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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 04:58 PM
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Default Engine dress up

Well, I've done some searching on the forums and seen some trick engine dress up kits like Zilla's and led foot's.

I'm having a tough time trying to find pics of everything that is out there though. I still haven't even decided if I want to go with carbon fiber, painted, or chrome (my wheels are chrome and my paint is magnetic red). I'm thinking about starting with the windshield, radiator, and fuel rail covers.

So how about it, any Engine Dress Up recommendations and/or pictures of your setup?!
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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 05:23 PM
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Funny you should ask...I just finished installing mine.
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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 05:51 PM
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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 05:56 PM
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This pic is older and I have added some more chrome...but as you can see the only limit you have is your imagination
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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 06:48 PM
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So .... you guys think Ice likes the Penguins? Or maybe owns them? That is one awesome paint job tho!
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*rubbing eyes*
WOW!
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Got mine from www.kewlauto.com all I added was the badge on the fuel rail covers.

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hows this Im me if it doesnt work properly
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I think you need an even balance of color and chrome
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here's mine with 50th [IMG][/IMG] ae red.
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I'm still equally confused as those all look fantastic!

I saw the black and colored carbon fiber pieces for sale here on the forum. Has anyone gone with that in their theme yet?
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WOW---lots of cool stuff
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It is not only how you dress-up the engine, but also what engine you dress-up.

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See pic in my sig.
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Black & chrome here...

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Kewl makes some very nice painted pieces at a reasonable price. They are great to deal with too.
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Here's a good place to look for some very nice and very high quality engine dress up parts.
FYI: I've seen them at Carlisle the past two years also.

http://www.creativeenginecovers.com/
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