Help with decision, which color?
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From: Edwards CA
Help with decision, which color?
My next project is a Wilwood front brake/rotor upgrade for the 78 L-82
The car IS a 25th Silver Anniversary so "WE" know the two-tone color scheme.
Would a Red caliper set look too ostentatious?
Any help would be appreciated...
Thanks
"super-bee_ski"
The car IS a 25th Silver Anniversary so "WE" know the two-tone color scheme.
Would a Red caliper set look too ostentatious?
Any help would be appreciated...
Thanks
"super-bee_ski"
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Brake calipers always seemed like an odd thing to highlight on a car to me. The last car I saw with red calipers was a new Porche, it was all blacked out , paint, windows, wheels except for the calipers. bright red. I guess he wanted everybody to know the car can stop...
I would go natural or black unless you have a theme in mind.
I would go natural or black unless you have a theme in mind.
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As johnt365 points out:
The first awareness I personally had w/ highlighted cqalipers WAS Porsche.
Then, some Vettes during the 80s.
Perhaps it will be the BLACK...
Pics of MOD to come soon.
The first awareness I personally had w/ highlighted cqalipers WAS Porsche.
Then, some Vettes during the 80s.
Perhaps it will be the BLACK...
Pics of MOD to come soon.
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Brake calipers always seemed like an odd thing to highlight on a car to me. The last car I saw with red calipers was a new Porche, it was all blacked out , paint, windows, wheels except for the calipers. bright red. I guess he wanted everybody to know the car can stop...
I would go natural or black unless you have a theme in mind.
I would go natural or black unless you have a theme in mind.
Brake calipers aren't a pretty thing on a car, I never understood why anyone wanted to draw attention to them - any colour other than red.
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Owners only paint their calipers bright colors because they cost a lot more money than stock components, and they want to show their wealth. In my book, it's "tacky". But, to each his/her own.
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Oops, I have been called "Tacky"...I always thought they were complimenting me...!!
LOL!
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