Calipher covers
Heel & Toe
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 16
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From: "Land of Newly Wed and Nearly Dead" Florida
I actually ordered a set thinking it might be a quick and easy way to dress up the ugly gray calipers.
Once I opened the box upon arrival, I thought to myself "what was I thinking?. The color was fine and all, however they lost me at the fake painted-on bolts and lettering.
Also, looking at how they attach, I don't feel confident that the cover clamps won't come loose in a heavy use or evasive maneuver situation. Last thing I want is some piece of metal rattling around or gumming up the works in between my inner wheel and the rotors.
Some may find it NBD, but I decided at that moment to go with powder coating and new seals on my actual calipers. $200-$300 is worth the results and peace of mind of doing it right.
Once I opened the box upon arrival, I thought to myself "what was I thinking?. The color was fine and all, however they lost me at the fake painted-on bolts and lettering.
Also, looking at how they attach, I don't feel confident that the cover clamps won't come loose in a heavy use or evasive maneuver situation. Last thing I want is some piece of metal rattling around or gumming up the works in between my inner wheel and the rotors.
Some may find it NBD, but I decided at that moment to go with powder coating and new seals on my actual calipers. $200-$300 is worth the results and peace of mind of doing it right.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 2,321
Likes: 220
From: Woodbridge, Virginia
I actually ordered a set thinking it might be a quick and easy way to dress up the ugly gray calipers.
Once I opened the box upon arrival, I thought to myself "what was I thinking?. The color was fine and all, however they lost me at the fake painted-on bolts and lettering.
Also, looking at how they attach, I don't feel confident that the cover clamps won't come loose in a heavy use or evasive maneuver situation. Last thing I want is some piece of metal rattling around or gumming up the works in between my inner wheel and the rotors.
Some may find it NBD, but I decided at that moment to go with powder coating and new seals on my actual calipers. $200-$300 is worth the results and peace of mind of doing it right.
Once I opened the box upon arrival, I thought to myself "what was I thinking?. The color was fine and all, however they lost me at the fake painted-on bolts and lettering.
Also, looking at how they attach, I don't feel confident that the cover clamps won't come loose in a heavy use or evasive maneuver situation. Last thing I want is some piece of metal rattling around or gumming up the works in between my inner wheel and the rotors.
Some may find it NBD, but I decided at that moment to go with powder coating and new seals on my actual calipers. $200-$300 is worth the results and peace of mind of doing it right.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 399
Likes: 11
From: Southern NH
I have 4 concerns with them:
1: The fake painted on rivets are horrid. Remind's me of a kid's toy gun.
2: The large size looks terrible on the stock size rotor.
3: The edges are not rolled so you can see its just a facade.
4: The mounting hardware is terrible and I can see the tabs breaking off, catching the rim and slicing a brake line.
1: The fake painted on rivets are horrid. Remind's me of a kid's toy gun.
2: The large size looks terrible on the stock size rotor.
3: The edges are not rolled so you can see its just a facade.
4: The mounting hardware is terrible and I can see the tabs breaking off, catching the rim and slicing a brake line.
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Drifting
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,755
Likes: 97
From: Sandy Utah
I always chime in on this subject. I have had them for several years and they are still perfect (no broken or loose clips) They polish brightly and wipe clean with a dust cloth. And who looks at calipers close enough to determine if the faux bolts are fake? And who cares anyway? They look good and provide a great cover for an ugly caliper. And for you who criticize "covers" please consider your fuel rail covers. Are you trying to convince someone that you have a big, DOHC four cam engine?
"My Dad's a TV Repairman"
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 471
Likes: 153
From: San Diego
I always chime in on this subject. I have had them for several years and they are still perfect (no broken or loose clips) They polish brightly and wipe clean with a dust cloth. And who looks at calipers close enough to determine if the faux bolts are fake? And who cares anyway? They look good and provide a great cover for an ugly caliper. And for you who criticize "covers" please consider your fuel rail covers. Are you trying to convince someone that you have a big, DOHC four cam engine?
That's fine and dandy, but how do you explain the Wolverine-inspired blades on your side vents?
Keeeeeeeding, I was only keeeeeding!
Hey, one cool thing about being Corvette owners is having a car that is perfectly OK to customize. Corvette pilots have been bending over backwards since the 50's trying to be a little different than the next one, and that's what it's all about.
So if it makes you happy, and don't mind a sneer every now and then... Do it to it.
I just wouldn't do it to it. Not that way. My way.
See my point?
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 18,681
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From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
That's fine and dandy, but how do you explain the Wolverine-inspired blades on your side vents?
Keeeeeeeding, I was only keeeeeding!
Hey, one cool thing about being Corvette owners is having a car that is perfectly OK to customize. Corvette pilots have been bending over backwards since the 50's trying to be a little different than the next one, and that's what it's all about.
So if it makes you happy, and don't mind a sneer every now and then... Do it to it.
I just wouldn't do it to it. Not that way. My way. See my point?
Keeeeeeeding, I was only keeeeeding!
Hey, one cool thing about being Corvette owners is having a car that is perfectly OK to customize. Corvette pilots have been bending over backwards since the 50's trying to be a little different than the next one, and that's what it's all about.
So if it makes you happy, and don't mind a sneer every now and then... Do it to it.
I just wouldn't do it to it. Not that way. My way.
See my point?
Drifting
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,755
Likes: 97
From: Sandy Utah
[QUOTE=Fed Up;1587809334]That's fine and dandy, but how do you explain the Wolverine-inspired blades on your side vents?
I do not need "inspiration". I am perfectly capable of independent thought. I put the blades on because it dresses up that "hole" in the side of the car.
I do not need "inspiration". I am perfectly capable of independent thought. I put the blades on because it dresses up that "hole" in the side of the car.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,080
Likes: 151
From: Toronto
Ah, but the fuel Rail Covers came with your car too, did you notice? 
frank
frank
I always chime in on this subject. I have had them for several years and they are still perfect (no broken or loose clips) They polish brightly and wipe clean with a dust cloth. And who looks at calipers close enough to determine if the faux bolts are fake? And who cares anyway? They look good and provide a great cover for an ugly caliper. And for you who criticize "covers" please consider your fuel rail covers. Are you trying to convince someone that you have a big, DOHC four cam engine?
Pro
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 722
Likes: 55
From: IL
I think I'm gonna leave the caliper covers to the imports and all the other dsm's (Fords, etc.) lol
The vettes stock calipers are in world of its own when done right
The vettes stock calipers are in world of its own when done right
Last edited by vettefx76; Sep 13, 2014 at 05:25 AM.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 3,532
Likes: 79
From: pueblo co
a few people in my area have them caliper cover's on there cars, not corvette's thankfully...but they look tacky and cheap and half fast way of doing getting the other look. and if one happen's to fall off then your left with three and you can't just buy one...paint wont come off as easy and looks leaps and bounds better..IMO
Race Director
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From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
Le Mans Master
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