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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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Trying to decide if I should get these powdercoated red or not. I think the red would make them stand out more but the black looks clean and "stealthish".

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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 02:28 AM
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I vote Red. They look bad a** either way..
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 02:52 AM
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i voted red, the way they stand out and look better to me and they look soo clean while rolling.
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 03:25 AM
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Red is definitely better
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 04:50 AM
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There's nothing more sexy then red calipers
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 04:58 AM
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voted red.. those things need to stand out,
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 05:58 AM
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I like both choices, but I would stick with the black. I think it is a cleaner look. Either way you go it is going to look awsome.
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 06:01 AM
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Red is too cliche. Too many people paint their ordinary, single-piston calipers and drum brakes red. I think yellow or blue would be different and would still make your calipers stand out.
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 06:18 AM
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I think either color looks good. I personally love blue. Like Endless or Rotoras. yum yum drool drool.
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 06:31 AM
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black is perfect for coffee, women and toenails. calipers should be red.

(j/k -- go with what makes you happy, not with what makes us happy)
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 07:54 AM
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I say flip a coin. Both look real clean.
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 07:56 AM
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definitely red.
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 08:00 AM
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i agree with zinmyfuture...the black is clean but if your gonna take the time and cash to have them 'coated i would go with something ther then red. To many ppl have their calipers red...you could even do a silver finish or something to match your paint color.....i did vote to color them though cause those are gorgous brakes and they deserve so attention
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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I voted red. They are sexy as hell.
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 08:54 AM
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Im kinda tired of red calipers. I would stick with black.
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 08:57 AM
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Black...

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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by kukles
Black...

Haha nice brakes

Such a hard decision, ahh. By the way, I can get them powdercoated for damn good price.

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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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I voted Black thinkin it was the non-brembo. If it is the Brembo then RED THEM OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 06:49 PM
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gold!!!
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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I voted black, it looks cleaner. Everyone has red...
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