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Old 26 June 2015, 11:43 PM
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My daughter wanted a pink and purple engine bay.

Madly I said ok.

So far.

I don't know if I like it. But my daughter loves it. All that matters.

Few pics of it so far.





How it was





Started with pipes





Went a bit mad at aqua graphics





Powder coated lots of barackets etc





Rally tech engine kit. Some fitted. Most not<br/>









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Old 27 June 2015, 04:12 AM
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Looking fantastic
Great use of colour

Once you start you can never stop though

Total transformation for you love the coloured alternator you have

Here's mine

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Old 27 June 2015, 04:19 AM
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WOW!!! Its bright in thereNot my taste really,but looks like it's been done to a high standard.SJ.
Old 27 June 2015, 08:50 AM
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You're not trying to 'come out' by stealth are you? Don't worry we will accept you no matter which way your gate swings.

Seriously though, not to my taste but as long as your daughter likes it then that's what matters.
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Cheers Guys.
I really like the green. The alternator has just been powder coated. Can't get it back together correct now tho lol. Have to get it looked at. Need a vice and puller.

I'm Hoping when all my trim bits and intercooler go back on it will help the look lol. It's very bright.

I can't say it's to my taste lol. Women seen to like it. Men unless gay haha have mixed emotions. I think it's even got a few men out of the closet.

I have tried to do my best fitting it all and spent a fortune on paint. Powder coating. Coloured bits. Bolts etc.

I've always wanted white and blue but I'm having a blast building it with my munchkin. Worst case it can all go back standard when I sell
Old 27 June 2015, 01:08 PM
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The munchkin.
Old 27 June 2015, 02:28 PM
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Well the smile on her face makes it worth it. I'm not a fan of that colour combo personally, but it's certainly brightened the engine bay up no end. Good stuff!
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Originally Posted by Lillyart14
Well the smile on her face makes it worth it. I'm not a fan of that colour combo personally, but it's certainly brightened the engine bay up no end. Good stuff!
Its the new black
Old 28 June 2015, 10:24 PM
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Update.

Looks alot better with few more bits added.

More balanced lol


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Think the air-box and piping should be next, unless you can't do that for any reason. A nice powder coated strut brace wouldn't go a miss either However, I'm not sure what's your budget so don't let me put ideas into your head lol
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Strut brace is done just not fitted. Air box was left as induction kit to be fitted soon with intake pipes..tmic needs a tidy up before its installed. Budget not an issue. Just getting it back together and then detail it more in winter
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Water bottle carbon dipped
Oil / power steering / dip stick Caps painted pink /purple

STi words painted purple
Old 29 June 2015, 07:55 PM
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That's the plan. But in winter. Close to being back on road. I've ordered some polished bit's and purple oil cap etc. Coming together slowly.
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