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Apr 1, 2012 | 03:16 PM

memmer

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RED or BLACK Calipers

I just put new black wagon wheels on my white C5 convertible and would like to know what anyone thinks would look best,red or black calipers
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Apr 1, 2012 | 03:29 PM

darkstar.c5

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i think black calipers behind black wheels would get lost... red (with white letters) at least would be some contrast.

Apr 1, 2012 | 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by darkstar.c5

i think black calipers behind black wheels would get lost... red (with white letters) at least would be some contrast.

Yep, I like red ones I didn't plan this but how did I stop and have the word Corvette show in the opening and the center cap with CCW almost parallel with the ground

Last edited by HG; Apr 1, 2012 at 04:02 PM.

Apr 1, 2012 | 04:19 PM

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With my blue car I did not like the red calipers so I painted mine body color. White calipers might look good with your white car with red or black lettering.
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Apr 1, 2012 | 05:23 PM

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The law in most of the lower 48 states requires red! Better check your local ordinances!

Apr 1, 2012 | 05:38 PM

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As I mentioned in your other thread, go with red - you won't be sorry.

Apr 1, 2012 | 06:00 PM

MrGary2011

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I like RED

Stay with the factory color!

Apr 1, 2012 | 06:27 PM

Mike98SilVert

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black calipers behind black wheels would get lost... red at least would be some contrast.

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Apr 2, 2012 | 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jrose7004

The law in most of the lower 48 states requires red! Better check your local ordinances!

Was this an April Fool's joke? Never heard of this one before.

Apr 2, 2012 | 10:56 AM

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vettestream

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Red calipers black wheels and a white car would clash imo,

Why not paint the calipers white, and the Corvette lettering black...

Last edited by vettestream; Apr 2, 2012 at 01:15 PM.

Apr 2, 2012 | 11:34 AM

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My vote is with the red. I'm running black C6 thin spokes w/red calipers & get a lot of positive comments.

Apr 2, 2012 | 02:55 PM

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It all depends on the car color. I went with black on my Dark Metallic Bowling Green because I didn't want it to look like a Christmas tree..
And Jim.... you can't be serious... why would our fearless leaders care what color brake calipers are? Oh wait a minute, ticket revenue right?

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