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Old 06-26-10, 04:30 PM
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Default Carbon Fiber Engine covers...
What do you guys think of these??

Does anyone have experience with them?? If so, hows the fitament??

These are made by AIT, which is usually a reputable company but I'm reluctant to purchase it without any review on them!!

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Old 06-26-10, 04:33 PM
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WAYYYY too much carbon! And yes you heard it, coming from ME!
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saw them in person on couple cars..
horrible fitment.....
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Old 06-26-10, 04:48 PM
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Talk to CL member papahoff. He has the engine cover and seems to be pleased with it.
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lol i think i agree with rob too much
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I'm actually only interested in the radiator cover... maybe the engine cover.. But I would hate to buy it and then not have it fit!! I hate parts that need to be hacked to fit!!
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This is interesting too. CF Fenders for the 2IS - they look to be JDM based on the slot for the side markers.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...#ht_1592wt_941
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Originally Posted by soleeasii
I'm actually only interested in the radiator cover... maybe the engine cover.. But I would hate to buy it and then not have it fit!! I hate parts that need to be hacked to fit!!
Just cover the factory parts with 3M Di-NOC and call it a day.
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You can PM Sffd103, I believe he has the cooling plate
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i dont like the around thingys. If anything just do the engine cover, it looks sleek. Heres a pic of my fsport one

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I have the radiator cover. Purchased it on ebay. quality is good..fitment was not the greatest and am holding one side down with a zip tie ( which i'm embarrased to say). I believe i paid $150 for it. Hoovey 2411 has some pics of it installed. Cause I'm computer illerate!
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I have the whole set up and i love it. I post some pics soon. Fitment is good not great but good. The engine cover will clear the gt spec tower strut if you was thinking about getting it. Oh and I believe they have two different style engine covers.
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i'm down for some pics installed
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I have the CF engine cover only. Fitment was great. I reused the rubber grommet from the OEM cover, installed the rear clamp and reused the L emblem with 3M tape. It's been on for about 8 months with no discoloration
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Originally Posted by JoshIS408
Heres a pic of my fsport one

There's something carbon fiber in this pic? If Rob, says it too much CF, then I would say it's too much.
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