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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 07:58 PM
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Anyone got any pics of the above? been searching the web and old mags and can't seem to find any.
Much appreciated if you can
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 08:14 PM
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Ah ha nice one, was thinking it might put the front end of the bonnet out of line but it looks good.
Thanks alot
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 09:56 PM
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I know its personal choice but YUK,car looks 100 times better without them
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 1-PD
I know its personal choice but YUK,car looks 100 times better without them
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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 1-PD
I know its personal choice but YUK,car looks 100 times better without them

They were functional on mine above, don't agree with fitting them unless they surve a purpose etc.
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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 02:44 PM
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how are they functional on yours?
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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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i got a set for mate if really want some from my escort gti there have ford racing on them thannks !! i put them on mine to let air in to keep it cool
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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by gtinutter
i got a set for mate if really want some from my escort gti there have ford racing on them thannks !! i put them on mine to let air in to keep it cool
think i read on here not long ago it causes turbulence and has negative effect , tests show that they cause little to no difference, as someone said if they serve a purpose then fair enough, but all down to personal choice
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by GARETH T
how are they functional on yours?

They kept engine temp's down, didn't have upgraded fan at the time and struggled in traffic.

And when driving it was fantastic once lifters were added, the inlet loved it.
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