Pimp My Calipers
#16
08-29-2009, 05:09 PM
As an S owner, I agree. I have no issue with a non-S owner painting their calipers. Painted calipers look so much better.
#17
08-29-2009, 05:16 PM
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Why so harsh with those C2 owners who want red calipers because they look better than black? You'll never see anyone on here called a poser for putting GT3 bumpers on their C2/C2S. Same standard should apply to "upgrading" caliper color IMO. The term "poser" really should be reserved for those who rebadge the car as something it isn't.
Before I go grab the spray paint though, has anyone actually seen yellow calipers on a Guards Red cab?
#18
08-29-2009, 06:50 PM
I totally agree and can't wait to paint my boring black calipers yellow, to compliment my red car. And from what I've read on this thread, doing it myself sounds like a smart way of making it happen. Didn't think it could be that easy, professional-looking, and durable.
Before I go grab the spray paint though, has anyone actually seen yellow calipers on a Guards Red cab?
Before I go grab the spray paint though, has anyone actually seen yellow calipers on a Guards Red cab?
#19
08-29-2009, 07:47 PM
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LOL! Do you think the black wheels may be contributing to the McDonald's look though? Think yellow calipers would look better with the standard Carrera IV wheels?
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08-29-2009, 07:58 PM
#22
08-30-2009, 08:13 AM
Actually, on the current 997 models, the brakes are exactly the same size & specs between the base and S models...the only difference is the color in which they paint them. Black anodized, IMO is just not as nice looking as the red painted ones they put on the S, even though they are technically the same brakes, so I say paint em any color you like.
#23
08-30-2009, 08:28 AM
Plus 1 on the the G2 kit - having seen this done on several different cars, the G2 kit is pretty amazing. the results are impressive, and much, much easier than going through the hassle of removing your calipers and sending them out for powder coating, especially if you aren't that handy.
As for the poseur aspect, give me a break. To each his own, and in this case, the red and yellow calipers look so fantastic, I can't see the issue. Especially when you can order a number of different colors from the factory on what is essentially the same caliper
Go forth, paint your calipers and enjoy.
As for the poseur aspect, give me a break. To each his own, and in this case, the red and yellow calipers look so fantastic, I can't see the issue. Especially when you can order a number of different colors from the factory on what is essentially the same caliper
Go forth, paint your calipers and enjoy.
#24
08-30-2009, 08:31 AM
Plus 1 on the the G2 kit - having seen this done on several different cars, the G2 kit is pretty amazing. the results are impressive, and much, much easier than going through the hassle of removing your calipers and sending them out for powder coating, especially if you aren't that handy.
As for the poseur aspect, give me a break. To each his own, and in this case, the red and yellow calipers look so fantastic, I can't see the issue. Especially when you can order a number of different colors from the factory on what is essentially the same caliper
Go forth, paint your calipers and enjoy.
As for the poseur aspect, give me a break. To each his own, and in this case, the red and yellow calipers look so fantastic, I can't see the issue. Especially when you can order a number of different colors from the factory on what is essentially the same caliper
Go forth, paint your calipers and enjoy.
Totally agree - I painted mine because they faded to silver!
#25
08-30-2009, 09:13 AM
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I have same issue right now on front calipers - unequal shade of fading. Looks unattractive.
It probably would be a good idea to get some non-traditional color to push mdrums sort of people off, like pink or aquamarine. But, in the end common sense prevailed and I got red G2 as well. Next weekend I`ll get to it, it will be a nice little project to do.
It probably would be a good idea to get some non-traditional color to push mdrums sort of people off, like pink or aquamarine. But, in the end common sense prevailed and I got red G2 as well. Next weekend I`ll get to it, it will be a nice little project to do.
#27
08-30-2009, 12:57 PM
Paint those calipers boys!
#28
09-01-2009, 01:28 PM
What's the best way of going about getting my calipers painted? I'd rather not have to send them in or take the whole car to the shop and have to wait. What I thought would be my weekend car is now my daily (as in all day) driver and I'm afraid I would go into convulsions if I had to be without it that long. Reckon a company out there would do an exchange or something like that?
#29
09-01-2009, 01:38 PM
What's the best way of going about getting my calipers painted? I'd rather not have to send them in or take the whole car to the shop and have to wait. What I thought would be my weekend car is now my daily (as in all day) driver and I'm afraid I would go into convulsions if I had to be without it that long. Reckon a company out there would do an exchange or something like that?