DIY: Engine Bay Dress-Up Bolt/Washer Kits, NFSP Style (don't pay a fortune for bolts)

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I've been subbed to this thread for a while and I'm getting ready to order some bolts but just wanted to ask a question. I have a 5/16ths spacer so I'm planning to add 10 mm to each size right? Also, I'm not quite sure approx. how many of each size bolt I need. I'm planning to order some extras of each size of course but just don't want to order and not have enough of each. I have an 04 sedan AWD so I didn't know if anybody who has done this has a list of how many of each size they used so that I could have a shopping list, .
 
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Old 03-08-2012, 01:53 PM
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Reread the original post. It has all the information for how many bolts you need and in what sizes.

Personally, I recommend getting quite a few extra 25 and 16mm lengths, because you can use them in lots of places and they don't cost much.

You might want to consider getting 1 or 2 extra 35mm lengths, I can't remember exactly how many there are around the plenum.
 
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Old 03-08-2012, 10:31 PM
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Man, respect for everyone doing the engine bays, but I don't think I'm ever going to start because I know I won't stop until I have every shiny piece haha. With new hoses and all I priced it out at $1500+ whatever shiny radiator. One more thing to keep clean on the car!
 
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Old 03-09-2012, 07:31 PM
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Somebody order these for me have them painted a nice blue and shipped them to me lol.. Im looking forward to this project, on my list of many things to do.
 
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i just ordered all the ones for the upper plenum.
 
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Old 03-12-2012, 07:12 PM
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just did mine. and they came out awsome. sorry for the shitty pic
 
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Old 03-12-2012, 07:27 PM
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Nice
 
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Old 03-23-2012, 02:40 PM
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Subd for the absolute genius of this thread and a new fun cheap mod
 
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does anyone know where i can get anodized pink metal paint? been looking around online and all i could find was this...
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...pray-Paint-3oz

why cant duplicolor make a pink metalcast color?!?
 
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Old 03-27-2012, 12:53 AM
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also, how many of each measurement bolts should i buy? and if i have a spacer?
sorry for being a noob
 
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Old 03-27-2012, 08:52 AM
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you take a pic of your whole engine bay thanks
 
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What kind of washers are you guys using around the plenum? The smaller size countersinks are still too wide.. Everything looks great so far, I'll post pics once I figure this out and get it finished
 
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Old 04-12-2012, 12:10 AM
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^Smaller size.
Why you say they're too wide?
 
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They hang over the edge of the plenum
 

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