Neil's Aventador build (Page 56/74)
pmbrunelle JUN 02, 11:54 PM
Once the inside is coated with soot, the view of the interior may become obscured...
Neils88 JUN 03, 09:35 AM

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Originally posted by pmbrunelle:

Once the inside is coated with soot, the view of the interior may become obscured...



That's a good point...
Lambo nut JUN 03, 10:36 AM
Maybe use some kind of fine screen a couple inches inside the end, possibly stainless to reduce being able to see into the tips. Might look like a spark arrestor but could be worth a try.
Neils88 JUN 03, 07:39 PM

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Originally posted by Lambo nut:

Maybe use some kind of fine screen a couple inches inside the end, possibly stainless to reduce being able to see into the tips. Might look like a spark arrestor but could be worth a try.



That's a good idea...but I think that may draw more attention to the issue (and I worry that I won't be able to make the mesh look good). If the carbon buildup doesn't mask it (the metal is really shiny inside the exhaust currently) then I may just adjust the pipe angle so that it becomes much harder to see into the exhaust. Mind you, even the pic I took had me almost lying on the ground, so I suspect no one else will notice this unless they are really inquisitive.
Lambo nut JUN 03, 11:27 PM
I would be tempted to try some high heat flat black BBQ paint and bake it on per can instructions.
Just tossing up ideas. I'm about ready to figure out how to "hide" the fuel cap on my Countach with a vent type screen door. I'm just not good with it showing like the originals. Plus mine is on the driver side.
Neils88 JUN 04, 12:00 AM

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Originally posted by Lambo nut:

I would be tempted to try some high heat flat black BBQ paint and bake it on per can instructions.
Just tossing up ideas. I'm about ready to figure out how to "hide" the fuel cap on my Countach with a vent type screen door. I'm just not good with it showing like the originals. Plus mine is on the driver side.



I think you're right about the BBQ paint. Flat black paint would definitely take away the reflection that makes it stand out more than I had anticipated.

I was going to keep my gas line on the driver's side as well, but I ended up biting the bullet and installed it on the passenger side, like the oem. Now I've got to reroute the fill line. What exactly are you trying to hide? I'm keeping the Fiero fuel cap, but of course it's hidden under an oem fuel door.
Lambo nut JUN 04, 11:16 AM
Wanting to hide the cap itself. I don't like how one can see into the vent area so was wanting to clean it up a bit.
Neils88 JUN 13, 08:25 PM
While I'm working on the rear end of the car, I figured I'd get the rear grills set up. This is the opening...



I'll likely be removing some of the interference items and will install dual intercoolers (one per side) for use at a later date. These will visually block the openings which would otherwise just look messy. (I think I discussed this earlier in the thread). There will be a decent amount of air flow through the upper side vents passing over the wheel wells and directed out through the grills. I'll just leave the intercoolers disconnected for now.

I'm using oem grills and decided to mould the trim pieces to hold them securely. The trim pieces will eventually be sanded and painted flat black, then I'll add some fasteners to allow me to bolt them in place.





...unfortunately I ran out of some supplies, so I wasn't able to get these finished.
shemdogg JUN 13, 10:57 PM
Bro that exhaust looks killer, no ones gonna look down those pipes lol

shem
Neils88 JUN 14, 08:35 PM

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Originally posted by shemdogg:

Bro that exhaust looks killer, no ones gonna look down those pipes lol

shem



Thanks Shem.