New Billet engine cover - Toyota Yaris Forums

XFACOR · 07-20-2012, 03:08 PM

Made from 6061-t6 aluminum plate this water jet cut cover dresses up the engine bay.

This ones getting polished, and the one for our turbo car is going to be TRD Red.

XFACOR · 07-20-2012, 03:38 PM

Polished final product with chromed stainless bolts!

suckerface · 07-20-2012, 03:44 PM

Looks cleanly done, but not my cup of tea. Will be interesting to see it in the red.

1.5 · 07-20-2012, 03:46 PM

I like it but I am more impressed by the clean valve cover I really like that

TickleTimeTim · 07-20-2012, 03:54 PM

^^same. But I do like the originality.

XFACOR · 07-20-2012, 07:19 PM

I agree with you guys. It's not for everyone, but its a good way to hide some wires or just add some bling.

Were powder-coating a bunch of different colors and trying some new things out. Since we installed the powder coating machine it's been like art-class when we were fifteen. Just doing all kinds of crazy stuff. You know how it is when you get something new in. Kinda like the first cnc machine you just do all kinds of crazy stuff.

I'm even making another one that contours the oil cap and runs the full length of the valve cover.

Water cutting is fun too!

g.q.vios · 07-20-2012, 07:35 PM

very nice how much???

tooter · 07-20-2012, 07:36 PM

It's perfectly natural to personalize items with your logo because it increases customer recognition of your company's image. There's nothing more American than product promotion.

cali yaris · 07-20-2012, 07:50 PM

^ True, and some people buy things for the logo or brand name alone. I don't buy things when the logo is the main selling point of the product, but that's just me. I'd buy that engine cover if the logo were not so predominantly displayed.

fnkngrv · 07-20-2012, 08:03 PM

Having the option for one that is rectangular and with the ability for custom cuts would be cool. Could still have the TBR logo on it, just on the driver's front corner for example. Not to sound like an ass, but I bet you would sell a bunch with the Hello Kitty logo done on it.

g.q.vios · 07-20-2012, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fnkngrv

Having the option for one that is rectangular and with the ability for custom cuts would be cool. Could still have the TBR logo on it, just on the driver's front corner for example. Not to sound like an ass, but I bet you would sell a bunch with the Hello Kitty logo done on it.

Yeah!!! That would be nice custom cuts would be awsome...

I do sometimes just buy things because it has that fancy logo on it!!! It's the bling and Wow factor!!!

It's the american way, Put a logo on brand it sell it for a whole bunch!!! You got love it!!!

tooter · 07-20-2012, 09:59 PM

Here's a well cultivated logo which has become both widely recognized and well thought of over the years...

cali yaris · 07-20-2012, 08:14 PM

^ no kidding!

fnkngrv · 07-20-2012, 08:33 PM

Another idea would be to have one that would have a snail etched with the saying, "At a Snails Pace" for the boosted folks...haha

cali yaris · 07-20-2012, 09:33 PM

{puts waterjet cutter on his shop tool wish list}

g.q.vios · 07-20-2012, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

{puts waterjet cutter on his shop tool wish list}

LoL...

would be a good investment...

cali yaris · 07-20-2012, 10:02 PM

^ And aggressively guarded by its corporate lawyers.

I wouldn't manufacture a copy of someone's logo without making a "substantive change" to it (e.g., our skull emblems)

tooter · 07-20-2012, 10:12 PM

In the Chinese language there are no words for intellectual property.

07-20-2012, 03:44 PM	#3
suckerface #1 Lemming Drives: Light Blue '08 Yaris Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 760	Looks cleanly done, but not my cup of tea. Will be interesting to see it in the red. __________________

07-20-2012, 03:46 PM	#4
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	I like it but I am more impressed by the clean valve cover I really like that __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

07-20-2012, 03:54 PM	#5
TickleTimeTim Free Mustache Rides View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,247	^^same. But I do like the originality. __________________ Club SHIFT

07-20-2012, 07:50 PM	#9
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ True, and some people buy things for the logo or brand name alone. I don't buy things when the logo is the main selling point of the product, but that's just me. I'd buy that engine cover if the logo were not so predominantly displayed. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

07-20-2012, 08:03 PM	#10
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	Having the option for one that is rectangular and with the ability for custom cuts would be cool. Could still have the TBR logo on it, just on the driver's front corner for example. Not to sound like an ass, but I bet you would sell a bunch with the Hello Kitty logo done on it. __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

07-20-2012, 07:19 PM	#6
XFACOR Banned Drives: 1nz-fe Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: FL Posts: 19	I agree with you guys. It's not for everyone, but its a good way to hide some wires or just add some bling. Were powder-coating a bunch of different colors and trying some new things out. Since we installed the powder coating machine it's been like art-class when we were fifteen. Just doing all kinds of crazy stuff. You know how it is when you get something new in. Kinda like the first cnc machine you just do all kinds of crazy stuff. I'm even making another one that contours the oil cap and runs the full length of the valve cover. Water cutting is fun too!

07-20-2012, 07:35 PM	#7
g.q.vios jqueza@microimage Drives: 2010 vios Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 198	very nice how much???

07-20-2012, 07:36 PM	#8
tooter play every day Drives: 2012 Yaris L 2dr 5sp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,962	It's perfectly natural to personalize items with your logo because it increases customer recognition of your company's image. There's nothing more American than product promotion.

07-20-2012, 09:59 PM	#12
tooter play every day Drives: 2012 Yaris L 2dr 5sp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,962	Here's a well cultivated logo which has become both widely recognized and well thought of over the years...

07-20-2012, 08:14 PM	#13
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ no kidding! __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

07-20-2012, 08:33 PM	#14
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	Another idea would be to have one that would have a snail etched with the saying, "At a Snails Pace" for the boosted folks...haha __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

07-20-2012, 09:33 PM	#15
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	{puts waterjet cutter on his shop tool wish list} __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

07-20-2012, 10:02 PM	#17
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ And aggressively guarded by its corporate lawyers. I wouldn't manufacture a copy of someone's logo without making a "substantive change" to it (e.g., our skull emblems) __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

07-20-2012, 10:12 PM	#18
tooter play every day Drives: 2012 Yaris L 2dr 5sp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,962	In the Chinese language there are no words for intellectual property.

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