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Paint Brake Calipers or Buy Caliper Covers??
08-04-2011, 03:15 PM
#42
Burning Brakes
I just finished a major brake/rotor overhaul upgrade and painted the calipers. I had the covers on to add a little bling until I needed the brake job. The covers are better than the unpainted caliper in my opinion, and are quite inexpensive when you consider that you can resell them here for a $50 discount from new. I do like the painted calipers better now that they're done.
08-05-2011, 10:34 AM
#44
Burning Brakes
I seem to be in the minority here but I like the MGP covers.
[IMG]http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i476/Razzputon/Calipers.jpg[IMG]
The whole "ricer" thing is bs imo. There are a TON of items people put on vettes all the time to make them look better yet adds no performance value to your car.
[IMG]http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i476/Razzputon/Calipers.jpg[IMG]
The whole "ricer" thing is bs imo. There are a TON of items people put on vettes all the time to make them look better yet adds no performance value to your car.
08-05-2011, 12:04 PM
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Thanks Man. =) I'm still waiting to see your CF dash =)
I couldnt agree more. The MGP are not trying to mimic calipers. They clearly look like covers for your calipers.
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10-04-2011, 02:26 AM
#47
I seem to be in the minority here but I like the MGP covers.
The whole "ricer" thing is bs imo. There are a TON of items people put on vettes all the time to make them look better yet adds no performance value to your car.
If you like the look of Caliper covers buy them. They are a hell of a lot easier to clean then calipers, painted or not.
Also, they bolt on rock solid. easy install too.
The whole "ricer" thing is bs imo. There are a TON of items people put on vettes all the time to make them look better yet adds no performance value to your car.
If you like the look of Caliper covers buy them. They are a hell of a lot easier to clean then calipers, painted or not.
Also, they bolt on rock solid. easy install too.
10-23-2011, 02:32 PM
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10-23-2011, 02:35 PM
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Paint Them!
I (and many people I know) point and laugh at cars with fake big-brake caliper covers. painted on fake bolt heads, etc.
Just like I point and laugh at cars with big wings on the back...
Just like cars with fartcan mufflers...
and stick on fake vents and chrome mudflap ladys.
And I know I'm not alone. Just remember, if you have the fake big-brake covers, there are a bunch of people that are seriously pointing and laughing at you every day.
HA - HA !! Look at those fake brakes! Couldn't afford the real thing!
I (and many people I know) point and laugh at cars with fake big-brake caliper covers. painted on fake bolt heads, etc.
Just like I point and laugh at cars with big wings on the back...
Just like cars with fartcan mufflers...
and stick on fake vents and chrome mudflap ladys.
And I know I'm not alone. Just remember, if you have the fake big-brake covers, there are a bunch of people that are seriously pointing and laughing at you every day.
HA - HA !! Look at those fake brakes! Couldn't afford the real thing!
What BS......I bet your pointed at!
10-23-2011, 11:44 PM
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Personally I think the covers look cheap and dont see how they will keep the calipers cool as they are air cooled and they will restrict the flow of air. You can pull the calipers and paint them in a day or two if you can afford to have the car down for that long, plus it looks much better IMO.
10-24-2011, 10:24 AM
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Le Mans Master
10-24-2011, 01:49 PM
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Personally I think the covers look cheap and dont see how they will keep the calipers cool as they are air cooled and they will restrict the flow of air. You can pull the calipers and paint them in a day or two if you can afford to have the car down for that long, plus it looks much better IMO.
Why would you want to insulate your brakes?
The brakes on the C5 get too hot as it is without a big piece of metal further restricting airflow.As to whether they look good or not, to each their own. Personally I think they look awful...
10-24-2011, 03:50 PM
#54
Drifting
I have the MGP version and was one of the first to install them. They were easy to install, do not get very much dust, and clean up easy and fast. I like them better than the painted stock calipers. And to all of you who squawk about "phony covers" please consider the covers on your fuel rails. If you do not like covers, please take off your fuel rail covers because, by your definition, they are "ricer".
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10-24-2011, 03:54 PM
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I have the MGP version and was one of the first to install them. They were easy to install, do not get very much dust, and clean up easy and fast. I like them better than the painted stock calipers. And to all of you who squawk about "phony covers" please consider the covers on your fuel rails. If you do not like covers, please take off your fuel rail covers because, by your definition, they are "ricer".
10-24-2011, 03:58 PM
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I have the MGP version and was one of the first to install them. They were easy to install, do not get very much dust, and clean up easy and fast. I like them better than the painted stock calipers. And to all of you who squawk about "phony covers" please consider the covers on your fuel rails. If you do not like covers, please take off your fuel rail covers because, by your definition, they are "ricer".
You don't loose much power by having plastic covers over your fuel rails... Also, I don't think they look bad. I think caliper covers look cheap... That's jmho though. You make the payments so you get to decide what goes on your car. Don't suggest that people that don't like them should go remove an OEM component because they also cover something. By that logic should we all go remove the fuel door too?
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10-24-2011, 09:13 PM
#57
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I have a can of caliper paint you can have , I had a bunch left over from when I repainted mine last winter . The can is half full got it from NAPA..! Just pay for shipping..!
10-25-2011, 02:04 PM
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Enhance wheel appearance, reduces brake dust, caliper heat & brake fade
