Engine bay panels, need opinions.

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Oct 14, 2023 | 06:40 AM

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Vetteman Jack

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Adding the covers is a purely personal choice. I like them as they can add a significant visual appeal to the engine bay.

Oct 14, 2023 | 06:51 AM

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WhiteDevil828

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Originally Posted by tadda

I originally purchased the black anodized aluminum covers off E-bay ($100) and thought they looked ok....But...

I changed them out for these satin black fiber glass painted panels ($200) which match the other black surfaces perfectly....I prefer these over the aluminum plates I had....

The only difference I notice is the direction of the fins, they both look satin black. Am I missing something?

Oct 14, 2023 | 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BMadden

I got these in Edge Red to match the engine cover and they have the 70th logo on the flags. Found the seller on eBay, but I don't know if he's still selling them anymore.

Where did you get the carbon fiber side (fender) panels? I like those and I'm looking for something to cover those areas.

Oct 14, 2023 | 02:07 PM

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Maybe if the cheap looking heat shields were gone and ceramic coated the header pipes it would be a good look too. Much to ponder

Oct 14, 2023 | 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Acpantera

Maybe if the cheap looking heat shields were gone and ceramic coated the header pipes it would be a good look too. Much to ponder

Oct 14, 2023 | 05:11 PM

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Do like the headers👍👍👍

Firewall heat shield still looks like tinfoil.

Oct 14, 2023 | 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Acpantera

Maybe some people don't care for the industrial looking exhaust.

Like I said, if you like it, do it. I don't think it's necessary, and I don't need you criticizing my opinion.

The OP asked for opinions. Are only opinions you agree with allowed?

May 31, 2024 | 01:47 PM

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Cobra Bill

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Looks great. What do you use to get the black "plastic" surround pieces so shiny?

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May 31, 2024 | 04:39 PM

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i went with these

I really like them. Where did you find them?

May 31, 2024 | 04:55 PM

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Way busy and fugly.

May 31, 2024 | 05:09 PM

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I bought the Matte black plates off eBay and then painted them myself with rust oleum heat paint, came out great, don’t really care if anybody else likes it.

Jun 1, 2024 | 09:04 AM

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Jun 1, 2024 | 02:48 PM

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Where did you purchase the data plate with the car specs from?

Jun 1, 2024 | 02:57 PM

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Where did you purchase the data plate with the car specs from?

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Jun 1, 2024 | 03:39 PM

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I went with the GM style CF engine appearance panels from American Hydrocarbon. Also added Rear Shock Tower Covers and Coolant Cap Covers both purchased from 3DLifeSolutions.

To complete the engine bay look added a Custom Painted Engine Cover from Race Ready Panels.