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Old Sep 14, 2022 | 11:44 AM
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Major Build Direction Help Needed

Major build decision! Do I go with Black painted fastners or Silver Metallic painted fastners? Your vote might matter. Will either give more HP?
 
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Old Sep 14, 2022 | 11:47 AM
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Really,,,, the paint color of the fasteners is a "Major build decision" that you need help with?
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Old Sep 14, 2022 | 02:37 PM
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I'll go with silver just because I like the contrast.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2022 | 03:03 PM
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Pretty sure shiny black paint makes no less than 50hp.

 
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Old Sep 14, 2022 | 03:53 PM
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Wow, I feel your pain, being backed into a corner like that is tough... By the time the silver metal fastener starts to tarnish, and corrode, you will definitely lose a few MPH due to wind drag. I say stick with the black, but keep a good coat of wax on the entire hood latch assy, and fasteners to keep the wind resistance to a minimum.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2022 | 04:03 PM
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Definitely black for increased performance.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2022 | 09:40 PM
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If you want max power go chrome!
 
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Old Sep 15, 2022 | 10:52 AM
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Just take the hood off, who needs it anyway.

BTW, here you go buddy, grab a few of these and then the fastners are not so important
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Old Sep 15, 2022 | 11:36 AM
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Velcro.
Toolless access is much more maintenance friendly.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2022 | 01:52 PM
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Velcro.
Toolless access is much more maintenance friendly.
I like the direction. What about magnetic? Something with a supercharged direct induction electromagnet. With quick release.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2022 | 02:35 PM
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paint it black and put it back
 
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Whichever is cheapest!
 
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That thread title is clickbait AF

I'll never get these 30 seconds of my life back.
But look at it this way, at your age, you're expected live at least 30 seconds longer than most of us on here....!!!!
 
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Originally Posted by Will Ehlert
I like the direction. What about magnetic? Something with a supercharged direct induction electromagnet. With quick release.
Might just work. But will it look cool? That, I cannot say.
 
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