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M3DTMPWR
06-07-2006, 09:42 PM
I dont really do pics but here the updated engine bay.....
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b385/straitedgx/bar3.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b385/straitedgx/bar2.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b385/straitedgx/bar1.jpg
JCapelo
06-07-2006, 09:47 PM
sweet deal
SlickShift
06-07-2006, 11:47 PM
Looks really nice, now just paint the Vanos cover. :D
AwesomeBMW
06-07-2006, 11:55 PM
ya Doc its looking very clean and very nice :thumbu:
J_dEAl
06-07-2006, 11:58 PM
lookin good jeff....i like the paint work:thumbu:
M52 POWER!
06-08-2006, 12:24 AM
Bling

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/2130/enginebaym50cover0jk.jpg

Duct tape ftw
///Mental
06-08-2006, 12:33 AM
Looks really nice, now just paint the Vanos cover. :D


:stupid:
TheDarkSide
06-08-2006, 10:20 AM
Is that paint or vinyl?
SlickShift
06-08-2006, 11:05 AM
Clean engine Chris!
E31
06-08-2006, 12:46 PM
Nice...I'll post some when I get home as well...
JonnyChimpO
06-08-2006, 03:14 PM
oh noes.
M3DTMPWR
06-08-2006, 05:20 PM
that my friends is spray paint....just gotta take your time ;)
M3Stoner
06-08-2006, 06:46 PM
DrLivingston I have to say even though it was dirty you have a sweet ass M3! I was in the Blue IS, hence the name haha
M3DTMPWR
06-08-2006, 07:31 PM
haha yes it is pretty dirty, ( so many rap puns to be added in later), next time we should find a better rd than Alderman to zig zag traffic i rather not get arrested. BTW i seen your car at my work b4 Cycle Springs.
///Mental
06-08-2006, 11:20 PM
whats the best method of cleaning the engine bay, i have to do this....
Roy
06-09-2006, 12:00 AM
Looks awesome bud.
M52 POWER!
06-09-2006, 03:53 AM
whats the best method of cleaning the engine bay, i have to do this....

Spray a can of engine degreaser everywhere, scrub the really nasty tough spots, close the hood and let it sit for atleast a hour. Come back and hose it off.

Don't do this on a nice driveway as it'll leave nasty oil stains everywhere.
SlickShift
06-09-2006, 11:11 AM
Is it safe the hose everything except the electrical box?
TheDarkSide
06-09-2006, 11:55 AM
I want to do mine too
M3DTMPWR
06-09-2006, 02:42 PM
you can hose anything down just light mist the engine bay is pretty well sealed off, just scrub and use a lil armor all on plastic that isnt close to the motor cause i heard bad things when that stuff gets to hot it spots and looks like ish.
M52 POWER!
06-09-2006, 02:55 PM
Yes it is safe to hose the engine bay off, all of the connectors are weather-proofed. I've done it too many times to count and never once encountered a problem.

Also do not do it if the engine is hot. When water hits the headers or other hot metallic parts they can crack/warp!
JCapelo
06-09-2006, 03:01 PM
when i sprayed mine down with water after i got it painted my car got all ****ed up for like 2 days untill it dried up
JonnyChimpO
06-09-2006, 03:04 PM
Ive never had a problem.
TheDarkSide
06-10-2006, 11:07 AM
when i sprayed mine down with water after i got it painted my car got all ****ed up for like 2 days untill it dried up

your story scares me :eek:
LDadrenaline
06-10-2006, 11:47 AM
We hosed mine down and didn't have any problems. Just try to stay away from directly spraying the fusebox and other electrical things like that...
TheDarkSide
06-10-2006, 11:53 AM
I will wait for you guys to help.
E31
06-10-2006, 05:00 PM
Use a water soluble and citrus based engine degreaser. Spray it on your cold enigne all over the place. Let it sit for 20 minutes or so, then lightly mist the entire engine bay from as close to vertical to the floor as possible. Use your choice of a water soluble dressing and spray the entire engine bay at will. Close the hood and start the engine. Let it idle and wash the car as you would normally so you don't get it stained from any product.