There is better mods to waste money on. Just my opinion.
Caliper Covers
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Instructor
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From: Godfrey Illinois
Caliper Covers
I read an article in the latest issue of Auto Enthusiast magazine this month on the MGP Caliper Covers. 
http://www.calipercovers.com/
I wanted to ask if any of you have had any experience with these. Basically, what is your thoughts on the appearance of these covers and are they worth acquiring?
The article I read seemed to indicate they were a worthwhile investment in the appearance of your car!
http://www.calipercovers.com/
I wanted to ask if any of you have had any experience with these. Basically, what is your thoughts on the appearance of these covers and are they worth acquiring?
The article I read seemed to indicate they were a worthwhile investment in the appearance of your car!
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Instructor
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 205
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From: Godfrey Illinois
Here is a link to the online digital page of Auto Enthusiast magazine I was reading..........
http://editions.amospublishing.com/K...spx?d=20110901
Scroll to page 69 (there is a link at the top of the page to get your there quickly)
http://editions.amospublishing.com/K...spx?d=20110901
Scroll to page 69 (there is a link at the top of the page to get your there quickly)
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Marshall, Missouri
I have them in black on my black '08 coupe and like the look better than the ugly gray caliper. I did not want to get involved with a painting mess and I did not want to take the calipers off to get them powder coated, have to bleed the system to reinstall, etc. My brakes were working fine, no noise whatsoever, and I did not want to take a chance on screwing them up by removing the callipers. A good compromise for me; easy installation and a clean look.
Drifting
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From: TX / CO
Had grey calipers, wanted red because it just adds to the look. I thought the covers looked cheesy too, so I went with a forum vendor and got the powder coated calipers - and upgraded my brake lines to SS in the process. Very happy with my choice.http://
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OP...they look cheezy and out of place IMHO. Also the Corvette font is from the C5 era.
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If I was going to put phony baloney covers over my calipers I would insist on the higher performance Brembo phony baloney covers! 
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Yep, just pulled off the wheels, Cleaned with Brake cleaner and a small wire brush -several times, dried them off (air-compressor), taped-off the pertinent areas and slathered it on with a brush. It was the Dupli-Color Caliper kits (Madvet.com), Yellow, and black for the letters (for the letters I used a q-tip and magnifier headset viewer). Took me just an afternoon for all 4 wheels. Then I sprayed them with 3 coats of clear-coat.
