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Apr 7, 2008 | 01:30 PM

#21

shockwave

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Originally Posted by saplumr

I think GM knows more than we do.

Think about it...If they removed the passenger side door locks on the C5 after the year 2000 to save money, why wouldn't they delete the coil covers to save money?? I would think the coil covers cost more then one door lock...then maybe not..

Apr 7, 2008 | 01:45 PM

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0MarylandSpeed

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I keep mine on...I think it looks better that way.
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Apr 7, 2008 | 02:04 PM

#23

Vasta

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Originally Posted by shockwave

Easy, because it looks crappy without the beauty covers. They could do it like Katech, but like you pointed out...money.

Apr 7, 2008 | 05:34 PM

#24

Kent1999

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I went a different route.... cut down the stock covers to just cover the fuel rails, and painted the coils. I know its not everyone's taste, but I like it. Just an example of another way to go.

Cheers,
Kent

Last edited by Kent1999; Mar 7, 2016 at 03:30 PM.

Apr 7, 2008 | 05:40 PM

#25

showstpr

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that looks awsome Kent ^^^^ I like that

Apr 7, 2008 | 08:24 PM

#26

phileaglesfan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kent1999

I went a different route.... cut down the stock covers to just cover the fuel rails, and painted the coils. I know its not everyone's taste, but I like it.

Cheers,
Kent

Great idea Kent! I like that look.

Apr 7, 2008 | 09:42 PM

#27

OCCOMSRAZOR

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I got rid of the covers and went Katech.

Apr 7, 2008 | 09:45 PM

#28

TBonez

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Very nice

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Apr 7, 2008 | 09:49 PM

#29

LS3 Zeus

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I agree!

Apr 7, 2008 | 09:51 PM

#30

Marc V.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by OCCOMSRAZOR

I got rid of the covers and went Katech.

DAAAAAYYYYYYMMMMMM!!!!

DAT BE HOT

Apr 7, 2008 | 10:11 PM

#31

Kreuzen

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From: Tucson AZ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by VET4LES

I keep mine on because it looks better than without IMO.

but don't think heat build-up is an issue either.

Apr 7, 2008 | 11:44 PM

#32

glennhl

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From: Chandler Arizona

I took mine off because I'd rather look at an engine than a plastic cover. Plus, it has to let the engine and especially the coils run cooler. It doesn't take an engineering degree to know they act as an insulator to keep the heat in.

Apr 8, 2008 | 12:09 AM

#33

Purdue

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From: ---Phoenix, AZ --- Boiler Up, Hammer Down!

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Originally Posted by Vasta

Yeah, "OregonC6"

Did he disappear off the forum???

Apr 8, 2008 | 12:11 AM

#34

VETTAMOUS

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i figure that they keep water off the coils when i wash it.

Apr 8, 2008 | 10:46 AM

#35

OCCOMSRAZOR

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Quote:

Originally Posted by VETTAMOUS

i figure that they keep water off the coils when i wash it.

I had a conversation once with the folks at LG Motorsport about the coil paks.. I was told that those coil paks are pretty much "bullet proof." No concern about splashing water on them from typical cleaning or rain when using a vented hood.

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