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Old 02-11-16, 07:07 PM
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Default Calipers painted!
Just painted the caliper red, very happy with the new look








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Old 02-11-16, 10:07 PM
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Very nice! Was this a DIY? How hard is it to remove the calipers?
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Old 02-11-16, 10:10 PM
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I wish the calipers were bigger...
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Looks good.
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Good job! Look forward to you installing a big brake kit a few years down the road...
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Not a bad idea...but it emphasizes how small and boring the brakes look. It needs covers and you can install Lexus decals or F-sport logos on it.

Consider what this GS owner did to his rear calipers, which look similar to the RX brake calipers.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...er-covers.html
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I think it looks really cool. I take it the front calipers aren't big enough for the Lexus logo to put on? I am not a big fan of covers, as they tend to be too big and not subtle.
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Nice job..
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zexy. I wish you made a tutorial for us!
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Originally Posted by darkoozy
I think it looks really cool. I take it the front calipers aren't big enough for the Lexus logo to put on? I am not a big fan of covers, as they tend to be too big and not subtle.
Well the "covers" that I suggested provides a flat surface big enough to put the Lexus logo on them. They are really more like plates to cover the holes...just a suggestion. I hate caliper covers that imitate BBK though...they look so fake.




Btw OP, I like your valve stem caps. Nice subtle touch.
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Looks great! It should be a Lexus option.
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I just called my local Lexus dealer, and they said they would do it for $900. Paint the calipers and the Lexus logo. Nuts!

...and yes it looks great!
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I really think it draws attention to something not to brag about. The calipers are rather on the small side but each owner needs to do as they wish. I would not pay an one to do this when you could do it yourself.
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$900 - yikes!
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I really think it draws attention to something not to brag about. The calipers are rather on the small side but each owner needs to do as they wish. I would not pay an one to do this when you could do it yourself.
It reminds me of the kids in highschool that drove 4 cylinder ricers. They inverted the air cleaner cover because they were trying to imitate my 400 cubic in big block sound.

It looks sharp on a Porsche 911, On the RX it looks ridiculous and juvenile. Plus those calipers are teeny tiny like little baby's feet. Not something to bring attention to.
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