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Rice or nice?
02-04-2012, 12:20 PM
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Melting Slicks
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Rice or nice?
this mild rice, my rice meter isn't wildly going on, maybe because it says Corvette an not Brembos or something and maybe because it looks more like a cover and no Calipers. what do you think
02-04-2012, 12:29 PM
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
Never did like the looks of those, Any Corvette enthusiasts will know they are fake.
Just my opinion.
Mr.Bill
Just my opinion.
Mr.Bill
02-04-2012, 12:32 PM
#4
Le Mans Master
Nothing like a fake big brake kit to rice it up. LOL
02-04-2012, 12:39 PM
#5
Burning Brakes
Looks unsafe to me.. Seems like that would have an adverse effect on cooling. If that came off...
02-04-2012, 12:49 PM
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It seems that in pics(not close up)they look OK, but if you have ever seen them first hand they look cheap and definitely fake.
02-04-2012, 12:58 PM
#13
Racer
I think they look better than a faded caliper and dresses up the tire, JMHO. To each their own I say. The make them in Silver, Black and Red.
Here is the description from the ad on Corvette Central.
Genuine GM C5 C6 Corvette Brake Caliper Cover Black Aluminum Powder Coated Finish
Description
Now you can dress-up your calipers with these Aluminum covers. Black Power coated for long lasting color. Not only do these covers hide the ugly caliper but also reduce brake dust, reduce heat and brake fade. They are secured using a patented fastening system.
Corvette Central #: 195183
Car years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Details
Made of 6061-T6 Aerospace Aluminum
Powder Coated Finish
Reduces Brake Dust
Hides Ugly Calipers
Reduces Caliper Heat & Brake Fade
Here is the description from the ad on Corvette Central.
Genuine GM C5 C6 Corvette Brake Caliper Cover Black Aluminum Powder Coated Finish
Description
Now you can dress-up your calipers with these Aluminum covers. Black Power coated for long lasting color. Not only do these covers hide the ugly caliper but also reduce brake dust, reduce heat and brake fade. They are secured using a patented fastening system.
Corvette Central #: 195183
Car years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Details
Made of 6061-T6 Aerospace Aluminum
Powder Coated Finish
Reduces Brake Dust
Hides Ugly Calipers
Reduces Caliper Heat & Brake Fade
02-04-2012, 01:00 PM
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I bought them when they first came out...sold them right away. They do not fit well and the guy is making a killing on them at the exorbitant price they are at now. run away as fast as you can and save up for the real deal....
02-04-2012, 01:34 PM
#16
Le Mans Master
When your car's paint is faded, you don't just cover it up. LOL
02-04-2012, 01:40 PM
#17
Melting Slicks
100%
02-04-2012, 01:41 PM
#18
Le Mans Master
02-04-2012, 02:43 PM
#19
Racer
I bought the car used and it appears mostly stock. Here is what is on there now and how I bought it. The appear silver but faded. Is this stock? What would be an upgrade? I like the look of the Black Brake covers like the red ones above. I also like the look of the highly polished,slotted, and drilled rotors. What would be the "real" upgraded look??? What are the real costs to do this type of upgrade??
Thanks for the patience and help in advance.
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