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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 05:58 AM
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With lots of people painting their calipers red or other than stock colors would you be interested in something like this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1838200522
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 06:26 AM
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I might be interested, but it would depend on the final price. Also looks from the photo that these are just cores and new "guts" would need installation upon receipt.
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 09:27 AM
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I am actually the current high bidder on the auction (CnMAudio). I have a friend who put chrome calipers on his car and they look awesome. I asked the seller about the "guts" and he told me that the calipers aready tho bolt on the car.
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 12:48 PM
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I painted mine with chrome bumper paint and they look really sharp!
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 12:59 PM
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Yes, I would do it :smash: :smash:

I saw them on a show car..Gawd they were sweet!!!!!
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 04:27 PM
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Default Re: Would you install chrome calipers? (billreid1@***.net)

With lots of people painting their calipers red or other than stock colors would you be interested in something like this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1838200522
They look nice. I would do it. :)
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 04:39 PM
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That would be sweet... I do like the contrast in colors achieved by the RED on Pewter.

More chrome is always sweet!!! :cheers:
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 01:29 AM
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Default Re: Would you install chrome calipers? (darkmercury)

I'd like to see them on a car... I went with the Electro-Dynamics Hi-Polished Brake Pad Covers. And they look AWESOME!!! All chrome calipers with chrome rims etc might be a little too much for me. My rims etc are blinding as is!!! :eek:

If you want check out electro-dynamics.com to see more info on them.
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NO WAY, chrome will trap heat in the calipers. Polished would be cool though.

Eric
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 05:15 PM
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Default Re: Would you install chrome calipers? (BlackSun!)

I think if you had chrome wheels, RED calipers would look better than CHROME Calipers. But I would like to see them on the car - ya never know.
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