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MGP Caliper Cover Question (MKS)

Started by Husker02GT, July 02, 2014, 05:41:42 PM

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Husker02GT

July 02, 2014, 05:41:42 PM
I have the MGP Caliper Covers on their way to me, looking to spend some time wrenching on the car the next couple weeks with H&R Springs, Powerstop Brakes and Caliper Covers all coming in and waiting to be installed.

Question: Do these require Wheel Spacers for the Lincoln MKS (20" Polished non-appearance package factory wheels)?
2011 Lincoln MKS Ecoboost - 3D Carbon Spoiler - Tinted Tail lights - 35%F/15%R Window Tint - Powerstop Slotted & Drilled Brakes - MGP Lincoln Caliper Covers - Airaid Intake - MORE TO COME

2002 Ford Mustang GT - Saleen Clone - Full Authentic Saleen Body/Graphics Kit - 18" Chrome Saleen Wheels - Eibach Pro Kit Springs - Tokico Blue Shocks/Struts - Maximum Motorsports Caster Camber Plates - Powerstop Slotted/Drilled Rotors - HPM Subframe Connectors - MAC Cold Air Intake - C&L Intake Plenum - BBK 75mm Throttle Body - Steeda Underdrive Pulleys - Bama 93 Octane Tune - UPR Off-Road X-Pipe - Magnaflow Catback - Pro 5.0 Short throw Shifter - Pioneer AppRadio 2 - Saleen Indiglo Guages - Saleen Pedals - Saleen Build Plate

mc4100s2

#1
July 02, 2014, 09:27:32 PM
I put them on my f150 with 20" rims they fit with plenty of room. they hug the calipers real tight maybe stick out 3/8"
BTW they are MGP's
"13" TuxBlack Platinum 50w LED Fog Lights, 25w LED Back-ups, Spyder Black LED Tails, Weather Tech Mud-flaps F&R, Ford Bed-Rug, Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover

ford4thot

#2
July 03, 2014, 01:07:43 AM
Quote from: mc4100s2 on July 02, 2014, 09:27:32 PM
I put them on my f150 with 20" rims they fit with plenty of room. they hug the calipers real tight maybe stick out 3/8"
BTW they are MGP's
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Shonuff1140

#3
July 03, 2014, 03:23:28 AM
They shouldn't need spacers as they sit right on top the caliper. Follow directions carefully since you will have barely the business card clearance between the cover and the top side of the rotor. It most likely will require adjusting the cover. It can be done with the wheel on, so you won't have to keep pulling the wheel.

bee615

#4
April 02, 2015, 11:57:40 PM
Quote from: Husker02GT on July 02, 2014, 05:41:42 PM
I have the MGP Caliper Covers on their way to me, looking to spend some time wrenching on the car the next couple weeks with H&R Springs, Powerstop Brakes and Caliper Covers all coming in and waiting to be installed.

Question: Do these require Wheel Spacers for the Lincoln MKS (20" Polished non-appearance package factory wheels)?

Did you ever put the covers on?  I'm thinking about doing the same and would like to see how they look.  Thanks!
2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0 TT AWD
2017 Dodge Hellcat Charger - 825 rwhp
(SOLD) 2013 Lincoln MKS AWD w/Ecoboost - Airaid, Livernois Catted Downpipes, Magnaflow catback, 3 bar MAP, SCT Livewire TS, Unleashed tune, TSW wheels

vernonator

#5
April 03, 2015, 08:25:33 AM
Quote from: bee615 on April 02, 2015, 11:57:40 PM
Quote from: Husker02GT on July 02, 2014, 05:41:42 PM
I have the MGP Caliper Covers on their way to me, looking to spend some time wrenching on the car the next couple weeks with H&R Springs, Powerstop Brakes and Caliper Covers all coming in and waiting to be installed.

Question: Do these require Wheel Spacers for the Lincoln MKS (20" Polished non-appearance package factory wheels)?

Did you ever put the covers on?  I'm thinking about doing the same and would like to see how they look.  Thanks!

yes please!!! I need new brakes - well pads at least, and if I am pulling the wheels to put in new pads caliper covers would be a no brainer!!! PICS!!!!!
2012 Tuxedo Black SHO w/PP. Livernois Stage 4+, PPE Catless DP's, EBC Stage 4 Front/Rear Brakes
2015 Tuxedo Black Explorer Sport 401A, no mods....YET :)

mval

#6
April 03, 2015, 12:01:55 PM
my '10 didn't need the spacers that mgp sent, but i know some of the '10's did. the spacer was only about a 1/4". this was with standard non-pp wheels. best pic is on my oem wheels. look better on  new wheels with more offset lots of room. i went to them direct as i wanted custom coloring red w/black SHO, their norm was red w/gray
'10 lme 4+93, 160t, 3 bar, w/cust headrest & evo gauge pod,md design cai, ppe dpes, borla cback , vertini 20" cust wheels w/conti dws, ebc slotted rotors w/red pads & mgp caliper covers, viper remote start, cust dipped eng cover,fascia, cai & lids,decals, custom bra, black wrapped spoiler
2017 chally scat pack shaker yellow jacket dd, so sho can be a show queen

66 Galaxie

#7
April 03, 2015, 12:34:46 PM
Red with black is very sharp.  I think it looks more like a actual caliper and less like a cover that way. I may go this direction if I don't like how mine look after I try G2 caliper paint later this Spring on My Flex EB.
'14 Flex Tuxedo Black ecoboost

mval

#8
April 03, 2015, 03:10:19 PM
actually on oem wheel, i liked but until i went with a more open wheel, it was just nice, but with new open wheels really like them. i could have got by on painting them really as i did my other car as are not very open either. the only pic i got is a long shot.
'10 lme 4+93, 160t, 3 bar, w/cust headrest & evo gauge pod,md design cai, ppe dpes, borla cback , vertini 20" cust wheels w/conti dws, ebc slotted rotors w/red pads & mgp caliper covers, viper remote start, cust dipped eng cover,fascia, cai & lids,decals, custom bra, black wrapped spoiler
2017 chally scat pack shaker yellow jacket dd, so sho can be a show queen

2011TAURUSSEL

#9
April 13, 2015, 01:21:26 PM
I just ordered a set of MGP covers for my SEL...I got Red with the Ford Logo not the SHO.   I requested vendor send the spacers just in case but I don't think I will need them.  2013 SEL  19" Pirelli Cintaurato P7

bee615

#10
April 30, 2015, 03:22:49 PM Last Edit: May 22, 2015, 11:56:20 AM by bee615
Took about a month for them to ship but they are finally on.  I think they look great, really break up the all black wheel nicely.

2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0 TT AWD
2017 Dodge Hellcat Charger - 825 rwhp
(SOLD) 2013 Lincoln MKS AWD w/Ecoboost - Airaid, Livernois Catted Downpipes, Magnaflow catback, 3 bar MAP, SCT Livewire TS, Unleashed tune, TSW wheels

SHOdded

#11
April 30, 2015, 04:37:09 PM
100% agree.  Loos like it belongs!
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

SHOnUup

#12
April 30, 2015, 05:05:42 PM
Quote from: bee615 on April 30, 2015, 03:22:49 PM
Took about a month for them to ship but they are finally on.  I think they look great, really break up the all black wheel nicely.


Nice looking ride!

Rich

2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.
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