New 1M Engine Cover

speedM · 04-11-2012, 11:15 AM

Looks great! I love the smooth contours, way better than painting the original. Will the AW hold up to the heat in the long run?

Jezzer · 04-11-2012, 11:30 AM

Would the gasket need changing if you took off the cover for painting?

MDORPHN · 04-11-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jezzer

Would the gasket need changing if you took off the cover for painting?

Uhh, unless I'm missing something, there isn't a gasket...

Neil

mPlasticDesign · 04-11-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by speedM

Looks great! I love the smooth contours, way better than painting the original. Will the AW hold up to the heat in the long run?

Thanks. I have been reassured that the clear is not the part that yellows. It's the the base coat paint. If the base is well protected by the clear it should be OK for a long time. The valve cover is not much hotter than the hood itself if you think about it. Just pop the hood after driving, you can still touch the cover.

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Originally Posted by Jezzer

Would the gasket need changing if you took off the cover for painting?

Yeah like Neil already said, no gasket. It's just 4 bolts, actually I lie, it is 6 bolts from the air filtration/shroud that covers the back 2 bolts from the cover and the 2 bolts in front. So 10 bolts total. The shroud is kinda a pain but not to bad if you know what your doing.

Jezzer · 04-11-2012, 04:36 PM

Yeah like Neil already said, no gasket. It's just 4 bolts, actually I lie, it is 6 bolts from the air filtration/shroud that covers the back 2 bolts from the cover and the 2 bolts in front. So 10 bolts total. The shroud is kinda a pain but not to bad if you know what your doing.[/QUOTE]

Okay thanks, thought there might be a sealing gasket under the cover that's all.

firechicken99 · 04-11-2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jezzer

Okay thanks, thought there might be a sealing gasket under the cover that's all.

Its just a plastic engine cover not the actual valve cover. THOSE would have a gasket!

NYBulldog · 04-12-2012, 09:37 AM

Check this out

mPlasticDesign · 04-12-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by tpowerdinny

Check this out

I like it! And was considering doing some similar stripes but didn't want to paint them on but instead use vinyl so that it is not permanent.

jan9 · 04-12-2012, 10:36 AM

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Check this out

Awesome!!

Jezzer · 04-12-2012, 11:23 AM

Just ordered my new engine cover £84 from BMW, Just got to arrange for Lee at CCC in
Hitchin to have it sprayed Valencia with the gloss stripes. Mmmmm!!

mPlasticDesign · 04-27-2012, 01:16 PM

I really thought the white cover was too bright(and looked out of place on this car IMO) and really wanted a color I could match the side gills, mirror caps and wheels as well. This is my daily driver so crazy attention grabbing colors like orange, blue or red were out of the question for me. I found this color (Grigio Medio-Ferrari color) that is a non-metallic gray but the color is a pretty complex gray with several variances in it. I have done the everything but the wheels, I am currently looking for a set of wheels to either powder coat to match or a set of wheels I can ride while the OEM's are powder coated. Thoughts?

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v1k0d3n · 04-27-2012, 01:38 PM

Metak, I like that you're playing with it! I would've probably gone black ONLY because I think that it would look GREAT against a tinted setup with a black interior. it's almost as if the mirrors would "disappear", and I think that concept would be amazing, AND different. NOT BSM, but a very non-metallic black for a flat color like white. (I like that you chose a non-metallic color for yours as well).

That said, you seem to have great taste and I like what you do to your cars (the last one, from the pictures) was amazing...and truthfully all of our cars are unique to us...we all have different styles.

What are your thoughts to my thoughts...I'm curious now.

v1k0d3n · 04-27-2012, 01:39 PM

couldn't agree more though...engine cover needs a little bling.

mPlasticDesign · 04-27-2012, 08:25 PM

Thanks for the feedback. I think with the wheels in that color it will all com together!

Powerbeast · 04-27-2012, 08:31 PM

Love it man congrats.

v1k0d3n · 04-27-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you

Thanks for the feedback. I think with the wheels in that color it will all com together!

