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Old Apr 3, 2016 | 09:08 AM
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i was looking around and noticed theres a shaved covers for the battery and brake covers. however, i cant find a single place that sells them? can anyone point me in the right direction? carbon fiber is a plus.
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i was looking around and noticed theres a shaved covers for the battery and brake covers. however, i cant find a single place that sells them? can anyone point me in the right direction? carbon fiber is a plus.
Do it yourself. Schick Hydro 5 and some Edge Gel should do the trick.

OK, sorry.... I don't get what you mean about them being shaved..... And what's the purpose of same?
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Old Apr 3, 2016 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by MicVelo
Do it yourself. Schick Hydro 5 and some Edge Gel should do the trick.

OK, sorry.... I don't get what you mean about them being shaved..... And what's the purpose of same?
i only use gillette

haha its so the engine bay looks cleaner. out covers are humpy, the shaved versions are just flat covers
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i only use gillette

haha its so the engine bay looks cleaner. out covers are humpy, the shaved versions are just flat covers
Oh, dang, thought maybe they did something to actually make the car perform better. Laff....
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Looking for something like this...

http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/10-2084
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Originally Posted by abarclay
Looking for something like this...

http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/10-2084
Personally wouldn't want covers that kill ventilation to battery/brake-clutch hydraulic compartments.
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Originally Posted by abarclay
Looking for something like this...

http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/10-2084
Was thinking more flat.
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Mmmmmmsomethinglikethis...

https://www.z1motorsports.com/aero-a...it-p-4593.html

G35 JDM Brake / Clutch Master Cylinder Covers


No idea if these would fit
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^ With a little tinkering that is
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Originally Posted by abarclay
^ With a little tinkering that is
wow that sucks. was hoping it would be direct "bolt on" haha
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Originally Posted by MicVelo
Personally wouldn't want covers that kill ventilation to battery/brake-clutch hydraulic compartments.
There is no ventilation in stock form, if anything they keep hot air away from the battery and master cylinders
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Originally Posted by turboed350z
wow that sucks. was hoping it would be direct "bolt on" haha
It's definitely a good idea. I like the cleaner look as, especially if it improves the look of our engine bays!

Originally Posted by terrasmak
There is no ventilation in stock form, if anything they keep hot air away from the battery and master cylinders
And I learned something new today, thanks for the info
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