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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by sdwtchlvr
I've got a starfire pearl 09 and I have some 19" OEM LS600 7 spoke silver wheels that I am going to install soon. Should I got with matte black or gray paint for the calibers? And if gray, white or black Lexus logo stickers?
White car, gray caliper and black logo
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Old Jan 16, 2016 | 12:40 PM
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Old Jan 16, 2016 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by younglad
Yup exactly like this!
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Old Jan 16, 2016 | 07:11 PM
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I agree, that looks very very sharp. I have some paint & stickers on order though I'd be surprised if my job will look that clean when done.
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Old Jan 17, 2016 | 07:55 AM
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IMHO red, or yellow, or bright colors on a classy car like the LS really look odd and out of place. Those sorts of things belong on smaller, sportier cars. To me it makes the car look like its outfitted from Pep Boys, and you don't want that.

I would choose black, or a grey or silver color. The sort of thing you would see from the factory on a flagship car.
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Old Jan 18, 2016 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by SW15LS
IMHO red, or yellow, or bright colors on a classy car like the LS really look odd and out of place. Those sorts of things belong on smaller, sportier cars. To me it makes the car look like its outfitted from Pep Boys, and you don't want that.

I would choose black, or a grey or silver color. The sort of thing you would see from the factory on a flagship car.
Red calipers come standard on Bentley, yellow on Maserati, red on the Panamera, I could go on. It's not just for ricers anymore. LOL. Let's face it, it comes down to personal likes. Heck, I'm thinking of changing mine to silver or black just for a change.
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Old Jan 18, 2016 | 09:35 PM
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All those cars are much sportier in personality and intent than the LS though.
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Old Jan 18, 2016 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by SW15LS
All those cars are much sportier in personality and intent than the LS though.
Bentley??

"......is a British registered company that designs, develops, and manufactures Bentley luxury motorcars which are largely hand-built.
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Old Jan 18, 2016 | 10:28 PM
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Yeah Bentley is a brand that makes very sporting, high performance cars. Don't confuse Bentley and Rolls Royce.

http://www.bentleymotors.com/en/worl...otorsport.html
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Originally Posted by SW15LS
Yeah Bentley is a brand that makes very sporting, high performance cars. Don't confuse Bentley and Rolls Royce.

http://www.bentleymotors.com/en/worl...otorsport.html
I'm familiar with Bentley and also wouldn't confuse them with RR. I just wouldn't classify them as "sporting" unless referring to the GT. One could argue that the F Sport LS was "sporting" but most don't agree.

Regardless, I don't think the addition or omission of a set of red calipers defines a car anymore than silver, black, or plaid..

Aren't the Fsport calipers bright blue?
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Originally Posted by roadfrog
I'm familiar with Bentley and also wouldn't confuse them with RR. I just wouldn't classify them as "sporting" unless referring to the GT. One could argue that the F Sport LS was "sporting" but most don't agree.

Regardless, I don't think the addition or omission of a set of red calipers defines a car anymore than silver, black, or plaid..

Aren't the Fsport calipers bright blue?
F Sports are black. At least mine are.
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Old Jan 19, 2016 | 12:58 AM
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I like blue as it shows less brake dust.
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Old Jan 19, 2016 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by roadfrog
I'm familiar with Bentley and also wouldn't confuse them with RR. I just wouldn't classify them as "sporting" unless referring to the GT. One could argue that the F Sport LS was "sporting" but most don't agree.

Regardless, I don't think the addition or omission of a set of red calipers defines a car anymore than silver, black, or plaid..

Aren't the Fsport calipers bright blue?
Bentley cars all have a driver focus and a sporting nature that doesn't exist in say a Rolls Royce.

He asked for opinions and thats my opinion, I think bright red or blue calipers look silly on a car like the LS.
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I did flat black bbq stove spray paint for high temps...lasts forever, looks great.
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Old Jan 19, 2016 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by CJITTY
I did flat black bbq stove spray paint for high temps...lasts forever, looks great.
Great idea. Never thought of that cause those brakes get pretty hot. I wonder how the custom paints hold up like the candy apples etc.
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