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Old 02-22-12, 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by primerGrey
I'm trying hard to be tolerant, but I just can't manage it.

A cover for the ABS unit, which is already under the hood, has just got to be one of the dumbest ideas I have ever seen posted here. No wait, a carbon fiber cover. There, now it's perfect.

This is how to enjoy a car. Put key in ignition. Turn key. Drive fast until broken. Fix and repeat.

Done best with the hood down, and as little excess garbage attached as possible.

thats a fairly naive mindset.... some people enjoy things visually as well , not just physically.

would you date/marry a woman with the face of a troll, simply because you enjoy the way she "rides"?
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Originally Posted by got_hp
thats a fairly naive mindset.... some people enjoy things visually as well , not just physically.

would you date/marry a woman with the face of a troll, simply because you enjoy the way she "rides"?
Hmm. Would you date a woman you never "rode", but who did have a carbon fiber IUD?
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Originally Posted by primerGrey
Hmm. Would you date a woman you never "rode", but who did have a carbon fiber IUD?
Ummm is it just me or does this "woman" with the CF whatever sound really nasty? don't think anyone would date her, could be wrong though post a pic of her!
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Originally Posted by primerGrey
I'm trying hard to be tolerant, but I just can't manage it.

A cover for the ABS unit, which is already under the hood, has just got to be one of the dumbest ideas I have ever seen posted here. No wait, a carbon fiber cover. There, now it's perfect.

This is how to enjoy a car. Put key in ignition. Turn key. Drive fast until broken. Fix and repeat.

Done best with the hood down, and as little excess garbage attached as possible.
Cool story bro..
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Originally Posted by primerGrey
I'm trying hard to be tolerant, but I just can't manage it.

A cover for the ABS unit, which is already under the hood, has just got to be one of the dumbest ideas I have ever seen posted here. No wait, a carbon fiber cover. There, now it's perfect.

This is how to enjoy a car. Put key in ignition. Turn key. Drive fast until broken. Fix and repeat.

Done best with the hood down, and as little excess garbage attached as possible.
Im assuming you never pop your hood and your engine bay looks like ***?

some people like to go for the whole package since for majority of us, this is one of our dream cars. we dont just want performance, we want aesthetics as well.

i dont neccessarily agree with the abs cover, as i got rid of mine, but i do get it, it is ugly looking.

Originally Posted by primerGrey
Hmm. Would you date a woman you never "rode", but who did have a carbon fiber IUD?
that is the worst comparison ive ever heard. just because people want a abs cover doesnt mean they dont drive their car.... so how is that relevant to "would u date a woman u never rode"
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lol
sorry i couldn't help it

carbon fiber legs \/ \/ \/
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ok back on topic...

i see show car all the time with carbon fiber covers or at least polished aluminum shrouds.

if you looking for a clean and tucked engine bay look and also want to keep your abs you dont have many options besides these to things or doing some trick custom coating with actual abs with nickel and chrome. (see this before btw...i was killer)
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Anything covering the abs unit would look better. It’s such an eye sore when looking at the engine bay.
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If anyone can get in contact with shine im sure we can get enough interest to get some made.
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Bump for some updates?
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One of my shock tower clay molds broke(my fault) and the other turned out pretty good. I have had zero time to try and lay fiberglass in it to test it but hopefully i will this coming weekend. If that works out i will begin the abs cover, center section, and driver side area molds.
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I'm deleting my ABS. After reviewing the results and realizing its an awesome place for my water injection tank to sit, it just makes sense.

Still like to see a nice cover on the market for you guys.
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Originally Posted by primerGrey
I'm trying hard to be tolerant, but I just can't manage it.

A cover for the ABS unit, which is already under the hood, has just got to be one of the dumbest ideas I have ever seen posted here. No wait, a carbon fiber cover. There, now it's perfect.

This is how to enjoy a car. Put key in ignition. Turn key. Drive fast until broken. Fix and repeat.

Done best with the hood down, and as little excess garbage attached as possible.
If you had a mindset that was srictly function without any form then you wouldn't own an FD. A small cover to improve the engine bay looks is just that. I think we can sit aside our continual studies of increased thermal dynamics and suspension geometry advancement to do a simple mod that might just look cool....
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I'll add, I was calling Shine today anyway, mabe I'll mention it.
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Originally Posted by XLR8
I'll add, I was calling Shine today anyway, mabe I'll mention it.
That would be sweet.

I tried calling them last week but got no answer
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Originally Posted by JDMRevolution
That would be sweet.

I tried calling them last week but got no answer
Really? Every time they call they answer right away. Those guys are always so nice too. Love the customer service.
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Interested to hear what they say, would be sweet if they made the part!
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or you can do something like this





seen the car at the carshow a couple times, first time i seen the engine bay.
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bet that **** weighs a bit.
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nah i dont think so, its thin stuff.. also could just use enough to cover the abs and leave everything else alone. id prob paint mine black myself, not a fan of the way it looks
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http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagam...potlight/9.jpg


THIS!
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Originally Posted by zman600
First time I've seen that.

It's sweet!
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im curious how thats mounts...........
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Oh god everything from the diamond plate to the two tone UIM looks horrible.



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