What do you do to make your engine look pretty? :)
03-10-2012, 06:02 PM
#1281
I just pm'd you before I realized you wanted to talk here. IDK about the Mt. Fuji in the decal... it would compete with the Infiniti logo in the engine cover, directly above it. Too many mountains.
I'll take a measurement, but here's a pertinent question: what about heat? This is on top of the radiator cap, so it gets almost too hot to touch sometimes. Do you have different materials, and in a thicker gauge than what we've been seeing on these vinyl decals for the windows?
I'm thinking solid, dark silver would look pretty good.
I no haz caliper, just ruler. But I'll do my best.
03-10-2012, 06:39 PM
#1282
Hi, Ed! I just pm'd you before I realized you wanted to talk here.
IDK about the Mt. Fuji in the decal... it would compete with the Infiniti logo in the engine cover, directly above it. Too many mountains.
I'll take a measurement, but here's a pertinent question: what about heat? This is on top of the radiator cap, so it gets almost too hot to touch sometimes. Do you have different materials, and in a thicker gauge than what we've been seeing on these vinyl decals for the windows?
I'm thinking solid, dark silver would look pretty good.
I no haz caliper, just ruler. But I'll do my best.
I just pm'd you before I realized you wanted to talk here. IDK about the Mt. Fuji in the decal... it would compete with the Infiniti logo in the engine cover, directly above it. Too many mountains.
I'll take a measurement, but here's a pertinent question: what about heat? This is on top of the radiator cap, so it gets almost too hot to touch sometimes. Do you have different materials, and in a thicker gauge than what we've been seeing on these vinyl decals for the windows?
I'm thinking solid, dark silver would look pretty good.
I no haz caliper, just ruler. But I'll do my best.
03-10-2012, 06:43 PM
#1283
Pics to come on the bat tray. Had to hurry up and finish the radiator job before dinner and ran out of daylight.
03-10-2012, 07:13 PM
#1284
Fastenal is here in the Northeast. They can get you just about any nut or bolt or widget in any size in any material. Good store.
03-10-2012, 08:00 PM
#1285
The radiator cap won't be above 200° unless you are overheating quite severely. Unlike the conductive coolant pipe, the sticker side of the radiator cap is not in direct contact with the coolant. That's why they place such a huge emphasis on the warning. People often make the mistake of believing that the coolant isn't hot if the cap isn't. Painful mistake.
03-10-2012, 08:11 PM
#1286
The radiator cap won't be above 200° unless you are overheating quite severely. Unlike the conductive coolant pipe, the sticker side of the radiator cap is not in direct contact with the coolant. That's why they place such a huge emphasis on the warning. People often make the mistake of believing that the coolant isn't hot if the cap isn't. Painful mistake.
03-10-2012, 08:19 PM
#1287
I just checked the raw data from the CAD project, the water temp got up to a max of 203 deg sitting at an idle. The cap will be significantly cooler than that so Ed's decal will be OK.
03-11-2012, 05:52 AM
#1288
The radiator cap won't be above 200° unless you are overheating quite severely. Unlike the conductive coolant pipe, the sticker side of the radiator cap is not in direct contact with the coolant. That's why they place such a huge emphasis on the warning. People often make the mistake of believing that the coolant isn't hot if the cap isn't. Painful mistake.
Ed, the inside area of the radiator cap cover is 45mm in diameter.
If it holds, you could start a FS thread with link to an Amazon store for the cap/cover, and a charge for a solid decal of your color choice, or a 2-color with some kind of logo. There are all kinds of possibilities. But first things first, let's see if it works at all.
Thanks, guys.
03-11-2012, 05:55 AM
#1289
@0.43/ea at Pro-Bolt, it's certainly worth a shot. Weirdly insignificant pricing from them, because their retail prices are typically high.
Whatever, I just ordered 6 to play with.
