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Old 03-30-2012, 09:52 PM
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Lexan lid lift
So, I got a little bored and fabbed up a couple of Lexan airbox lids. I used 1/2" spacers to lift the lid.

And a half lid with engraved logo...

If edge-lit, the logo glows.
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Make a chevy flux capacitor emblem & light er up with side leds!
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I can see clearly now, the lid is gone.
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Originally Posted by BlackknighT
Make a chevy flux capacitor emblem & light er up with side leds!
There's limits to what this amateur can engrave. I haven't gotten any CELs, but the boost seemed a little inconsistant with the hallf lid; turbulence in the air stream perhaps. With 1/2" lift the lid just touches the filter keeping it locked in place.
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Originally Posted by SS fan
I can see clearly now, the lid is gone.
Only you would come up with that
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Originally Posted by Breadfan
There's limits to what this amateur can engrave. I haven't gotten any CELs, but the boost seemed a little inconsistant with the hallf lid; turbulence in the air stream perhaps. With 1/2" lift the lid just touches the filter keeping it locked in place.
Nice Idea with the lexan though. Definitely different!
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X 2, be interesting to see how it holds up to engine heat over a period of time..
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X 2, be interesting to see how it holds up to engine heat over a period of time..
Well, considering you can get Lexan heat shields for a motorcycle engine, I'm optimistic.
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Well, considering you can get Lexan heat shields for a motorcycle engine, I'm optimistic.
what kind of mc ?
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Well, the ones I see on a quick search go on a Harley. I don't know if a Harley puts off more or less heat from the head as my Yamaha liter bike, but the plastic on mine seems to not mind the heat.

http://www.leatherup.com/p/Cruiser-M...ds/157999.html
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