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Old May 31, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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hey guy do u think of my DIY r18 valve cover....


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Old May 31, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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why dont you paint the other one too lol,i know you cant take it off but go for it
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Old May 31, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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cool, this is very easy/quick. great mod
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Old May 31, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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sorry 4 the double post but jw, which one did you spray first? order of operation? lol
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Old May 31, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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I can't say I've ever noticed or touched mine but do the valve covers get hot, and if so I don't think that paint will hold up well.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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ehhh
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Old May 31, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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looks nicely done, but i'm still undecided if i like it or not. something about it i can't put my finger on just makes it seem "ehhh"
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Old May 31, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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shitz jdm y00
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Old May 31, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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i did mine 2day, you can buy special spraypaint @ Lowes for about $5 a can. This paint will withhold up to 1200 degrees F. I did myne white ill post pics 2moro
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Old May 31, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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R18's have the worst "Valve Covers" ever.
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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valve cover


side view. By the way while ur looking @ this. what do u guys think, im either gonna buy some eibachs to lower it or should i just cut the springs?
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 12:38 PM
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Those are not really the valve covers are they? You mean spark plug wire covers?
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by THE ONE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Those are not really the valve covers are they? You mean spark plug wire covers?</TD></TR></TABLE>

you're right...

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eL &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">R18's have the worst "Valve Covers" ever.</TD></TR></TABLE>

X2 plastic FTL

cashdealer: whatever you do, don't cut your stock springs
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 01:15 PM
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ok thanx, well im plannin on buyin some eibachs then. neone know of some good sites to buy from? cheap prices?
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 07:09 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cashdealer07 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok thanx, well im plannin on buyin some eibachs then. neone know of some good sites to buy from? cheap prices?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'm gonna be in the market for some too, soon. I wanna know the cheapest/reliable place to buy from too.
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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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i had a pained one until i discovered this!!

http://www.fgcoupe.com/forum/s...age=3

for non fgcoupe members..dont know if u can see it or not but heres a preview =D





enjoy


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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 07:54 AM
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yeah this plug cover look good my fren ayenoc from 8thcivic have dis cover...
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