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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 02:13 AM
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I took this at a car show today. They wire covers look almost like chrome. What do you think? I think it is a little much.

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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 02:28 AM
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I'd say a little much in that application. I think they would probably look really good in an engine compartment of a silver or gray car if you just did the wiring and not everything in the tubing, the wiper assemblies in the pic deffinitly pushed it too far :U

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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 04:32 AM
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Agree,definately to much,when you look at the engine bay thats all you can see.
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 08:14 AM
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Looks shiny to me, but not very professional either.
Seems like the wipers are also done with this plastic chrome wrap...... :confused:

Well, but if the owner likes it - why not? :yesnod:
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 09:28 AM
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Cheeeeeeeeeeeesy! :U

Don't cover stuff, replace the dull hoses and lines with stainless steel lines or colored vacuum hose. If you want a custom engine compartment, spend the time refinishing or replacing the actual parts, not covering them with cheap hose. Red73's Vette comes to mind. Everthing in his engine compartment has been replaced with new or refinished properly, not covered up . . .

That's why my hood is closed in my signature, nothing special to show ya. :D

Just my opinion.
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 09:38 AM
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All I can say is to each his own. I wouldn`t personally do that. But it is flashy.
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 10:22 AM
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Not for me.
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 10:25 AM
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i think the goal is to hide the hoses and wires... and show off the chrome... not show off your chromed wires and hoses :confused: i kinda like it, but theres to much there
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 10:41 AM
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i think the goal is to hide the hoses and wires... and show off the chrome... not show off your chromed wires and hoses :confused: i kinda like it, but theres to much there
I agree. I think the key to a nice looking engine compartment is cleanliness more than anything else. Keep the clutter to a minimum. All this hose covering kind of accentuates the clutter.

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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 11:21 AM
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I think it's too much as well. Kinda reminds me of that plastic chrome spiral wire covering JCWhitney used to sell.
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 11:41 AM
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Not my style. Beauty is in the eye of the owner.
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 12:43 PM
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Looks like the Borg assimulated it! :D

Not for me but to each there own.
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 12:50 PM
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Looks like the Borg assimulated it! :D
Good Analogy.
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 12:52 PM
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RICER :U
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 01:25 PM
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Neat idea, but should only be used in moderation. :yesnod:
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 02:45 PM
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Red73's Vette comes to mind. Everthing in his engine compartment has been replaced with new or refinished properly, not covered up . . .

:yesnod: Rod's car is amazing!
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 05:53 PM
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Yikes Batman, you Borged it. Now resistance is futile!!
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 07:00 PM
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:U
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 07:06 PM
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Holy Star Wars. :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy:
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