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speedjunkie · Postby **speedjunkie** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:14

Damn that light install was fast haha.

PXRdriFT · Postby **PXRdriFT** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:14

It actually wasn't too hard. I didn't realize that you can remove the bracket from the headlight assembly. Once I did that, it was easy to figure out what needed to be cut.

I just laid down the first coat down. A couple more then I'll hit the clear.

speedjunkie · Postby **speedjunkie** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:14

My engine bay next!

Hmmm, this seems familiar actually lol.

PXRdriFT · Postby **PXRdriFT** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 9:14

Sure does! Let me know when.

So finished the engine bay. Now I can start putting things back on. With any luck, the engine will be in by the end of the week.

Not showroom quality, but better than my first one.

PXRdriFT · Postby **PXRdriFT** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 9:14

Lol. Sure does. Not sure if you want me doing it though. I'm definitely not a painter!

So I finished the engine bay last night. Not by any means a showroom paint job but it's the engine bay so it'll do. With any luck, I'll be installing the engine before I leave on Friday. If not, I'll be to the point where that's next.

Some pics of the finished bay.

iani1.1 · Postby **iani1.1** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 9:14

nice.

how many times have you pulled out the engine? i mean, i see your engine bay without an engine more often than it has one lol.

speedjunkie · Postby **speedjunkie** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 9:14

^He's right Frank. If you're not careful, people might think V8s are as unreliable as rotaries LOL. I mention this because every time I have my car down for maintenance someone makes a remark about it breaking all the time, even though most of those times it's drivable lol.

That engine bay looks really good! It HAS to be better than mine LOL. Now you just have to make sure you're careful putting the engine back in lol.

PXRdriFT · Postby **PXRdriFT** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:14

iani1.1 wrote:nice.

how many times have you pulled out the engine? i mean, i see your engine bay without an engine more often than it has one lol.

This is the first time I've pulled this engine since swapping in the LS2. I like to make things pretty! lol.

PXRdriFT · Postby **PXRdriFT** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:14

speedjunkie wrote:^He's right Frank. If you're not careful, people might think V8s are as unreliable as rotaries LOL. I mention this because every time I have my car down for maintenance someone makes a remark about it breaking all the time, even though most of those times it's drivable lol.

That engine bay looks really good! It HAS to be better than mine LOL. Now you just have to make sure you're careful putting the engine back in lol.

It'll take more than my little ol' V8 to live up to that notoriety! Yea, I'm planning to be extra careful and cautious this go around. I'll probably be looking for an extra hand when I do it.

speedjunkie · Postby **speedjunkie** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:14

I could probably help you out. I'm assuming that's what you were getting at anyway HAHA.

I think I'm gonna be jobbin' pretty tough on mine to get it finished in time. Yikes.

PXRdriFT · Postby **PXRdriFT** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:14

lol. yup! i'll let you know when i'm to that point. going to hit it pretty hard today to get it to that point.

PXRdriFT · Postby **PXRdriFT** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:14

So I'm debating on powdercoating my rims. Thinking satin black. Anyone with PS skills? Hook me up

kingtut · Postby **kingtut** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:14

I actually just came across a PC'er here in Denver. He's doing some work for me right now (work related).

I can put you two in contact, if you like.

speedjunkie · Postby **speedjunkie** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:14

We should have just put my old wheels on and see what it looks like in real life lol. Although they were glossy black. I think satin black would look good, but the regular silver looks so good too. After I had mine done I was wishing I'd left them alone.

That pic must be from when you first moved in. LOL

I need to take some leave so I can catch up to you haha.

PXRdriFT · Postby **PXRdriFT** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:14

Yea I should have tried them out. I'm still on the fence right now though. That pic was from last summer.

Just make sure you're ready for the trip! I'm taking an extra two days off after I get back with the intent of getting everything done to get her running and driveable. That gives me the goal of 28 March to be done and a couple of weeks of driving before the trip. Any work I do in April will have no impact to the trip. All cosmetic type stuff.

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