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Engine covers...
What are the uses of having those three pieces of engine covers in the new IS's? What purpose do they serve? I took mine out and did not notice my engine any dirtier than with them on. What I did notice was that I could hear the engine more which is a good thing
On a side note.. how the heck do you put those clips back on? I placed them all in and they are still loose, ie. the middle stick is still sunk.
On a side note.. how the heck do you put those clips back on? I placed them all in and they are still loose, ie. the middle stick is still sunk.
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Originally Posted by GSE25
What are the uses of having those three pieces of engine covers in the new IS's? What purpose do they serve? I took mine out and did not notice my engine any dirtier than with them on. What I did notice was that I could hear the engine more which is a good thing
On a side note.. how the heck do you put those clips back on? I placed them all in and they are still loose, ie. the middle stick is still sunk.
On a side note.. how the heck do you put those clips back on? I placed them all in and they are still loose, ie. the middle stick is still sunk.
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
They're supposed to lessen wind drag, which in turn helps with acceleration, wind and engine noise, and gas mileage. But I think this is pretty minor. I think it has to do with aesthetics.
Personally, the quieter in the cabin, the better. I'm gonna keep them on.
Personally, the quieter in the cabin, the better. I'm gonna keep them on.
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Originally Posted by jlin101
the engine covers lessen wind drag? You must mean the tray beneath the engine compartment. The 3 plastic pieces (one in the front and 2 to the sides) on top of the engine compartment are cosmetic at best. There is no air movement between the hood and the top of the radiator.
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Originally Posted by BobsGX
The top 3 engine covers also help reduce engine noise from reaching the cabin.
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