07-24-2011, 10:37 AM | #1 |
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Do you like the ZL1 engine cover?
Do you like the ZL1 engine cover in comparison with ZR1 or CTS-V or other cars?
Somehow [to me] looks like an unfinished piece that was made in the last minute. I think there could be more improvement. After all, that's the first thing you see when you pop the hood and it carries a big impression of the motor in the eyes of the viewer. Just an observation! |
07-24-2011, 11:18 AM | #2 |
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No, i'd rather see the supercharger. I don't really like any engine covers...they look better hanging up on the garage wall.
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07-24-2011, 01:07 PM | #3 |
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it atleast could of said ZL1
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07-24-2011, 09:52 PM | #5 |
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I, too, like seeing the SC. In fact, I like it the best because I think GM did a nice job on the plenum. I also would have preferred seeing ZL1, but I'm happy with LSA. I do like the cover hides some of the wires and other things, but generally, I don't like covers either.
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07-25-2011, 01:23 AM | #6 |
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My engine cover is actually hanging up on the garage wall.
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07-26-2011, 08:17 AM | #7 |
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great minds think alike.
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Mine's in the attic with a lot of other stuff I don't use...
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07-28-2011, 10:00 AM | #10 |
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I'm glad you posted this. I don't care for the ZR1's clear panel or the look of the ZL1's carbon fiber cover either. The ZL1's cover is well done, but still looks like an aftermarket add on. I think it would look better if the hood just had the air extractor added and was painted body color. It wouldn't stop me from buying the car though.
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I'd say, YES, I really do. With the exception of the intercooler hoses (which I might find a way to try to clean-up and reroute) I think it does a great job at hiding the harnesses for the coils and injectors and obscures the coil packs some. While it might not be a full design (if you will), like ZR1 and CTS-V, I REALLY like the finish of the upper plenum compared to it's brothers. If I were to ever have the money for another SC, I'd have to stay with the expensive LS9 set in order to keep that plenum, I like it so much. I wouldn't like the window from ZR1, nor do I like the upper plenum as much as LSA and CTS-V is totally boring. I don't like that it covers as much as it does as I wonder about heat soak. I certainly think that if I take into account how much I like the overall look of the plenum and cover, that I am absolutely please. JMVHO Quote:
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07-28-2011, 11:00 AM | #12 |
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That was exactly what is bugging me from the front view and hoses. Man you picked that up sharp.
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07-28-2011, 11:04 AM | #13 |
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I hope we get a relocation kit like there are for SSs. That would be nice the those ZL1 owners who want to change things up a bit
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07-28-2011, 11:08 AM | #14 |
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