New 6th Gen Engine Cover Mod. Think outside the bunn!!!

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Dec 21, 2005 | 04:58 PM

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Forgot to thank the other 99.8% of my fellow Orgers for their positive feedback....

Dec 22, 2005 | 04:22 AM

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So you had to go out and one-up me, huh? If you need someone to show you how to apply wax to that engine cover of yours, let me know!

You back in town again? If you are, let's get lunch on Tuesday so you can show off that engine bay a little.

Here's his inspiration, in case any of you were wondering:

OK, fine, you got one up on me...

Dec 22, 2005 | 04:27 AM

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OK, fine, you got one up on me...

I'll PM you my cel and work number, if your in the area I'll do lunch and soak up some of your engine cover wax on, wax off skills.

Dec 22, 2005 | 05:37 AM

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Thats totally off the wall awsome!

Dec 22, 2005 | 06:02 AM

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wow!! it looks so incredible at first i thought it was fake....major props. you guys are modding the 6th gens very nicely.

Dec 22, 2005 | 08:26 AM

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That's pretty sweet. Off the bun alright. What caused this epiphany? I want some

Dec 22, 2005 | 12:43 PM

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That's pretty sweet. Off the bun alright. What caused this epiphany? I want some

....see my post...

Actually, Chernmax and I have both been kinda competing for nicest engine bays since we met at a meet last summer. We both like to keep it pretty under the hood. Now I have to go out and wax my engine cover! I'll concede: he's got me beat.... for now...

Dec 22, 2005 | 12:46 PM

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Nicest engine I've ever seen!

Dec 22, 2005 | 12:48 PM

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he's got me beat also GBAUER, so don't feel bad

Dec 22, 2005 | 12:50 PM

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....see my post...

Damn dude, you were waxing it? I thought you were wiping the oil off it...

Dec 22, 2005 | 12:55 PM

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Damn dude, you were waxing it? I thought you were wiping the oil off it...

I burn oil, not spill it!

Dec 22, 2005 | 12:57 PM

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woah, that's ridiculous

Dec 22, 2005 | 12:58 PM

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That's pretty sweet. Off the bun alright. What caused this epiphany? I want some

OK, but first I have to look up the word epiphany

J/K

I just wanted to blend the theme of the orient into the car since it was designed in Japan. I also lived in Japan for 12 years when I was in the Navy and the dragon is a symbol of strength, wisdom and power. Hence the VQ35...

Dec 22, 2005 | 02:10 PM

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OK, but first I have to look up the word epiphany

I get you; but still, the VISION...

Dec 22, 2005 | 02:13 PM

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That looks high quality. Nothing cheap about, it just looks like freaking art. I wouldn't even have put it back in my engine bay but leave it in my room so I could frame it. Looks hot and has a great design.

Your calipers look clean too.

Dec 22, 2005 | 02:58 PM

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[QUOTE=Tek-Niq]he's got me beat also GBAUER, so don't feel bad

Me too.

Dec 22, 2005 | 05:17 PM

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Yeah I'm beat too, for now...who am I kidding I'll never be at that level!!

Dec 22, 2005 | 05:40 PM

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Did I mention I put Nissan decals on the brake calipers, Never Mind...

Dec 22, 2005 | 07:56 PM

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Chernmax..... u have just crossed Deus!! in maxima upgrades/beauty ... WOOOOW!!!!

i'd vote that the Maxima of the year!!

if i had that,... i would throw away the hood!!!

that is really awesome!! how do i contact this person who did this for u? i want him/her for my condo deco....

p.s... got this set as background now!! this is really art!!

Dec 22, 2005 | 08:05 PM

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chern... better patent this idea soon.... if nissan or any othr car dealer see this .... it will be the next iPod!! and they could make tons of money!!

imagine nokia seeing this!!

Dec 22, 2005 | 10:56 PM

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Chernmax..... if i had that,... i would throw away the hood!!!

You should get one of those clear hoods like in the movie Grease!

Dec 23, 2005 | 01:05 AM

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that is really awesome!! how do i contact this person who did this for u? i want him/her for my condo deco....

Read post #1 all the information is there.

Warren

Dec 23, 2005 | 04:23 AM

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chern... better patent this idea soon.... if nissan or any othr car dealer see this .... it will be the next iPod!! and they could make tons of money!!

imagine nokia seeing this!!

Thanks for the feedback, but painting engine conponents and graphics have been around for decades. I will admit, I am extremely happy with Joe's work.

You can check him out at www.joekerner.com

Peace bro

Dec 23, 2005 | 04:27 AM

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You should get one of those clear hoods like in the movie Grease!

Excellent...

Things that make you go Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Dec 23, 2005 | 05:08 AM

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Yeah I'm beat too, for now...who am I kidding I'll never be at that level!!

I wouldn't worry about it. His engine bay may be the hotness, but I think you've got one of the slickest exterior 6th gens that I've seen. Especially with that new front clip.

Dec 23, 2005 | 05:56 AM

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You made his first page my friend.

Warren

Dec 23, 2005 | 06:52 AM

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Excellent...

Things that make you go Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

That did cross my mind as well... I remember seeing them elsewhere, and I guess for shows you really can't go wrong...

Hell, even JC Whitney sells translucent (plastic) hoods, but I think they make them for Hondas and cost like $1k, although I suppose if you know the right people that can manufacture this type of thing, you can get a "show hood" that you can swap out whenever going to a meet/show or something.

Dec 23, 2005 | 10:14 AM

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I wouldn't worry about it. His engine bay may be the hotness, but I think you've got one of the slickest exterior 6th gens that I've seen. Especially with that new front clip.

Thanks! I'll just keep my hood closed!!!

Dec 23, 2005 | 10:15 AM

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You made his first page my friend.

Warren

Whose is that other cover on the main page! Chern did you get 2 versions done???

Dec 23, 2005 | 11:25 AM

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that punisher looks good too but the backround color should be for a sand color max?...... chern looks sweet any interior paint work going to be done aswell

Dec 23, 2005 | 02:35 PM

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that punisher looks good too but the backround color should be for a sand color max?...... chern looks sweet any interior paint work going to be done aswell

The wheels are turning, I normally post completed projects just in case things change or I decide against it. But again, the wheels are turning.

Dec 23, 2005 | 02:36 PM

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that punisher looks good too but the backround color should be for a sand color max?......

It says it not completed yet. That could be the flash of the camera.

Warren

Dec 23, 2005 | 02:47 PM

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Whose is that other cover on the main page! Chern did you get 2 versions done???

I think but not sure that it belongs to the member that owns this car.

Warren

Approved by chernmax.

Dec 23, 2005 | 04:04 PM

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your very talented with that... you could do it as a side job!!!!! i bet you'd make tons of money on the ricers in Hondas out there

Dec 23, 2005 | 08:37 PM

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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!

That looks just _________ (speachless)

The work you've done is just sooo inspiring I may have to start billing you

but seriously though...4 pages of praise (minus one fool) is a great tribute to your talent for modding

p.s..nice calipers too...

Dec 23, 2005 | 09:22 PM

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your very talented with that... you could do it as a side job!!!!! i bet you'd make tons of money on the ricers in Hondas out there

Appreciate the props, however my vision and design would have never been achieved if it where not for Joe Kerner, the artist (www.joekerner.com) who made the design sketches into the superb work of art it is, and trust me folks, the pictures look good, but in real life you can see the true visual effects which are jaw dropping. Appreciate the feedback, just trying to step the game up…