Help Me Find Chrome Engine Bling...
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Help Me Find Chrome Engine Bling...
I'm looking to add a few chrome engine bling components, i.e. strut covers, headlight motor covers, fluid caps, striker plates, etc. Nothing crazy, just a little bling.
I checked out products offered by the various vendors on this forum and not on this forum and what I'm finding is a large difference in price, so I can only assume that the price difference is based on quality.
I'm hoping for some recommendations and perhaps what to look for. Some say triple coated, some require extra tape or materials to apply, etc.
I don't mind paying for quality components as they need to last in a hot engine bay, however I don't want to overpay either.
Looking for vendor recommendations, personal experience and advice.
Thanks!
I checked out products offered by the various vendors on this forum and not on this forum and what I'm finding is a large difference in price, so I can only assume that the price difference is based on quality.
I'm hoping for some recommendations and perhaps what to look for. Some say triple coated, some require extra tape or materials to apply, etc.
I don't mind paying for quality components as they need to last in a hot engine bay, however I don't want to overpay either.
Looking for vendor recommendations, personal experience and advice.
Thanks!
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Looks nice, however where did you get them? How's the quality?
There are some great engine bays on this forum so I'm hoping for some more input regarding cost and quality options.
Looks nice, however where did you get them? How's the quality?
There are some great engine bays on this forum so I'm hoping for some more input regarding cost and quality options.
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Mid-America has more bling than you can shake a stick at.
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-parts.html
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-parts.html
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Here is our Chrome Brake Master Cylinder Cover, great quality 
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...ndercover.html
Also our Fuse Box Cover
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...eboxcover.html
Here are my favorite Engine Caps
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...hromecaps.html
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http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...ndercover.html
Also our Fuse Box Cover
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...eboxcover.html
Here are my favorite Engine Caps
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...hromecaps.html
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Thanks guys. I know where to get the parts, I'm more concerned over the price difference and quality comparisons. For example, the prices for a set of hood strut covers go between $39.99 and $139.99.
They all look good on-line, however I'm hoping member who have actually installed some of these pieces can chime in on quality and why they chose one vendor over the others.
They all look good on-line, however I'm hoping member who have actually installed some of these pieces can chime in on quality and why they chose one vendor over the others.
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Mid-America has more bling than you can shake a stick at.
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-parts.html
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-parts.html
I've seen cars at shows that have every SS stick on possible and they were all scratched. Looked like ****.
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Who provided your painted tank covers? I like that they use the OEM screws to secure vs. velcro.
Also, where did you get your chrome fluid caps?
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Their stuff is stainless steel, not chrome.
I do like the body color matched fuel rail covers in rpm462's post though. I may have to think about a set of those for my car. The previous owner had installed a faux carbon fiber pair that don't really do anything for me. I'd go back to the original pair of red covers, but they got carved up and the carbon fiber ones are sticky taped on top of the originals.
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They're not covers, I painted the tanks myself along with the windshield cowling, fuel rail covers and honker with electron blue rattle can paint I got from AutomotiveTouchup.com.
I actually got the chrome fluid caps at a show down here about 5 years ago from a vendor that was there, DJ Motorsports, but I don't think they sell them anymore. I know I've still seen them for sale from some other vendors but can't remember off-hand who they are.
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Thanks...good luck with the Honker, it was a bit of a pain to install for me but I just took my time with it.
They're not covers, I painted the tanks myself along with the windshield cowling, fuel rail covers and honker with electron blue rattle can paint I got from AutomotiveTouchup.com.
I actually got the chrome fluid caps at a show down here about 5 years ago from a vendor that was there, DJ Motorsports, but I don't think they sell them anymore. I know I've still seen them for sale from some other vendors but can't remember off-hand who they are.
They're not covers, I painted the tanks myself along with the windshield cowling, fuel rail covers and honker with electron blue rattle can paint I got from AutomotiveTouchup.com.
I actually got the chrome fluid caps at a show down here about 5 years ago from a vendor that was there, DJ Motorsports, but I don't think they sell them anymore. I know I've still seen them for sale from some other vendors but can't remember off-hand who they are.
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I just saw these over at RPI Designs and they are pretty close to what I have.
http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=1008
http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=1008
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I just saw these over at RPI Designs and they are pretty close to what I have.
http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=1008
http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=1008
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May I suggest sending Blue Dragon a PM, also known as Paul and Heidi. He has a ton of chrome and it is nicely done. I am certian he would steer you in the right direction.