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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 03:03 PM
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Default Do Z06 engine bays get dirty rapidly?

Just a general question. I'm debating drilling holes in my C5's fog light shrouds to allow some cooler air in. I know that the Z06s came standard with fog light shroud holes. Does your engine bay get really dirty rapidly? Thanks for any responses.
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 03:27 PM
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I've had a C5 coupe and now the Z06 and I have to say there is no difference in the amount of dirt getting into the engine area.

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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Green Hornet 2
I've had a C5 coupe and now the Z06 and I have to say there is no difference in the amount of dirt getting into the engine area.
I have had the same, my 03Z seems to be as clean as a regular C5.
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 12:06 AM
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Hi C5XTASY -

I have the same experience - the Z stays about as clean as the coupe.

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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 02:57 PM
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Only when you spin off the track and slide through the dirt ..... but, even then there's way more dirt inside than under the hood!
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