what color scheme do u guys think i should do my engine bay in??? my car is ruby pearl (maroon)...

 

black and chrome like me!



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http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/de498...UMoN8A6mA9kzkz

 

that'd look cool but the link isn't working....

 

I did red. im still not complete but heres a pic

 

You should do a write up for the FAQ-U section on maxima org, that would answer a lot of questions!

 

I am going to be red/chrome. Right now I only have the red loom, but the valve cover is going to be red and headers and block polished. I think it will look good on my ruby Max. You can see what I have so far on my homepage (http://Vyrus.OnlineShowoff.com)...
-Cyrus

 

what do you guys use to clean your engine bay? mine is all grimey and stuff and i want it to be brand spankin new then i'll paint my valve cover and caps again.

 

I have a question about detailing your engine. I have done it before using cleaners and spraying it out etc and it came out fine but what I seen was I think on chestons Max on his page how on the metal piece behind your valve cover( it is about less than a foot or so back and looks like pipes running from front to back). On his is was extremly shiny and new looking and looked great. Mine is grayish and seems to be the same as others I have seen. Any idea how he got it so bright? Was it just a cleaner or polish that did it

 

I have a question about detailing your engine. I have done it before using cleaners and spraying it out etc and it came out fine but what I seen was I think on chestons Max on his page how on the metal piece behind your valve cover( it is about less than a foot or so back and looks like pipes running from front to back). On his is was extremly shiny and new looking and looked great. Mine is grayish and seems to be the same as others I have seen. Any idea how he got it so bright? Was it just a cleaner or polish that did it or was it treated with somethign else? Just curious how it came out so nice?

SuDZ

 

ever heard the term intake manifold? he got it polished at a shop like you could, and they even sold them on ebay once, my red max has an engine colored blue and silver and chrome, simply because i got the strut bar first, and just matched everything to it, pic in the profile

 

Thanks. It was right there but just could not remember it for the life of me while I was posting. Maybe I will write it 500 times on the chalkboard for next time.

SuDZ

 

i forgive you, but only if you start writing

 

what do i use to cover that thing (i honestly don't know what its called) its long and kind of like the shape of half a rectangle. it has wires running from it and its on top of the intake manifold. it looks like electrical tape is just wrapped around it.

 

awww come on guys, u know what im talking about!

 

i know what you are talking about, i dont know if it has a name, all i know is that the spark plug wires come out of it, either re-wrap with colorful electrical tape, or put wire loom over it

 

ok thanks, i thought electrical tape would work...

 

http://jeffreyyfrey.homestead.com/files/engine.jpg

 

u know, i always thought red would look kinda goofy on a max until i saw yours, p-h-a-t car man! btw what did u use to get your engine so clean? your intake manifold is spotless!

 

water

 

what springs do you have?? just out of curiousity.... your max look good

 

special photoshop springs

 

part of the wiring harness.

 

i simple green when i do the engine bay..once a month or so...

i clean the engine bay every time i clean the car..... with just soapy water and then i wipe every thing off..

 

maybe after i change the oil this weekend i'll detail the engine while im at it. is that simple green stuff a spray that i have to let soak or what? also would it be batter if i took it to the car wash and powerwashed the he11 out of it?

 

let the sinple green soak for 5 -10 minutes..

and you should never use high pressure water in your engine bay...

you can use the car wash as long as you cover your intake (if you have one) and use the rinse. just do not pull the trugger on the water sprayer.. there is plenty of pressure withou it...

 

DROOOOOOOL

can I sleep in your engine bay?

 

, ok so u aren't supposed to power wash your motor? dayum, i know a LOT of people do that and i never knew it was a bad thing! thanks a bunch!

 

Cleaner than some peoples houses I know.

SuDZ