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shaggy240sx · 11-25-2003, 04:36 PM

I know based on the title of this thread most people are going to think one of 2 things. Either this doesnt belong in the Tech section, or I just gave it that title to get more people to look at it. Believe it or not, I do have a question about Panty Hose, and as far as I can tell, tech is the best place for it.

Now that my SR swap is slowing coming together (6+ months and counting)I am starting to think of ways to keep it a sleeper. I plan to keep stock wheels, and stock bumpers and everything (atleast for a while), but my problem is hiding my FMIC without affecting its performance. Well, out of no where I came up with this odd-ball idea. What if i was to get a pair of black panty hose (or just a section of fabric if they sell it) and stretch it from the top of the bumper to the bottom??? Would the fabric reduce air-flow to a noticable level??? Would it look like ass???

Yes, I know I would run the risk of getting runs in my Panty Hose, but I want a sleeper, and that is the best idea I have come up with so far. Anyone have any better ideas?

Muzzy · 11-25-2003, 04:43 PM

black radiator paint or some crap.
a similar question has been asked b4.

i thought u were gonna say pany hose over the filter to make it last longer

shaggy240sx · 11-25-2003, 04:52 PM

I heard about going the paint route...or not really paint, but some word starting with an "A", but as far as I can tell that is expensive. As you could probably figure out from my Panty Hose idea, I am looking for a very cheap solution.

And as far as a similar question being asked before. I am pretty confident that I am the first person on this site to referance Panty Hose, atleast pertaining to hiding a FMIC.

Muzzy · 11-25-2003, 05:10 PM

granted..but about the sleeper look..its been asked and radiator paint was the answer

...black dye????
would that even stick???

ooohhh the "A" word...anodize.(spelling??) yea..anodize it black someone said

WilloW · 11-25-2003, 06:05 PM

Some of the Honda guys uses black pantyhose, and from what I heard it doesn't effect cooling. Not to steal your idea but I'm going to do the same thing, I think it's a good non-permanet solution. Good luck.

gh6o6 · 11-25-2003, 06:46 PM

im not sure if you can do it on a IC but what about powdercoating?

masta · 11-25-2003, 06:57 PM

I figure the pantyhose would get dirty really easily or start ripping.

You can probably get some type of mesh or chicken wire to cover the bumper area and paint the stuff to match your car.

Also painting the FMIC the same as the radiator will help hide it.

misnomer · 11-25-2003, 07:05 PM

I'd imagine powder coating would be too much of an insulator. Anodizing would likely be best, but you should be OK with radiator paint.

Halz · 11-25-2003, 07:41 PM

..so when you lose a street light race, try not to get your panties in a bunch..

har-har

andrave · 11-25-2003, 08:51 PM

swain coating would actually increase your IC's cooling abilites but it costs a lot. I'd say just use black radiator paint, its less ghetto than panty hose.

Pudula · 11-26-2003, 12:06 AM

Radiator paint actually helps keep the FMIC cooler whereas anodizing it doesn't help this and will still be shiny, but black.

DJ Machine · 11-26-2003, 08:13 AM

You do NOT PAINT AN INTERCOOLER.

The whole point is to cool air by dissipating heat through the fins.

If you INSULATE the fins with anything (paint, powder) you are losing performance and ruining your intercooler.

Muzzy · 11-26-2003, 09:29 AM

...then why do they paint radiators???

Evil S14 · 11-26-2003, 12:02 PM

ive never seen a full radiator painted, just a logo painted on

Muzzy · 11-26-2003, 12:49 PM

u have never seen a black radiator b4??
or a black condencer?

russian · 11-26-2003, 12:51 PM

if you want cheap but not nessecery look like ass, get some mesh for the bumper, spray it flat black. i think it will look ok.

Muzzy · 11-26-2003, 01:16 PM

i though about that but not the painting part..but it will restrict air flow...slightly..wont it?

Evil S14 · 11-26-2003, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Muzzy
u have never seen a black radiator b4??
or a black condencer?

yes i have on factory vehicles. but i dont think its just spray painted on there

Muzzy · 11-26-2003, 02:20 PM

well how do u tink it got on there...dipped??...by hand??...with a stick??? splattered on it???

Flybert · 11-27-2003, 02:58 AM

Whatever you do, don't use your mom's panty hose cuz she's got built in holes in the crotch and that will show off that shiny aluminum intercooler.

russian · 11-27-2003, 09:33 AM

blacksprayed mesh in the bumper. if not, then fuck the sleeper look bullshit.

S13Grl · 11-27-2003, 08:24 PM

A layer of paint will restrict the metal's capability to release heat and may clog some of the air passages. Pantyhose gets dirty easy but it gets clean easy too. I'm not sure how youre gonna make it fit though, they're usually really small. And I don't think that they sell just the fabric.

I'm not trashing the paint routine, it all depends on how much boost you'll be running anyway. Talk to people have done it, see what they think of it, that's your best bet.

11-25-2003, 04:36 PM	#1
shaggy240sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Panty Hose I know based on the title of this thread most people are going to think one of 2 things. Either this doesnt belong in the Tech section, or I just gave it that title to get more people to look at it. Believe it or not, I do have a question about Panty Hose, and as far as I can tell, tech is the best place for it. Now that my SR swap is slowing coming together (6+ months and counting)I am starting to think of ways to keep it a sleeper. I plan to keep stock wheels, and stock bumpers and everything (atleast for a while), but my problem is hiding my FMIC without affecting its performance. Well, out of no where I came up with this odd-ball idea. What if i was to get a pair of black panty hose (or just a section of fabric if they sell it) and stretch it from the top of the bumper to the bottom??? Would the fabric reduce air-flow to a noticable level??? Would it look like ass??? Yes, I know I would run the risk of getting runs in my Panty Hose, but I want a sleeper, and that is the best idea I have come up with so far. Anyone have any better ideas?

