GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011) Discussion about the 2006+ model GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450H and GS460
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Brembo w/ Red Calipers
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Project Mu w/ Green Calipers (P-Mu signature color)
11
18.97%
Project Mu w/ Silver
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8.62%
Project Mu w/ Graphite
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Old 05-15-06, 07:23 PM
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Ok, so my next project will probably be a set of brakes... Here's my options

1) Brembo (Red)
2) Project Mu - (color????)

My dilema is Project Mu doesn't do red and they have their std green, a new silver, and a graphite....
I'm leaning towrds the graphite, but let me know what you all think !

FYI If you have never heard of Project Mu, it is a very reputable company that is similar to Brembo in Japan. No loss of performance. There product is top notch and I figured no one else would have it so it would be a change of pace. Pricing is about the same.....

(IMO I would only use these: -Brembo, Project Mu, Alcon, AP, Endless-)
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Default Glacier Frost

Also keep in mind my car is Glacier Frost and I will be switching from black to brushed wheels back and forth... Thanks for the input!
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I never heard of project mu. I'd go with Brembo red.
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project u is nice, and super super rare, however i can justify it.

brembo red sounds very good to me
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Red would go nice with the color of your car.
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Is it the picture, or does the green one look more like teal? Dunno it that will go with your Glacier Frost. Out of the choices you provided, I would say the red. Definitely not the green ones. The graphite ones would look like the stock ones unless you got up close.
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Even though it was not an option I think brembo gold or silver would match the frost much better. In my opinion red while still looking good has been done so many times before. It is also emulated too much, many people paint their stock calipers and brake drums red to look cool. Besides your car looks clean as hell, I have seen it in person at status. If anyone hasn't seen glacier frost in the morning light you should check it out it is hypnotizing. Bottom line is silver or gold will set it off. In my worthless opinion of course
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Thanks for the input guys... Wow.. All across the board... I'll probably order them towards the end of the month or at lease by middle of June... We'll see how this goes...
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does endless make a kit for the 3rd gen GS? I love endless. umm all of those are great options...and i know the caliper is weird greenish color but i will still vote for the project u in the standard color...the badge "project u" on the caliper...now thats pimp factor!
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If you had a JDM wheel, I would say the Project Mu's but since you have the HRE's I would go with the Brembo's in red... Or Endless in blue


Ok, I changed my mind... ENDLESS in blue.
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Not a 3GS, but HRE with Brembo on my GS400 for reference.. a little old (different kit now) but you get the idea. 19" 840R and 14" GT brakes



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dang.... poll is pretty much 50/50... We'll see! I still got about 2-4 weeks until I order these...

Thanks for all the feedback.. it truly is appreciated.. let's keep'em coming!
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Originally Posted by rominl
project u is nice, and super super rare, however i can justify it.

brembo red sounds very good to me
CAN OR CAN'T??? CLARIFICATION PLEASE! THANKS ROMINL!
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I think red calipers are simply too aggressive and sporty for the 3GS design, especially in Glacier Frost. Me thinks something more sedated would look nicer, ie graphite.
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