andlid Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Due to a new pair of wheels coming up I'll be skint for couple of months but this is something I would be interested on at some point Noob question: would I have to get the plenum spacer before I do this or it doesnt matter? no plenum spacer or not doesnt matter to late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun1982 Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I think £100 is very reasonable, theyre £160 exchange on Envy iirc If they look as good as the pictured one someone posted then id be up for one somewhere along the line,wanting to get the exterior how i want it first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikarus Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Do you already have some polished ready to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 It's the kind of subtle mod I'd be interested in so I'll wait patiently for your photos and others' recommendations when you're up and running if that's OK +1 - good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakeindian Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Can the Tb be done as well?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Can the Tb be done as well?? I think it's generally believed its not a great idea to polish the TB as it could quite easy get knackered. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakeindian Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Can the Tb be done as well?? I think it's generally believed its not a great idea to polish the TB as it could quite easy get knackered. R Fair enough!! Is it safe to just powdercoat them them??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Can the Tb be done as well?? I think it's generally believed its not a great idea to polish the TB as it could quite easy get knackered. R Fair enough!! Is it safe to just powdercoat them them??? I would say the same about powder coating, not saying it can't be done as a few people have had them polished its just a bit risky as they are quite expensive. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 ESR started selling powdercoated plenums and they were very difficult to do and were easily damaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrenz123 Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 hi guys at the moment im not doing throttle body but may look into doing them too at some point. im hopefully getting the spare plenums tomorrow and hope to have them polished early next week. as soon as I have them done ill upload lots of pics for those that are interested to see. Obviously i'll only have two at a time polished so it will be on a first come first served basis. nath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikarus Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Obviously i'll only have two at a time polished so it will be on a first come first served basis. Nath, pm'd my interest in one of the first batch buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsled Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 PM Sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjones6699 Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 hi guys at the moment im not doing throttle body but may look into doing them too at some point. im hopefully getting the spare plenums tomorrow and hope to have them polished early next week. as soon as I have them done ill upload lots of pics for those that are interested to see. Obviously i'll only have two at a time polished so it will be on a first come first served basis. nath Hi Mate, I would love my plenum polished (haha sounds a little sick!) I'm Rhondda based and i'd be more than happy to come to you. Would you be able to help me swap it though? and how much we looking at with me coming to you? Also, i'm in no rush for one. Cheers dude Chris Oh hang on.....you Swansea or oxfordshire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrenz123 Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 most of the time im in oxford mate but my parents is back in wales I come home a few times a month though. meeting up is better for me to be honest that way im not waiting for you to post your plenum back to me. nath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maz0 Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Good price IMO, Without industrial tools I reckon that would take several hours. @£100inc postage, the guys barely breaking a tenner an hour. Nice to see someone making an effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjones6699 Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 most of the time im in oxford mate but my parents is back in wales I come home a few times a month though. meeting up is better for me to be honest that way im not waiting for you to post your plenum back to me. nath Awesome! let me know when youre back in wales and we can arrange a meet Nath! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrenz123 Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 Just to update, i have the first two plenums and they are in the process of being polished. i had hoped to have them finished by wednedsay but it is going to take a bit longer. I will have them a week today at the latest, although one may be done by wednesday we shall see! The first pair have been reserved but as soon as i have the exchange items back i will get the next set done. Nath. P.S thank god for industrial wire wheel brushes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakeindian Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Just to update, i have the first two plenums and they are in the process of being polished. i had hoped to have them finished by wednedsay but it is going to take a bit longer. I will have them a week today at the latest, although one may be done by wednesday we shall see! The first pair have been reserved but as soon as i have the exchange items back i will get the next set done. Nath. P.S thank god for industrial wire wheel brushes! good man can't wait to see the pic's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikarus Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 these are looking really good, price is good as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrenz123 Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 These should be done today, I'll upload some pics in a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikarus Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 These should be done today, I'll upload some pics in a bit. awesome, can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 might be interested in this as I do like shiny things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrenz123 Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 Uploading pics now. For anyone considering doing this i hope you have a lot of patience! The first one is done the second just needs a bit more work doing to it so that im happy. One thing i have noticed while doing these are that there are quite a lot of air bubbles in the metal from the casting, sanding and grinding the top down i would get close then more bubles would appear which was very annoying! There are parts which i have done my best to get into but they are just too awkward. Nath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrenz123 Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 Would love any feeback positive or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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