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Old 02-07-08, 01:27 PM
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I see that there is a couple of peices under the hood. What if any peices do you have off and any pics of under the hood, intakes and all?
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this was a big topic a while back....a quick search will reveal several threads with pics....

personally....
winter:everything on...so the engine can stay somewhat warm between frequent starts.....
summer: cover on engine off....other 3 still debating (prolly gona stay on as well)
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Thanks, I did a search but came up with nothing. Any links to that thread?
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We'll as far as heat is concerned for winter, you will have little noticable effects on or off. These covers are not only for asthetics, but to keep dust, dirt, debris etc away from the engine an belts. They are easy to remove as wel. Those little push pin tabs are a bit cheap, but serve their purpose. The manual should come with extra.
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the cover over the engine does keep it warm considerably longer....


here is a link of what ppl have done to their covers...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...t=engine+cover


this will help you choose...off or on
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...t=engine+cover

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