Brake Caliper Covers
10-29-2008, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='706120' date='Oct 28 2008, 09:23 PM
1) How is painting the stock calipers better? To show that you have what, tiny calipers but now it's cool cause it's in a shiny color?? 
10-29-2008, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ImSort0fABigDeal' post='706662' date='Oct 29 2008, 11:54 AM
its not the size of the caliper that counts, its if it performs its function well, and yes mine does its job quite well
10-29-2008, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='706660' date='Oct 29 2008, 02:52 PM
you posted the link...that makes it you 
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10-29-2008, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ImSort0fABigDeal' post='706662' date='Oct 29 2008, 11:54 AM
its not the size of the caliper that counts, its if it performs its function well, and yes mine does its job quite well
10-29-2008, 11:35 AM
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Interesting analogy regarding the ACS kits. Now replica (fake) ACS spoilers are one thing - in the end, it's still a spoiler/kit that does the exact same function (though the sticker is fake Louis Vuitton-ish).. Stick on Brembo covers are a hole other catagory - they do nothing functional, are tacky and prone to falling off, and are the ultimate in poseur accessories! Kinda like sticking that "R" badge on a Civic, or that "M5" badge on a 5xx
Interesting analogy regarding the ACS kits. Now replica (fake) ACS spoilers are one thing - in the end, it's still a spoiler/kit that does the exact same function (though the sticker is fake Louis Vuitton-ish).. Stick on Brembo covers are a hole other catagory - they do nothing functional, are tacky and prone to falling off, and are the ultimate in poseur accessories! Kinda like sticking that "R" badge on a Civic, or that "M5" badge on a 5xx
10-29-2008, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='706120' date='Oct 28 2008, 11:23 PM
1) How is painting the stock calipers better?
As far as those plastic Brembo covers...atleast they look better than those smooth flat covers that I've seen.....still wouldn't put them on mine though
I wonder if they cover the WHOLE caliper or if you will still be able to see the caliper...thats what would make it look cheesy
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Originally Posted by southgate' post='706778' date='Oct 29 2008, 03:06 PM
i mean yes they look good but is 40 bucks worth it messing up the beast? naaaaa
