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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 08:48 AM
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Default Check out this!!!!! Just got my carbon fiber valve cover soooo sick!!!!

I was gettin her ready for the car show coming up this Sunday and decided Ill share some quick pix I took while she was sleepin!!!!.........













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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 09:03 AM
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WOW cooL dooDE!!!! lets see how good is the heat resistant on a daily drive
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 09:06 AM
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where'd you get that?
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 09:13 AM
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a quick google revealed this site..

never heard of it.. but none the less

http://www.scootersperformance.com/carbonvc.htm
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 09:21 AM
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wow thats looking hella nice
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 09:29 AM
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looks nice, but will it hold??
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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useless "bling"
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 09:35 AM
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wow, post more pics of the whole ride.
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 09:37 AM
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its carbonfiber not plastic, why would heat be an issue?
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 09:39 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdmchop &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">its carbonfiber not plastic, why would heat be an issue?</TD></TR></TABLE>

because carbon produts are usually made with a fiberglass base...and fiberglass can melt under hot temps
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 09:40 AM
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im not sure how i feel about that
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 09:40 AM
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It looks Alright!
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 09:40 AM
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i see a check engine light ... tisk tisk
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 09:45 AM
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I like it, your a carbon fiber *****. I see your car around sometimes, I drive the red EG hatch with cf hood and lip and white c8's.
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:16 AM
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need some sidemoldings on that thang!
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:17 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DUFFM4N &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">useless "bling" </TD></TR></TABLE>

did you forget which forum you were on?? lol

nice touch for a show car, dont know if i would drive w/ it daily.
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:20 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DUFFM4N &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">useless "bling" </TD></TR></TABLE>

Exactly. Useless due to the fact that it wont dissipate heat, like the OEM ones do. Its just bad for your motor.
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:24 AM
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arent those the valve covers with no baffles?
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:24 AM
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A full Carbon Fiber motor would be way cooler and earn you more show points.
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:35 AM
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but way to much cf imho..
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:41 AM
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So you spent more on your valve cover than your wheels and tires???
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:49 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. Bob Dobalina &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So you spent more on your valve cover than your wheels and tires???</TD></TR></TABLE>

hahahah
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:49 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nerdsports &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">did you forget which forum you were on?? lol</TD></TR></TABLE>

oh damn...what was i thinking
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:53 AM
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is it even baffled?

cool for a show car i guess...
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:56 AM
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Thanx everyone......., and actually I paid way more for tha wheels!!!

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