*Picture Request* Black Cars with Black Front Mount IC
05 August 2011, 11:27 AM
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*Picture Request* Black Cars with Black Front Mount IC
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05 August 2011, 11:43 AM
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Should spray it gold mate it looks mint , theres a memebr on scoobynet wit h it done looks and stands out of the crowd . il find a pic of it i think its in post a pic of your scooby thread
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/...0bumper/06.jpg
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05 August 2011, 12:01 PM
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There is a pic in the 'post a pic of your scoob' thread in the gallery
05 August 2011, 12:20 PM
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that golds not my cup of tee unfortuanately.
05 August 2011, 01:24 PM
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that's mine with the gold FMIC, thanks for the compliment, understand not everyones cup of tea.
Black on black will look cool, very stealthy. Make sure you powder coat it mate, not spray it. Spray paint will last a few months only before chipping off.
I've seen a few on here and all look stunning
05 August 2011, 02:12 PM
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Fire a picture of the front of your car in this thread mate and I will photoshop a comparison for you.
05 August 2011, 04:01 PM
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Black front mount if you want to go stealth eggy.
Keep it standard if you don't want to have to keep painting it every year too
05 August 2011, 04:20 PM
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im liking the gold on black look
05 August 2011, 04:52 PM
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Fire a picture of the front of your car in this thread mate and I will photoshop a comparison for you.
this is the only pic i have on this computer, i now have black wheels btw
05 August 2011, 05:20 PM
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You can't see the black intercooler, but I just happen to like the picture!
05 August 2011, 05:28 PM
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You can't see the black intercooler, but I just happen to like the picture!
Nice!
05 August 2011, 06:49 PM
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nice one ALan
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You can't see the black intercooler, but I just happen to like the picture!
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thanks, i think black is more discreet, might just give it a shot.. not too in your face
05 August 2011, 08:24 PM
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Get it anodised Black if you can find some where local to do it..
05 August 2011, 08:31 PM
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[QUOTE=GezP;10170657]
that's mine with the gold FMIC, thanks for the compliment, understand not everyones cup of tea
think gold looks awesome mate
05 August 2011, 09:34 PM
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im liking the gold on black look
[quote=mikeywilliams;10171323]
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that's mine with the gold FMIC, thanks for the compliment, understand not everyones cup of tea
think gold looks awesome mate
cheers guys
If i didn't go down the gold rout, I'd of defo gone down the black rout
05 August 2011, 09:49 PM
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Eddy,
Funily enough, did mine today
After mucho prep, 2 coats of acid etch primer and 2 coats of satin black, here she is.
Quite pleased as it looks way better than before in my opinion
05 August 2011, 09:55 PM
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sorry Frayz, thats not fair showing him yours
Thats just raising the bar too far for us meer mortals
05 August 2011, 09:58 PM
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Pah he doesn't frighten me, but he does inspire me !
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Lol, its only a colour change Pete
05 August 2011, 10:00 PM
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You can't see the black intercooler, but I just happen to like the picture!
I was slumped against that wall at 6:30 AM this morning...
LoL
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you know what, im really liking that.. but u so gotta flip that ic frayz :P
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How does painting it affect the thermal properties of an intercooler?
05 August 2011, 10:07 PM
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you know what, im really liking that.. but u so gotta flip that ic frayz :P
Flip it?
I can barely pick it up!
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How does painting it affect the thermal properties of an intercooler?
Technically black is a better colour for absorbing heat and thus the cooler rejecting heat, so should work better. However we would never actually notice as the differnce would be microscopic id imagine.
Painting is fine so long as you do not layer up the paint on the cooling fins. My fin area has been literally dusted and thats it. Painting the fins too much will insulate them and the cooler would be les efficient.
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Lol, its only a colour change Pete
Ive done mine, 2 track days ago
Its half silver again now:brick wall
Its not the colour, its your attention to detail
05 August 2011, 10:18 PM
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Well, black body radiation.... black is a better colour for absorbing heat, but it's so thin a layer of paint that the net effect is negligible.
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Ive done mine, 2 track days ago
Its half silver again now:brick wall
Its not the colour, its your attention to detail
Did you use an acid etch beforehand Pete?
05 August 2011, 11:27 AM
*Picture Request* Black Cars with Black Front Mount IC
that's mine with the gold FMIC, thanks for the compliment, understand not everyones cup of tea.
