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Old Nov 5, 2024 | 01:45 PM
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I was skeptical at first before I bought it, but surprisingly it isn't that bad at all.
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Old Nov 5, 2024 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by MoonKnight
Maybe I misunderstood. Is this what you are talking about?
The red thing that says "C O R V E T T E" is an injection molded piece of plastic that hides the engine. I suppose some think it is the engine, which does not bolster my faith in humanity



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Old Nov 5, 2024 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by sshallen
The red thing that says "C O R V E T T E" is an injection molded piece of plastic that hides the engine. I suppose some think it is the engine, which does not bolster my faith in humanity
Kind of kills the idea of exposing the engine compartment if it’s just a piece of plastic! Makes sense if you are ACTUALLY looking at the engine (i.e. Ferrari). Most exposed engine cars do so because the engine compartment itself is a work of art!

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Old Nov 5, 2024 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mjross
Kind of kills the idea of exposing the engine compartment if it’s just a piece of plastic! Makes sense if you are ACTUALLY looking at the engine (i.e. Ferrari). Most exposed engine cars do so because the engine compartment itself is a work of art!
Take the cover off and you find the plastic intake plenum. Many consider it unattractive. It could have been stylized by GM instead of covered with the ornamental cover. The intake plenum on the Z06 is stylized, and is not covered.




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