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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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That looks good yo! I've been throwin the same idea around in my head. Maybe some carbon fiber??? Have you had any clearance problems with the hood and what did you use for the mounting points?
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 06:11 AM
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No clearence issues but I bet it is close! I just ran a bolt down into my strut tower holds everything great. I might mess with one on the other side and see what I can come up with. Thanks for all your thoughts.
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 12:55 AM
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If you decide to start marketing these, lmk!
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by BashamWS6
If you decide to start marketing these, lmk!
Ditto and bare aluminum IMO would make my day.
Simple, easy, removable for wire service without taking any chances with the wiring.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 01:55 AM
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ehh just make them in which ever is easiest or offer painted at a higher price. i think youd make bank!
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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what is up with all these gay covers these days.. why don't people just make a piece of sheet metal and cover the whole engine bay if you don't want to see anything.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by djfury05
what is up with all these gay covers these days.. why don't people just make a piece of sheet metal and cover the whole engine bay if you don't want to see anything.
Pretty sure that's called a hood, and that's one reason why a lot of people keep them closed.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 08:59 PM
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Lmfao!
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I like it. Im not crazy about the idea of tucking the wires either Ill deffently be stealing your idea and coming up with a set of my own.
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Originally Posted by ZexGX
Pretty sure that's called a hood, and that's one reason why a lot of people keep them closed.
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 02:10 AM
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Whats up with all these gay michigan fans these days?

UK NUMBER 8!
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 02:50 AM
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Tht would b a great new accessory to THA f body world...I wouldn't b surprise if ne company would come out wit something similar!
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