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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 01:09 PM
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where can I purchase a set
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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My only concern would be heat dissipation. If you intend to use your brakes hard, the covers could limit the cooling of the calipers/rotors. Probably not, but it might cause you problems with the warantee if your BMW service people see this modification and you have a brake problem.

I don't understand why a car as expensive as the 545 uses calipers that rust and look like crap after a year. They could at least paint them.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 01:43 PM
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Is the use of carbon fibre not out of context?? I have not seen CF used to make a brake caliper on any other make or in racing. I can agree with body mods and trim cos thats where it is likely to be seen...my ten bobs worth
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 09:07 PM
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Hi Alex,

#1 is my first pick,
#2 is second

Very nice idea, Alex. Please post pics when you're done!
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 10:17 AM
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1 & 2 are nice. Do you have pixs of the car with either 1 or 2 on. Good idea.....thanks
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