[Z06] ? about Z06 Calipers
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?'s about Z06 Calipers
are they POWDER COATED?
if so who has the best price?
Also what is the difference from the Standard C5 Calipers?
if so who has the best price?
Also what is the difference from the Standard C5 Calipers?
Last edited by yellowvette837; Dec 29, 2004 at 06:16 AM.
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Yes they are. They are no different than the calipers used on non-Z's. You can buy them for around $350 to $375 from any of our vendors. But why, when you can paint them yourself for about $20. Take a look at my hand painted calipers from my 99 and then my 03 Z. You tell me if you still want to spend $325 to $350?
My 99 painted by hand using the Folia-Tec caliper paint kit. Kit cost me $45 but we did two cars so my share came to less than $25.
Now here;s my 03 Z, I did paint the little bracket using some left over caliper paint a buddy had. It was a perfect match to the OEM powder coat.
I just don't see any need to waste your money if all you want are painted calipers. Do it yourself. Takes about 3 to 4 hours and you don't even have to remove the calipers. Just make sure you clean then good using a spray on brake cleaner. I used an Exacto knife to clean off the letters followed by a fine file.
Cheers
Tom
My 99 painted by hand using the Folia-Tec caliper paint kit. Kit cost me $45 but we did two cars so my share came to less than $25.
Now here;s my 03 Z, I did paint the little bracket using some left over caliper paint a buddy had. It was a perfect match to the OEM powder coat.
I just don't see any need to waste your money if all you want are painted calipers. Do it yourself. Takes about 3 to 4 hours and you don't even have to remove the calipers. Just make sure you clean then good using a spray on brake cleaner. I used an Exacto knife to clean off the letters followed by a fine file.
Cheers
Tom
