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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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I'm thinking of taking off my throttlebody, taping it up well and painting a semi-gloss high temp black. Now with the V+, it looks outta place witht he black plenum and black Z tube. Anyone done this, and/or have any pics?? Thanks!
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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Anyone??
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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Things like that can be done if its tastful, Iv gone with the "Cast" finish and mite do another color if it "worked"

Dont be like painting Happy Faces on it or anything like that though
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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if you do it right you might be able to pull it off
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Eazzzzzzy
Things like that can be done if its tastful, Iv gone with the "Cast" finish and mite do another color if it "worked"

Dont be like painting Happy Faces on it or anything like that though
Damn there goes my dreams of pink polkadots!! LOL
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 02:56 AM
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Here's a pic of mine. I like it.

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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by six3mike
Here's a pic of mine. I like it.

um, you do know that your catch can is mounted sideways.....right?
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by USN HM 350Z
um, you do know that your catch can is mounted sideways.....right?
actually i thnk his catch can is straight, the car is just sideways..
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Audible Mayhem
actually i thnk his catch can is straight, the car is just sideways..
lol
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by USN HM 350Z
um, you do know that your catch can is mounted sideways.....right?

Can't see the pic, but I know that cans like the older Greddy one can be mounted either vertically or horizontally...

I have the same V+ setup and don't mind the throttle body standing out. Breaks up all the black, along with the strut bar.
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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The black doesn't look bad at all but I am Voting rice.
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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I don't see that can working properly.
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by MustGoFastR
Can't see the pic,
+1
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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It works just as well either way.
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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I painted mine black. I guess I'm a ricer...

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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by taurran
I painted mine black. I guess I'm a ricer...

looks very professional to me! nice job!
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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i think it looks good, but i would go with a flatter black that matches the plenum. i think gloss black wouldnt look right. i have a V+ too, i might have to give that a try.
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by taurran
I painted mine black. I guess I'm a ricer...
The biggest one to date. I mean hell, painted throttle body, engine cover and all that carbon fiber!!!
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 08:22 PM
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painted mine...going for a blacked out look...plus it gave me 25more horses!
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[QUOTE=taurran]I painted mine black. I guess I'm a ricer...

That does look good!! Rice on!!!!
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