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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by petermj
both Z06 and ZR1 have painted calipers (I think GS does too?), what is exactly the point of going beyond their approach?
Do you ever plan on using the C6 font?
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by BenMGP
Not sure if I understand the question. I was showing another option.
Those fake rivets look extra classy and so does the fake CF. Why would I want to do this to my cars? Even a kid can tell these are fakes.
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by gibear2k5
Do you ever plan on using the C6 font?
what is corvette font? if you are referring to the lettering on front calipers, they are easy to either rub out or paint in contrast color.
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by petermj
Those fake rivets look extra classy and so does the fake CF. Why would I want to do this to my cars? Even a kid can tell these are fakes.
You don't like them. We get it.
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by petermj
what is corvette font? if you are referring to the lettering on front calipers, they are easy to either rub out or paint in contrast color.
The font used on the covers are from generation 5.
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by gibear2k5
The font used on the covers are from generation 5.
OK, so the font is not even correct. Brilliant!!!
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by gibear2k5
The font used on the covers are from generation 5.
C6 font will be released to us soon. GM actually wanted to wait until the C7 was released before letting us have the C6 font. I don't understand why either. It's a GM thing.

Ford is a bit easier to deal with when it comes to licensing.
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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Caliper covers, I just threw up a little in my mouth.

If you must do it, get the ones that say MUSTANG!
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by BenMGP
Here's a finish you can't paint on to your calipers:

Nice. Too bad they did not come in a red with that background.
I love the ones I put on my car. This is a well engineered product and glad it is a USA made product. Keep the jobs here instead of China. Afterall they are screwing us enough with the interst on the loans we have with China.
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by wbvette
If anyone wants mine they are red and never used I will sell them for 100 + shipping
Now you tell me!!!!! Where were you a week ago.
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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I have a black set of these for sale with silver corvette lettering. They are for a stock C6.

If anyone is interested in taking them, pm me.
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 07:48 PM
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I definitely wouldn't buy them but I'm sure someone out there likes them.
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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I had them on my G8. I would never put them on my GS because the corvette calipers are a thing of beauty IMO.
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by BenMGP
How come no one ever complains about breast implants??
Touche! Ben, thanks for taking the time to defend your data. At the end of the day, personal appearance is an individual concern; but if you can prove the heat sink theory with data, that's interesting. Being a critic on the internet is pretty lame; bringing quality, repeatable data is what we should be after. Thanks again, bro. I for one am interested in learning more.
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Originally Posted by 59chevyguy
Nice. Too bad they did not come in a red with that background.
I love the ones I put on my car. This is a well engineered product and glad it is a USA made product. Keep the jobs here instead of China. Afterall they are screwing us enough with the interst on the loans we have with China.
China BLOWS !!!
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Originally Posted by phileaglesfan
I definitely wouldn't buy them but I'm sure someone out there likes them.
You're an Eagles fan ... enough said.
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by tonypittman
Hooptie tuner mobile? I guess everyone is entitled to their opinion.

Caliper covers are hooptie--- good for parking your car in front of the local taqueria or cruising McDonalds
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BenMGP
Larry,

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.
I think you're waaay off on your percentages there chief. If the intent isn't to fool others into thinking you have a BBK,why the painted on caliper pins?
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 07:08 PM
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TARDED! Especially if you think the "magic-fairy-cover" will reduce dust and temps? WTF?
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Originally Posted by BenMGP
How come no one ever complains about breast implants??
No complaints here!!

Originally Posted by Gerdia
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.


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Eagles?
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