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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 08:55 AM
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Default Fake BBK Caliper Covers

Hey guys, I know this has been covered a lot but please understand that I am not talking about the FAKE BREMBO CALIPER COVERs!....

I recently painted my stock calipers red, and looks ok, but would like a better look. I do not need any fake covers that imitate another company,

I simply want some cheap covers that do not have anything but red paint, no logos, I will probably paint my own symbol on there like "Z" or Nissan or something.

The thing is, I cant find any except for the MGP covers which are at least $200!!! do not want to pay that much for just covers.

Any other places?

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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 08:59 AM
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In before davidv.
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 09:15 AM
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Watch out OP. Buy more caliper paint, paint the calipers silver, be done with it!
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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Just buy a BBK
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you.
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 12:36 PM
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ALL covers n any shape or form,are junk.
They cheapen your car.
If you do anything,just paint the calipers or,polish the calipers to give a alloy look.
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 12:51 PM
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noooooo! don't...
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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Teha99. 13yo troll
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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I think you should buy the biggest covers you can find...
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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If you had to choose a best possible outcome, would this guy be

A) A troll
B) Just a clueless non enthusiast
C) The new class of owner that further exemplifies the pussification of the 350Z as it's price point plummets
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by pmab9918
I think you should buy the biggest covers you can find...
DO IT!

why bother having caliper covers if they don't look like a Brembo GT kit???
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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Paint it black/
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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Ban.
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you.
As will I.

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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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powdercoat them if your not satisfied with the paint. Other than that just leave them alone if your not going to install bbk.
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 07:05 PM
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Wowzers I don't even know where to start.
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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Me either
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Waizzz
Wowzers I don't even know where to start.
See post #14.
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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my new stang came with front brembos .. but regular rears. wtf. I asked the mustang forums if anyone had painted their calipers to make em match in color at least, and the first response suggested I throw some fake calipers on there.

then I was like



people will laugh at you. don't do it.
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