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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 04:51 AM
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Okay...ya'll hated my stripe idea...and I understand now.....and ya'll hated my stoooopid flowmaster tips.....but I hoped an exhaust plate would help. But in my usual fashion...or lack thereof....I didn't want the norm.

So I found these stainless flames...painted the background black and stuck 'em on.

I like 'em....especially compared to my invisible exhaust past.....

cheap? hell yes.....dressy? ...yup, better...and it looks better in person than the damn pics....

Do I care what you think? ....well yes....but I'm jaded now and can take it....ha...



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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 04:53 AM
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it's not as bad as you think.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 04:58 AM
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At first glance, I'm diggin' it. Kinda reminds me of the mud flaps on a semi but I'm still diggin' it. I hadn't seen your exhaust before. I'm kinda diggin' that too. Over all, maybe not what I would choose but I'd give it a thumb up if I saw you go by.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 05:03 AM
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Oh stop it...you're gonna make me all misty-eyed....
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 06:23 AM
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I think the tips and plate go with your fencing technology perfectly.
Sorry, you asked.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 06:30 AM
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Well if your asking for an opinion on any particular mod your always going to have someone who doesn't like it. Bottom line-change what makes you happy. It's not over the top and it's not a bad look-my opinion.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 07:00 AM
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The exhaust plate doesn't look bad at all. It's different than what you always see.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 07:17 AM
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Unique is good.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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You may have the wrong parts IMHO - but you've got the right attitude. Who gives a rat's *** what other people think.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 07:47 AM
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Cool looking exhaust plate...
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by MagRedConv
Unique is good.


Heck.. it's your $$$ and your car.

I think I like the flames. did not think I would.. but I don't think it looks bad at all between the exhausts.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 08:56 AM
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It's different.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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Well it's not MY style,,,But I'd say it's OK!! It's reasonably subtle and not garish. It gives a little personal touch to a bland area so I'd give it a RELAX AND ENJOY!!
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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Looks like your rear might need some Preperation H.

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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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Different?

Yes

You get a big A+ for effort.

but



Different is not always good. You might want to go back to the drawing board.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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I think it`s pretty groovy, especially compared to nothing back there in that spot. By the way regarding "no respect" components as judged by some opinionated owners here. I have Flowmasters, Dual Cone Intake, and Shorty Headers. That is considered "trash", "waste of time and money", blha, blha. After a tune I ended up with 331 RWHP and 347RWtorque. WITH an A4 tranny ! That is as good or BETTER than many with exotic CAI, LT Headers with catless H pipe and fancy name exhausts.

Point being my friend, while it is good to be aware of the concensus (sp) opinion, many times it`s people who simply do not know SQUAT !

I think your plate is unique and cool, right on !

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Unless you own or have stock in Rose City Corvettes I would consider changing the tag frame.
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It is different, but I like it .
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Unless you own or have stock in Rose City Corvettes I would consider changing the tag frame.
It's a Corvette Club.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 10:55 AM
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not for me but, it's your car
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