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Old 02-24-12, 02:51 PM
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i want true brembo red
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Old 03-01-12, 08:21 PM
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I blame DCoolBeans for this one...

But I love how they came out..

Dirty car but clean calipers. Just waiting on the stickers but I had to post this up!

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Old 03-01-12, 10:50 PM
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Wifey's car....

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Old 03-02-12, 04:06 AM
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Djhydro: Haha looks great. Can I see a whole side shot? What type/brand paint did you use? How many times did you clear coat?
Ughh your getting me inspired lol
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Old 03-02-12, 06:48 AM
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i know reading this kind of stuff makes money come out of my wallet haha

really would love that orange on white, or stick with that isf red on white heh
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Old 03-02-12, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
If your lucky... The "Brembo" writing will become a nice Gold color...

Kinda something like this....




~ Joe Z
Joe,

Are these your brakes and if so, what brand/type rotors do you have?

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Old 03-02-12, 09:22 AM
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Isnt that LFA rear wheel ?
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Old 03-02-12, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by ISFSteve
Joe,

Are these your brakes and if so, what brand/type rotors do you have?

Steve
That's a LFA wheel with carbon ceramic rotors... I saw some pics of joe Z's F with an LFA on here somewhere, so I think it's from that photoshoot...
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Old 03-02-12, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by IceIridium
Doing mine yellow this summer

Taking it to a shop to do it. (Too lazy to do it myself). How much should I pay for the work?
I am considering yellow as well. Needs to be a bright in your face yellow like some exotics have from the factory.
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Old 03-02-12, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ERDoc74
That's a LFA wheel with carbon ceramic rotors... I saw some pics of joe Z's F with an LFA on here somewhere, so I think it's from that photoshoot...
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That was my first thought but then I thought he may have found
them somewhere. I do not want to replace mine with the stock rotors when the time comes.
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Old 03-02-12, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ISFSteve
Joe,

Are these your brakes and if so, what brand/type rotors do you have?

Steve

That is a FRONT wheel, tire & brake of LFA #032

"Red Caliper" shown for reference.

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Old 03-02-12, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
That is a FRONT wheel, tire & brake of LFA #032

"Red Caliper" shown for reference.

~ Joe Z
I got it, can't say I am not disappointed though
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Old 03-02-12, 08:47 PM
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DCoolbeans... The pics dont do justice.. But here you go I took a few for here

Used Enamel Orange Spray paint.. Two good coats of it.. Don't need to clear coat.

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Old 03-30-12, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by wiredGS400
I love that orange posted by DCB above. I was thinking a bright, porsche styled yellow, but might go with the orange now. Mines Obsidian, so either should look great. Gonna also ask a shop in the neighborhood and see what they would charge.
I need to post some pictures but got mine done Porsche yellow and am extremely pleased with the results. Beautiful finish.
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Old 03-30-12, 09:55 PM
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@ Fapout - I didn't see where anyone had posted up regarding having an Obsidian F with red calipers. Sorry for the crappy Iphone pics but here's a few shots of mine...

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Originally I was going to go with what I consider the "classic" Brembo brake colors which to me is dark metallic gold calipers with red Brembo decals (from their motorcycle brakes), but reconsidered because I didn't think the gold would "pop" enough against the wheels/rotors of the F. I'm pretty happy with how they look in red/white and do get a lot compliments on the wheels/brakes now compared to when stock.

@ anyone who wants to flame - no, the headlights don't have the "eyelids" on them. The headlights are custom painted Obsidian over the top edge.
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