Need Advice

Grindkiezer · 09-02-2013, 08:50 AM

Was planning back in April to have my brake calipers paint matched Monterey Blue. I started having second thoughts about it, thinking that it would just be "too much" and so I never went through with it. But seeing some photos like Paige Baker's Z make me think otherwise.

And here is what my car looks like.

What do you guys think?

DEpointfive0 · 09-02-2013, 08:52 AM

Why are you supporting someone who was banned from the forums and got a recent review for shoddy work?

Grindkiezer · 09-02-2013, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Why are you supporting someone who was banned from the forums and got a recent review for shoddy work?

I had no idea that he was banned, I haven't heard from him or anything about him for that matter since the beginning of April. I was just going through my email and saw an email from him telling me that my paint supplies had arrived 5 months ago.

DEpointfive0 · 09-02-2013, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Grindkiezer

I had no idea that he was banned, I haven't heard from him or anything about him for that matter since the beginning of April. I was just going through my email and saw an email from him telling me that my paint supplies had arrived 5 months ago.

Try to get your money back?

I don't mind the paint matching if you decide to go through with it. I just think Raul G is a motherfùcker

Grindkiezer · 09-02-2013, 09:01 AM

I'll definitely take your word on this one, I have no idea what's going on with this guy but just hearing that I'll drop the subject with him. I don't mind losing a deposit, barely and $$$. I'll change my poll question I guess from having him do it to anyone do it.

DEpointfive0 · 09-02-2013, 09:08 AM

Lol, sorry, I don't mean to be the bearer of bad news or to be the àsshole here. I think color matched with a Nissan logo would be cool, I just don't care for people who screw the forum

Tell us what you end up doing. If you DO go through with it, I will have 0 issue with you, I don't care who people go to for their car, just keep us posted

Grindkiezer · 09-02-2013, 09:11 AM

It's cool to have people kinda keep you in the loop. When I did send the deposit it was somewhat of an "in the moment" decision cause I saw some cars with that set up and thought it looked good. But like I said I thought it would be "too much" for my car, I'm still on the fence about it because I think it looks good, just maybe not on my car.

damian_mb · 09-03-2013, 09:11 AM

Would be nice but too much matching would be overkill

Felix 808 · 09-03-2013, 09:45 AM

Personally I think something with high contrast would be better. Kind of highlights the brakes. How about a red or deep yellow? Main thing, make sure you really like, who cares about anyone else

DEpointfive0 · 09-03-2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Felix 808

Personally I think something with high contrast would be better. Kind of highlights the brakes. How about a red or deep yellow? Main thing, make sure you really like, who cares about anyone else

Being a MBlue owner, I definitely think that red is a no go, and I hate to say it because I LOVE red calipers, yellow... Maybe if he has yellow elsewhere.

Maybe black with white writing? I think the black with MBlue writing would be cool too? Something to tie it in

Grindkiezer · 09-03-2013, 11:46 AM

I only have blue, black, and carbon fiber on my car. I was thinking of having them black with a blue nissan logo before but I didn't think it would really look any different, I know that too much blue and black contrast could make it look terrible and that's why I'm somewhat weighing out my options. For the record I would be fine just leaving them how they are, but like I said with some setups I think they look great and I'm just wondering if I have a set up that would work

zilverbullet · 09-03-2013, 12:37 PM

Someone on the forum has a MB z with a lime green caliper. That color combo looked really good.

Grindkiezer · 09-03-2013, 12:43 PM

Probably talking about Boost Lee, yeah I agree it looks great but a little too bold for myself

SouthArk370Z · 09-03-2013, 01:55 PM

The blue caliper in the first pic does look a little much to me but it may not be so bad with your wheels. I like the idea of black calipers with blue letters.

Grindkiezer · 09-03-2013, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

The blue caliper in the first pic does look a little much to me but it may not be so bad with your wheels. I like the idea of black calipers with blue letters.

I actually think I'm starting to lean towards Black Calipers with blue "Nissan" logo. I think it will subtle but still noticeable, but now I'm on the search for a shop/person to do the work

View Poll Results: Paint Match Brake Calipers
Yes	14	51.85%
No	13	48.15%
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09-02-2013, 08:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Grindkiezer Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 824 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 13	Need Advice Was planning back in April to have my brake calipers paint matched Monterey Blue. I started having second thoughts about it, thinking that it would just be "too much" and so I never went through with it. But seeing some photos like Paige Baker's Z make me think otherwise. And here is what my car looks like. What do you guys think? __________________ Z Last edited by Grindkiezer; 09-02-2013 at 09:02 AM. Reason: I guess R.G. is a motherfùcker

09-02-2013, 08:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Why are you supporting someone who was banned from the forums and got a recent review for shoddy work? 122554 likes this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

09-02-2013, 09:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
Grindkiezer Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 824 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 13	I'll definitely take your word on this one, I have no idea what's going on with this guy but just hearing that I'll drop the subject with him. I don't mind losing a deposit, barely and $$$. I'll change my poll question I guess from having him do it to anyone do it. __________________ Z

09-02-2013, 09:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Lol, sorry, I don't mean to be the bearer of bad news or to be the àsshole here. I think color matched with a Nissan logo would be cool, I just don't care for people who screw the forum Tell us what you end up doing. If you DO go through with it, I will have 0 issue with you, I don't care who people go to for their car, just keep us posted MDZOwner and NickTurnon like this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

09-02-2013, 09:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
Grindkiezer Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 824 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 13	It's cool to have people kinda keep you in the loop. When I did send the deposit it was somewhat of an "in the moment" decision cause I saw some cars with that set up and thought it looked good. But like I said I thought it would be "too much" for my car, I'm still on the fence about it because I think it looks good, just maybe not on my car. __________________ Z

09-03-2013, 09:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
damian_mb Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: MN Posts: 213 Drives: 12 370z / 13 WRX Rep Power: 11	Would be nice but too much matching would be overkill

09-03-2013, 09:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2806	Personally I think something with high contrast would be better. Kind of highlights the brakes. How about a red or deep yellow? Main thing, make sure you really like, who cares about anyone else DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

09-03-2013, 11:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
Grindkiezer Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 824 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 13	I only have blue, black, and carbon fiber on my car. I was thinking of having them black with a blue nissan logo before but I didn't think it would really look any different, I know that too much blue and black contrast could make it look terrible and that's why I'm somewhat weighing out my options. For the record I would be fine just leaving them how they are, but like I said with some setups I think they look great and I'm just wondering if I have a set up that would work __________________ Z

09-03-2013, 12:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
zilverbullet Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 668 Drives: a silver bullet Rep Power: 15	Someone on the forum has a MB z with a lime green caliper. That color combo looked really good. __________________ '13 & Infinity Swifts Z1 Post-MAF F.I. NST *VARIS* Tommy Kaira AeroJacket MotorDyne

09-03-2013, 12:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
Grindkiezer Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 824 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 13	Probably talking about Boost Lee, yeah I agree it looks great but a little too bold for myself __________________ Z

09-03-2013, 01:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	The blue caliper in the first pic does look a little much to me but it may not be so bad with your wheels. I like the idea of black calipers with blue letters. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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