Hi Wazzer
Like you I thought it looked good ....... but the more I've thought about it Im now not sure if it looks a bit cheesy
How much does it cost?
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| Author: | WazzerM [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Cayman engine bay |
I spotted the article by John Persaud in the recent All Torque (pg.9) on the transparent engine cover for the Cayman and I think it looks marvellous and would love to get it done. BUT .... how do we think it might affect re-sale? and I'm guessing that it'd be a lot noisier inside? Looks great though, wada we think? |
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| Author: | j61 [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 5:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cayman engine bay |
Hi Wazzer Like you I thought it looked good ....... but the more I've thought about it Im now not sure if it looks a bit cheesy How much does it cost? |
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| Author: | Sean Smallman [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 10:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cayman engine bay |
It looks fab, I saw in the flesh at the NEC. if I had a Cayman I would do it no problem. Don't quote me but I think he said £900. |
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| Author: | lindsayhbrown [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 11:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cayman engine bay |
I also saw the car at the NEC and thought it looked great, if I see John I will ask him the cost and report back |
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| Author: | j61 [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 11:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cayman engine bay |
Just wondered ................... were there any cosmetic tweeks to the engine etc to enhance the view through the Perspex?
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| Author: | WazzerM [ Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cayman engine bay |
The article says in the region of £1400. To me it looks great - it's just the concerns over noise levels & re-sale effect (will it add to it's appeal / value or reduce?). Cheesy? Hmm, debatable but a Ferrari / R8 don't look cheesy! I wonder if JM can do this too? (would rather take it there) |
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| Author: | j61 [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 5:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cayman engine bay |
Hi Just found this from a company in Nottingham (Not Just Wheels) offering fitment of a glass engine cover and manifold painting etc and it looks a great job....... the engine compartment enhancements really make it look impressive.......... definitely not cheesy here! Anyone decided to have it done? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzawRjOcnGk John |
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| Author: | WazzerM [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 5:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cayman engine bay |
Thanks, agreed - it looks fantastic and most likely will go for it when some spare cash! Need to check out the noise though - still want to be able to hold a conversation lol |
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| Author: | jmgarage [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 5:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cayman engine bay |
Depends on how thick the perspex/plexiglass is.. This kind of thing can be made out of very thin (2-5mm) plastic, or thicker material (10mm upwards) and if it is made of thick enough stuff, it will still block out the high frequency sounds, such as white noise which are not pleasent sounds to have in the cockpit... all those pulleys with bearings, such as the aircon compressor, power steering pump, alternator and waterpump can make a horrible noise... which will generally be higher frequency sounds and white noise.. With an induction kit, you will improve the engine note, which will be a lower frequency sound, which will sound nice and will propagate through a plastic engine cover, which will add to the experience rather than detract it. |
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| Author: | WazzerM [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 7:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cayman engine bay |
Thanks AGAIN Jon. This is a 'wish list' thing really - arguably I need to sort the other stuff out (oil etc.) first though. |
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