Planet 9

**K-Man S** · #1 05-22-2009, 09:19 AM

I Can See Clearly Now... We have completed our installation and review of the latest clear engine cover on the market from HIP Design. This cover uses a unique approach to presenting the Cayman's engine for the world to see while maintaining high standards for product fit and finish. Our review covers the very easy installation of the transparent engine cover and then examines various questions that our members had about sounds, weight, heat, dirt & more!

Check out the Article here: HIP Design - Transparent Engine Cover

Don't miss our next article where we compare the HIP Design cover to existing covers already on the market!
Clear Engine Cover Shoot-Out!

BLK MAGIC · #2 05-25-2009, 06:52 PM

sick! clear is the way to go!

superrobo · #3 05-26-2009, 12:05 AM

Any Group buy for this cover ?

jfkjr33 · #4 05-26-2009, 03:21 AM

Originally Posted by superrobo

Any Group buy for this cover ?

http://www.planetporsche.net/cayman-...tml#post365287

James Carrara White · #5 05-26-2009, 12:33 PM

Very nice article, on some very nice products.
Depending on the look, functionality and cost you are after, this makes the decision easier.
My only question;
Could the removal of the stock original cover cause any loss of structural rigidity to the car with any with these choices?
Did you run an AX or a DE session with these in place?
I know, it's a bit extreme and reckless to leave it in place for such an event.
But I still ask the question.
All the best.

**K-Man S** · #6 05-26-2009, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by James Carrara White

Very nice article, on some very nice products.
Depending on the look, functionality and cost you are after, this makes the decision easier.
My only question;
Could the removal of the stock original cover cause any loss of structural rigidity to the car with any with these choices?
Did you run an AX or a DE session with these in place?
I know, it's a bit extreme and reckless to leave it in place for such an event.
But I still ask the question.
All the best.

No effect on structural rigidity and I've run DE's with clear covers on before, it's no big deal, as long as everything is fastened down tightly there shouldn't be any difference from stock.

saucerman · #7 05-26-2009, 01:58 PM

It's a nice design, one of the nicest I've seen but it just might be me....I don't think the engine warrants a clear cover....the F430 I can see....I like things a bit more symmetrical

gvisgilio · #8 05-28-2009, 01:05 PM

IMO the HIP look is the best, but it is a bit odd that they didn't follow the underlying sheet metal contour with their black out. It's particularly evident on the sides with the yellow showing more than would appear necessary.

subsonic · #9 08-05-2009, 08:18 PM

Probably a stupid question, but I assume you did the red engine covers yourself?

I've never seen my Cayman engine to know what it looks like, but I can't imagine those are standard...

gtscayman · #10 08-05-2009, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by subsonic

Probably a stupid question, but I assume you did the red engine covers yourself?

I've never seen my Cayman engine to know what it looks like, but I can't imagine those are standard...

Not standard - done by the individual owner or farmed out to someone else to do.

Roadster01 · #11 08-06-2009, 09:20 AM

Any pictures of what a 2.9 would look like?

**Wheel Dynamics** · #12 08-06-2009, 01:01 PM

Looks good so long as you DO take the time to repaint the manifolds and detial it a bit in there....

**COCarmonS** · #13 08-06-2009, 06:13 PM

How is the engine sound compared to stock as well as heat inside the cabin?

orlcayman_S · #14 08-06-2009, 08:11 PM

look at this posting. There is a lot of good information.

http://www.planetporsche.net/site-ve...ine-cover.html

Originally Posted by subsonic

Probably a stupid question, but I assume you did the red engine covers yourself?

I've never seen my Cayman engine to know what it looks like, but I can't imagine those are standard...