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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 10:41 AM
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Post your engine pics



I’m curious as to what people did under their hoods and love to pop the bonnet to look. Post your pics and what you have so far.

I have a cravenspeed 17% pulley, M7 intercooler boots, minimania plug wires, jcw colder plugs, and an HPS intake.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 12:03 PM
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Here's mine from when I was putting in the new clutch

I know...it's not that pretty



 
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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 12:29 PM
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that looks like a PITA... its what im going to be doing here in the near future...
 
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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Aabaco_R53
that looks like a PITA... its what im going to be doing here in the near future...
​​​​​​It's not too bad.....it's just a lot of parts, pieces, nuts, bolts, and wiring to keep track of. Take lots of pictures as you take everything apart. Also....having very small hands helps (I don't).
 
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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by IQRaceworks
​​​​​​It's not too bad.....it's just a lot of parts, pieces, nuts, bolts, and wiring to keep track of. Take lots of pictures as you take everything apart. Also....having very small hands helps (I don't).
i have a wife who doesnt mind getting her hands dirty when needed, i just have to walk her through stuff since she doesnt have a clue about these things... the small hands thing is a must sometimes when working on these cars... i will be pulling my whole front end apart in the next couple months to change radiator and all hoses to red silicone as well as change oil in the s/c while its apart and replace all gaskets... will check out more stuff while apart to see if i need anything else...
 
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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 01:26 PM
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While not the same as everyone else's, it's still an R52.
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All the close-up pics (old setup and new) are in my build thread:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...free-time.html
 
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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by BlwnAway
While not the same as everyone else's, it's still an R52.
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All the close-up pics (old setup and new) are in my build thread:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...free-time.html

im jealous. Nice setup.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 02:20 PM
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When alternator went




When I replaced the alternator, and other time
 
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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 05:29 PM
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What’s with the deal with the eyes in the fender liner I keep seeing pop up? It’s kind of cool and kind of dorky at the same time. I like it.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Aabaco_R53
What’s with the deal with the eyes in the fender liner I keep seeing pop up? It’s kind of cool and kind of dorky at the same time. I like it.
It is a Gen 1 thing, you wouldn't understand!

Or maybe you would?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 07:04 PM
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It is a Gen 1 thing, you wouldn't understand!

Or maybe you would?
lmfao. Where do I find said eyes?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 08:56 PM
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There is a lady on etsy that sells them and I believe on M7 tuning. I got mine from the lady, as you can customize them.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 09:17 PM
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All up hill from here!

 
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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 09:34 PM
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All up hill from here!
oh wow. Um. That’s a project and a half
 
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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Aabaco_R53


oh wow. Um. That’s a project and a half
Yeah, I've kind of turned it into a major project for me


 
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Old Feb 16, 2019 | 06:33 AM
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Kinda dressy...
 
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Old Feb 23, 2019 | 04:07 PM
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Almost there...then im driving from NYC to Pensacola Florida, going to hit the dragon on the way down.

 
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Old Feb 23, 2019 | 06:51 PM
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R53 build






Just need a Tsv 900
 
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Old Feb 25, 2019 | 03:35 PM
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Old Feb 25, 2019 | 03:37 PM
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Just need a Tsv 900
very nice work space and work!
 
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Old Feb 25, 2019 | 05:26 PM
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Old Feb 25, 2019 | 05:29 PM
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Better shot


Cleaned up
 
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Old Feb 26, 2019 | 06:58 AM
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Just stock, but we try to keep her clean and in tip-top running condition...

 
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