CT4V Engine Bay "Dress-Up" Challenge

[jodakid69]

After more than 10 months of ownership, I finally pop the hood on my CT4V-BW and started to scope how to "dress-up" the engine bay. My inspiration was to add a "build" plague like those that some Chevy SS owners made in metal and and applied on top of the fuse box in the engine bay.

After scoping out the CT4V-BW engine bay for a few minutes I was really disappointed when I compared it to my M2 Comp or even the CT5V. I guess I expected more from a $80K vehicle.
So I am putting out a challenge. I have seen a CF engine and air filter covers:

But what about this crappy front piece which is real flimppy plastic:

Or these side pieces:

Even the black cross braces I think are really lame. The CT5V-BW has at least a hefty and nice looking cross member brace:

MY CHALLENGE:
1. I am off base in my expection for the engine bay, don't hold back and please let me know that I am wrong.
2. Can a vendor come up with a replacement for the front fan shroud? It would be great if the design could allow for a build plate, and or a really nice Cadillac V Logo.
I would prefer a non CF part just to keep costs down. Yes I know keep it light too.
3. A nice brace similar to that in the CT5V-BW
4. Replacement the two side plastic parts

 

[raneil86]

Funny you should mention that… I had one on my SS too. I modified the old design for use on my 5BW and sent it off to signs.com for production just yesterday.

 

[Matt27]

Unless it's improving performance, I'm not sure I see the point. A functional intake (not the CEL machine from Tapout), nicer looking but functional cross brace, etc. all make sense to me.

Engine covers and plaques? How often to people open the hood and look at the engine? Genuine question, not trying to be a dick. Is it just for Cars and Coffee/shows?

 

[raneil86]

Performance and aesthetic mods needn't be mutually exclusive. I have an appointment for adding PPF, ceramic coating, and window tinting in a few weeks. None of them will improve the car's performance, but they're still important to me. I for one enjoy a few trinkets and baubles that make the car uniquely mine. To each his own, right?

 

[Dubbed.theB]

PPF, ceramic coating, and window tinting

I wouldn't classify those as "mods" in the traditional sense. They are all functional and useful for maintaining the longevity of your car.
Changing out a few plastic pieces you rarely see in your engine bay because you don't like the look of them is a whole other ballpark...

 

[565565]

CT4 Blackwing Engine Bay Dress Up Challenge Accepted:

 

[loudmofo]

Here you go.

 

[Throat Yogurt]

That "build plate" is cringey AF.

 

[loudmofo]

 

[Tall Steve]

That "build plate" is cringey AF.

What, what do you mean by that exactly? Asking for a friend.......

 

[Throat Yogurt]

What, what do you mean by that exactly? Asking for a friend.......

IMO the car and the engine bay speak for themselves. They don't need "dressing up" or a contrived plate explaining all the options, etc. It's just not needed. These are performance cars and don't require further explanation. It's like the people who put posters next to their stock, late model cars at a car show...they're just trying too hard. The car is what it is and doesn't need to be over-explained. IYKYK and all that.

 

[Tall Steve]

IMO the car and the engine bay speak for themselves. They don't need "dressing up" or a contrived plate explaining all the options, etc. It's just not needed. These are performance cars and don't require further explanation. It's like the people who put posters next to their stock, late model cars at a car show...they're just trying too hard. The car is what it is and doesn't need to be over-explained. IYKYK and all that.

I only have one thing to say sir! Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[dribs15]

IMO the car and the engine bay speak for themselves. They don't need "dressing up" or a contrived plate explaining all the options, etc. It's just not needed. These are performance cars and don't require further explanation. It's like the people who put posters next to their stock, late model cars at a car show...they're just trying too hard. The car is what it is and doesn't need to be over-explained. IYKYK and all that.

I read this and was like...shots fired!... at @Tall Steve . (I could just imagine @Throat Yogurt grinning as he typed this)

It's nice when we can have strong opinions... and recognize them for what they are (just opinions)... and still get along.

 

[Tall Steve]

I read this and was like...shots fired!... at @Tall Steve . (I could just imagine @Throat Yogurt grinning as he typed this)

It's nice when we can have strong opinions... and recognize them for what they are (just opinions)... and still get along.

I have no ill will against old @Throat Yogurt and took it as all fun and games, lol...... He gets salty sometime, like me, but it all good! Oh, I did not take the bait!!!!!!

 

[dribs15]

I have no ill will against old @Throat Yogurt

You called @Throat Yogurt old! Does that make him @cottage cheese?

...Oh, I did not take the bait!!!!!!

I'm so proud of you

 

[Tall Steve]

You called @Throat Yogurt old! Does that make him @cottage cheese?

I'm so proud of you

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I would not call him cottage cheese because that's gross! Lets see, @Throat Yogurt is more of a protein, right?

I will never grow up and you cant make me!

 

[dribs15]

I would not call him cottage cheese because that's gross! Lets see, @Throat Yogurt is more of a protein, right?

..... He gets salty sometime

...I guess that could also explain why he can be so salty?

... sorry couldn't resist (Sorry @Rob if I just just crossed an imaginary line into debauchery)

 

[Tall Steve]

...I guess that could also explain why he can be so salty?

... sorry couldn't resist (Sorry @Rob if I just just crossed an imaginary line into debauchery)

That's what I was thinking too!

 

[Throat Yogurt]

Oh man, I picked the wrong hour to go to lunch!

Steve, I honestly did not know I was pretty much describing you Just my opinion man!!! Not the first time I've put my foot in my mouth, and probably won't be the last...

 

[Throat Yogurt]

...I guess that could also explain why he can be so salty?

... sorry couldn't resist (Sorry @Rob if I just just crossed an imaginary line into debauchery)