Affordable brake upgrade

911pcars · 06-20-2006, 11:07 AM

Must add this to the brake caliper upgrade list:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Modified-Discs-Brake-Caliper-Cover-can-fit-in-all-car_W0QQitemZ8077239136QQihZ019QQcategoryZ33563QQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Price is right too.

Sherwood

RickM · RickM's Garage

Quite the wordsmith to boot.

klaucke · 06-20-2006, 11:34 AM

I think this product fills a great niche. There are plenty of members on this board who have upgraded their brakes w/o a real need to (i.e. the street-rods and non-track cars). In the process, they spent a good deal of money, took away from the originality of their cars, and increased unsprung weight. All this, and the "look" is probably the biggest benefit. Some members have just painted their stock calipers -- same idea.

This product gives that same benefit, a great look, w/o the cost, added unsprung weight, etc.

Would I put them on my car? No, definately not. My calipers are in stock finish. But this is a simple and easy way to increase the "bling" of your brakes, and w/o the disadvantages mentioned above for upgrading brakes on a street-only driven car.

skinnerd · skinnerd's Garage

I rank this right up there with "spinning hubcabs", illuminated windshield washer nozzles, below car neon, fur lined sinks and electric dog polishers (thanks Steve Martin). What in the world....

Man, if people have so much money burning a hole in their pocket, I'll send them wiring info to my bank account!

A real bargain compared to a 930 brake upgrade.....

randywebb · 12:09 PM

yes, please post your account info online...

I think I'll add those 'caliper covers' to my order for the Teflon coated rotors I'm buying...

TRE Cup · TRE Cup's Garage

AWESOME !! now i can complete the Kustomization of my car. lemme see

Neon underbody lamp kit ? check !

Faux Nitrous bottle (really a thermos with NOS Sticker and water hose valve) Check!

Faux oversized intercooler with silicone hoses? Check!

Oversized polished stainless exhaust tip ? Check!

Quadruple parabolic reflector with halogen tail lamp bulbs ? Check!

and now... (can hardly wait to get them!)

Faux Brembo calipers (covers) for my brakes! Check!!!

sublime, simply sublime

Blanco · 06-20-2006, 12:40 PM

Quote:

How to install?

o Easy installation (Should be done by Professional Skills)
o Use the high Quality silicone (be durable with high temp) Recommend*
o Remove the wheel and clean the original brake caliper
o Apply some silicone glue between Caliper Cover Kit and original brake caliper.
o To install, attach The Caliper Cover Kit to the original brake caliper(sometimes need a little modify). Minor Adjustment may be required it it's few unfit. Please ensure that there's a minimum clearance of 1 inch at the front between the Caliper Bracket and wheel.
o Wait until the silicone glue set (Please read the silicone glue instruction).
o Refit the wheels, And ready to show.

Damn.. won't fit under the Fuchs..

lateapex911 · 06-20-2006, 12:41 PM

I liked his line about the purpose:
"Protect the brake calipers from environmental agents. "

Wow...I better be careful...I didn't know the EPA guys were after my brake calipers too!!

RANDY P · RANDY P's Garage

the whole ad is in Engrish.

You can buy stuff like that here : http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=index

skinnerd · skinnerd's Garage

ah......some incredibly worthwhile stuff here:

Kuhneutson Valves
Johnson Rods
Butt Dynos
Lowering Kits
Redhead Headlights
Salad Shooting Spinning Rims

and on and on
You were looking for that elusive Flux Capacitor?
Look no more......
It's all here and much, much more.

I would love to see someone totally customize their 911 with the items from this website!!!!!

onlycafe · 06-20-2006, 03:04 PM

mmm , teflon coated rotors. would go great with teflon muffler bearings.

Craig 930 RS · 06-20-2006, 03:14 PM

Oh no. "Pimp My Brakes"

randywebb · 06-20-2006, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by onlycafe
mmm , teflon coated rotors. would go great with teflon muffler bearings.

- If you are real cheap, you can just spray PAM on them.

Bobboloo · Bobboloo's Garage

This would be the perfect addition for Team Folgers...

Could someone Photochop me some Big Red Bimbo calipers?

TRE Cup · TRE Cup's Garage

Hey! We all forgot to ask Bill V pertinent questions on the expected increase of performance with this caliper kit !!

bdonally · 06-20-2006, 04:28 PM

They missed the related opportunity - adhesive backed stickies to provide that drilled rotor look without all the messy drilling, countersinking, stress relieving, etc.

911pcars · 06-20-2006, 04:38 PM

New product announcement:

Purchase this kit from me. Quantity of 376 per kit.

Apply onto your stock undrilled brake rotor in any random pattern of your choosing. Only one side is necessary for the effect. Reduces cracking rotors.

4 kits required per vehicle. Adhesive not included. Can email for quick delivery. PayPal accepted.

Sherwood

JeremyD · JeremyD's Garage

Bet you $500 bucks this is the same dude that armor all'd his tires and tread... just a hunch.

asphaltgambler · 06-21-2006, 05:23 AM

Sweet!! already placed my order!

Rich76_911s · Rich76_911s's Garage

Quote:

Originally posted by TRE Cup
Hey! We all forgot to ask Bill V pertinent questions on the expected increase of performance with this caliper kit !!

I am going to guess that the increase in the heat capacity of the caliper is going to be improved dramatically! ! ! PLUS, these covers are specifically designed to increase airflow over the stock calipers and rotors. Might be too much cooling for a street car.

Rich