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> Go Big or Go Home: Clay's 914-6, MS3Pro Wiring in Progress
Should I paint the flat fan shroud?
Paint or not
Paint it Red to match the car [ 15 ] ** [24.19%]
Paint it some other color. [ 3 ] ** [4.84%]
Leave it the current amber fiberglass color [ 44 ] ** [70.97%]
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post Apr 6 2022, 10:35 AM
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I am considering painting the fan shroud red to match the car?

Should I?

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post Apr 6 2022, 11:01 AM
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QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Apr 6 2022, 12:35 PM) *

I am considering painting the fan shroud red to match the car?

Should I?

Clay



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post Apr 6 2022, 11:07 AM
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I would just let the shroud like that..looking amazing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

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post Apr 6 2022, 11:11 AM
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Adding poll for painting the fan shroud.
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post Apr 6 2022, 11:26 AM
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Beautiful shroud; please do not paint it Clay. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Apr 6 2022, 11:32 AM
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I'm split.


Paint the bottom half (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Apr 6 2022, 11:52 AM
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I voted to paint it, but the way it is also looks cool. What did the factory do? I would lean that way.
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post Apr 6 2022, 06:38 PM
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I'm sure that the (clear look) F'glass used here is comparable to the RSR type shrouds of the '70s RSR's. The fan appears to be c/f, or c/f "Look">> should be left as is.
Red is more of the IMSA 962 days (also cool), and a match for your car...but there's no going back to clear once applied...as the red will tint the clear f'glass.
If you're feelin' it; perhaps red shroud/ clear diffuser section and leave the c/f as is ¿¿
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post Apr 6 2022, 07:20 PM
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QUOTE(TRS63 @ Apr 6 2022, 01:07 PM) *

I would just let the shroud like that..looking amazing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

Antoine


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Everything about this build is amazing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

Raw was how the factory made them, with heat and time it'll develop that honey color you won't see if it's painted.
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post Apr 6 2022, 07:51 PM
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This Factory type 935/78 fan system was salvaged out of an IMSA March 83G w/962 engine. It was already red, and I just refreshed it with a new coat of red. The fan is natural (color) f/glass.
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post Apr 6 2022, 07:59 PM
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IMO, the bare fiberglass is a vintage 60s-70s look. Paint, especially body color, is more modern. What vibe are you after?
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post Apr 6 2022, 08:45 PM
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Red tinted clear coat??
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post Apr 13 2022, 12:02 PM
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QUOTE(bkrantz @ Apr 6 2022, 08:59 PM) *

IMO, the bare fiberglass is a vintage 60s-70s look. Paint, especially body color, is more modern. What vibe are you after?



The fan is not fiberglass, it is carbon fiber (and it looks amazing!) So I don't really have an opinion on the subject of modern or vintage. My car is a hodgpoge of stuff I just wanted to do to it.

So far, the poll shows leaving it natural color is winning. Unless someone stuffs the ballot box, I will probably just leave it the color it is.

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post Apr 13 2022, 12:18 PM
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Do what you want man! It's your hard earned money and your hobby!

That said, I have some thoughts about when paint is appropriate that might be worth sharing.

Basically, I think paint is best used to a.) provide a uniform finish, b.) coverup undesirable aspects i.e. quality or aesthetic defects, or c.) accent certain attributes.

with regard to your fan housing, if it were mine, I would either want to leave it natural or I would want to paint the lip of the housing to show off the "intake" aspect of it's function. But if that wasn't possible to do without affecting the remainder of the quality laid finish, then I would want to leave it all natural.

The good news is, you could experiment with some vinyl wrap to see how it could look before you actually commit to a decision.
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post Jun 26 2022, 07:19 PM
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I have been working on our BMW, but I did make progress on the custom ITB setup for my flat fan.

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The throttle bodies are from a BMW R1300GS Motorcycle. They started out looking like this:

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I cut them apart and replaced the throttle shafts with a set from a totally corroded MFI throttle body setup. I had to enlarge the shaft slot for the butterflies, but the holes in the throttle plates, and the shaft were the same size. The injector port on the throttle bodies has been tapped to provide a vacuum port. I will be using the original 964 injector mounts and fuel system.

I designed the mounting plates with Fusion 360 and had Send Cut Send make them. The second set is what you currently see. It was a learning curve, but worth it.

Unlike the MFI setup, the crossbar is at the back of the engine. I will be making a cable mount that will attach to the inside of the throttle body, and hook to the original MFI crossbar. I have to make new linkage rods to connect the crossbar to the center throttle bodies, and then measure the original six to get the proper location for the bracket.


Slow Progress.. but there is some. It won't be done in time for Red Rocks. This is a over the winter project.


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post Jun 26 2022, 09:29 PM
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a shade darker,


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post Jun 27 2022, 08:46 AM
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Clay - I'd leave it as is, at least for now. You can always paint it later. If you're unsure, take more time until you know.
Also, depending on the resin system used, that fiberglass may darken up, as in @sixnotfour 's pic.
I recently purchased an air dam for my E9. It arrived in raw finish and "color-wise" looked just like your shroud. It's been sitting in the garage for a few months and it's darkened up quite a bit.
Personally? I love the raw finish. But as has been said ad-nauseum about decisions like this: It's your car, do what makes you happy.
Whatever you decide, that's an epically bad-ass set up! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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post Jun 27 2022, 09:03 AM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Jun 27 2022, 09:46 AM) *

Clay - I'd leave it as is, at least for now. You can always paint it later. If you're unsure, take more time until you know.
Also, depending on the resin system used, that fiberglass may darken up, as in @sixnotfour 's pic.
I recently purchased an air dam for my E9. It arrived in raw finish and "color-wise" looked just like your shroud. It's been sitting in the garage for a few months and it's darkened up quite a bit.
Personally? I love the raw finish. But as has been said ad-nauseum about decisions like this: It's your car, do what makes you happy.
Whatever you decide, that's an epically bad-ass set up! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)



I talked to the body shop owner we use on Saturday and asked him about it. He says to just clear coat it to prevent grease impregnation. So that's what I am going to do with it.

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post Jun 27 2022, 09:10 AM
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I think Red engine covers look sexy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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post Jun 27 2022, 01:06 PM
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Man... that thing is going to suck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

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I've thought about placing a few LED lights inside a raw shroud. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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