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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 03:56 PM
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I'd like to see some different versions of the silicon hoses.. black, red, blue.. please post what you have! I can't decide which color.. Thanks a million!!
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Here's a couple with red ones. Few other changes between each pic too.




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Here's mine:


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The intake hoses are fine.The rest seem very ricey looking.
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Originally Posted by rebelheart
The intake hoses are fine.The rest seem very ricey looking.
Ricey, what are you smoking?
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Here is a picture of mine they have been on for about three years or more.


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Originally Posted by rebelheart
The intake hoses are fine.The rest seem very ricey looking.
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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Silicone hoses are nice, however I really like the braided hoses.
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i think the silicon hoses look very jc whitney to me, sorry just my opinion

p.s got some bad azz looking engine comp pics here!!!!
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The stock black hoses seem to fade into the background and let the other show pieces shine through. I meant "ricey" as in you see them mostly on import tuner cars,which is OK, as that is their thing.
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This is pretty much what I'm looking for. Nice Pic! And thanks everyone!
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Originally Posted by MSG C5
Silicone hoses are nice, however I really like the braided hoses.

braided hoses are
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