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Old Oct 12, 2016 | 08:17 PM
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Oh ok I have seen the burnt orange once u did, it looked more like the GSF once. That's wat I wanted to see how it comes out.
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Old Oct 13, 2016 | 09:46 AM
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Looks pretty good! I wan to do mine soon. It's either gonna be the burn copper or maybe gold ?
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Old Oct 13, 2016 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Dallasguy1
Oh ok I have seen the burnt orange once u did, it looked more like the GSF once. That's wat I wanted to see how it comes out.
That's where I got the idea.

It's more likely Copper/Bronze than Orange.
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Old Oct 30, 2016 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by songoku
Sorry mrkwinning, I didn't meant to steal your thread, but seems like few people wants to see the rear.

Here is what mine looks like.

I did take out the rear caliper from the bracket. It's held on by two 12mm (I think) bolts. I slides out easily from the bracket and you can mask the brake pads and all other components.

As long as you don't disconnect the brake hose, you don't need to bleed the brake.

Did you have to release the hand brake when you took off rear calipers?
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Old Oct 30, 2016 | 10:17 PM
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Back a while ago, I came upon this thread that had a good idea for dressing up the small back calipers using an Acura part. I think by adding this small plate, it made the rear calipers look slightly better and it allows you to stick a vinyl logo on it too. I think I will attempt it when I finally get around to painting the calipers. Just an idea...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...er-covers.html


Thanks, diggdyone
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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by dchar
Back a while ago, I came upon this thread that had a good idea for dressing up the small back calipers using an Acura part. I think by adding this small plate, it made the rear calipers look slightly better and it allows you to stick a vinyl logo on it too. I think I will attempt it when I finally get around to painting the calipers. Just an idea...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...er-covers.html


Thanks, diggdyone
I think that looks pretty neat. I might have to look into it.
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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 08:54 AM
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looking good! Digging the Acura covers too.
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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 09:40 AM
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Is this is the right cover:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Acur...FWAHVr&vxp=mtr
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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by DallasDave
part number is 45218-TX4-A00
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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 03:16 PM
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I just ordered two. I'll post when I receive and install them.
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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 03:31 PM
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I just ordered two. I'll post when I receive and install them.
Nice! What color are you painting them?
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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 04:39 PM
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Black, to match my front (painted) rotors:


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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 02:14 PM
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Got the covers yesterday but won't have time to look into the installation until next week. It might not be as easy as I initially had thought it would be.
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Old Dec 23, 2016 | 03:14 PM
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Finally got around to installing the rear caliper covers. Had to sand off the ACURA letters, but that was quick & easy enough. Applied my Lexus lettering and a top coat of clear. Not too bad and it matches the front calipers very well.




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Old Dec 23, 2016 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by DallasDave
Finally got around to installing the rear caliper covers. Had to sand off the ACURA letters, but that was quick & easy enough. Applied my Lexus lettering and a top coat of clear. Not too bad and it matches the front calipers very well.




Nice what Acura model is it for ? Available on eBay ? When are we holding the Caliper paint party lol. We should do a Dallas GS meetup there are soo many ppl from dallas area on the forum.
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