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  1. FandLcars

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    #26 FandLcars, Dec 22, 2009
    I suppose they felt the plastic would be adequate, lighter and less expensive. Definitely would prefer the aluminum!
     
  2. jmiff348

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    #27 jmiff348, Dec 22, 2009
    Time and heat have definitely taken their toll on the plastic. I'm hoping to replace them with aluminum, but those parts are proving a bit difficult to locate. Funny thing, the plastic covers are actually more expensive. Go figure...
     
  3. potxoli

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    #28 potxoli, Dec 22, 2009
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    Not to make you jealous or anything but here are mine, which used to be yours :D
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  4. jmiff348

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    #29 jmiff348, Dec 22, 2009
    I should have kept those cam belt covers and that Tubi!!! :D:D:D
     
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    #30 jmiff348, Dec 27, 2009
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  6. jmiff348

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    #31 jmiff348, Dec 27, 2009
    Thankfully we did manage to locate all 5 pieces in aluminum (from multiple sources). I'm thinking about having them polished before they're installed, but I'm not sure about that since you can only see the tops of the cam covers with the engine in place.
     
  7. jmiff348

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  8. AceMaster

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    #33 AceMaster, Dec 31, 2009
    I am surprised that someone hasn't come up with an aluminum replacement, there should be enough of a demand for these :(
     
  9. MarkJ

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    #34 MarkJ, Dec 31, 2009
    Beautiful engine. Looks like a Testarossa owner is getting his major too in the 3rd pic.
     
  10. jmiff348

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    #35 jmiff348, Dec 31, 2009
    Thanks Mark. And I've been admiring that TR engine - it's a work of art.
     
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    #36 jmiff348, Dec 31, 2009
    I am too.
     
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  13. Silky Smoove

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    #38 Silky Smoove, Jan 7, 2010
    Very Nice, is that a crack I see on the head? Just kidding.....
    Yellow and Red Ferraris heading down Eldorado going to Mooyah, we gonna look goooood.
    Come on PPI, be nice to daddy
     
  14. jmiff348

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    #39 jmiff348, Jan 7, 2010
    I'm ready... Git'r dun! :D
     
  15. PAP 348

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    #40 PAP 348, Jan 7, 2010
    Bella! :eek::eek:
     
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    #41 captglen, Jan 7, 2010
    She is looking Fabulous !!
    Lets see inside pics as well
     
  17. jmiff348

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    #42 jmiff348, Jan 7, 2010
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    Thanks Glenn. I haven't taken any interior pics yet. I'm holding off until I REpaint the console and other plastic parts. The satin finish I used on the first attempt is too shiny. Hopefully I'll get around to that this weekend. I did manage to fit the shields though (I'm using the light bulbs to keep the adhesive warm overnight).
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  18. AceMaster

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    #43 AceMaster, Jan 7, 2010
    Looks awesome
     
  19. potxoli

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    #44 potxoli, Jan 10, 2010
    BTW, since you've owned both a '90 TS and a '94, any impressions as to differences, power, fit n finish, handling etc?
     
  20. jmiff348

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    #45 jmiff348, Jan 10, 2010
    The spider has more road noise, which I expected, but your Tubi sounds much better than my stock exhaust (I'm anxious to replace that). I didn't notice a difference in power, but it's been 2 1/2 yrs since I drove the TS. Your car looks great, BTW!
     
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