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2013 + 14 Caliper covers

Started by shotime99, December 09, 2013, 10:52:08 PM

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SHOdded

Painting the calipers is not an easy task for the average DIY'er, nor is finding SHO-specific painted calipers in your color of choice :( .  Might be easier to engrave the caliper & paint the engraved part.  Short of these options, the covers are the way to go!
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!

shotime99

Quote from: SHOdded on December 10, 2013, 06:43:48 PM
Painting the calipers is not an easy task for the average DIY'er, nor is finding SHO-specific painted calipers in your color of choice :( .  Might be easier to engrave the caliper & paint the engraved part.  Short of these options, the covers are the way to go!

agreed.. and no! I would't put the fake Brembo covers on at all!
2014 Taurus SHO w/PP and H & R spring kit

DJE624

I like my stock silver colored calipers just fine.  I have no plans on changing them.  I would like to get better pads though.

Frozen Taurus

Quote from: QwikSHO on December 10, 2013, 03:44:55 PM
I can't believe on $40k vehicles I'm seeing this.

I know right? Too much domestic rice for me
2011 Tuxedo Black SHO non PP, K&N drop in, TCE Big Brake Kit, Megan Racing Coilovers
My other car is a 447 awhp Talon

QwikSHO

Quote from: shotime99 on December 10, 2013, 06:56:04 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on December 10, 2013, 06:43:48 PM
Painting the calipers is not an easy task for the average DIY'er, nor is finding SHO-specific painted calipers in your color of choice :( .  Might be easier to engrave the caliper & paint the engraved part.  Short of these options, the covers are the way to go!

agreed.. and no! I would't put the fake Brembo covers on at all!


So what's different about the Brembo covers than these? 

SwampRat

well      .........  here come the hate mail ..... on a 40, 000 + car     

      I think they look  cheesy .....just my opinion
2013 SHO  ....  not mine anymore

2021 Edge ST

QwikSHO

LOL, that's comedy coming from you

DJE624

They are really just another appearance mod.  Some will like, others not.  There have been reports that they do reduce brake dust.  I can believe that.  I don't think the silver or black look too bad but they are not for me.

shotime99

Quote from: QwikSHO on December 10, 2013, 07:44:41 PM
Quote from: shotime99 on December 10, 2013, 06:56:04 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on December 10, 2013, 06:43:48 PM
Painting the calipers is not an easy task for the average DIY'er, nor is finding SHO-specific painted calipers in your color of choice :( .  Might be easier to engrave the caliper & paint the engraved part.  Short of these options, the covers are the way to go!

agreed.. and no! I would't put the fake Brembo covers on at all!


So what's different about the Brembo covers than these?

sure.. if they were Brembo brakes that somehow don't say brembo on them.. then why not..

thats like putting Cadillac emblems on your Sunfire.......
2014 Taurus SHO w/PP and H & R spring kit

Frozen Taurus

Quote from: DJE624 on December 10, 2013, 08:27:50 PM
They are really just another appearance mod.  Some will like, others not.  There have been reports that they do reduce brake dust.  I can believe that.  I don't think the silver or black look too bad but they are not for me.

I would question that as it would also hold more heat in close to the rotor and pads then..... Is that what we want here? 
2011 Tuxedo Black SHO non PP, K&N drop in, TCE Big Brake Kit, Megan Racing Coilovers
My other car is a 447 awhp Talon

QwikSHO

It's like those Ford commercials -- you can have form OR function.

shotime99

y'all so mean!  :'(

fine.... caliper paint it is!
2014 Taurus SHO w/PP and H & R spring kit

DJE624

Quote from: Frozen Taurus on December 10, 2013, 09:14:53 PM
Quote from: DJE624 on December 10, 2013, 08:27:50 PM
They are really just another appearance mod.  Some will like, others not.  There have been reports that they do reduce brake dust.  I can believe that.  I don't think the silver or black look too bad but they are not for me.

I would question that as it would also hold more heat in close to the rotor and pads then..... Is that what we want here? 

No!  Very good point.  Didn't think of that.

mjhpadi

 :rip: This subject has been beat to death.  It seems that people either like or don't like the caliper covers.  It also seems that those who don't care for them can't be let it go at that but have to make some negative comment about the covers.  The covers are high quality with engraved (well probably stamped into the metal) and I like the cleaner look of the caliper area and the fact that the do reduce dust.  Believe me there are a ton of mods I've seen that I don't care but I really don't see any reason to knock something that someone does to their car, especially if they like the look.  I've had my covers since April 2011 and they still look like new and really blend nicely with the stock wheels. I can tell you they are worth the cost, they are a quality piece and are easy to install, and I found the MGP has good customer support.
2010 Candy Red SHO, Livernois Stage 4 Tune, Airaid CAI, Tinted Headlamps & Tails, LED Interior Lighting, LED Running Lights, LED Puddle and License Plate Lamps, LED DRL's, Window Tint, Rear Window Spoiler, V3 Triton Switchback Running Lights, Colgan Bra, Ford Racing Gauges (oil pressure, oil temperature, boost/vacuum)
Replaced by 2020 Hertiage Edition GT-350

mjhpadi

Quote from: Frozen Taurus on December 10, 2013, 09:14:53 PM
Quote from: DJE624 on December 10, 2013, 08:27:50 PM
They are really just another appearance mod.  Some will like, others not.  There have been reports that they do reduce brake dust.  I can believe that.  I don't think the silver or black look too bad but they are not for me.


I would question that as it would also hold more heat in close to the rotor and pads then..... Is that what we want here? 

According to MGP they actually will help remove heat from the caliper...I don't know if it's true or not, but I do know that I have never had a heat problem with my brakes.
2010 Candy Red SHO, Livernois Stage 4 Tune, Airaid CAI, Tinted Headlamps & Tails, LED Interior Lighting, LED Running Lights, LED Puddle and License Plate Lamps, LED DRL's, Window Tint, Rear Window Spoiler, V3 Triton Switchback Running Lights, Colgan Bra, Ford Racing Gauges (oil pressure, oil temperature, boost/vacuum)
Replaced by 2020 Hertiage Edition GT-350