03-11-2012, 06:03 AM
#1290
^Can't do that. Strut mount nuts are rated. This means they're higher strength. Those chinsy little stainless nuts are insufficient. You can get Grade 5 Plated nuts, and that's a good option too
I think there's a form of spray on electroplating style stuff too, but I've had no luck finding it yet. Though admittedly, I've not looked hard. What CJ linked looks appealing as well.
^This, thanks for beating me to it.
I think there's a form of spray on electroplating style stuff too, but I've had no luck finding it yet. Though admittedly, I've not looked hard. What CJ linked looks appealing as well.
The radiator cap won't be above 200° unless you are overheating quite severely. Unlike the conductive coolant pipe, the sticker side of the radiator cap is not in direct contact with the coolant. That's why they place such a huge emphasis on the warning. People often make the mistake of believing that the coolant isn't hot if the cap isn't. Painful mistake.
03-11-2012, 06:05 AM
#1291
Eventually I'll get some titanium strut nuts. But I'm waiting for when I buy the GT-Spec FSTB.
03-11-2012, 03:10 PM
#1293
OK, guys. Thank you. Either way, it's worth a shot.
Ed, the inside area of the radiator cap cover is 45mm in diameter.
If it holds, you could start a FS thread with link to an Amazon store for the cap/cover, and a charge for a solid decal of your color choice, or a 2-color with some kind of logo. There are all kinds of possibilities. But first things first, let's see if it works at all.
Thanks, guys.
Ed, the inside area of the radiator cap cover is 45mm in diameter.
If it holds, you could start a FS thread with link to an Amazon store for the cap/cover, and a charge for a solid decal of your color choice, or a 2-color with some kind of logo. There are all kinds of possibilities. But first things first, let's see if it works at all.
Thanks, guys.
03-11-2012, 04:17 PM
#1295
Finally finished up on my battery and took some pictures. Replaced the clamps with Tsunami clamps and finally got to take off that red plug that is a dirt magnet. All of the power wires are now nice and neat. Anyways heres some pictures of the tray for those who were thinking about getting one as well and the clamps.
03-11-2012, 04:53 PM
#1298
Appreciate it, I still have to clean it all up because its filthy right now. Have always hated the stock battery set-up and especially that red clip on the 4th gen positive wire. Still need to run the amp power wire under the intake instead of over it and probably going to wrap it in electrical tape so it blends in. Im not a huge fan of split loom. 1 random red wire especially a 6AWG kinda stands out as you can see. Appreciate it though folks. I believe thats my first .org compliment!!!
03-11-2012, 06:43 PM
#1301
Now if you want to go after something... the radiator hose says Mishimoto, but the clamps say 16 year old Nissan.
Go buy a couple of these. At $2.60, it's a decent way to dress up the ends of those radiator hoses.
Last edited by Rochester; 03-11-2012 at 06:45 PM.
03-12-2012, 05:51 AM
#1304
And black on the cast pipes... very nice.
03-12-2012, 09:44 AM
#1305
Thanks.... As far as nuts, yeah I guess were alike there. I have powder coated my HO alt, power steering pump, TONS of brackets...etc OCD am me!
03-12-2012, 09:58 AM
#1307
And then I was in Home Depot this afternoon, when wouldn't you know it... they had these in SS. So I picked up one to get a preview.And it looked really, really stupid. (sigh)
03-12-2012, 10:10 AM
#1308
I dont think the rounded tip would look good. A more aggressive square tip or hex in brushed aluminum might give you what your looking for. Never know until its on though as always.
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Last edited by ShocknAwe; 03-12-2012 at 10:15 AM.
03-12-2012, 10:11 AM
#1309
ChockandNaww I like the battery+connectors, but a few things...
The wiring, you need to re-do the + and - wires, can't run 10+ year old wiring because now that sticks out along w/ the old connectors... I may hit up pops idea... the red car can go for some blinging (well making it look more low key but not out of the 90s)
I hope the rest of the engine bay bling is up to spec, or you're just working on it part by part.... Next try polishing the upper radiator mounts, AE engine cover, gold bolts for the engine bay, black covers for the fluid bottles, etc. etc.
