Haven't done any testing on water issues. Placement is such that it really should not be a problem. The ECU is in a covered CAI and the fuse block next to it is sealed. On the other side I can see that some water might get on the valve cover but the plug wires have a nice seal. I can't think of other places it may be an issue. I'm sure I'll need to be a bit more careful when washing so I don't flood the area.

 

I was wondering....but for the price I am not complaining. No rush, best that you keep your whits about you when on the road then worrying if you sent a sprayer or not. I'm patient.

 

just a thought from when I was googling for vents. Old school Lumina SS hoods were vented. They had nice inserts with drain pans underneath. perhaps score some on ebay and somehow attach the pans under the vents to divert any water? I don't think it would be an issue in any case, but there might be an OEM solution out there for the issue.

 

Looks good I can't wait to see some good daylight pics

 

Any new updates, like daylight pics?

 

That's pretty hot. Looking forward to the photo shoot!

 

Got the car back after dark on Friday...

Saturday was cloudy all day, photos came out horrid

Sunday I was baking cookies all day for the MM.org cookie exchange and sister-in-laws baby shower.

Will try to get some soon..

But if I say so myself....dang it looks fricken great!!

 

^ How about the cookies? how did those turn out?

 

Cookies came out great.

Car is back at shop, grrrrrr

Insurance needs to see it to pay the supplemental. I hope to have it back Thursday, maybe, fingers crossed.

 

Got into this thread a little late, but daymn looks great, Gnat!

 

Allstate has done me right. They were at the shop today, all is done, I have my Mini...at least until the next project.

Obligatory in garage at night shots

 

This project is awesome, (I'm very jealous) and yes his photo of my Bug-Guard is much better then mine because I wasn't going to take my car apart for sake of a photo. I do have my limits! (LOL). Yes, I will see if I can use that photo on my site and hopefully it will boost some sales, however, I can see the questions coming now about "do I have to take by hood and bumper off to install you guards?"

Gene
www.bugguardsforbeemers.com

 

This is looking awesome, I can't wait to see some daylight photos!

-Chase

 

Truly an amazing result.
Respect!

 

 

Now thats how it should look. way up

 

The long awaited outdoor sunshine completed bonnet shots...

 

Best looking TR7 ever.

Hope they hold up. Saw a Jag today at lunch with really nice vents also - but paint/filler was cracking around one of them. ugh.

REALLY nice work, gnat. Awesome.

 

Coolest mod ever, two big smiley thumbs up

 

Great Job!!! I love DIY threads!

 

looks very nice!

 

hands down... one of the best looking r53's on the planet.

 

That looks amazing. Makes me wish I had a reason to put vents in my hood.

 

WW

 

really nice work, Best Bonnet Bar None.