Just completed a two month test of the HIP clear engine cover and I am happy to report that the increased noise level in the cabin is minimal ( a slight swishing sound from the engine ) and there is no discernible increase in cabin temperature. Overall, I am very pleased with the HIP clear engine cover. Since I Concours my Cayman S, it makes it very easy to remove the clear cover so the judges can inspect my engine plus I think it looks awesome. Having the inlet manifolds painted added substantially to the appearance. As far as I am concerned, the HIP clear engine cover is a permanent fixture on my car. I am keeping the stock heat shield and carpet cover in the event I sell the car down the road and the new owner wants to covert back to stock although I can't imagine way he or she would.

 

Always loved the clear engine cover and glad to see your enjoying it.

 

Are you showing this off again Looks great happy to hear that it's working out for you. See you at Peachstate a social soon....

 

Car looks great!

Did you paint the manifolds yourself? I want to get mine painted and was wondering if I should do it myself or pay someone.

Thanks

 

I did not paint the manifolds myself. I took them to my body shop and they painted them. They baked the paint so it will withstand the heat from the motor and not discolor. Total cost was $500.00. Not cheap but they did an awesome job. I have been using this body shop for more than 15 years and I knew they would do a great job. I am not a do it yourself kind of guy so it was worth the cost to me to get a professional job. Good luck with yours.

 

Looks pretty good. Got any closeups on those plenums?

 

This is the best I can do. Hope its what you want to see.

 

Thanks for the info. I think taking it in is best too. $500 to know it was done right is worth it.

 

Looks great!

 

cremaley - after another 7 months - still pleased with the way it's holding up? I'm considering one for my '10 S.

 

Really don't know at this point. I traded my 08 Cayman S for a 2011 Spyder. Hopefully the new owner is enjoying what I did to the Cayman S.

 

How much dust and or dirt would get on the clear cover after driving?

 

If I didn't get caught in the rain very little dirt got on the underside of the cover. Dust on the top side was very easy to wipe off. About once a month I would removed the clear cover and clean the bottom side. Very easy to maintain.

 

Always wanted to do this. Where did you get the cover from?

 

that looks really cool. i like.