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Old May 24, 2009 | 02:35 AM
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Painted calipers/new front plate mod

So i got around to painting the calipers...and center caps..as jstrat85 mentioned....and i think it looks great....plus added my new motorized hideaway front plate under my front lip....let me know what ya think

~~~NOT THE BEST PIX OR VIDEO..WILL PUT SOME GOOD ONES UP SOON ~~~~

before: black calipers/ chrome centers




after: red calipers with BREMBO sticker/ black centers






and a quick vid of the front plate (new video!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkB-K5mZKzo

 

Last edited by Omarcoolguy; May 24, 2009 at 06:50 PM. Reason: new video~~~~~~
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I like the front plate ,how much did that cost and was is easy to put on
 
Old May 24, 2009 | 06:28 AM
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When hidden, how much does the plate reduce clearance?
 
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and a quick vid of the front plate
Sounds great! Awesome camouflage.

But why even install it if it just blends in

-td
 
Old May 24, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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Hahaha! Did you make that?

Your brakes look great.
 
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wow, the black shadow that appears on the dark background is amazing! LOL!
 
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Calipers - you posin' Brembo???
 
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Originally Posted by FLY996
Calipers - you posin' Brembo???

lol....why dont u read ur calipers...there BREMBO!!!!! on the side of them
 
Old May 24, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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sorry about the bad video....i just uploaded a new one...check it out
 
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Originally Posted by Omarcoolguy
lol....why don't u read ur calipers...there BREMBO!!!!! on the side of them
Yeah but that logo is normally seen on the Brembo big brake kit upgrade... don't look right on the standard caliper...
 
Old May 24, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by FLY996
Yeah but that logo is normally seen on the Brembo big brake kit upgrade... don't look right on the standard caliper...


so there still brembos right????? so whats the big deal?...plus i didnt want to just put porsche back on there
 
Old May 24, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ishmerc
I like the front plate ,how much did that cost and was is easy to put on
pretty easy...it was about $150-
Originally Posted by deckman
When hidden, how much does the plate reduce clearance?
well my car was so low...it hung down another 2 inches before...so i cut into the front lip...(i would of ripped it off on the first bump)

Originally Posted by himself
Sounds great! Awesome camouflage.

But why even install it if it just blends in

-td
because i didnt want to drill holes in my bumper...plus i can push the button and the plate will go up anytime i want...or go away

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Hahaha! Did you make that?

Your brakes look great.
thanks...no i bought the plate holder...but it can be easily made
 
Old May 24, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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I think you should get Precision's red/clear LED tail lights and replace the smoked ones. Great looking car nonetheless.
 


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