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Old 03-20-2013, 07:23 PM
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i was cleaning my air filter and was looking at what else i can do to the engine bay any ideas?
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Old 03-20-2013, 07:36 PM
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I'd say some hood struts would be a priority...
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Yah i put those on after i took the picture
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Relocate grounds on core support. Some say paint dip stick handles and windshield fluid reservoir black. Replace fuse box decals.
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Some detail work in front of the filter may be a good start.....bolts that are the same (noticed a couple side by side that weren't), paint the hood latch support, I'm a fan of a black washer bottle....that is for you wiper guys

Between the fenders, I'd definately do something with the Vette covers....I could keep going but start with the small stuff.
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Yah maybe ill start with polished screws and get rid of the volant i hate it gets really dirty quick.
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paint, paint, and more paint

and then some more paint
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If you want stainless bolts check out FASTENAL, they can order in most all the bolts and washers you'll need. I did most of the visible bolts on the fenders, front end and hood! I know that"s not everyones cup of tea but it's my car!! Oh and its alot cheaper than the GardnerWescott kit!
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remove washer reservoir:



ECU cover (relay cover from a dakota cut to fit)



Battery and relay covers (both covers from Sierra's with the relay cover cut to fit)



Just a few suggestions
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http://dmpfasteners.com/
Is a good place to get bolts as well.
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Put an airfilter in. Clean up the front and by the fuse box.
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everything they said and get a real air box, has anyone proven that one actually gains power? nothing looks better than a painted slp lid plus unless your strictly drag racing you need a filter of some sorts on that thing
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Good Cleanings maybe some color accents - Air Box
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just painted my lid and radiator cover thing and touch up painted some areas. maybe color match the black part infront of the washer fluid tank

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Here's what I got:

engine


painted front support brace


fuel rail covers


fuse box cover


battery cover


computer cover
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Yah the volant sucks didn't see a difference going to it from a lid,but i had a old mti lid that was cracked and picked up the volant for 75.00 nib.During the time of taking the pictures the filter was off.



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