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911pcars 06-20-2006 11:07 AM

Affordable brake upgrade
 
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 06-20-2006 11:17 AM

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 06-20-2006 11:43 AM

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! :D http://www.pelicanparts.com/support/smileys/dom.gif

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

randywebb 06-20-2006 12:04 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 06-20-2006 12:10 PM

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.

SmileWavy

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

:D

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 06-20-2006 01:57 PM

the whole ad is in Engrish.

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

skinnerd 06-20-2006 02:11 PM

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!!!!! :D

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 06-20-2006 03:48 PM

This would be the perfect addition for Team Folgers... http://forums.pelicanparts.com/attac...&postid=374617

Could someone Photochop me some Big Red Bimbo calipers?

TRE Cup 06-20-2006 03:48 PM

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.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1150849840.jpg

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 06-20-2006 05:20 PM

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 06-21-2006 05:31 AM

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


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