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Poor mans BBK. Has anyone tried the ebay covers yet?

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Old 03-22-15, 12:10 PM
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Default Poor mans BBK. Has anyone tried the ebay covers yet?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3D-Red-Brembo-Style-Universal-Disc-Brake-Caliper-Cover-4pcs-Front-Rear-PT27-/171172126082?fits=Make%3ALexus
As I understand, you just glue them?

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You would be much better off just painting or powder coating your factory calipers red and slap a Lexus logo on it if you want it'll be more respected, last longer and MUCH less tacky. Those ebay covers are a big no no in this community but it's your car.. If you like it, you should definitely get it but I'm sure you won't get much love from anyone here. Caliper paint = $40. Me saving you from public humiliation = $Priceless
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Don't do it!!! I've seen them on a few cars around here (mostly Camaros) and they look so tacky. You can instantly tell they are fake. I agree with above saying just go with paint and decal. The calipers already look pretty good, much better than the ones you see on Audi, BMW, and MB.
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No and you should be ashamed of yourself.
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I hear they can cause your rotors to warp since they basically trap more heat behind the cover..
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Just make sure they don't come unglued when you are doing 80 on the freeway.
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I'm not buying them, I was just curious how these work and if they work at all.
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Originally Posted by SNiiP3R
I'm not buying them, I was just curious how these work and if they work at all.
Its good that you are not. These type of mods defines R.I.C.E. (race inspired cosmetic enhancements).

For the record I eat at least one bowl of rice a day. I just don't like it all over my ride.
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My calipers have turned white due to the my wheel cleaner.
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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
My calipers have turned white due to the my wheel cleaner.
Time to powder coat.
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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
My calipers have turned white due to the my wheel cleaner.
Get high temp caliper paint from your local auto parts store and paint them.
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I'm gonna paint them red tomorrow! Can't stand this whitty calipers any longer. lol

I think it'll look sick cause the RWD F has huge brakes in the front.
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That's like going home with a broad and she takes off her brah and a bunch of sox fall out....
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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
I'm gonna paint them red tomorrow! Can't stand this whitty calipers any longer. lol

I think it'll look sick cause the RWD F has huge brakes in the front.
I feel like red calipers is a good choice, but is getting overdone. Maybe consider F-sport blue for unique factor? Don't forget the decal!
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Originally Posted by dchar
I feel like red calipers is a good choice, but is getting overdone. Maybe consider F-sport blue for unique factor? Don't forget the decal!
Where can I get the decals again? I remember there's a link somewhere but I can't find it now.


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