Carson engine dress up kit-aluminum covers
01-15-07, 09:37 PM
#1
Carson engine dress up kit-aluminum covers
I just received this today and wasted no time installing the kit from Carson Toyota. See the Vendor thread for more info.
These do not replace any of the caps except for the engine dip stick handle-the original must be cut off and the replacement is then pressed on.
One thing-as all of the pieces press on or just go over the OEM caps, I went ahead and used clear silicone to secure these aluminum pieces as I would hate to lose any while driving as they are not cheap. Another alternative would be double sided tape/velcro but the heat from the engine may render those weak over time. Silicone can be returned back to normal albeit with some effort ,at a later date. The oil stick cannot.
This is one of those mods that looks better in person vs the pics. I will try to post some daylight pics at a later time.
Kit was delayed to ship due to an o-ring for the washer cap; problem being that this piece does not fit the SC430. Otherwise all 5 pieces fit very nicely and everything was received very well packaged without a scratch. So far I am a happy little camper.
I have a friend that has a laser etcher and may have him place some sort of logo or text on them.
The obligatory pose shot.
These do not replace any of the caps except for the engine dip stick handle-the original must be cut off and the replacement is then pressed on.
One thing-as all of the pieces press on or just go over the OEM caps, I went ahead and used clear silicone to secure these aluminum pieces as I would hate to lose any while driving as they are not cheap. Another alternative would be double sided tape/velcro but the heat from the engine may render those weak over time. Silicone can be returned back to normal albeit with some effort ,at a later date. The oil stick cannot.
This is one of those mods that looks better in person vs the pics. I will try to post some daylight pics at a later time.
Kit was delayed to ship due to an o-ring for the washer cap; problem being that this piece does not fit the SC430. Otherwise all 5 pieces fit very nicely and everything was received very well packaged without a scratch. So far I am a happy little camper.
I have a friend that has a laser etcher and may have him place some sort of logo or text on them.
The obligatory pose shot.
Last edited by Pearlpower; 05-30-07 at 10:01 PM.
01-16-07, 06:52 AM
#3
EV ftw!!!
Interesting fact about the covers, I was under the impression that they "replaced" the existing caps......
They look very nice Lee!
But your garage looks even better!!!!
Waiting for my order to come in now.
They look very nice Lee!
But your garage looks even better!!!!
Waiting for my order to come in now.
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01-16-07, 05:46 PM
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Thanks for the compliments guys; should see it now. I am finally installing a high stall torque converter so the garage has a few tools all over. Plus the #$%^&* header is cracked as so many are experiencing. So off that comes for a better weld job from yours truly. I just like a nice and organized garage is all.
A bit **** I suppose. It's the obsessive compulsive part in me. 
Last edited by Pearlpower; 01-16-07 at 08:29 PM.
01-17-07, 07:16 AM
#13
EV ftw!!!
Thanks for the compliments guys; should see it now. I am finally installing a high stall torque converter so the garage has a few tools all over. Plus the #$%^&* header is cracked as so many are experiencing. So off that comes for a better weld job from yours truly. I just like a nice and organized garage is all.
A bit **** I suppose. It's the obsessive compulsive part in me. (with reinforced welds)
