Husker02GT
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How do these attach? I've seen some recent covers on eBay (CHEAP) that are secured with silicone. Doesn't seem ideal to me, do these bolt to the calipers?
New caliper covers option
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Maybe next we can start putting engine covers on that look like the top of a V12 to hide the V6. Think about it. That's the exact same thing everyone is doing with caliper covers.
Save up and buy some real aftermarket calipers instead of trying to fool everyone into thinking that's what you have.
*sigh*
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Save up and buy some real aftermarket calipers instead of trying to fool everyone into thinking that's what you have.
*sigh*
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SRT82ECOBOOST
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For less money you can get the stock calipers powdercoated, add SHO logo and then have them clearcoated. Much better finished product in the long run.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&docid=dP4c6jIJvfnm5M&tbnid=pWgTx6IiCyweoM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmbworld.org%2Fforums%2Fs55-amg-s65-amg-s63-amg-w220-w221%2F405826-replaced-caliper-covers-my-221-65-a.html&ei=VeG1U57sA4K8oQSLpoKgCw&bvm=bv.70138588,d.cGU&psig=AFQjCNF5uDybF53KankvH-Px1lshixYuIg&ust=1404515004411282
Mercedes Benz has had covers in some AMG models, so it isn't a welfare mod like some are giving credit for. My time costs money as well, and to R&R, prep, powdercoat, run the dam calipers down to the overpriced shop here in HI it would be real world closer to about 5 bills.
I like My MGP calipers, they are black with silver SHO emblems so they are suttle and not gaudy.
Mercedes Benz has had covers in some AMG models, so it isn't a welfare mod like some are giving credit for. My time costs money as well, and to R&R, prep, powdercoat, run the dam calipers down to the overpriced shop here in HI it would be real world closer to about 5 bills.
I like My MGP calipers, they are black with silver SHO emblems so they are suttle and not gaudy.
steve142857
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On my other car, I had them painted in blue... Looked nice, better than with nothing, but pretty amateurish. They quickly get dirty, hard to wash and lose their lust... But still, better thN nothing imo.ZSHO said:
I wanted to have them painted on my 2013 when I started the red/black project and the shop refused to paint them for "security purposes". I should have asked more on what they felt could be dangerous, but I accepted it.
Now I am being offered those for free in exchange of putting their logo on (instead of SHO or whatever I would like), so I have nothig tonlose and you guys will be able to see the finish product before committing...
steve142857
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I get your point but I believe your argument is not pertinent.ONLYA6 said:
If you keep your actual engine cover, you are hiding the engine. The only purpose of it is to make the engine bay look better.
If you would add a V12 on it, then that would be like putting Brembo on caliper covers and that would be actually sad and laughable.
The SHO engine is not pretty so there is cover for it.
The calipers are not pretty neither, so there are covers for them.
Not to pretend you have big brakes, but to make the car look better... depending on your tastes.
I painted my engine cover too, not to pretend that the car has a nice engine. If there is a cover it is because it is actually ugly, but with a cover it looks better and imo a painted cover even better.
I have the same logic for the caliper covers.
Cheers!
I said an engine cover that LOOKS like the top of a V12. I was trying to make an example. But anyways, it's the point you are trying to make them look like something they are not. The caliper covers are all shaped to look like a 4 piston brake caliper. The newer ones posted even have a fake brake line!
I'm not going to rant anymore about it. You are making your 2 piston sliding caliper look like a 4 piston caliper and it's not.
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I'm not going to rant anymore about it. You are making your 2 piston sliding caliper look like a 4 piston caliper and it's not.
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steve142857
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That's a good point... I am so mediocre in mechanic that I don't even know how to identify 2 or 4 pistons calipers lol!ONLYA6 said:
But hey! Cool discussing about it, it helps all to make a better decision after all.
Last point I was thinking: sometimes to cover or cheat is not that bad... Look women for example (high heels, makeup, fake boobs, etc.). All to cover something they are not, but to feel prettier and please us too. Guys don't wear makeup, high heels or fake tits, but we have cars for that! Lol
back to the mgp's i had my guy tap them to the caliphers just to make sure didn't come off & then found some touchup paint to match the color of the mgps & unless you look hard you don't even notice it & chad mine are red w/ black letters sho which i like because my sho is not suttle nor do i want it to be. old man symdrone!!!!!!!!! & on engine cover i'd give anything to fine someone close by that could cold dip it with carbon fiber look like bpd has.
panther427
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I'd have to agree the standard covers are fine and as nice of a job the company has done with the new style it's too ricer for me. They do look good. But it's like slapping on sticker for parts you don't have. But to each there own and for a show car I understand the draw to make everything look it's best.
steve142857
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I went this morning for a first visit to Strada Italia in Montréal. They have or soon will have a distributor in Vegas, so they will be able to ship in the US as well. Prices for the set of 4 are between 250-400$ shipping including. If you take the higher-end model, Wheel spacers will be needed and there will be an extra charge for them, but I still don't know the price.
I will be going with tthese one. Since I will be changing color most likely next April, I chose to go with the yellow ones, so that the color will fit my next car color (grey, blue, green, purple?).
Here are a couple of pics while on the lift. We just put them temporarely in place to see if the color fits. They look much better when the ones in the rear will be there too, the car will be sitting down and the Wheel spacers will be installed (which btw should give a more muscular stance)...
Next step is to bring them the car again for a couple days so that they can take all measurements and put them on the computer, so that they can have them custom made... To tell you the truth, I convinced them that a few of you guys would be interested in them. They will fit perfectly (unlike the MGP covers that need to be hammered to stay in place and then when rust starts, they can come out (apparently)...). These are powdercoated and are a perfect fit... so will the wheel spacers (no universals will be used).
I'll keep you posted when more progress will be made... If ever anyone has by any chance the exact measurements of all the brake components, maybe it could save them some time. They unfortunately do not have the scanner at this time and need to take measurements manually and write them on Autocad program to have a virtual brake on computer...
Cheers!
I will be going with tthese one. Since I will be changing color most likely next April, I chose to go with the yellow ones, so that the color will fit my next car color (grey, blue, green, purple?).
Here are a couple of pics while on the lift. We just put them temporarely in place to see if the color fits. They look much better when the ones in the rear will be there too, the car will be sitting down and the Wheel spacers will be installed (which btw should give a more muscular stance)...
Next step is to bring them the car again for a couple days so that they can take all measurements and put them on the computer, so that they can have them custom made... To tell you the truth, I convinced them that a few of you guys would be interested in them. They will fit perfectly (unlike the MGP covers that need to be hammered to stay in place and then when rust starts, they can come out (apparently)...). These are powdercoated and are a perfect fit... so will the wheel spacers (no universals will be used).
I'll keep you posted when more progress will be made... If ever anyone has by any chance the exact measurements of all the brake components, maybe it could save them some time. They unfortunately do not have the scanner at this time and need to take measurements manually and write them on Autocad program to have a virtual brake on computer...
Cheers!
wasinger3000
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Need more pics!