Can't wait to see the final product! I never thought of it until your post, but I really think that an AW or VO with back mirrors would look completely badass!! Even the gray...it's a great idea.

cartaa100 · 09-10-2013, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you

I was thinking the same thing, but the CF cover has an indentation for the roundel. Would have to be filled and then painted obviously. I have been leaning towards just painting the whole thing AW anyways.

UPDATE:
Well I know the majority of the poll voters felt it's best to leave it stock, but I really am not to fond of the stock cover. Just got the AW painted CF cover back and I installed it last night. I think it looks clean!

That looks soo goooood!

ChrisBuer · 09-11-2013, 03:45 AM

I think Aussie's is the best!

mfcsw · 09-11-2013, 04:35 AM

Aussie's +1

Jay-K · 09-11-2013, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by tpowerdinny

Check this out

i like this.. u should do this sir.

Jay-K · 09-11-2013, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you

I really thought the white cover was too bright(and looked out of place on this car IMO) and really wanted a color I could match the side gills, mirror caps and wheels as well. This is my daily driver so crazy attention grabbing colors like orange, blue or red were out of the question for me. I found this color (Grigio Medio-Ferrari color) that is a non-metallic gray but the color is a pretty complex gray with several variances in it. I have done the everything but the wheels, I am currently looking for a set of wheels to either powder coat to match or a set of wheels I can ride while the OEM's are powder coated. Thoughts?

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IMO grab some TE37sl and spray them with this colour.. give the red decals that matches the rear lights.. then boom.

LeifW · 09-11-2013, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBuer

I think Aussie's is the best!

Whoa! That's really nice. Anyone know how it was done?

Leif W.

View Poll Results: So which idea do you like the best?
Leave it CF with the new emblems!	15	22.06%
Go with a paint scheme with new emblems!	21	30.88%
Leave it stock!	32	47.06%
Voters: 68. You may not vote on this poll

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Jezzer Banned 116 Rep 938 Posts Drives: Series 1 m coupe Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Yeah like Neil already said, no gasket. It's just 4 bolts, actually I lie, it is 6 bolts from the air filtration/shroud that covers the back 2 bolts from the cover and the 2 bolts in front. So 10 bolts total. The shroud is kinda a pain but not to bad if you know what your doing.[/QUOTE] Okay thanks, thought there might be a sealing gasket under the cover that's all.
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Jezzer Banned 116 Rep 938 Posts Drives: Series 1 m coupe Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Just ordered my new engine cover £84 from BMW, Just got to arrange for Lee at CCC in Hitchin to have it sprayed Valencia with the gloss stripes. Mmmmm!!
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04-27-2012, 01:16 PM	#55
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04-27-2012, 01:38 PM	#56
v1k0d3n Captain 92 Rep 965 Posts Drives: M2C /// (and x3 for the wife) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Metak, I like that you're playing with it! I would've probably gone black ONLY because I think that it would look GREAT against a tinted setup with a black interior. it's almost as if the mirrors would "disappear", and I think that concept would be amazing, AND different. NOT BSM, but a very non-metallic black for a flat color like white. (I like that you chose a non-metallic color for yours as well). That said, you seem to have great taste and I like what you do to your cars (the last one, from the pictures) was amazing...and truthfully all of our cars are unique to us...we all have different styles. What are your thoughts to my thoughts...I'm curious now.
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v1k0d3n Captain 92 Rep 965 Posts Drives: M2C /// (and x3 for the wife) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	couldn't agree more though...engine cover needs a little bling.
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04-27-2012, 08:25 PM	#58
mPlasticDesign Major General 684 Rep 5,069 Posts Drives: BMW 230i Msport w/LSD Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Astral Projecting: ∞ 23.516 -122 02.625 0242.101 ĕv'rē-hwâr' iTrader: (16) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 997.2 [10.00] 2019 Hyundai N (Sold) [10.00] 2013 BMW M3 (Sold) [10.00] 2011 1M Coupe (Sold) [8.78] 2008 E90 M3 (Sold) [8.60] 2007 Z4 Mcpe (Sold) [9.50] 2005 BMW M3 (Sold) [10.00]	Thanks for the feedback. I think with the wheels in that color it will all com together! __________________
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04-27-2012, 08:31 PM	#59
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