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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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Just installed these not sure if i like them or not opinions welcome.



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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 12:12 PM
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I really like those but have always been put off by not being able to get them for the brake duct openings as well.
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 12:19 PM
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I like them! But i do prefer the Screens over them
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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The right one looks bent

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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark C5
I really like those but have always been put off by not being able to get them for the brake duct openings as well.

hey Mark, try this:

http://www.corvettespecialty.com/www...roducts_id=174
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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Thanks for the link, that's just what I've been looking for. Ain't this forum great!
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark C5
I really like those but have always been put off by not being able to get them for the brake duct openings as well.
This is the set I bought a few years ago. They came with the brake duct screens as well (see second photo) but I never installed them. I will try to find my invoice and send you the source if they are still around.

Here they are: PM me for the source and price.

Bill

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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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Could be the pic , but they do look bent....
Plus i prefer the screen look...
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Nice looking!!
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I like the look better than the screens, maybe that's why I bought them. Want a cheap price check the auction place. I saw them a couple weeks ago new for $45. from a vendor, not an individual.
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I have a new pair of those from APA ind. but the bracket installation is none too clear. Did you experience the same thing? Mine are still laying on the bench, have been for two months.
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They look nice and different from everyone who does the screens. I think it would look even better if the Corvette decal on the front was reflective to match the grills rather than red. Just my .02
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Look very nice!!!
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I prefer the screens, but those dont look bad either
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I prefer the screens, but those dont look bad either
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Originally Posted by csexton
The right one looks bent

Chuck
I wasn't going to say anything, but.......


it does look bent.


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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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I had these also before i switched to the tigershark nose.. you have to zip tie them in and use velcro a little weird
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I used to have the 9-bar billet version. The look good, but if you have a vararam or foglights, the rienforcements inhibit both airflow and light a good deal.

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