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Feb 13, 2016 | 03:42 PM

#16

kenforum

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Originally Posted by hkbruin2

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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Originally Posted by dchar

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!

...and yes it looks great!

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Originally Posted by GSY

$900 - yikes!

no way...

Last edited by kenforum; Feb 13, 2016 at 04:00 PM.

Feb 13, 2016 | 09:13 PM

#17

SFocLA

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Originally Posted by Scott007

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.

Apr 1, 2017 | 07:33 AM

#18

Endoomann

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RX 350 Red Calipers

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.

Apr 1, 2017 | 10:09 AM

#19

Bearcat

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This is from a post a while back...if the calipers were larger it may look o.k., but looking at the photo on an F-Sport, I think it looks pretty gay.

Apr 1, 2017 | 10:32 AM

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Endoomann

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Thank Bearcat - looking at the photo I think I agree with you - they are too small to draw attention to and distract from the rims.

Apr 1, 2017 | 10:34 AM

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Bearcat

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Plus looks way better with lighter colored F Sport wheels.

Dec 17, 2018 | 05:02 PM

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SCRXOwner

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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.

https://www.calipercovers.com/installation

https://www.calipercovers.com/custom...JULTAyyTbaIysp

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Dec 18, 2018 | 07:04 AM

#23

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Originally Posted by SCRXOwner

I would not want them to accumulate ice and snow underneath...

Dec 18, 2018 | 02:59 PM

#24

SCRXOwner

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Could be something to consider. I am not sure how deep the cover goes over the caliper.

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Dec 18, 2018 | 11:26 PM

#25

PredatorRx

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Thank you, never knew such product existed!

Jan 11, 2019 | 12:33 AM

#26

Mikenunb

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Have you noticed whether the wheels stay cleaner, from brake dust, with these covers? Or is it just hype?
Thanks.

Jan 11, 2019 | 09:56 PM

#27

LanLexus

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That's pretty cool. No brake fade?

Jan 12, 2019 | 02:04 PM

#28

SCRXOwner

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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.

Aug 13, 2019 | 07:17 PM

#29

whiteghost

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Anyone paint their calipers?

I’m looking for some color ideas for my 2019 pearl white F-sport with 20’s.

Im getting the OEM wheels powder coated as I dislike darker wheels. I like a bright silver wheel.

Post up if you do!