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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 07:17 AM
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Knightsports "Tower Plate" (engine cover)

I came across this on the knightsports website. what do you guys think? Its about $1k + shipping. I'd paint it black though, I think.
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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looks really good. really cleans up the engine bay. i still have way to many things on the to do list before i would spend 1k on it though. someday
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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If it functions like a strutbar and also is fastened to the firewall, I'd think it's somewhat overpriced.
If it's just cosmetic it's ugly and expensive, it looks like the OEM strutbar wouldn't even fit over it. Which would make it a $1000 downgrade.
I see no reason to buy this.
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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I'm not feeling it. And the price is nuts.
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by zanthrax
If it functions like a strutbar and also is fastened to the firewall, I'd think it's somewhat overpriced.
If it's just cosmetic it's ugly and expensive, it looks like the OEM strutbar wouldn't even fit over it. Which would make it a $1000 downgrade.
I see no reason to buy this.
Its designed to replace and stock strutbar
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 10:22 AM
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Its just bling. Yes it replaces the shock tower bar (the FD doesn't have struts) but it doesn't duplicate its function.
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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looks like something else to hold heat in, any it makes it look like the CTS engines. not diggin it.
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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1) This will only work on RHD Cars.

2) It functions as a strut bar, and also supports the car under heavy braking.

Function wise, it works.

Price and appearance: That's for you to judge.
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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holy that thing must be heavy as ****, your own oven to cook your vacume hoses in. No wonder its a grand looks like it was cnced all the way around
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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It even sits right above the turbos too that cant be good
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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They have one made out of CF .... Cant weight to much...

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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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It functions like a pressure cooker lid...



later
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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I would take a Pan Speed one instead, now this is drop dead gorgeous.
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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I would take a Pan Speed one instead, now this is drop dead gorgeous.
Agreed.
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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Agreed.
+1

but in randy's engine cover defense, its not a really great shot
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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I swear the parts for these cars get more ridiculous every year.

That Knight Sports piece is gayer than Bon Jovi.
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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Personally I always thought the engine bays in these cars were a mess. Too many wires and hoses. That is expensive for what it is though.
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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is it worth the money not to me, does it have a grand worth of work in it hell yes. That is a lot of millin and buffing.

Bon Jovi ha yes that is great, its my life
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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for $500.00 i'll build you 1 that looks the same out of a garbage dumpster lid
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 01:23 AM
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haha yeah i just found it interesting that they made something like this. its looks aren't my favorite either.
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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Here is more info about it...

http://www.nengun.com/knight-sports/...neycomb-carbon

That pan speed piece is awesome. Wasn't there a failed GB for it a while back?
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Supernaut
Here is more info about it...

http://www.nengun.com/knight-sports/...neycomb-carbon

That pan speed piece is awesome. Wasn't there a failed GB for it a while back?
Yep, they discontinued it and refuse to make it anymore, too bad. Even I am having difficulty sourcing it. Andy, shoot me a PM and let me know that the recaro rz seats came in okay.
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 10:01 AM
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I'll find out tomorrow my man.

If you find that panspeed piece let me know!
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 10:07 AM
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I can think of numerous other things to spend my FD money on......
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