11-25-2003, 04:43 PM	#2
Muzzy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: TX Posts: 1,555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	black radiator paint or some crap. a similar question has been asked b4. i thought u were gonna say pany hose over the filter to make it last longer __________________ lemme have a dollar

11-25-2003, 05:10 PM	#4
Muzzy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: TX Posts: 1,555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	granted..but about the sleeper look..its been asked and radiator paint was the answer ...black dye???? would that even stick??? ooohhh the "A" word...anodize.(spelling??) yea..anodize it black someone said __________________ lemme have a dollar

11-25-2003, 07:05 PM	#8
misnomer Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 2,293 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd imagine powder coating would be too much of an insulator. Anodizing would likely be best, but you should be OK with radiator paint. __________________ Rowsdower saves us and saves all the world!

11-26-2003, 12:06 AM	#11
Pudula Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tucson, w00tizona Age: 41 Posts: 532 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Radiator paint actually helps keep the FMIC cooler whereas anodizing it doesn't help this and will still be shiny, but black. __________________

11-25-2003, 04:52 PM	#3
shaggy240sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I heard about going the paint route...or not really paint, but some word starting with an "A", but as far as I can tell that is expensive. As you could probably figure out from my Panty Hose idea, I am looking for a very cheap solution. And as far as a similar question being asked before. I am pretty confident that I am the first person on this site to referance Panty Hose, atleast pertaining to hiding a FMIC.

11-25-2003, 06:05 PM	#5
WilloW Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: * ** Posts: 1,529 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Some of the Honda guys uses black pantyhose, and from what I heard it doesn't effect cooling. Not to steal your idea but I'm going to do the same thing, I think it's a good non-permanet solution. Good luck.

11-25-2003, 06:46 PM	#6
gh6o6 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 550 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im not sure if you can do it on a IC but what about powdercoating?

11-25-2003, 06:57 PM	#7
masta Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: N/A Posts: 271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I figure the pantyhose would get dirty really easily or start ripping. You can probably get some type of mesh or chicken wire to cover the bumper area and paint the stuff to match your car. Also painting the FMIC the same as the radiator will help hide it.

11-25-2003, 07:41 PM	#9
Halz BANNED Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: bay area Age: 41 Posts: 214 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	..so when you lose a street light race, try not to get your panties in a bunch.. har-har

11-25-2003, 08:51 PM	#10
andrave BANNED Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Burton WV Posts: 2,350 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	swain coating would actually increase your IC's cooling abilites but it costs a lot. I'd say just use black radiator paint, its less ghetto than panty hose.

11-26-2003, 08:13 AM	#12
DJ Machine Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 549 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You do NOT PAINT AN INTERCOOLER. The whole point is to cool air by dissipating heat through the fins. If you INSULATE the fins with anything (paint, powder) you are losing performance and ruining your intercooler. __________________

11-26-2003, 09:29 AM	#13
Muzzy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: TX Posts: 1,555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	...then why do they paint radiators??? __________________ lemme have a dollar

11-26-2003, 12:02 PM	#14
Evil S14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Indianapolis/Bloomington Age: 41 Posts: 610 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ive never seen a full radiator painted, just a logo painted on __________________ image exceeds forum limit -Moderation

11-26-2003, 12:49 PM	#15
Muzzy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: TX Posts: 1,555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	u have never seen a black radiator b4?? or a black condencer? __________________ lemme have a dollar

11-26-2003, 12:51 PM	#16
russian Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dallas TX Age: 42 Posts: 1,336 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if you want cheap but not nessecery look like ass, get some mesh for the bumper, spray it flat black. i think it will look ok. __________________ I must break you.

11-26-2003, 01:16 PM	#17
Muzzy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: TX Posts: 1,555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i though about that but not the painting part..but it will restrict air flow...slightly..wont it? __________________ lemme have a dollar

11-26-2003, 02:20 PM	#19
Muzzy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: TX Posts: 1,555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well how do u tink it got on there...dipped??...by hand??...with a stick??? splattered on it??? __________________ lemme have a dollar

11-27-2003, 02:58 AM	#20
Flybert Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: none Posts: 3,862 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Whatever you do, don't use your mom's panty hose cuz she's got built in holes in the crotch and that will show off that shiny aluminum intercooler.

11-27-2003, 09:33 AM	#21
russian Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dallas TX Age: 42 Posts: 1,336 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	blacksprayed mesh in the bumper. if not, then fuck the sleeper look bullshit. __________________ I must break you.

11-27-2003, 08:24 PM	#22
S13Grl Married to the Mob Join Date: Dec 2000 Age: 44 Posts: 3,670 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A layer of paint will restrict the metal's capability to release heat and may clog some of the air passages. Pantyhose gets dirty easy but it gets clean easy too. I'm not sure how youre gonna make it fit though, they're usually really small. And I don't think that they sell just the fabric. I'm not trashing the paint routine, it all depends on how much boost you'll be running anyway. Talk to people have done it, see what they think of it, that's your best bet.