[dmjasmith]

Duratec owners, who would be interested in an engine cover designed especially for Focus Duratecs. Attached is a pic of the engine cover on the Mazda 3, minus the Mazda emblem. What I have in mind is something similar, but only with an attractive Focus or Ford (blue oval) emblem. I would also want to design it a little longer in the front to cover some of the intake's nastiness and integrate the dipstick. What do you guys think? How much would you pay for something like this? Any other suggestions? Thanks.

 

[turbovation]

I'de pay 20 bucks for one if it was a sweet shiny chrome or something!

 

[Algorhythm]

That'd be cool.

 

[EggYolkBill]

Depending how nice it turns out I might be willing to go as high as $40 for it.

 

[dmjasmith]

Something like this?

Would this brushed aluminum look be preferred over a textured Black? It seems this would be much easier to scratch.

 

[nuttypet]

I wouldn't mind a textured black one. I would pay $60 for it. This is great idea, and I hope you follow up on this. If and when you do, hit me up, I'll be your first customer![thumb]

 

[nuttypet]

Oh and also, what do they charge for the mazda one? Just so we have an idea.

 

[dmjasmith]

Mazda cover

Not sure, But I will be going by the dealership tomorrow. I will find out. Thanks for the response nuttypet. This is the one thing I HATE about the duratec. When you open the hood, you are hit immediately by all the wires and crap on the top of the engine. This would definately clean up the top of the engine compartment.

 

[Foci_Fosho]

I aint feeling the design of the cover(s) pictured...
Personally, i like seeing the valve cover.
It's the ugly intake manifold that hurts my eyes.

just my opinion.

 

[EggYolkBill]

I would pay more for the brushed aluminum.

 

[levelseven]

I think that looks really nice, but I would like to see it under 100.

 

[jmotank]

all i can say is def in as long as under $100 depending on how it turns out. not feeling the brushed look, just not what i'm going for. but i guess it's paintable. i would be in for this the second they were ready to ship. it would really help out the look of our engine bay. hope u follow thru and keep us updated! my question is, can you purchase these as pictured? i would love anything to hide the cluster F that is the top of the duratec engine. LOL

 

[ZX4STDoug]

I love the idea, though I'd like to see it come in under $100 also. I couldn't agree more with what jmotank said...anything to hide that rat's nest of wires and crap on top of the engine would be well worth the $$. Good luck, keep us posted on how things are going ! [thumb]

 

[dmjasmith]

The brushed aluminum one is a Zetec cover from Ford Racing, and is available now. The black one is a photoshopped version of the Mazda 3 cover.

 

[dmjasmith]

The Mazda cover sells for $159.

 

[scorpio1118_2000]

I like the brushed aluminum thats the look I like, just make sure that it does not bend when you lean on it.

 

[Sonicbluezx3]

why would you be leaning on it? do you chill on your engine? lmao

I'd do the black one....not much on aluminum personally.

 

[FranticFocus05]

I would take one for uner $100 PM me and i will definatly buy!!!

 

[turbovation]

Alright I will go 50 on it! But I like the silver aluminum brushed look!

 

[UnderEstimated]

I'd definitely pay under $100. Probably closer to $50. I cannot really justify spending $100 for a piece of plastic or aluminum that most would never see, including myself. But it would make my PZEV engine bay look much neater.