Caliper Covers
08-17-2011, 03:39 PM
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I still do not understand all of the hate about these. Why is this different than some of the wild wheels available? No one calls them ghetto wheels? We have choices in this country and should appreciate that we do. I like the covers, I like Alcantara, I like forced induction, and probably some other things that some segment of the forum hates.
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08-17-2011, 03:54 PM
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I still do not understand all of the hate about these. Why is this different than some of the wild wheels available? No one calls them ghetto wheels? We have choices in this country and should appreciate that we do. I like the covers, I like Alcantara, I like forced induction, and probably some other things that some segment of the forum hates.
Larry
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Most of our customers are people that just don't like the way their calipers look and not interested in painting. Some have painted their calipers and were looking for a different solution. A VERY small percentage are actually buying the caliper covers to "trick" people into thinking they have a BBK. Although we understand this misconception, this was never the intent of the product. If that was our intent, we would have formed them differently.
It is merely a simple cosmetic upgrade to personalize your vehicle. The added benefit of reducing brake dust has been well received as well.
As you can see from this thread, it's not for everyone and that's ok. This is America and everyone is entitled to their opinion.
08-17-2011, 03:59 PM
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08-17-2011, 04:09 PM
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08-17-2011, 04:30 PM
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Once again, opinions are like............well we won't go there.
I have them and they are a well manufactured mod. Aluminum with SS hardware. Makes the wheels stand out. Reduces brake dust dramatically especially when you sprayt them with Armoral Wheel coat.
I have the chrome plated aluminum wheels ($1850 additional cost from GM) so these really stand out behind the chrome.
I bought them on Ebay thruogh Summit for $210 inc shipping so it was a slight discount off what other retailers get.
As far as I am concerned they look much more professional than the painted calipers. The painted will get coated with brake dust. Eventually yo will have to repaint them and repaint them and.....well you get the point.
I have them and they are a well manufactured mod. Aluminum with SS hardware. Makes the wheels stand out. Reduces brake dust dramatically especially when you sprayt them with Armoral Wheel coat.
I have the chrome plated aluminum wheels ($1850 additional cost from GM) so these really stand out behind the chrome.
I bought them on Ebay thruogh Summit for $210 inc shipping so it was a slight discount off what other retailers get.
As far as I am concerned they look much more professional than the painted calipers. The painted will get coated with brake dust. Eventually yo will have to repaint them and repaint them and.....well you get the point.
08-17-2011, 04:34 PM
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Once again, opinions are like............well we won't go there.
I have them and they are a well manufactured mod. Aluminum with SS hardware. Makes the wheels stand out. Reduces brake dust dramatically especially when you sprayt them with Armoral Wheel coat.
I have the chrome plated aluminum wheels ($1850 additional cost from GM) so these really stand out behind the chrome.
I bought them on Ebay thruogh Summit for $210 inc shipping so it was a slight discount off what other retailers get.
As far as I am concerned they look much more professional than the painted calipers. The painted will get coated with brake dust. Eventually yo will have to repaint them and repaint them and.....well you get the point.
I have them and they are a well manufactured mod. Aluminum with SS hardware. Makes the wheels stand out. Reduces brake dust dramatically especially when you sprayt them with Armoral Wheel coat.
I have the chrome plated aluminum wheels ($1850 additional cost from GM) so these really stand out behind the chrome.
I bought them on Ebay thruogh Summit for $210 inc shipping so it was a slight discount off what other retailers get.
As far as I am concerned they look much more professional than the painted calipers. The painted will get coated with brake dust. Eventually yo will have to repaint them and repaint them and.....well you get the point.
08-17-2011, 04:37 PM
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Once again, opinions are like............well we won't go there.
I have them and they are a well manufactured mod. Aluminum with SS hardware. Makes the wheels stand out. Reduces brake dust dramatically especially when you sprayt them with Armoral Wheel coat.
I have the chrome plated aluminum wheels ($1850 additional cost from GM) so these really stand out behind the chrome.
I bought them on Ebay thruogh Summit for $210 inc shipping so it was a slight discount off what other retailers get.
As far as I am concerned they look much more professional than the painted calipers. The painted will get coated with brake dust. Eventually yo will have to repaint them and repaint them and.....well you get the point.
I have them and they are a well manufactured mod. Aluminum with SS hardware. Makes the wheels stand out. Reduces brake dust dramatically especially when you sprayt them with Armoral Wheel coat.
I have the chrome plated aluminum wheels ($1850 additional cost from GM) so these really stand out behind the chrome.
I bought them on Ebay thruogh Summit for $210 inc shipping so it was a slight discount off what other retailers get.
As far as I am concerned they look much more professional than the painted calipers. The painted will get coated with brake dust. Eventually yo will have to repaint them and repaint them and.....well you get the point.
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08-17-2011, 04:50 PM
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The cost reflects what it takes to produce them, and keep production here in the USA. The mounting clips alone are expensive to make to our specifications. Forming dyes, CNC engraving, powder coat, quality materials, etc. Paint fill all done by hand.
If we could make them at a lower price point, we would. We are just not interested in using inferior materials or taking production overseas.
We are an American company, and plan to keep it that way.
If we could make them at a lower price point, we would. We are just not interested in using inferior materials or taking production overseas.
We are an American company, and plan to keep it that way.
08-17-2011, 04:54 PM
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The cost reflects what it takes to produce them, and keep production here in the USA. The mounting clips alone are expensive to make to our specifications. Forming dyes, CNC engraving, powder coat, quality materials, etc. Paint fill all done by hand.
If we could make them at a lower price point, we would. We are just not interested in using inferior materials or taking production overseas.
We are an American company, and plan to keep it that way.
If we could make them at a lower price point, we would. We are just not interested in using inferior materials or taking production overseas.
We are an American company, and plan to keep it that way.
Keep up the good work and don't worry about some of the folks here, most are just car guys you either like it or you don't no big deal. Proud of you for making your products in the USA.
08-17-2011, 04:56 PM
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08-17-2011, 05:08 PM
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The cost reflects what it takes to produce them, and keep production here in the USA. The mounting clips alone are expensive to make to our specifications. Forming dyes, CNC engraving, powder coat, quality materials, etc. Paint fill all done by hand.
If we could make them at a lower price point, we would. We are just not interested in using inferior materials or taking production overseas.
We are an American company, and plan to keep it that way.
If we could make them at a lower price point, we would. We are just not interested in using inferior materials or taking production overseas.
We are an American company, and plan to keep it that way.
08-17-2011, 05:25 PM
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08-17-2011, 06:01 PM
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08-17-2011, 06:39 PM
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The cost reflects what it takes to produce them, and keep production here in the USA. The mounting clips alone are expensive to make to our specifications. Forming dyes, CNC engraving, powder coat, quality materials, etc. Paint fill all done by hand.
If we could make them at a lower price point, we would. We are just not interested in using inferior materials or taking production overseas.
We are an American company, and plan to keep it that way.
If we could make them at a lower price point, we would. We are just not interested in using inferior materials or taking production overseas.
We are an American company, and plan to keep it that way.
This has been the best post on this thread, I for one will pay more for American made product.As far as the covers go, they are a personal preference. Just like those of us who have decals covering our emblems with an american flag, or blacked out etc.. Lets just give our honest opinion without being insulting, it can be done.