Brake caliper covers do they cheapen vettes appearance?
09-14-2016, 03:38 PM
#41
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I think that they really cheapen the look of the car not to mention that they look like they would hold in heat.
09-14-2016, 04:32 PM
#42
Instructor
09-14-2016, 06:05 PM
#45
Nothing compares with caliper cover except maybe mud flaps and neon.
09-14-2016, 06:07 PM
#46
Le Mans Master
09-14-2016, 06:40 PM
#47
Instructor
Did you miss the point?
The idea is no one here should discourage someone to put something on their car based on their thoughts. Many people in this forum give their thoughts so positively & sometimes so directly that if I didn't know better, I would think they are all Mechanics and I would think they know better than a certified mechanic. I usually read this forum quite closely but to be swayed by opinion is ridiculous. There could be 500 guys on here who have their idea of brake covers being terrible looking and 10 that like them but why let the public decide what you like? Another thing I see a lot of is the subtle rude comments to people like the one you made to me about "did you miss the title"? You needed to express it that way?
Oh by the way- I think yours look much worse than the Aluminum Painted or Powder coated covers but then just my opinion since we are going to throw it out there. Oh and I don't have any covers- mine are stock.
Last edited by usr5000; 09-14-2016 at 06:41 PM.
09-14-2016, 07:15 PM
#48
Le Mans Master
Who cares what others think about your covers?
The idea is no one here should discourage someone to put something on their car based on their thoughts. Many people in this forum give their thoughts so positively & sometimes so directly that if I didn't know better, I would think they are all Mechanics and I would think they know better than a certified mechanic. I usually read this forum quite closely but to be swayed by opinion is ridiculous. There could be 500 guys on here who have their idea of brake covers being terrible looking and 10 that like them but why let the public decide what you like? Another thing I see a lot of is the subtle rude comments to people like the one you made to me about "did you miss the title"? You needed to express it that way?
Oh by the way- I think yours look much worse than the Aluminum Painted or Powder coated covers but then just my opinion since we are going to throw it out there. Oh and I don't have any covers- mine are stock.
The idea is no one here should discourage someone to put something on their car based on their thoughts. Many people in this forum give their thoughts so positively & sometimes so directly that if I didn't know better, I would think they are all Mechanics and I would think they know better than a certified mechanic. I usually read this forum quite closely but to be swayed by opinion is ridiculous. There could be 500 guys on here who have their idea of brake covers being terrible looking and 10 that like them but why let the public decide what you like? Another thing I see a lot of is the subtle rude comments to people like the one you made to me about "did you miss the title"? You needed to express it that way?
Oh by the way- I think yours look much worse than the Aluminum Painted or Powder coated covers but then just my opinion since we are going to throw it out there. Oh and I don't have any covers- mine are stock.
Like you, I don't understand people who throw out opinions when an opinion was not asked for. It happens often here and I don't like it either. I only showed that photo of my calipers because a previous poster mentioned that the paint may wear off quickly.
Mine are painted and are still fine after a couple of years.
By the way, unlike the original poster of this thread, I did not ask for your opinion of my calipers. You may want to take your own advice.
Last edited by HBsurfer; 09-14-2016 at 07:33 PM.
09-14-2016, 07:31 PM
#49
Burning Brakes
They were on the car when I bought it, I thought it would bug me seeing but they kinda grew on me. Originals look like crap and I'm not spending $2,000.00 + on upgrades. But that's just my opinion
09-14-2016, 09:22 PM
#50
Instructor
[QUOTE=HBsurfer;1593058548]You are free to look at every comment I have ever made here and you will not find one time where I have given my opinion unless an opinion was specifically asked for, which the original poster did here. He/she asked what we thought of the covers. I contributed by giving my opinion.
Like you, I don't understand people who throw out opinions when an opinion was not asked for. It happens often here and I don't like it either. I only showed that photo of my calipers because a previous poster mentioned that the paint may wear off quickly.
Mine are painted and are still fine after a couple of year
By the way, unlike the original poster of this thread, I did not ask for your opinion of my calipers. You may want to take your own
Like you, I don't understand people who throw out opinions when an opinion was not asked for. It happens often here and I don't like it either. I only showed that photo of my calipers because a previous poster mentioned that the paint may wear off quickly.
Mine are painted and are still fine after a couple of year
By the way, unlike the original poster of this thread, I did not ask for your opinion of my calipers. You may want to take your own
09-14-2016, 09:47 PM
#51
Drifting
Just put black rims on mine.heve red rattle can red paint on there now.Looks like crap! I'm going for the cheep,fake,don't give a s..t! What any body else,Thinks look.JMO!
09-14-2016, 11:47 PM
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Drifting
09-15-2016, 02:38 AM
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I'd guess that covers would result in warmer calipers, since they restrict airflow, but I'd also guess the people who have them don't play real hard.
09-15-2016, 06:19 AM
#54
Le Mans Master
Who cares what others think about your covers?
The idea is no one here should discourage someone to put something on their car based on their thoughts. Many people in this forum give their thoughts so positively & sometimes so directly that if I didn't know better, I would think they are all Mechanics and I would think they know better than a certified mechanic. I usually read this forum quite closely but to be swayed by opinion is ridiculous. There could be 500 guys on here who have their idea of brake covers being terrible looking and 10 that like them but why let the public decide what you like? Another thing I see a lot of is the subtle rude comments to people like the one you made to me about "did you miss the title"? You needed to express it that way?
Oh by the way- I think yours look much worse than the Aluminum Painted or Powder coated covers but then just my opinion since we are going to throw it out there. Oh and I don't have any covers- mine are stock.
The idea is no one here should discourage someone to put something on their car based on their thoughts. Many people in this forum give their thoughts so positively & sometimes so directly that if I didn't know better, I would think they are all Mechanics and I would think they know better than a certified mechanic. I usually read this forum quite closely but to be swayed by opinion is ridiculous. There could be 500 guys on here who have their idea of brake covers being terrible looking and 10 that like them but why let the public decide what you like? Another thing I see a lot of is the subtle rude comments to people like the one you made to me about "did you miss the title"? You needed to express it that way?
Oh by the way- I think yours look much worse than the Aluminum Painted or Powder coated covers but then just my opinion since we are going to throw it out there. Oh and I don't have any covers- mine are stock.
.. Do you really think that's the best way to start out?..
...WW.
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Last edited by WW7; 09-15-2016 at 06:27 AM.
09-15-2016, 08:40 AM
#55
Race Director
Due to the shape and size of the covers it appears to me that they are trying to imitate Z-06 brake calipers. Anyone that is familiar with the C-6 Corvette will immediately recognize these cheap imitations. If you want to inhanse the look of your calipers either paint them or powder coat them. Don't install cheap covers. Just my personal opinion.
09-15-2016, 09:18 AM
#56
Safety Car
if your going for the top rice award go for it
09-15-2016, 11:48 AM
#58
Race Director
Cheapen, yes.
09-15-2016, 12:12 PM
#59
Le Mans Master
Why don't you just spend ~$30 and get some brake caliper paint. Its easy to do, and done right, it will last for several years, plus they will look a lot better than covers
09-15-2016, 04:00 PM
#60
Pro
Painting them with 2 part epoxy paint, a new decal, and a couple of coats of high temp clear was cheap and turned out good.Garry
G2 Orange epoxy paint, new decal, and a coat of VHT high temp clear.