Caliper Covers

Chriz · 01-27-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

However, just keep in mind that contrasting caliper colors are generally reserved for upgraded brake kits.

Not really, alot of stock brakes come in contrasting caliper colors.

Red__Zed · 01-27-2011, 10:27 AM

If you want them red, or some other color, it's not difficult to paint them. Caliper covers are pretty tacky, and can actually cause cooling problem with the caliper.

DavidTrife · 01-27-2011, 11:01 AM

+1 Really easy to paint. OP I bet you can get a buddy or a shop to do it for real cheap. Probably cheaper than the plastic covers. Just make sure to use caliper paint as it puts up with the heat generated by the braking system. If you are too lazy to clean them off before painting, just spray some brake cleaner all over them and blow them out with an air gun after so they are completely dry. Really easy.

Nadeem

TypeOne · 01-27-2011, 12:10 PM

Psh... forget painting them...

Do it big.

RED Brembo Look Brake Caliper Cover Kit Front/Rear 4pcs - eBay (item 180517930595 end time Feb-03-11 05:31:37 PST)

Post pics once you get em'

LunaZ · 01-27-2011, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TypeOne

Psh... forget painting them...

Do it big.

RED Brembo Look Brake Caliper Cover Kit Front/Rear 4pcs - eBay (item 180517930595 end time Feb-03-11 05:31:37 PST)

Post pics once you get em'

These are fantastic!
I wonder if they make 'em for drums.

ThoriumHotdog · 01-27-2011, 12:17 PM

Get yourself some of these.

or these Trans-Dapt 7130 Disc Brake r !! They're only 170 bucks!

PapoZalsa · 01-27-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoriumHotdog

Get yourself some of these.

or these Trans-Dapt 7130 Disc Brake r !! They're only 170 bucks!

That is make belief for "ventilated brake rotors".

ThoriumHotdog · 01-27-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

That is make belief for "ventilated brake rotors".

They're mad of high quality plastic and it'll cover the brake calipers too!

kenchan · 01-27-2011, 12:36 PM

in for CF caliper cover gb!

kenchan · 01-27-2011, 01:03 PM

it's from the same factory that makes doctor's mirror costumes.

FromG2Z · 01-27-2011, 01:07 PM

Please don't get calipers covers.... our cars are classy as they are....

kenchan · 01-27-2011, 01:28 PM

99.99% of the public will not notice your non-sport package brakes.

the moment you paint them or put silly covers on people will notice how tacky it is.

Jeffblue · 01-27-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

99.99% of the public will not notice your non-sport package brakes.

the moment you paint them or put silly covers on people will notice how tacky it is.

this is true.

ChrisSlicks · 01-27-2011, 03:54 PM

The only reason I would buy caliper covers would be to put them on someone else's car and then make fun of it.

kenchan · 01-27-2011, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

The only reason I would buy caliper covers would be to put them on someone else's car and then make fun of it.

like put 2 inside each wheel.

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	If you want them red, or some other color, it's not difficult to paint them. Caliper covers are pretty tacky, and can actually cause cooling problem with the caliper.

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DavidTrife Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 10 Drives: 07' 350Z Spyder Rep Power: 16	+1 Really easy to paint. OP I bet you can get a buddy or a shop to do it for real cheap. Probably cheaper than the plastic covers. Just make sure to use caliper paint as it puts up with the heat generated by the braking system. If you are too lazy to clean them off before painting, just spray some brake cleaner all over them and blow them out with an air gun after so they are completely dry. Really easy. Nadeem

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01-27-2011, 12:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 18	Get yourself some of these. or these Trans-Dapt 7130 Disc Brake r !! They're only 170 bucks!

01-27-2011, 12:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	in for CF caliper cover gb!

01-27-2011, 01:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	it's from the same factory that makes doctor's mirror costumes.

01-27-2011, 01:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	99.99% of the public will not notice your non-sport package brakes. the moment you paint them or put silly covers on people will notice how tacky it is.