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Old 09-30-2015, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by nelledge
Thanks for the link. Are you sure that clips to the shift boot? How does it attach to the shifter? I am only asking because there is no description on the website.

Originally Posted by Rochester
It's a guy up in Hamilton, Ontario who's been selling Z-branded stuff for a number of years. He has some really nice engine bling pieces, and will sell them to you without the Z brand, if you ask. I have a few. Particularly fond of the dipstick cover in SS.

Whoa, that is a ridiculously over-engineered dip stick! It looks like it could double as a hitch.
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Old 09-30-2015, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 4DRZ
Thanks for the link. Are you sure that clips to the shift boot? How does it attach to the shifter? I am only asking because there is no description on the website...
You're welcome. Honestly, I know nothing about that little guy. I was merely guiding you to his house.

As Rochester suggested, give him a ringaling.
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Old 09-30-2015, 05:50 PM
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^^Where's the hose clamp bling?
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Old 09-30-2015, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 4DRZ
Whoa, that is a ridiculously over-engineered dip stick! It looks like it could double as a hitch.
Engine dress-up stuff isn't for everyone, I get that. But this cover really is a clean and simple design. Very clever, IMO.

Here are some better pictures. Seems the engineering is spot on.







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Old 09-30-2015, 06:28 PM
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^^Where's the hose clamp bling?
Never did come up with anything I liked... not for lack of thinking about it, though.

Got any ideas, Jsolo?
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Old 09-30-2015, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
Engine dress-up stuff isn't for everyone, I get that. But this cover really is a clean and simple design. Very clever, IMO.
Yeah. I used to think 'no engine bay bling for me'. Now it is just another avenue to explore.

And to think this all started in July with an innocent set of sways.

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Old 09-30-2015, 09:05 PM
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Never did come up with anything I liked... not for lack of thinking about it, though.

Got any ideas, Jsolo?
I've seen some dress up their hoses and use fancy clamps. For me, unless there's something to gain over stock function, I see no reason to spend the $$ on visuals.
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Old 09-30-2015, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Jsolo
For me, unless there's something to gain over stock function, I see no reason to spend the $$ on visuals.
Oh, hey... I feel exactly the same way.

Pretty sure Chris would agree with you, too.
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Old 10-01-2015, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Rochester

Here are some better pictures. Seems the engineering is spot on.

That seems more realistic. The original picture you posted made it look like it was made out of solid steel.
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Old 10-01-2015, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Jsolo
I've seen some dress up their hoses and use fancy clamps. For me, unless there's something to gain over stock function, I see no reason to spend the $$ on visuals.
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Oh, hey... I feel exactly the same way.

Pretty sure Chris would agree with you, too.
Yup, I definitely agree. Who would want to do something like this?
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Old 10-01-2015, 12:26 PM
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Yup, I definitely agree. Who would want to do something like this?
Your bay looks so nice, mine can't hold a candle to it.
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Originally Posted by tonyHTX
Your bay looks so nice, mine can't hold a candle to it.
But you have those funny noisemakers hidden away! Want to trade?
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Old 10-01-2015, 12:37 PM
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But you have those funny noisemakers hidden away! Want to trade?
We can trade plastic panels but I think the long tube intakes have to stay
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Originally Posted by tonyHTX
We can trade plastic panels but I think the long tube intakes have to stay
LOL, I tried...

I'm actually going to be pulling off the engine cover I think. I have a new one on the way and I want to see if I like that one better. Could be a very bad idea... I have a lot of them.

I am a little concerned that I'll decide I need to go stroked and TT at some point. I'm hoping if I do I'll remember the plan but we'll see.
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Old 10-01-2015, 12:48 PM
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An orange PS reservoir, with matching dip-stick loop? That's unusual, Tony... I like it.

Time for me to whip out my favorite engine bay pic

Very little here makes the car go any faster, or changes the driving experience one nit... but never underestimate the value of a hobby to make you happy. That's priceless, IMO.

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