The wiring, you need to re-do the + and - wires, can't run 10+ year old wiring because now that sticks out along w/ the old connectors... I may hit up pops idea... the red car can go for some blinging (well making it look more low key but not out of the 90s)
I hope the rest of the engine bay bling is up to spec, or you're just working on it part by part.... Next try polishing the upper radiator mounts, AE engine cover, gold bolts for the engine bay, black covers for the fluid bottles, etc. etc.
03-12-2012, 10:17 AM
#1310
Yea the negative and the amp power is going to be hidden today. I just hate split loom, it looks cheap. I painted the rad mounts but it still doesn't pop enough yet so I might hit it with some more clear coat. I got some covers for the reservoirs but you guys probably wont like them.
Last edited by ShocknAwe; 03-12-2012 at 10:21 AM.
03-12-2012, 10:27 AM
#1311
If you must put a sweat band on your brake fluid reservoir (must you? 
), at least get one without a logo, so that it goes unnoticed. Then take the cap off the reservoir and break out the cleaner & toothbrush. If the cap is too far gone, buy a new one or paint it.
), at least get one without a logo, so that it goes unnoticed. Then take the cap off the reservoir and break out the cleaner & toothbrush. If the cap is too far gone, buy a new one or paint it.
03-12-2012, 10:47 AM
#1313
Hmm, OK.
Get some Maguires Metal Polish, too. Those AC coolant lines will polish up to a chrome-like finish with almost no effort at all. And the master cylinder part under your wrist-band; (the thing with the "H" inked on it) will also clean up nicely with metal polish.
Basically, once you start looking at the details, you'll have all kinds of little projects to keep you busy. Like the painted surfaces on the inside-fenders.
Get some Maguires Metal Polish, too. Those AC coolant lines will polish up to a chrome-like finish with almost no effort at all. And the master cylinder part under your wrist-band; (the thing with the "H" inked on it) will also clean up nicely with metal polish.
Basically, once you start looking at the details, you'll have all kinds of little projects to keep you busy. Like the painted surfaces on the inside-fenders.
03-12-2012, 12:16 PM
#1315
Hmm, OK.
Get some Maguires Metal Polish, too. Those AC coolant lines will polish up to a chrome-like finish with almost no effort at all. And the master cylinder part under your wrist-band; (the thing with the "H" inked on it) will also clean up nicely with metal polish.
Basically, once you start looking at the details, you'll have all kinds of little projects to keep you busy. Like the painted surfaces on the inside-fenders.
Get some Maguires Metal Polish, too. Those AC coolant lines will polish up to a chrome-like finish with almost no effort at all. And the master cylinder part under your wrist-band; (the thing with the "H" inked on it) will also clean up nicely with metal polish.
Basically, once you start looking at the details, you'll have all kinds of little projects to keep you busy. Like the painted surfaces on the inside-fenders.
03-12-2012, 03:00 PM
#1316
Regular cleaning under the hood is the only way to maintain a sharp look.
Judging by the master cap, you havn't cleaned in quite a while.
God only knows what's hiding under the sweat sock.
Judging by the master cap, you havn't cleaned in quite a while.
God only knows what's hiding under the sweat sock.
03-13-2012, 05:18 AM
#1318
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Regarding the AC coolant lines, mine have like a film over them that I can not seem to get off. It is a light green color. It seems to be like mold or something and even after using a wire brush, brillo, and scotch brite I can not get all of it off. Some came off, but not even close to all of it. What the hell will take this off?
03-13-2012, 05:52 AM
#1320
Steel-braid is always sexy. So is nylon braid. Both are a little over the top, too, but undeniably pretty stuff...
...when brand new. After a while, braided hoses in a daily driver start to look like pooh.
...when brand new. After a while, braided hoses in a daily driver start to look like pooh.