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Old 10-11-16, 08:19 PM
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I wanted to see if anyone has caliper covers for their RC rather than a paint job. If so any recommendations on where to get them?
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I added reflective tape to my calipers and added a lexus high temperature decal over them. Here's my thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...ml#post9441794
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Originally Posted by jaywuzhere
I added reflective tape to my calipers and added a lexus high temperature decal over them. Here's my thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...ml#post9441794
this is perfect!! Thank you!
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Interesting... thank you for this idea.
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Originally Posted by jaywuzhere
I added reflective tape to my calipers and added a lexus high temperature decal over them. Here's my thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...ml#post9441794
Those look good.. Since it's been approx 6 months that you have had them, how have they held up to the heat and washes?
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I also went with the reflective vinyl caliper wrap. I used custom logo's on mine tho. Caliper covers tho?? Like fake brembos?....really...on a lexus? I think I read they aren't safe either.
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@suvi2k, yea I later read that they tend to come off and can really mess up your brake system and or tires if they fly off or break apart. Not going to risk it. I will be doing the wrap. This may be a stupid question, but that shouldn't void my warranty in any way right? I mean I have read the rules about what can void warranty, but with some of these dealerships you never know. Still waiting for my 50k warranty to expire so I can look into an upgraded exhaust,
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Originally Posted by forcaport7
@suvi2k, yea I later read that they tend to come off and can really mess up your brake system and or tires if they fly off or break apart. Not going to risk it. I will be doing the wrap. This may be a stupid question, but that shouldn't void my warranty in any way right? I mean I have read the rules about what can void warranty, but with some of these dealerships you never know. Still waiting for my 50k warranty to expire so I can look into an upgraded exhaust,
Every dealership is different with their rules...wraps usually don't void anything(roofs, trims, even calipers). In my experience they usually only care if it looks bad or wasn't installed properly. I have leased and tinted windows, even tail lights, and changed bulbs etc on some of my older cars and never had a problem. Just this past week I went in for my 10k maintenance on my RC and requested they adjust my headlights and give me an alignment. (both issues when you drop your car) They agreed to do it for free. I had to pay for my yearly inspection tho...and i don't even have mufflers....they passed me too!
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