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Old May 8, 2013 | 06:53 PM
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Old May 8, 2013 | 06:57 PM
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NICE! Where did you get that?
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how can you not put up the installed pics?!
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Old May 8, 2013 | 07:20 PM
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Very nice James !

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That looks incredible! I'm glad you finally got it. I can't wait to see some pics of it installed!!

Gettin' better with that camera too

oh..... and I love mods too!! Bit of an understatement though
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That's a very nice looking cover.
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Old May 8, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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Very nice, , I am jealous .
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James, with that on the car I think you just passed the clown with it. Nice looking piece on the car.. Robert
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Old May 8, 2013 | 07:39 PM
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Very nice!

Someone told me that the clear resin that is used over the CF can turn goldish over time due to engine heat. Urban legend?
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Sick! I smell your car winning another trophy next week.
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It took about 30 mins to install....










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Old May 8, 2013 | 08:41 PM
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Very nice!

Someone told me that the clear resin that is used over the CF can turn goldish over time due to engine heat. Urban legend?
The body man put 5 coats of clear coat to insure that that would not happen , time will tell
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The body man put 5 coats of clear coat to insure that that would not happen , time will tell
No positive words brother, big piece of expensive plastic that you will sell in the future. It;s just a big cheesy cover
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No positive words brother, big piece of expensive plastic that you will sell in the future. It;s just a big cheesy cover
Lol , no it's all good man , I've just gone a different way than you ... We are giving a serious thought to upgradeing the motor again .... Or we will just buy a C6 Z
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Lookin' good James! Doin' Texas Proud !!
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That is one fine looking cover.
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