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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 12:47 AM
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hood louvers or blisters...

I have both, the hood louvers my camaro came with and I recently purchased some used blisters off a 91z for cheap. I am still undecided!!! Your opinions please!
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 12:52 AM
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I think I'm gonna have to go with the louvers, I love the way they look, and the blisters are everywhere around here.
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 12:55 AM
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BLISTERS!!! They kick the crap out of those louvers. Much smoother look.
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 01:01 AM
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If you have or want racing stripes later on, I would go with the blisters. The blisters are much more subtle and need the racing stripes to complement them.
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 01:11 AM
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... hummm.... i think you know my choice....
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 01:35 AM
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 01:53 AM
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 03:06 AM
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 05:33 AM
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Cowl! Oops, that wasn't an option I guess it would depend on the rest of the car. If it's got updated ground effects it really looks sharp with the blisters. If it's the older style and the rear spiler is the 3 piece then louvers look good.
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 08:59 AM
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I like the blisters
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 09:02 AM
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blisters!!!!!!!
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 09:02 AM
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I guess it would depend on the rest of the car. If it's got updated ground effects it really looks sharp with the blisters. If it's the older style and the rear spiler is the 3 piece then louvers look good.
agreed
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 10:32 AM
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I love the look of louvers.
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 11:54 AM
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Hey if you go with the louvers pm me, I would be interested in buying the blisters off of you if you sell them. thanks
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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 12:33 AM
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B l i s t e r s - Let's face it, neither one functions, as least the blisters aren't crummy plastic (and I personally just think they look better, but hey, that's what you asked for).
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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 01:23 AM
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I like the blisters...much easier to clean....sleek....everyone has louvers around here...just depends where your located I guess...
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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 01:26 AM
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agreed
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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 01:28 AM
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i prefer blisters over louvers...

blisters just look more updated and modern, the louvers are a little retro for me!

but i disagree with blisters being easy to clean... whenever i wash my car and wax it, it looks perfect... then i start driving and all the water caked up under the blisters leaks down onto my hood and i gotta stop and clean the dried up water off it later
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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 01:38 AM
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I say blisters.... there's far fewer of them on the road, just look cooler IMHO. They really don't look bad on a car with the older GFX & 3 piece either
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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 11:16 AM
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my vote is for the louvers all the way!!
is it me or do the blisters kinda look like what divers wear on their feet (having a brain fart, cant recall the name of them)
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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 02:06 PM
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but i disagree with blisters being easy to clean...

So...your saying that it's easier to clean a set of louvers? I think it's 10 times easier to clean the blisters then the louvers.....stuff can get caught in the louvers....where as the blisters...they are sleek and nothing can really get caught in them. Sure, water might run out of them after a wash....but.....nothing can get stuck in them like the louvers....but what do I care...I have the SS hood :lala:
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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 08:21 PM
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BLISTERS OF COURSE:hail:
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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 08:57 PM
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yOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH EITHER ONE. I GOT THE LOUVERS BUT WOULD LOVE TO HAVE BLISTERS TOO. WHEN I GET MY NEXT CAR IT WILL HAVE BLISTERS JUST SO I CAN HAVE A CHOICE.
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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 09:02 PM
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Originally posted by NJITIROC
my vote is for the louvers all the way!!
is it me or do the blisters kinda look like what divers wear on their feet (having a brain fart, cant recall the name of them)
flippers

i say the blisters look better...
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 12:25 PM
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Originally posted by Trans_AM_88
flippers

i say the blisters look better...
lol thanks, i remembered it a short while after i posted.
i hate brain farts
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 12:40 PM
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You gotta go with the louvers man its a way of life.
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 11:35 PM
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I've got louvers, but like the blisters too! LOL
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 11:40 PM
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It would appear that this thread has evolved into "State what you have and that you think it's better becuase you have it".
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