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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 10:21 AM
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This is the third and final redo of my engine bay...goal = all carbon fiber and chrome

plenum & fuel rail cover after air-brushing

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...03/engcov1.jpg

after installation

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...03/122505b.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...3/eb122505.jpg

am still on back order for 4 pieces of chrome and the cf coolant and washer covers....thus, it's not quite finished.
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 10:27 AM
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I'm not a huge fan of carbon fiber but that looks pretty darn good mixed with a little polished aluminum.

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I'm not a huge fan of carbon fiber but that looks pretty darn good mixed with a little polished aluminum.

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Looks good!
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very very i am waiting to get some pieces airbrushed can wait!
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Looking forward to seeing the finished product!
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Originally Posted by Shane_S
I'm a huge fan of carbon fiber that looks pretty darn good mixed with a little polished aluminum.

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Agreed.
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Originally Posted by Shane_S
I'm not a huge fan of carbon fiber but that looks pretty darn good mixed with a little polished aluminum.

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Well done, my friend. The engine bay looks sharp!!!
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I love that style cover
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Agreed.

I would love to have his set-up including the other CF pieces you have on the sides of your engine bay. I'm a sucker for CF.



Howa' bout dem Skins?!?!
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Sweet!!!!!
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