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Paint BOTH the TB and the MAF red
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Screw all that paint the TB and MAF GLOSS BLACK!!!
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Should I paint my TB red???

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Old 07-25-2006, 07:26 PM
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Default Should I paint my TB red???

Here's a pic of my engine bay:



and here's a pic of a similar engine bay with red TB:



I don't know, I kind of like it but am not totally sold... What do you think?

Also, if I do the TB, should I do the MAF ends as well???

Or hell, maybe do the TB and MAF in gloss black???

My car is in sig below:

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I say get it red only if youre going to have a full red theme under the hood. Otherwise Id kinda like to see it match the exterior of your car with a dark blue coat. That and your second pic doesnt work.
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Originally Posted by kraaazymike
I say get it red only if youre going to have a full red theme under the hood. Otherwise Id kinda like to see it match the exterior of your car with a dark blue coat. That and your second pic doesnt work.
I have red calipers, red Z in the Z28 emblem and am considering black leather seats with RED inserts if this changes your mind...
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Polish it!!!
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Originally Posted by scrmnws6
Polish it!!!
I'm too lazy to keep it clean... pressure washing is my friend
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Originally Posted by DEMONBIRD
I have red calipers, red Z in the Z28 emblem and am considering black leather seats with RED inserts if this changes your mind...
My only thing is that it bothers me when I see a dark engine bay and a few brightly colored objects that look somewhat out of place in a single area. Perhaps if you went with a red manifold and lid as well?

I think black and red seats would look good though!
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Yeah, I think I'll either leave it alone or go gloss black now...
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I had my Bauer TB powdercoated Red to match the accents in my engine bay - I tried to balance Red, Silver and Chrome/Polished items - so I'm partial to the Red look...

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Polish it...
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due what the hell, I voted, but this is old as hell.

why'd you bring this thread up?
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lol. A moderator did it this time. haha
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It was at the top of the forum when I was going through posts. Someone must have voted on it yesterday evening.




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