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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 05:48 PM
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Hello All,

I've figured out what performance packing i'm going with after research and more research. I would like to compliment my performance package with a little dressing, but cant decide on what route to go. Some pics would help me make a quicker decision. Also, a website of a place that can do this would be of major help as well. Exterior: 03' Swirl Gray.

I've thought about chrome, but doesn't that add extra weight? I do appreciate your help with the performance selection and I appreciate your help with this request as well.

Thx guys!
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 06:23 PM
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Here's what I did with my Spiral Vert. Combo of painted, carbon fiber, and polished stainless. The pictures aren't the best. It looks myuch better in good light.



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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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Click on the link for some pics

http://vetteshop.cc/default.asp?SID=...RY&NID=2060986
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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check out the engine bay in "my corvette photos".
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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Be very careful of stainless steel. It scratches very easily!
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 11:18 PM
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 11:32 PM
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Here's mine at the moment.

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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 11:44 PM
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Here is my old setup, I went with a little more aggressive setup now.

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Some painted components would look good - check out the offerings of Kewl Auto (www.kewlauto.com). I have some of their stuff and they are very nice.
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Like the chrome....
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 05:48 AM
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How do you guys keep your engine so clean?

I'm still working on mine.
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Man those look great!!
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 08:09 AM
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Very Simple here, But I am not done yet.

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Another vote for Kewl. Not a great photo.

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Wow, lots of great pics and ideas posted here! So much to look at and so many decisions! Overwhelming!
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Here is the old setup - boring by comparison
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 10:12 AM
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here is mine


For a larger image just click on the picture




Here are some more pics with the carbon fiber




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