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Old Mar 17, 2015 | 09:41 PM
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Check out my engine mod...LRG Z51.....Hydro Graphic carbon fiber...green and black. All work done by First Choice Auto Care in Hilliard Ohio. All I need to do now is clay, polish and wax.....zoom zoom.
Give me some feedback....watcha think.
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Old Mar 17, 2015 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony B
Check out my engine mod...LRG Z51.....Hydro Graphic carbon fiber...green and black. All work done by First Choice Auto Care in Hilliard Ohio. All I need to do now is clay, polish and wax.....zoom zoom.
Give me some feedback....watcha think.
Like the hydro stuff. The green wire covers......they look cheap.
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Not too bad, was wondering what a LRG engine bay would look like. Probably would have stayed with black hose coverings.
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Old Mar 17, 2015 | 09:54 PM
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Not too bad, was wondering what a LRG engine bay would look like. Probably would have stayed with black hose coverings.
Point taken.....may switch to black next year..thanks
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Old Mar 17, 2015 | 10:08 PM
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I like the cf but would have stayed with black all round.
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Old Mar 17, 2015 | 10:58 PM
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Looks Great!
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 06:31 AM
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keep the hood closed
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by C7Jake
keep the hood closed


Although... I agree with the black hose coverings, unless you can find darker ones. To each their own
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First foremost...thanks for sharing a lot of those that have issues with your work/ vision, do not. While I am not fan of what you did, that's ok as it is your car, enjoy the hell out of it !!
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Like the hydro stuff. The green wire covers......they look cheap.
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 08:41 AM
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Thanks to all who replied.....may switch to black hoses next year....or mix black and green. I'll get some more opinions on the car show circuit with hood open C7 Jake........zoom zoom.
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