Brake Caliper Covers
10-28-2008, 08:11 PM
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Before you start flaming I just happened to just stumble upon this on Ebay.
I have to be honest I was intrigued when I read this and that I should shoot myself for even thinking about it... but who's actually attempted this to their E60? (Flame suit on)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CALIPER-BRA...559#ht_6412wt_0
I have to be honest I was intrigued when I read this and that I should shoot myself for even thinking about it... but who's actually attempted this to their E60? (Flame suit on)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CALIPER-BRA...559#ht_6412wt_0
10-28-2008, 08:15 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
IMO, don't do it..it's like slapping an M badge on your car....
If it's just a plain color, it's alright I think....no "brembo" stamp
Some members have actually painted there calipers black with the BMW stencil in white...there are some nice DIY threads on it...GL with your decision...
If it's just a plain color, it's alright I think....no "brembo" stamp
Some members have actually painted there calipers black with the BMW stencil in white...there are some nice DIY threads on it...GL with your decision...
10-28-2008, 08:16 PM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
Ban this topic , beyond cheesy !! 
10-28-2008, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Speed_Force_E60' post='706100' date='Oct 28 2008, 09:17 PM
I knew it!
10-28-2008, 08:20 PM
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haha yeah, but at least it should be discussed so no one else attempts this... as im sure we have a few M5 posers lurking around the forums who might actually love the idea
10-28-2008, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Speed_Force_E60' post='706084' date='Oct 28 2008, 11:11 PM
Before you start flaming I just happened to just stumble upon this on Ebay.
I have to be honest I was intrigued when I read this and that I should shoot myself for even thinking about it... but who's actually attempted this to their E60? (Flame suit on)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CALIPER-BRA...559#ht_6412wt_0
I have to be honest I was intrigued when I read this and that I should shoot myself for even thinking about it... but who's actually attempted this to their E60? (Flame suit on)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CALIPER-BRA...559#ht_6412wt_0
I know lots of members here oppose these covers , but personally I think they look pretty nice. On the flip side, I think the fact that they are plastic and your actual brake calipers do get very hot that it might be a hazzard to the brakes performance. ie. melting of the adhesive that bonds the cover to the caliper, then seeping into the functional parts of the caliper.
If you like it then F what everyone thinks and go for it. Let us know how it works out for you.
10-28-2008, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Uzzle' post='706103' date='Oct 29 2008, 12:19 AM
Just ordered a set, Thanks for the link.