MGP Caliper Covers
12-18-2011, 12:00 PM
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I posted this on Bimmerfest, but for those who may not read that forum too:
Anybody have any experience or opinions on MGP Caliper Covers:
www.calipercovers.net
I was thinking about putting these on my F10 only to hide the hideous calipers and help contain the brake dust.
Unlike other cheap glue-on caliper covers, these seem to be high quality:
Pricing and options for a full set is as follows:
Thus, I was thinking of going with just Black covers with the BMW Logo in Silver or White or Satin covers with the BMW Logo in Black.
What do you think?
Anybody have any experience or opinions on MGP Caliper Covers:
www.calipercovers.net
I was thinking about putting these on my F10 only to hide the hideous calipers and help contain the brake dust.
Unlike other cheap glue-on caliper covers, these seem to be high quality:
- MGP Caliper Covers are laser cut from 6061-T6 aerospace aluminum.
- Bridge union is TIG welded for strength.
- Graphics applied using proprietary CNC high speed engraving techniques.
- Hydraulically formed to fit OEM brake caliper configuration.
- Patented stainless steel fastening system is secured with locking nut.
- High quality powder coated finish for all-weather toughness and durability
Pricing and options for a full set is as follows:
- Standard Caliper Covers Black or Red with MGP Logo Engraved in Silver, or Satin with MGP Logo Engraved in Black = $200.00
- Engraving in Red, White, Blue, or Yellow +$20.00
- BMW Logo Engraved in lieu of MGP Logo +$70.00
- Custom Graphics Engraving +$140.00
- Factory Match Paint +$100.00
- Red would look like a Brembo wannabe.
- Factory Match Paint for my Alpine White car would not look good and would be too hard to keep clean.
- ///M Logo for the Custom Graphics Engraving might be good on a true M Car, but not an M-Sport (even with the ///M Logo aleady on the rims).
Thus, I was thinking of going with just Black covers with the BMW Logo in Silver or White or Satin covers with the BMW Logo in Black.
What do you think?
- The Caliper Covers are cheap looking.
- Good, but not worth the money.
- Do it, and if so, which color combo?
12-20-2011, 07:49 AM
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just DIY it and use some high temp paint....
not a fan of caliper covers...only time you should have some type of aftermarket look to the calipers is if you have an upgraded brake system/bbk IMO...
not a fan of caliper covers...only time you should have some type of aftermarket look to the calipers is if you have an upgraded brake system/bbk IMO...
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Funny how the picture of the rotating and stock calipers on that site look more badass without the cover.
www.calipercovers.net
www.calipercovers.net
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I posted this on Bimmerfest, but for those who may not read that forum too:
Anybody have any experience or opinions on MGP Caliper Covers:
www.calipercovers.net
I was thinking about putting these on my F10 only to hide the hideous calipers and help contain the brake dust.
Unlike other cheap glue-on caliper covers, these seem to be high quality:
Pricing and options for a full set is as follows:
Thus, I was thinking of going with just Black covers with the BMW Logo in Silver or White or Satin covers with the BMW Logo in Black.
What do you think?
Anybody have any experience or opinions on MGP Caliper Covers:
www.calipercovers.net
I was thinking about putting these on my F10 only to hide the hideous calipers and help contain the brake dust.
Unlike other cheap glue-on caliper covers, these seem to be high quality:
- MGP Caliper Covers are laser cut from 6061-T6 aerospace aluminum.
- Bridge union is TIG welded for strength.
- Graphics applied using proprietary CNC high speed engraving techniques.
- Hydraulically formed to fit OEM brake caliper configuration.
- Patented stainless steel fastening system is secured with locking nut.
- High quality powder coated finish for all-weather toughness and durability
Pricing and options for a full set is as follows:
- Standard Caliper Covers Black or Red with MGP Logo Engraved in Silver, or Satin with MGP Logo Engraved in Black = $200.00
- Engraving in Red, White, Blue, or Yellow +$20.00
- BMW Logo Engraved in lieu of MGP Logo +$70.00
- Custom Graphics Engraving +$140.00
- Factory Match Paint +$100.00
- Red would look like a Brembo wannabe.
- Factory Match Paint for my Alpine White car would not look good and would be too hard to keep clean.
- ///M Logo for the Custom Graphics Engraving might be good on a true M Car, but not an M-Sport (even with the ///M Logo aleady on the rims).
Thus, I was thinking of going with just Black covers with the BMW Logo in Silver or White or Satin covers with the BMW Logo in Black.
What do you think?
- The Caliper Covers are cheap looking.
- Good, but not worth the money.
- Do it, and if so, which color combo?
I used to have to clean her wheels every two days now I can go at least 5 days or more before they look horrid. 
I got them cheap from a friend of mine, I think they look alright at least these do because they are black and are not as noticeable. They go on/off pretty easy and quick so they won't an issue for a brake swap when the time comes, however I'm not getting another pair for my 5 I painted mine and just touch them up when I do wheel maintenance.
02-28-2012, 10:22 AM
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My car has a Brembo BBK on my e60 (405mm/380mm)....love the look of it. Debating putting the OEM 550i rotors back on the car so it can run 17" lightweight wheels with track tires. Will probably put caliper covers on my OEM brake calipers when/if that happens.
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+1000 I hate the look of caliper covers, they just look cheap, which is fine when they are - you can get cheap ones on eBay for around $50. These still look like cheap crap, but they cost $200, really?!?!?! $200 to degrade the look of my car? :thumbsdown:
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