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Old 12-18-2016, 10:42 AM
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Default Red Brake Calipers (Yay or Nay)


If one were to get a new 2017 Stingray in Torch Red with the black painted aluminum wheels, is it a good idea to opt for the bright red brake calipers?

I don't think the grey ones look horrible or anything, but the red does stand out nicely in contrast with the black wheels.

Yay or nay? Just wanted some input from other members of the forum.


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Old 12-18-2016, 10:43 AM
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Yay
Old 12-18-2016, 10:50 AM
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Yay

Red will "pop"
Black will be "invisible"
Grey...not special.
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ðŸ‘ðŸ‘ðŸ‘!!! Jjj
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A must imo.
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Originally Posted by Kenny94945
Yay

Red will "pop"
Black will be "invisible"
Grey...not special.
So many C7's with Red calipers that they aren't that special either. Even my Racing Yellow is an a anomaly since most have yellow calipers and mine are black.
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Old 12-18-2016, 11:15 AM
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Yay!!!
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Since you asked ...


Old 12-18-2016, 11:45 AM
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Yes too Red
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Another "yay" vote.
Old 12-18-2016, 11:53 AM
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my preference on a torch red/black wheels would be (if interior black) black calipers.. if interior is red i would do either red (safe, but pops), black (safe) or yellow(bold and daring exotic-esque)
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I vote Yay . . . and red stitching option too!




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Old 12-18-2016, 11:58 AM
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Red calipers are a must on a Torch Red C7, even with black aluminum wheels.
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Old 12-18-2016, 12:04 PM
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Nay. Over played.
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Yes, my wheels are mostly black.

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I prefer as little contrast as possible. That is 2 color contrasts. Do black and red. Don't do black red grey. Even the chrome with red and black is too much goin on for me

Black wheels tho so much harder to clean as soooooo much better
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Originally Posted by Joy c7

Yes too Red
REALLY works with the chrome wheels...good choice.
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Old 12-18-2016, 12:24 PM
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Yay, a must. If you get your car and later want the red calipers it will cost you $$$ to get them from GM.
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Oh yay.... :-)



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Absolutely!!


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