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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 01:06 PM
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Narrowed down my choice to a 13" front Stoptech kit and the last decision is caliper color Not really that big a deal but wanted some other input as this is my street car as well. Here's a pic of the setup I run at the track. Incidentally both my street and track wheels happen to be gunmetal. Thanks in advance.
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 01:19 PM
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I vote for red.I don't think blue will look right.

... you should have made this poll. It will be easier to see the results.
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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Red will look better at first, but if you plan to track the car a lot, black will hold its color better over the long-run under high heat conditions.

Pre-thanks for the purchase!
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 01:28 PM
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I saw someone running around with silver ones, I think they would look nice, but between the two colors, you have black for the reason StopTech has said, and it will be a bit less in your face.
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 01:45 PM
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If you want your calipers to stand out... definitely go with the red one. But if you want it to be not as obvious... then go with black.
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 03:04 PM
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i figure if your gonna pay all that money, it should look a lil different. IMO!
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 03:41 PM
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Definetely SILVER...... also a no cost option.

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Old Jul 1, 2005 | 10:43 AM
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Red!
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Old Jul 1, 2005 | 11:54 AM
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Black or silver, I dont think red would look that good on your car.
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Old Jul 1, 2005 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by J Ritt
Pre-thanks for the purchase!
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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 07:34 AM
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I chose black!

Picks on my car sooooon!
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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 08:13 AM
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Black for the track.

What kind of track wheels are those? Look like 57Fs? If so, please post some still pics.
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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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The wheels are MB Motorsports (A-tech) Competitions in 17x9.
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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 10:11 PM
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I like blue..Like Bubbles. but im not tracking..I think blue would look good on the CS..obvious but not all in your face per se. Good luck and cant wait to see it.
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 01:19 AM
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Red so everyone knows you have a bbk....
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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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Thanks all. Just ordered a black set today. While the car only sees the track 4 to 5 times a year (hopefully more after I get the kit ) I decided for the more stealthy look. Will post pics once they are on! Thanks again.
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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 09:23 PM
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Good choice!

Im waiting for my fronts!!!!!





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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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Are you selling your old ones Jason?
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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 10:47 PM
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Damn, those stoptechs look sweet!!! ^^^


Go with red, or silver on ur setup!
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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 10:49 PM
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Thanks for the help with the kit Jason. Can't wait till they come in
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