Zs-ondabrain Posted September 27, 2003 Share #1 Posted September 27, 2003 I'm pulling my intakes off real soon so I can smooth them out before buffing them to a high luster like the valve cover and water inlet on my L-24, my question is of basic preference, should I leave the E-46 and the round mfg stamp on the manifolds or sand them off like on the ballance tube, before I take the buffer to it.I'd really like your true z-pinion on this 1) - authentic looking w/ E-46 stamp) or2) - smooth polished intake w/ no incriminating marks) let me know..... don't worry, I can take it.As you can see in the pic. I shaved all unneeded rises and lifts off of the balance tube, then smoothed it out, i'll probably polish it later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zs-ondabrain Posted September 27, 2003 Author Share #2 Posted September 27, 2003 well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfadog Posted September 27, 2003 Share #3 Posted September 27, 2003 You might want to be a little more patient for an answer... expecting someone to reply in 30 minutes is a pretty tall order.Personally, I think you should leave the E-46 on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zs-ondabrain Posted September 27, 2003 Author Share #4 Posted September 27, 2003 Thanks Alfadog, but at the time there were quite a few on line And you were thinking same as me, toss the mfg stamp and leave the p/n. and maybe use a little bit of my (intense Blue pearl) on the lettering to make it stand out? Man, I LOVE BLUE AND CHROME/POLISHED ALUMINUM! Thanks a lot. Dave in WA. P.S. I'm pulling it today, I'll put pics on later on this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxtellZ Posted September 27, 2003 Share #5 Posted September 27, 2003 I'd leave the identifier on there. One day, when you're old and forgetful, you'll be glad to know what you've gotLOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zs-ondabrain Posted September 27, 2003 Author Share #6 Posted September 27, 2003 one problem, I'm already old and forgetful and I will leave it on, Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmead Posted September 28, 2003 Share #7 Posted September 28, 2003 leave it on...but make it stand outif you shine is up, maybe highlight it from the rest of the intake it will only add to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitzkraig Posted September 29, 2003 Share #8 Posted September 29, 2003 I sanded mine off. Didn't really think anything of it since I'm keeping the stock components on the engine. Anyway, it's your car so make it the way you want it to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zs-ondabrain Posted September 29, 2003 Author Share #9 Posted September 29, 2003 For all you who have written in on the subject, thank you And if you'll all go to MY gallery, you'll see the end results and once again, thanks for your input, I appreciate it.P.S. I'll paint the lettering blue later on, been kinda busyDave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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