Very nice! Was this a DIY? How hard is it to remove the calipers?
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Originally Posted by aznkorboi
zexy. I wish you made a tutorial for us!
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Originally Posted by SoKali-RX
I wish the calipers were bigger...
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Originally Posted by dchar
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....
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Originally Posted by RXOwner
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's a two-hours and $20 DIY job
I did not remove the calipers, I just masked all areas nearby and spray paint the calipers. Main reason is I don't know how to remove them, and even if I do, I wouldn't want to spend so much time taking them off and then put them back on.
Of course the look will be even better with bigger calipers. But I think the size is already ok, the main problem is, the F sport mesh wheels have too many spokes that block parts of the calipers, making them look on the smaller side. I can imagine if the wheels have fewer spokes, it would look better.
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Btw OP, I like your valve stem caps. Nice subtle touch.
good eyes! haha thanks. Bought the valve stem caps from ebay for only less than $4
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Originally Posted by darkoozy
I just called my local Lexus dealer, and they said they would do it for $900. Paint the calipers and the Lexus logo. Nuts!
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.
That was harsh and very blunt and probably would not have worded it like that since you said It I do agree with that. If you drive around Los Angeles you will see this mod done only on 1998 civics or integras with mariachi music blasting.
BUT not everyone will agree with each mod, so to each his own! Nice work.
Have a 2017 White RX350 Fsport and considering painting the calipers Red but feeling a bit anxious as I don't want it to look cheesy. Any thoughts?? If someone has done this please share a pic.
There are brake caliper covers that my local ATL dealer offers. They are larger and look best from a distance. Get the ones that ‘bolt on’ rather than glue on.
There are brake caliper covers that my local ATL dealer offers. They are larger and look best from a distance. Get the ones that ‘bolt on’ rather than glue on.
I have not purchased them. The dealer’s price was much more than the web site price. I suspect that that could be installed at home. The pictures are from the F-Sport at the dealership.
They do look better from a distance. There are some that glue on but these bolt on. They add some size to the brake calipers. I think that come in different colors as well.
no way...
