Engine bay revamp

[jules5898]

Hi All

Got a 1981 280i Tasmin, sounds lovely, looks lovely until that is you open up the bonnet. Engine bay is a sea of ugly black rubber hoses and wires and just looks tired and old. I'm looking at the usual blue silicone hoses and the like but does anyone have any other ideas/photos of what can be done?

Thanks in advance

Julian

[jules5898]

Thanks guys, both pics definitely the way I want to go. I'm new to TVR and the V6 cologne engine, so don't really know how far I can go with the engine bay; what's your opinion on a painted plenum? Too far? I've seen several videos online of them painted and think they look good and more importantly they look like a home DIY job!