There very good and look ace, however i do think the price may be an issue....
Reason behind price for me would be
1. Theres no way in hell the mrs would let me spend 500 on a engine table
2. She and maybe all other women wouldnt want one in the lounge, most men want 1 because we love cars, most women hate cars because there men love them, so bassicaly i doubt many women would want of these in there house at all...
3. I would love one to put in my games room but just for my games room it will hardly get used/noticed as the mrs wont have it in the lounge
Theres a line i think, and if the mrs would let me then yea id rather spend 500 on a proper metal table than 300/700 on a wood table! But again its the facking women,
Im sure some women will like them tho, id love one
Hope that makes sense
As for new ideas....how about a turbo converted into a lamp!!!!!