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Old May 10, 2003 | 06:03 PM
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Valve cover opinions

On wed im getting my valve covers painted to match my car. The car is teal, and i was wondering if you guys have any suggestions as to any suddle things that i could do to enhance it. Bowtie, flames..what would look good?
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Old May 10, 2003 | 09:00 PM
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Is yours a TPI?

Just thought I'd throw in a pic.

It's obviously not the "teal" that is used on Thirdgens.
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Old May 10, 2003 | 09:31 PM
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nope, throttle body
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Old May 10, 2003 | 09:32 PM
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come on guys ..31 views, and only one reply?..gimme your opinions
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Old May 10, 2003 | 10:24 PM
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bow ties might look cool. i dont know the color your talking about though.
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Old May 11, 2003 | 01:05 AM
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have you tried a search? there are a few threads out there with a bunch of pictures in them just on this topic! good luck
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Old May 11, 2003 | 01:28 AM
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Personally I think just the painting of them the color of the car is a nice suddle thing. I want to have mine powder coated this ruby red color, I think it'd look killer. It'd be pretty close to the color of my car...
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Old May 11, 2003 | 01:53 AM
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I dont really care for the painted look. I prefer plain black, sliver, or chrome valve covers.
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Old May 11, 2003 | 02:34 AM
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I think get them powder coated to match the car.

I had mine coated in candy red and the finish is a lot tougher than chrome and a lot easier to clean. IMO as long as you don't go over the top and make it subtle it'll look great!!!!
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Old May 11, 2003 | 10:36 AM
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Hey English...

Do you have pics of those red valve covers?

I've thought about doing that too.
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Old May 11, 2003 | 02:23 PM
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here ya go... these are nice and plain. If anyone wants them, PM me and we can talk...
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Old May 11, 2003 | 02:25 PM
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I was thinking maybe purple flames going from front to back?
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Old May 11, 2003 | 02:27 PM
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... how about a pic this time
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Old May 13, 2003 | 04:32 AM
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Heres a pic of what they look like powder coated in candy red!!!(yum yum !!!!!!!!!!)



Cheers

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Old May 13, 2003 | 04:34 AM
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How about a pic this time!!!!! Try again........



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