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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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like the title sais, how are the quality of the clear mti lids? and the fitment ? just wanna make sure im about to get a good quality lid that seals really good before i spend the money, cuz i could get an slp for like 30 bucks cheaper
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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honestly, there is an old saying "a lid is a lid is a lid" They both are great lids, just depends if you want a clear one for 30 bucks more!
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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I have the clear lid and couldn't be happier
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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I have heard of the clear ones cracking on some cars. I like my slp lid just fine but I've seen some SLP lids that rub the hood, pretty hard to go wrong with a piece of plastic. I wouldn't pay alot of money for one IMO.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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+1 on the clear lid, Its different
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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I loved my clear lid, quality was fine and it did not crack on me.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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but does it get dirty?
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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a lid is a lid. i'd go with the cheaper slp lid, and can't beat the quality of the slp lid.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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but does it get dirty?
No, mine didnt. You can just clean it off if it does. It's plastic, cleans easily.

Really looks nice under the hood as well if your someone who likes to admire his engine as well as being able to tell if your air cleaner is dirty...LOL

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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 12:38 AM
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love it for looks, cracked like an egg being dropped though. wish i kept my SLP
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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I've had both an SLP lid and a clear lid. SLP lids are EVERYWHERE, and are like all other black lids. It depends on what you're going for. You'll ALWAYS get a compliment on the clear lid, it's a very unique lid. For those who talk about it cracking a lot. They don't know how to securely fasten it. For some it fits amazing, for a few others, it takes a little playing around with (very little). Overall, i chose to keep my MTI lid and am ordering another for my other Z. I love the look of it and so does everyone who looks under the hood. Hope that helps. It's definately worth the few extra bucks... No one will look at an slp twice. The clear lid on the other hand....
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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I like mine, does fine spraying a dry shot through it too. Hasn't cracked and its been on the car since I purchased it 2 years ago.
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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yea i've had my lid pushing 3 years now. Every 3 or so months i take it off and give it a quick wipe, that's all it takes... It's ridiculous to find these lids now.
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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From what I've read MTI has the best fitting and best performing lids. I have a black MTI lid myself and I'm more than happy with it.
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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I've had my clear lid for over 5 years. It still looks the way it did the day I bought it. I've had it on and off numerous times as well.
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