elecious Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 anyone thought of this or tried it? I've seen you can get chrome effect sleeves which would bling up the engine bay, along with coloured sleeves, but i havent seen many if any engine bays that use these, is there any reason why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I had some blue ones on my car for about an hour before deciding they looked crap. A few people have the chrome braiding which looks ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Got mine from the Chillis on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 ^^^^^looking good 3FIDDYZ (Mark) has an awesome engine bay, his got a similar type of thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin W Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Got mine from the Chillis on here. Jesus Jim!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your my mate on facebook!!!!!!!!!!!!! what sort of strutbrac edo you call that!!!!!!! (sorrymate ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcash5 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Chilli's have some in stock - I spotted it on the weekend PM 'Chilli Red' or 'Gaz Walker' Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 We certainly do, I'll have to dig out the pricelist. What are you looking to cover? Its generally sold in 1m lengths and in different thickness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundus Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I have this on almost every cable in the bay Ive probably overdone it a little but I got carried away. I still have a load of it left over spare. Will have a look how much I have then post up on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elecious Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 We certainly do, I'll have to dig out the pricelist. What are you looking to cover? Its generally sold in 1m lengths and in different thickness. Just a bit of the black tubing going round the bay, nothing special, probably only need 3-4meters. prices would be great , will have a look tonight to see specifically which ones to do I have this on almost every cable in the bay Ive probably overdone it a little but I got carried away. I still have a load of it left over spare. Will have a look how much I have then post up on here. Is it difficult to do? if its just taking off one end of the cable and sliding it down then ok but if its anything more than that i might give it a miss, you got any pics of your bay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 think these come with a slit in as such so you just open it then it forms around the original cable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 think these come with a slit in as such so you just open it then it forms around the original cable +1 - it doesnt truely cover the cable, just goes over the top if that makes sense. You will be left with a slit, but its easy enough to hide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Gaz, can you get orange as well as the chrome effect of these ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundus Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Yeah they have a slit in. I found that if you buy the chrome cable in a size slightly larger then the actual cable then it wraps around perfect and forms a seal again. Then just twist it so the seal is on the underside. If the cable is too small it will stretch over the original and look pants. You simply open up one end and slip it over the top of the cable you are covering then work it down the pipe. No need to remove anything (except the engine cover if you wanna cover everything like I did - but most will be happy with just a few covered). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elecious Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 Yeah they have a slit in. I found that if you buy the chrome cable in a size slightly larger then the actual cable then it wraps around perfect and forms a seal again. Then just twist it so the seal is on the underside. If the cable is too small it will stretch over the original and look pants. You simply open up one end and slip it over the top of the cable you are covering then work it down the pipe. No need to remove anything (except the engine cover if you wanna cover everything like I did - but most will be happy with just a few covered). sounds perfect, thats how i was hoping they would work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Any pics bundus ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundus Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Any pics bundus ??? I havent actually taken any since I fitted the cable covers but funnily enough I was out there night before last replacing a load of them for fresh new ones (they do look a bit shabby if they are constantly in contact with anything as the chrome colour wears off) so Ill take some new pics tonight and put them up tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Any pics bundus ??? I havent actually taken any since I fitted the cable covers but funnily enough I was out there night before last replacing a load of them for fresh new ones (the do look a bit shappy if they are constantly in contact with anything as the chrome colour wears off) so Ill take some new pics tonight and put them up tomorrow. Top man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Gaz, can you get orange as well as the chrome effect of these ? Unfortunately not mate, although they have just started doing blue and red versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Here's a pic of them on our car: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 looking very , a very nice engine bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundus Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 You beat me to it Gaz Anyway heres some pics of them in use on my car. Also took a couple of shots of the split in the cable and the different sizes I used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 You beat me to it Gaz Anyway heres some pics of them in use on my car. Also took a couple of shots of the split in the cable and the different sizes I used. Sorry Good pics though mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 both looking very good, so what kinda price do these come in at ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundus Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 both looking very good, so what kinda price do these come in at ? Not sure what a current price would be as I bought mine last year. Had to get mine from the states as I didnt realise anyone in the UK was selling them at the time. Gaz or the Chilli's can quote you a nice price Im sure. Ill try and dig out my measurements that I took but from memory you will need 3 different sizes if you want to cover all the cables including the tiny ones. Ill bring some along with me on Sunday to Modified Live if anyone wants to test some out or measure it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elecious Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 both looking very good, so what kinda price do these come in at ? Not sure what a current price would be as I bought mine last year. Had to get mine from the states as I didnt realise anyone in the UK was selling them at the time. Gaz or the Chilli's can quote you a nice price Im sure. Ill try and dig out my measurements that I took but from memory you will need 3 different sizes if you want to cover all the cables including the tiny ones. Ill bring some along with me on Sunday to Modified Live if anyone wants to test some out or measure it up how much were they from the US? if ya dont mind tellin us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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