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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 12:39 PM
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Well with a touch of work I got the engine bay all cleaned up, and washed the Si while I was at it.. how do u guys like it.

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I know the Valve cover looks like crap but I am in the process of buying a powdercoated valve cover

and yes I forgot to clean under the hood dumbass me!

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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 12:40 PM
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Damn, that was one nasty engine bay. It looks much better now.
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 12:44 PM
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THX.. next is to replace the vacuum hoses with basic blk hoses, get a shorty ram air on there with a K&N, get the powder coated valve cover on hand wipe the brake res and prolly put ona spoon sock or something, and then enjoy the look

oh yeah and wash under the hood

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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 12:46 PM
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looks better...

dayum seein those pix makes me cold
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 12:49 PM
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better
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 12:50 PM
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yup.
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 01:05 PM
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its getting there
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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slamm it
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 01:21 PM
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I need to replaced the PDV and about 5 more vac hoses and those are all done.. man I cant wait to get some extra cash to get the rest all nice

and yes now it is getting cold!! lol

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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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i think i want your lip. wanna sell it? clean si by the way, world of difference from the before and after
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 01:29 PM
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no way I love the lip, THX though... however I will be buying a new fender, grilllet under the hood, rear bumper cover, rear SI hatch (with wiper assembly)

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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 02:50 PM
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still looks kinda crappy, but it's a major improvement

what did you clean it with?
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 02:53 PM
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I really have to do that also. How'd you do it and what'd you se?
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 03:18 PM
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 03:21 PM
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You are on ef-honda! Nice call with the powerwashing, you just need a B in there now, or k or h, whatever.
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 03:29 PM
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 03:52 PM
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You should also get some BBQ Black high temp paint from like home depot and paint the heat sheild on the exhaust manifold....and when u get the new valve cover ur engine bay will look brand new
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 03:56 PM
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yeah I am on EF also.. hush u are just rude man.. lol...

I will do that BBQ black pain on the mani cover I need to do the oxy tomorrow so I will pull the cover off then and have it back on by next weekend

BTW all I did was go to the do it yourself car wash, get the engine degreaser, spray down the compartment, then hit it with the high pressure rinse.. called it a day!


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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 03:59 PM
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 04:00 PM
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That is some good work with the weather conditions.

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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 04:03 PM
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 04:04 PM
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i want one of those so bad i no where one is at for sell but the sunroof is pouring water
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 04:29 PM
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umm.. it's still dirty.. LoL
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 06:05 PM
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maybe but not nearly as bad as it was1

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