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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 09:43 AM
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My former sister in law was a mega successful car sales person. With et ux, Bro' and she one Friday over Bud Lights, she was talking about the funny things that happen during the sale's dance. One being men always wanting to look at the engine. Staring into the abyss of the engine bay with knowing eyes. Or seemingly. And that 90% hadn't a clue what they were looking at nor how it really worked. I don't get the fascination with 'seeing' the engine. On the coupe, of course, it is a visual component of the design. Stunning for sure. But really needn't be. You don't see most mid engines through a looking glass. And truth be known, what's to see. I just don't get it.
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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 10:09 AM
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It was meant as a light hearted response as well... Seeing the engine is cool !

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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by C8Smurf
Why couldn’t GM have just installed an opening hatch like they do on boats?
They probably considered that and then thought best to protect owners from themselves...
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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 10:00 PM
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I guess that is one way to get a visual of an engine, but not something I really would want to do.
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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by raleona
This clear cover might be a good option for the HTC ZO6 buyer that wants to show case the engine with the attached signature of the assembler.
It isn’t a cover. It’s a picture wrapped onto the existing cover. Good for laughs but that’s it.
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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 11:58 PM
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All the stupid stuff people put on their Corvettes, this one is alright. I would like to see it, but I would be interested for the right price. Hell, I put a Corvette sticker on my garage door. How much different is that?



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Old Nov 10, 2021 | 06:43 AM
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I put the hood Ornament on my engine cover instead of painting it. Slightly larger and easier to see. Matching and better cosmetics than if it was painted.

Side note, with the engine having red valve covers, a red engine cover is the only way to go other than GM OEM black.

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Old Nov 10, 2021 | 01:26 PM
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That is the purpose of this?
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Old Nov 10, 2021 | 01:36 PM
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That is the purpose of this?
I want to see my engine so I put a picture of an engine over my engine.
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Old Nov 10, 2021 | 04:17 PM
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Huuummm. Will someone come up with a engine cover wrap for a Coupe to imitate a HTC?
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Old Nov 11, 2021 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by C8J
The truth is out. HTC owners really miss not having a coupe. I guess that they don't realize the roof comes off and fits in the trunk. No moving parts to break other than your arms or ego.
You failed to mention that when you put the roof in the trunk you have no room for anything else.
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Old Nov 11, 2021 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Warp Ten
Huuummm. Will someone come up with a engine cover wrap for a Coupe to imitate a HTC?
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You failed to mention that when you put the roof in the trunk you have no room for anything else.
I wasn't going there, but in the spirit for the second one, as an answer for the first one, Why would anyone want to imitate an HTC and cover the engine and I guess HTC owners either don't remember the Frunk or don't use it.

Just enjoy your Game Changer regardless of model. That is why they make Vanilla and Chocolate ice cream.
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Old Nov 11, 2021 | 08:57 AM
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VEE (Visible Engine Envy).
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Old Nov 11, 2021 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Shokosugi
It isn’t a cover. It’s a picture wrapped onto the existing cover. Good for laughs but that’s it.
Shokosugi, post #12 corrected my error. (Jeff, they got me! I thought someone built a plastic cover to replace the black one installed by Chevy).
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Old Nov 12, 2021 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by C8J
I guess HTC owners either don't remember the Frunk or don't use it.
That’s a pretty stupid statement. I just got back from a 4000 mile trip and had the top down 90% of the time. Plenty of room for luggage in the trunk and the frunk.
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Old Nov 12, 2021 | 08:51 AM
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I took my HTC to COTA from Houston loaded with 2 sets of clubs, 2 large folding chairs, suitcase, backpack, purse (hers), cooler (mine). With all that loaded into the trunk and frunk, I was able to lower the top while headed to track and take a couple of touring laps.








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Old Nov 12, 2021 | 01:54 PM
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Again, anyone selling these?
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