Miggs 10 Posted June 28, 2014 Would like to see some pics of smooth engine bays so if yours is smooth post away:thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted June 28, 2014 It certainly isn't something I've seen much on the forum, I have to say. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted June 28, 2014 You might be better asking the edition 38 forums as it seems much more poplirar there , no offence at all but its pretty daft putting all uour wiring in your chassis legs , when something ****s up i bet its a mare to fix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkFoster 0 Posted June 28, 2014 I know such things aren't popular on here but, I've always quite enjoyed the aesthetics of a nicely executed smoothed bay..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrahamU 6 Posted June 28, 2014 WOW, some great answers to a perfectly reasonable question, especially yours OSV...... Depends on how far you mean to go, don't see many with new plates made to fully smooth the chassis rails but have seen a few where the holes have been welded up and the water pots/battery removed and wiring tied up, Gareths (rado90 - H747 OVG) now has a cleaned/smoothed bay, but only seen that in the flesh and cant find any pics yet. Heres the start of mine battery moved to boot as will the washer bottle, coolant bottle will be on drivers side. All wiring will be hidden and done properly with good quality crimp joints (not soldered) and using m-spec cable built with a concentric twist for flexibility and covered in Raychem DR25 with all connectors booted, so should look good where you can see it. Not at all pointless and its your car, if you like it, do it, then let the haters hate it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted June 28, 2014 WOW, some great answers to a perfectly reasonable question, especially yours OSV...... Depends on how far you mean to go, don't see many with new plates made to fully smooth the chassis rails but have seen a few where the holes have been welded up and the water pots/battery removed and wiring tied up, Gareths (rado90 - H747 OVG) now has a cleaned/smoothed bay, but only seen that in the flesh and cant find any pics yet. Heres the start of mine battery moved to boot as will the washer bottle, coolant bottle will be on drivers side. All wiring will be hidden and done properly with good quality crimp joints (not soldered) and using m-spec cable built with a concentric twist for flexibility and covered in Raychem DR25 with all connectors booted, so should look good where you can see it. Not at all pointless and its your car, if you like it, do it, then let the haters hate it Have to agree with you there are plenty on here who tend to think their way is the way to do it end of story. Sorry no if that's what you want to do do it it's your car matey. There are I'm sure some on here who hate mine because it's got an R32 engine in it but then I don't really care I'm not trying to win people with my car it's only a car at the end of the day. Your's is looking well mate keep up the good work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted June 28, 2014 I know this is a mk2 but still a great example of a well executed cleaned bay... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
20vtvw 0 Posted June 28, 2014 Here's how mine looked before I went vrt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DPS 10 Posted June 28, 2014 I'm actually quite impressed by some of the examples posted here. I quite like how it looks and I imagine it's very rewarding once complete as it's pretty hands on job. I'll just keep mine clean for now ;) it looks less scary when most of its hidden though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted June 28, 2014 Pointless. Next Why bother posting if it isn't something that interests you? Agree 100% with Mark, Rado20VT and Clumpy - I think a well executed smooth bay can be a real work of art. If I had the cash mine would be as smooth as a baby's bum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miggs 10 Posted June 28, 2014 Cheers guys some cracking examples keep em coming Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STU175 0 Posted June 28, 2014 i think it looks awesome, you've got to admire the time and effort gone into it even if its not to your liking where is everything hidden? wings?,behind dash? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gti_Jamo 10 Posted June 29, 2014 Best left to the mk3 show ponies in my opinion. One easy way to devalue an older car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristolbaron 11 Posted June 29, 2014 Would like to see some pics of smooth engine bays so if yours is smooth post away:thumbleft: Pointless. Next Best left to the mk3 show ponies in my opinion. One easy way to devalue an older car. Was the question 'what is your opinion of smoothed bays?' No. Your opinions are irrelevant. Keep em coming guys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gti_Jamo 10 Posted June 29, 2014 If my opinion puts someone off attempting to smooth a corrado bay then its very relevant. Fair enough done properly it can be nice touch, but most are full of filler. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristolbaron 11 Posted June 29, 2014 The question isn't should I smooth my bay or not.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gti_Jamo 10 Posted June 29, 2014 The question isn't should I smooth my bay or not.. But if was the answer would be a no. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted June 29, 2014 Why? I know of a lot of people that would answer no to owning a corrado yet here we are... A bunch of corrado owners. Smooth bays are an art, you can either make a hash of it, overdo it or do it just right. I see some bays where it's smoothed so much that they are having engine issues whilst other bays are tidied and look fantastic whilst still functioning 100%, that is my future aim! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loepan 11 Posted June 29, 2014 most of it is relocated to the boot, couldn't warrant it myself, but looks great at car shows meets. always keeps my hood down if someone close is showing off a smoothed bay!! :bonk: if my engine went kaput and it needed changing or rebuilding then I would definitely look at smoothing whilst I was there, but I wouldn't go out of my way to do it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted June 29, 2014 As usual the thread is going the wrong way even with some sensible people trying to get it back on track. The initial request was for "PICS" of smooth engine bays not what your personal opinion of them was, if you really want to post about this start a thread maybe called "what does everybody think regarding smooth engine bay's" Yes it is that easy. This is not aimed at anyone in particular so keep the toy's in the pram please. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OSV 0 Posted June 29, 2014 Why bother posting if it isn't something that interests you? Agree 100% with Mark, Rado20VT and Clumpy - I think a well executed smooth bay can be a real work of art. If I had the cash mine would be as smooth as a baby's bum It does interest me, the cost of smoothing properly together with associated work is equal to or greater than the value of the vast majority of Corrados , the vast majority could use the money well spent elsewhere rather than custom smoothing the bay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DriverVR6 11 Posted June 29, 2014 Think it's pointless and money straight down the drain. Belongs in "Max Power Magazine" and done by youths (or adults who are still youths) who wear those trousers which are falling down. Sorry clumpy1, but I couldn't help myself :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
