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Old 02-24-2004, 03:56 AM
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Avoid the Injen engine cover. Poor fit and finish and it buzzes and sings throughout the rev range!
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Old 02-24-2004, 04:27 AM
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good looking out, man. thanks.
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Thanks for the FYI I almost bought one so I guess I going to stick with the IPT one.
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i have never had any problems with it. Been running since Nov.
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Old 02-24-2004, 03:44 PM
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Avoid the Injen engine cover. Poor fit and finish and it buzzes and sings throughout the rev range!
Really , I was just about to get one to go with my Injen Intake. I guess I'll pass now.
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Old 02-24-2004, 04:31 PM
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Avoid the Injen engine cover. Poor fit and finish and it buzzes and sings throughout the rev range!
Personally I've been running mine since Early Dec. and I've had no problems with it.

So what seems to be causing all this problem and how can a polished piece have bad finish...you drop it or something.
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were did you guys buy yours from?
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Old 02-24-2004, 04:49 PM
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were did you guys buy yours from?
i bought mine through steve from www.bbist.com
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Old 02-24-2004, 04:50 PM
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No, I didn't drop it. That wouldn't be a 'bad finish', that would have been an accident on my part.

Buff (swirl) marks that are noticeable when it is in sunlight.
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will it fit the xa? it says for xb only on sites... says it includes a laminated xb emblem
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I always wondered if those did that........looks like it would.
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Old 02-24-2004, 05:00 PM
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how much does those run for anyways? does the back of it fold over like in the front, or does it just end straight?
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optauto.com for $88 i think
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I gotta say, I thing that cover is kinda bugly! I prefer the stock cover to that. I know the carbon fiber covers are a lot more expensive but IMO they look WAY better and well worth the extra $$$
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Originally Posted by rattmobbins
I gotta say, I thing that cover is kinda bugly! I prefer the stock cover to that. I know the carbon fiber covers are a lot more expensive but IMO they look WAY better and well worth the extra $$$
couldn't have said it better myself.......looks kinda like a kid made it in metal shop class.
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Originally Posted by ginnis
how much does those run for anyways? does the back of it fold over like in the front, or does it just end straight?
It folds over slightly in the back with a curved edge.
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I gotta say, I thing that cover is kinda bugly! I prefer the stock cover to that. I know the carbon fiber covers are a lot more expensive but IMO they look WAY better and well worth the extra $$$
couldn't have said it better myself.......looks kinda like a kid made it in metal shop class.
:D :D :D :D :D

Exactly what I was thinking...
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wow!!! $88 bucks!!! that's insulting.
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Originally Posted by ginnis
wow!!! $88 bucks!!! that's insulting.
true... :twisted:
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anyone of you guys with new ones wanna sell your original cover?
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