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12-09-2010, 01:24 PM

We were excited when a certain L4P member called us one day with this concept. It's always exciting to do something new and different- and the idea of making this mid-engined Cayman's engine cover something ala Ferrari/Lamborghini was def new to us!

Talk about a great starting point- look at this super clean, ultra low mileage example:

We found a nice quiet spot, in good company, and got started with the project:

We began by removing the carpeted cover, then the OEM metal cover was next:

It's obvious the good people over in Stuttgart never intended this engine to be seen, let alone displayed, so it was time for some MAClovin'!

We removed both intake manifolds in preparation for custom paint:

The manifolds were then treated to a three stage, multi-color, paint process. The first step was applying the OE matching silver Cayman S accent color:

Next step, OE Guards Red:

The last paint step, but certainly not least, you will see in the upcoming completed pics.

Once the paint was properly cured, it was time to install the manifolds back in there proper place, and give the entire engine compartment a very serious detail to get her ready to be a star.

Before resealing the engine compartment beneath it's new plexi cover, we installed 60 super white LEDs to make night time magic time.

Then it was time to close her up:

Lights off, LEDs on:

We love the way the project turned out, as did the owner, who was an absolute joy to work with. It's great when an owner knows what he wants and knows where to get it done- THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING MAC!!

PandaBear · 12-09-2010, 02:15 PM

NightStalker · 12-09-2010, 03:39 PM

ahh cant wait for some porsche in the family

Point N Shoot · 12-09-2010, 04:27 PM

WOW, I got to hand it to you guys, thats fucking awesome..

12-09-2010, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by PandaBear

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Originally Posted by Romiie

ahh cant wait for some porsche in the family

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Originally Posted by Point N Shoot

WOW, I got to hand it to you guys, thats fucking awesome..

Thanks guys! Fun and different project for sure!

PandaBear · 12-09-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek@MAC Auto Couture

Thanks guys! Fun and different project for sure!

can you guys paint a big ferocious panda thats ripping the metal apart under my hood? is that possible?

cuban335i · 12-09-2010, 06:27 PM

that looks sick!! but i wish that engine itself was a little more attractive..

Joe @ Martino Auto Concepts · 12-09-2010, 06:30 PM

Matte Mafia @ MAC...

12-09-2010, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by PandaBear

can you guys paint a big ferocious panda thats ripping the metal apart under my hood? is that possible?

Why yes, yes we can!!

PandaBear · 12-09-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek@MAC Auto Couture

Why yes, yes we can!!

RyanVQ10 · 12-09-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PandaBear

if you really want that check out my boy at www.artisttechnicians.com

PandaBear · 12-10-2010, 02:51 PM

12-10-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PandaBear

You should get that inked bro!

12-11-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RyanVQ10

if you really want that check out my boy at www.artisttechnicians.com

Don't be stealin' my jobs yo!!

RyanVQ10 · 12-11-2010, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Derek@MAC Auto Couture

Don't be stealin' my jobs yo!!

Ha ha times are ruff out here man i got mouths to feed

RyanVQ10 · 12-11-2010, 10:24 AM

official photos will be posted tonite.

yakev724 · 12-11-2010, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Derek@MAC Auto Couture

Don't be stealin' my jobs yo!!

I think ur jobs are safe...

SL meets SC...meets a 5k honda

C meets E46...meets a 5k honda

WHY>?

PandaBear · 12-11-2010, 10:33 AM

ewwwwwww get that shittt outta heeereeeeee

RyanVQ10 · 12-11-2010, 10:33 AM

you do realize these are dated way back you moron.

RyanVQ10 · 12-11-2010, 10:35 AM

its per customers request, the guy airbrushes what ever people request. Just like mac >>>>>>>> per customers request.

PandaBear · 12-11-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RyanVQ10

its per customers request, the guy airbrushes what ever people request. Just like mac >>>>>>>> per customers request.

RyanVQ10 · 12-11-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by PandaBear

ewwwwwww get that shittt outta heeereeeeee

panda what were you driving back in 1997 ??????????

12-09-2010, 01:24 PM	#1673
Derek@MAC Auto Couture Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	We were excited when a certain L4P member called us one day with this concept. It's always exciting to do something new and different- and the idea of making this mid-engined Cayman's engine cover something ala Ferrari/Lamborghini was def new to us! Talk about a great starting point- look at this super clean, ultra low mileage example: We found a nice quiet spot, in good company, and got started with the project: We began by removing the carpeted cover, then the OEM metal cover was next: It's obvious the good people over in Stuttgart never intended this engine to be seen, let alone displayed, so it was time for some MAClovin'! We removed both intake manifolds in preparation for custom paint: The manifolds were then treated to a three stage, multi-color, paint process. The first step was applying the OE matching silver Cayman S accent color: Next step, OE Guards Red: The last paint step, but certainly not least, you will see in the upcoming completed pics. Once the paint was properly cured, it was time to install the manifolds back in there proper place, and give the entire engine compartment a very serious detail to get her ready to be a star. Before resealing the engine compartment beneath it's new plexi cover, we installed 60 super white LEDs to make night time magic time. Then it was time to close her up: Lights off, LEDs on: We love the way the project turned out, as did the owner, who was an absolute joy to work with. It's great when an owner knows what he wants and knows where to get it done- THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING MAC!!
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12-09-2010, 02:15 PM	#1674
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cuban335i Brigadier General 229 Rep 3,550 Posts Drives: 535i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: central NJ iTrader: (18)	that looks sick!! but i wish that engine itself was a little more attractive.. __________________ Current: '13 F10 535i xDrive - lightly modded for now Previous: '12 e92 M3 Melbourne Red/Bamboo - ADV.1 ADV10, Volk TE37SL, OSS, Innotech F1, Arkym, iND '09 e92 335i Alpine White/Saddle Brown - fully modded
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12-11-2010, 10:24 AM	#1688
RyanVQ10 Banned 19 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: QUEENS NY iTrader: (2) Garage List 2004 INFINITI [0.00] 2008 328I [0.00]	i phone teaser official photos will be posted tonite. Attached Images
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PandaBear Banned 184 Rep 7,269 Posts Drives: 2009 335i X-Drive Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 335i X-Drive [0.00] 2007 328xi [0.00]	ewwwwwww get that shittt outta heeereeeeee
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RyanVQ10 Banned 19 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: QUEENS NY iTrader: (2) Garage List 2004 INFINITI [0.00] 2008 328I [0.00]	you do realize these are dated way back you moron.
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12-11-2010, 10:35 AM	#1692
RyanVQ10 Banned 19 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: QUEENS NY iTrader: (2) Garage List 2004 INFINITI [0.00] 2008 328I [0.00]	its per customers request, the guy airbrushes what ever people request. Just like mac >>>>>>>> per customers request.
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