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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 11:07 PM
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Didn't show up on any of the front clip spy shots but what the hell is this?

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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by CitationZ06@yahoo
Didn't show up on any of the front clip spy shots but what the hell is this?

It could be but I doubt it. Having seen the underside of the hood I just don't think so. The 'box' doesn't appear wide enough but then that whole grey area under there could be part of a larger system.

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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 11:20 PM
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It sure is something gruesome on that rendering but I would doubt that it is a vent.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by John T
It sure is something gruesome on that rendering but I would doubt that it is a vent.
Yeah, I'm just not sure what we are going to see up there. The 'vent' looks really different than what we have seen from this angle.
The 'fangs' on either side continue on to the nose piece. I remember this image and wonder if they are part of those 'fangs'. That matrix underneath the vents is curious also.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 11:29 PM
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Looks like they tried to draw in a reflection?
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 11:33 PM
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It seems to dive into the Omega fascia but the fascia on its own does not show this detail.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 11:41 PM
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I am going to go with bad photo editing for a cover story. till sunday >)
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 11:44 PM
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It may be that this whole green area is part of a vent system...hell I don't know...
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 12:02 AM
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Can't wait to see one in person.
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 12:05 AM
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I don't think it's a vent, but I wished that they would have made the inside of that tractor trailer a little bit more comfy and nicer. After all, it's hauling a bad *** piece of american history and machinery.
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 02:48 AM
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It's a shadow.

I haven't seen this much grasping at straws since I brought Capri Sun to soccer practice.
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 03:23 AM
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"Exposed" Carbon Fiber is my guess.

Purely for looks....with all that carbon fiber they're supposed to be using, why not show it off?
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 05:43 AM
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it's a bad (very bad) attempt to show visual depth in the hood rise. It is supposed to be shadow/reflection
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Ron78Z&66Vette
"Exposed" Carbon Fiber is my guess.

Purely for looks....with all that carbon fiber they're supposed to be using, why not show it off?
If it is actually something and not just a weird looking pic, that was also my guess. I hope not though as I think that would be a little cheesy looking.
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 11:49 AM
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It is a drawing. The one on the passenger side has a slight shine.
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Jinx
It's a shadow.

I haven't seen this much grasping at straws since I brought Capri Sun to soccer practice.
One more day of grasping...gotta make the most of it!
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by JockItch
If it is actually something and not just a weird looking pic, that was also my guess. I hope not though as I think that would be a little cheesy looking.
I don't care for the look of them, even if they are functional.
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No. It's a body crease. Its angle is reflecting light a somewhat different color.
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by irvbulldogs72
No. It's a body crease. Its angle is reflecting light a somewhat different color.
That's what I think too.
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