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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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Not for me.
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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I'd spend the time and money on making them work better than look showy
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by MJD
I decided to paint my calipers but decided to try something different besides red. The company I got it from had the color represented slightly different on their website. I thought it was going to be more of copper tone but turned out to be much brighter. What do you guys think? Should I give them a try? They're going on a black C5 along with a set of D/S rotors.

Two Threads down from yours titled Photo Shoot on 11/2/08 shows a blue vett with calapers that appear to look just like your color. If you like it on that car chances are you will like it on yours. Take a look.
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 08:06 AM
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Looks good to me! Get them on - take some pics and give us a look! I think I would like it.
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