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Old May 19, 2026 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Stoopalini
Yeah....I don't think I could stomach that.
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Old May 20, 2026 | 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Stoopalini
Yes, I bought everything from James (here's his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/p/James-Cus...1555947308678/).
  • Clear cover
  • Painted engine cover
  • frame rails
  • Tonneau mirrors
It was all shipped to me.

I didn't end up installing the mirrors though, as after I got all the other pieces on, I was happy with the appearance. I'm on the fence about installing the mirrors ... might be a bit over the top for my taste.

Here's what the mirrors look like (not my car). On mine, I had the cross flag etched on the triangle piece, but left the side pieces plain. But like I said, I'm on the fence about installing them. I kind of like the clean look it has now...

I am definately ordering excatly what you did except the mirrors. So I'll be ordering Clear cover, Sebring Orange engine cover and Sebring Orange frame rails. Correct?
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Also from James. I didn't decide I liked the idea until after the car was ordered. The factory package is a bit ugly but maintains both access doors. This looks much better and we'll see how it works out.

Looks fantastic. So just to doublecheck before ordering. I want mine to look just like yours. You ordered clear cover, painted engine cover and painted rails? Anything else? Any emblems or etching? Thanks.
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Old May 20, 2026 | 06:35 AM
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I ordered one from James also, he does fantastic work.



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My best friend installed this set up, on Z Car!

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Old May 20, 2026 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Italfra#1
Looks fantastic. So just to doublecheck before ordering. I want mine to look just like yours. You ordered clear cover, painted engine cover and painted rails? Anything else? Any emblems or etching? Thanks.
This is what I requested:

1) Corvette model: z51
2) Cover color: Straight clear
3) Artwork: I included a photo showing the Stingray Z51 artwork (Displacement, HP, Torque info) (You can use my photo for example)
4) Frame rails: Color Hysteria Purple with Vinyl Crossflags AND Corvette Logo
5) Intake cover: Color Hysteria Purple with Unfinished metal panel cover AND Hysteria Purple letter color AND Crossflag full color.

Last edited by SimCar; May 20, 2026 at 11:42 AM.
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Originally Posted by Stoopalini
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Looks really good.

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What purpose is the aftermarket clear engine cover providing on the HTC? Why not just remove the black OEM cover, add your painted parts, and leave engine exposed?
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Originally Posted by TorchZ51
What purpose is the aftermarket clear engine cover providing on the HTC? Why not just remove the black OEM cover, add your painted parts, and leave engine exposed?
The panel serves two purposes ... it's a thermal insulator to keep engine heat away from the top when it is stored in the bay, and it is a sound insulator, to reduce engine noise from the cabin.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Looks really good.
Yeah, he does great work. I am impressed with the optical clarity of the 1/4" panel







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Looking at these pics make we want to go into my garage and start cleaning my engine bay.
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Originally Posted by Stoopalini
The panel serves two purposes ... it's a thermal insulator to keep engine heat away from the top when it is stored in the bay, and it is a sound insulator, to reduce engine noise from the cabin.
And it keeps dirt off the headliner.
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Old May 22, 2026 | 11:17 AM
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I wouldn't get it from factory. This one I got from radiatorgrillestore was perfect: https://www.radiatorgrillstore.com/p...rNsMdAQOm9iygy
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