cologne v6 alloy rocker covers.
Discussion
Alan461 said:
Met a guy at SCH who said it had made a difference, makes sense, 5mm of ally is going to be better than pressed steel.
Can't tell on mine yet as one of the manifolds is blowing like the bugle of the apocalypse.
Same here on the manifold front! I did hear that the old Granada cast alloy ones quieten down the valvetrain a bit, and are therefore sought after. I'm not after Ford OE bits, so these could be worthwhile at half the price of what the Granny ones normally go for.Can't tell on mine yet as one of the manifolds is blowing like the bugle of the apocalypse.
Something else to save up for! chassis refurb, balljoints, bushes, engine rebuild, cam........I could do with bunging an additional £150 on to that!
Yes, agree with Glen, the crackle finish and detail on Phillpots does look pretty classy, 
although I have not seen 'in the flesh' yet. I will have to stick with my chromed steel ones even if some view them as a bit bling!
However a lot depends on what YOU want to achieve; do you want them complementary to the engine colour, to the car colour or as a contrast to one or both?
although I have not seen 'in the flesh' yet. I will have to stick with my chromed steel ones even if some view them as a bit bling!However a lot depends on what YOU want to achieve; do you want them complementary to the engine colour, to the car colour or as a contrast to one or both?
glenrobbo said:
Kitchski said:
Same, though undecided on colour right now.
I think Phillpot's alloy rocker covers in crackle black finish with polished reliefs are the nicest I've seen Just my opinion.
Also bought some red crackle stuff too, but not sure if that'll look cheesey or not.
Kitchski said:
I actually bought some of that paint in preperation for doing just that
Also bought some red crackle stuff too, but not sure if that'll look cheesey or not.
No, crackle yellow might look cheesy Also bought some red crackle stuff too, but not sure if that'll look cheesey or not.
Crackle red would look good if it complements the body colour or if you've got other red stuff under the bonnet.
Mind you, although I'm a newcomer to this taste arbitration scene, I would definitely avoid floral themes, pansies included.
You can't mix S's & Laura Ashley, it just wouldn't look right IMHO.
Edited by glenrobbo on Thursday 3rd October 14:45
glenrobbo said:
No, crackle yellow might look cheesy
Crackle red would look good if it complements the body colour or if you've got other red stuff under the bonnet.
Mind you, although I'm a newcomer to this taste arbitration scene, I would definitely avoid floral themes, pansies included.
You can't mix S's & Laura Ashley, it just wouldn't look right IMHO.
So, I'd better stop my search for Chintzy carbon fibre wrap or the S style police will get me?Crackle red would look good if it complements the body colour or if you've got other red stuff under the bonnet.
Mind you, although I'm a newcomer to this taste arbitration scene, I would definitely avoid floral themes, pansies included.
You can't mix S's & Laura Ashley, it just wouldn't look right IMHO.
Edited by glenrobbo on Thursday 3rd October 14:45
) Maybe time for me to follow Glen out for a 
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