to send out your engine cover. it only takes a few hours to make. I have access to a wide variety of tools and workshops here at the base I am stationed at. Thats how I made mine. The renesis emblem I got online, and the mazda one came from the dealership.
The engine cover is perfectly cut and the lexan has been cut and shaved to fit perfectly, I have even made a template for this thing.
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So what are the hp gains from that?... or should this be in the appearance thread? :D
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You could easily sell these! I am definitely interested.
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your pretty good with lexan and riveting...haha but better pictures would be nice!
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yeah the camera I have is the one on my cell phone. oh well
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Great job!
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Very cool!!
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Looks badass--don't really like the 'Mazda' on the back of the car but otherwise its an awesome job.
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That looks really really good.
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Originally Posted by superscout03
it cost me only twenty-five dollars for the hardware to do this to my engine cover. I think it looks far better than the carbon-fiber one or the stock look. The transparent lexan gives this a cool look, I sandblasted the center part of the lexan so the emblems would stand out. Let me know what you guys think.
I like this look, very nice. I am interested in this. Does it come with a pink/red tint?
Old 01-24-2005, 02:49 PM
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looks god...^^why stop with pink tint..just make everythign pink:p
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I love it and the air box. I am interested in getting mine done to.
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I want one of those!
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How much are you charging? When can we send them to you? I would like to keep the plastic black still with the middle in red. Does this come with the Renisis also? Thanks.
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It looks very nice! Like everyone is saying...how much, how long, and are the design flexiable? It looks VERY nice...
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taking orders yet i want one
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Well Superscout, looks like you have the makings of a Thriving Business happening here. Good luck.
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That looks great! Give us details.... I want one. -T
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good work. well done mate

Originally Posted by NoTears316
So what are the hp gains from that?... or should this be in the appearance thread? :D


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