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Old 07-29-17, 09:15 PM
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Loose while driving = NEVER with brackets.
Heat trap - MYTH stone cold after driving 1/2 hour and touching it.

If you do not have one on and backup your claims, please do not spit out myths!

Agreed people can do what they want but I hate it when they destroy the luxury looks of their Lexus with race-boy painted bright colored tiny calipers. Go looks not chooks!

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Old 07-29-17, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ldc
Loose while driving = NEVER with brackets.
Heat trap - MYTH stone cold after driving 1/2 hour and touching it.

If you do not have one on and backup your claims, please do not spit out myths!
Sorry guy, don't need them...


Old 07-30-17, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ldc
If you read my orginal post, i made an icon at the end. if i was trying to fool you why would i made that icon?

Like i said anyone running around with painted calipers done it for show. Whether it's sprayed on paint, via bush technique, MGP covers or Brembo covers. ALL for SHOW and no HP gains. You can show off your tiny crap or show off big crap. I think the latter would make your car look nicer. If you're not into looks why paint calipers at all?
don't be mad 'cause i called you out, it's just an internet forum -- calm down, take deep breaths. it doesn't matter much, but people who know what they're looking at will definitely find you a poseur because they won't be reading your initial post, they'll be focusing on your fake calipers in, you know, the real world.
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LOL @ the caliper cover

Gold calipers/top hats with red hardware to match wheels for me

Old 07-30-17, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by davyjordi
don't be mad 'cause i called you out, it's just an internet forum -- calm down, take deep breaths. it doesn't matter much, but people who know what they're looking at will definitely find you a poseur because they won't be reading your initial post, they'll be focusing on your fake calipers in, you know, the real world.
Lol who do you take me for, someone who wants to fool everyone. I have the car for 10 years and I know exactly what I'm doing even with this fake cover. Wouldn't care less about it either way. It's just for fun.

If I just bought the car and a newbie to the mod scene then I wouldn't want to be caught out cos I know nothing. Know what I mean?

P.s I thought about painting them red 9 years ago but then I stood back and look at the calipers. He'll I couldn't even see the back ones. At that point I go what's the point of showing off what people cannot see. Lights out!
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aside from the squabbles going on,

Stick with the basic colours, especially when it comes to re-sale of the car.

I have a black F-sport and did the calipers the traditional red with white Lexus stickers on them. Looks the goods.

I also considered doing the blue too.. but as above, stuck with traditional.
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IMO blue or red will probably look best with your wheels.
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