Entcee's Engine Bay Redux
 

Rochester nudged me to start an engine bay thread, so here we go. This little project has become a labor of love.

A few months ago, I planned to refresh my engine bay and change a few things. I had a plan, and it was going well... until it wasn't. One of the last items (and most costly) wasn't exactly what I expected. I tried to convince myself it was fine, even though it made me change some other things. But the perfectionist in me came out and told me that I would not be happy unless it was 100% what I envisioned. And Mr. perfectionist showed me a new, better vision for the engine bay. I know I am being cryptic. Once everything is complete, I will lay out all the disappointments and pitfalls. And there will be a few things for sale!

This project might get pushed until spring as I need a couple warm weekends, and those might be gone.

In the meantime, here is the before....and some teaser pics.

Before:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...d7b20f43cc.jpg

Something peeking though
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...e8dec002e8.jpg

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...4163e4c757.jpg

This is close, but the final engine cover will be slightly different
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...b34657934b.jpg

Once this project is done, I will likely be selling that engine cover ^ with a stainless (silver) logo plate.

Reserved for updates

Liquid platinum front end looks mint. Which PS cap are you using? Also, is that a Megan strut tower brace with the logo removed and an Infiniti logo positioned in its place?

Thanks!!

It is the ZeeToyz PS cap. I had to cut off the "ears" of the OEM cap, and this fits over it.

You are correct!! Megan strut bar with a bubble sticker I had made to cover the holes that held the Megan logo. I still have a few of those bubble stickers if you want one.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...6f086648ff.jpg

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...98ca890653.jpg

That custom Fuji plate is beautiful. I love that look. Did you make it yourself?

Yessir! Well, I designed it and paid to have it laser cut. The one in my before picture is the prototype and 100% hand made.

Not sure if you remember, but in 2020/2021 I was selling them. Sold a bunch until Nissan Motor Co told me to stop. It was for that fuji design, which was the best seller. Sale post: https://www.myg37.com/forums/group-b...ok-inside.html

A bit of the design process... I ended up rounding the bottom as well in the final design.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...d3cac3fc2e.jpg

Who from Nissan told you to stop?

Their "brand protection" dept. They targeted my eBay listings and of course eBay sided with them. At the time, I had an automotive LED business on eBay (had this business for 20+ years and it is closing at the end of this year) so I could not risk my eBay account getting banned. I decided to stop making/selling the plates. I could never get Nissan to respond to my emails: brandprotection@mm-nissanusa.com

I think they are strict, and maybe one of the only car manufacturers that are? I was looking at custom floor mats and one site had most of the car logos (embroidered into the mat). None for Nissan or Infiniti and stated "due to copyright..." I wonder if Nissan goes after anyone making / printing anything close to their logos.

Some intern in their Marcom department monitoring for unauthorized brand usage. The brand needs all the help it can get: https://qz.com/nissan-sales-profits-dealers-1851662995