Caliper covers
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Painting your calipers is much cheaper and will look much better, or, you could practically pick up a set of painted calipers from one of the forum members for a few dollars more than you would pay for those covers...
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Caliper covers are seriously the lamest and most retarded modification to a car. I cannot believe that people actually disgrace Corvettes with this modification.
I cannot put into words how terrible this mod is. Was at a car show recently and saw probably 15 sets on different cars. What a joke, made me want to smack the owner.
I cannot put into words how terrible this mod is. Was at a car show recently and saw probably 15 sets on different cars. What a joke, made me want to smack the owner.
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I was at a car show in Hannibal, MO this past weekend and say a LOT of Vettes with the covers on the calipers. Not a mod I would do - I prefer the painted calipers myself. But, it's their car so they have to be happy.
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Here you go! These are the original covers before the "CORVETTE" logo was added. I like them because they are easy to clean and polish and do not collect brake dust the way calipers do. Also, the installation is quick (approx 15 mins per wheel) and is fully reversible. The covers are held in place with clips and no drilling or cosmetic changes are required. I have had these covers for several years with no problems.
I am always amazed at the folks who proclaim "no covers". These same people do not seem to realize that their whole car is covered with "COVERS" inside and out. So, pay not attention to them.
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Caliper covers are seriously the lamest and most retarded modification to a car. I cannot believe that people actually disgrace Corvettes with this modification.
I cannot put into words how terrible this mod is. Was at a car show recently and saw probably 15 sets on different cars. What a joke, made me want to smack the owner.
I cannot put into words how terrible this mod is. Was at a car show recently and saw probably 15 sets on different cars. What a joke, made me want to smack the owner.
They are right there with stick on rear brake ducts and fake Z06 fender badges. Corvette owners will spot them a mile away. I think most Corvette fans are open to pretty much any mod that suits the owners individual taste, however any type of poser mods, meaning mods that promote the car as something it's not, are usually shot down pretty hard.
For close to the money you would spend on the covers, you could get a very good professional powder coating performed!
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I came close to doing the covers just because of cost and ease of installing, but after careful consideration, I chose to paint. Sooooo glad I did. They look great. It wasn't that hard. It wasn't expensive. It was fun and I learned a lot. I get the self-satisfaction of the end result. blah, blah, blah.
Just do your research on this forum and do it right.
Just do your research on this forum and do it right.