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New caliper covers option

Started by steve142857, June 23, 2014, 01:18:49 PM

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steve142857

Hey guys!
My friend Paul Snyder from AutoKosmetX has a new business Partner that can manufacture customized calliper covers. I will be his demo car. They can be metal brushed or more opaque, the color that we want and the writing/logo that we want on it. They should detail at around 250$ CDN. A Wheel spacer will be needed, but otherwise their installation is very basic.
They look amazing!
I think I will have them metal brushed with the same color as my car (Hot step mama red).
That with the Wheel spacer will be a nice upgrade.
I will keep you informed on that project.
He will be the supplier for USA and CDA, he can ship anywhere. (btw he also has partners for plastidip in the US)...
2010 blue wrapped SHO 12.09 at 117.9mph - SOLD
2013 SHO PP 12.08 at 113.83mph...
Alky control, LMS tuned, custom exhaust, LMS catted downpipes, H&R springs, Tstat170, 3bar map, Airaid

steve142857

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Now I have to decide on the color. I was thinking either white or color matched red (like the dip). I am leaning towards the red. What do you guys think? Any other color suggestions? I eliminated yellow, lime green, purple etc. Black look a bit too invisible. Maybe brushed silver? But I don't have any chrome or silver on the car. If I go with the red (hot step mama red like the dip), I would insert their logos in white and black. After all, I will be sponsored for those, so it's the least I can do...
Also, I am not familiar with Wheel spacers. I have seen people using 3mm for their MGP covers and others a bit more and different spacing for front and rear. Does it affect the ride? handling, acceleration, aerodynamic? etc.
Thanks!
2010 blue wrapped SHO 12.09 at 117.9mph - SOLD
2013 SHO PP 12.08 at 113.83mph...
Alky control, LMS tuned, custom exhaust, LMS catted downpipes, H&R springs, Tstat170, 3bar map, Airaid

ShoBoat

I have the MGP covers on mine, I noticed no real difference. I did install the spacers on the rear also, just to ensure the same spacing. (The rears don't require spacers.


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2012 Pearl White CTS-V Stock
2016 Fusion Titanium 2.0 EB Stock
2013 SHO Black on Black (Gone) PP, Unleashed Custom Tune, 170 TStat, SP534 Plugs, 3 Bar, Airaid Intake, PPE catted downpipes, Corsa Cat-back, H&R Springs. Focal 165KR Front Stage,2 JL W6 10 with Focal 800.1. 12.62 @ 110 mph.

pejohnson

I'd match the color of your car IMO.  It's very unique and should help accent the car nicely. 
13 Platinum White, PP, 402A, Moonroof, Multi-contour seats, and Navigation.  MODS - LMS 93 octane 3bar tune, 160 LMS thermostat, Airaid CAI, 15% tint, interior LED upgrade, LED puddle lights, Nurburgring 20" Gloss Black Powercoated Rims, H&R springs, Corsa catback exhaust, LMS catted downpipes

Best time 1/4 mile 12.588 sec @ 109.44 mph

steve142857

Here is what they look like. We can choose any color and put the logo that we want and the finish that we want.
I will choose them color matched hot step mama red with white and black logo on them in a metal brushed finish...

2010 blue wrapped SHO 12.09 at 117.9mph - SOLD
2013 SHO PP 12.08 at 113.83mph...
Alky control, LMS tuned, custom exhaust, LMS catted downpipes, H&R springs, Tstat170, 3bar map, Airaid

SRT82ECOBOOST

Much better than the stamped sheet metal that MGP puts out for $200.
2013 SHO PP in White Platinum Metallic Tricoat, PPE Downpipes, Livernois Stage V8/3 Bar, Custom 2.5" Catback, 170 T-stat, Airaid CAI, H+R Springs and debadged
Boston Acoustics 2.1 Audio Upgrade

SHOdded

Those are Ferrari-worthy caliper covers, Steve, very very nice.
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!

ShoBoat

Very nice!


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2012 Pearl White CTS-V Stock
2016 Fusion Titanium 2.0 EB Stock
2013 SHO Black on Black (Gone) PP, Unleashed Custom Tune, 170 TStat, SP534 Plugs, 3 Bar, Airaid Intake, PPE catted downpipes, Corsa Cat-back, H&R Springs. Focal 165KR Front Stage,2 JL W6 10 with Focal 800.1. 12.62 @ 110 mph.

autobot1

what's up guys I wanted to jump on this and ask everyone's opinion on this subject.  I want to put caliper covers on my xsport but I've heard from a couple of ppl that it's recipe for disaster.  Nightmare stories of them breaking loose and reeking havoc.  Any input on this?
2014 Xsport, white platinum- LMS Exhaust, LMS CAI, LMS 91 Tune, LMS Downpipes, H&R Springs.
3 Bar Map

FoMoCoSHO

Quote from: SRT82ECOBOOST on June 24, 2014, 12:00:09 PM
Much better than the stamped sheet metal that MGP puts out for $200.
Hell yes!

BBOX

I'll want to see the ones you actually put on your car but I'm at least intrigued.

BigPelo

I am interested in some red with SHO lettering on them.
Week-end family transporter: 2013 SHO tuxedo black, performance package, unleashed custom 94 octane tune, K&N Typhoon intake, 170F thermostat, 3 bar MAP sensor, SP534 spark plugs, 5000K HID Morimoto mini D2S projectors retrofit, tinted windows, Full LED lighting in and out, Eibach springs
Daily beater: 2002 WRX wagon swap JDM STi v7 20G'd

steve142857

I should get them in less than a month. I don't know if they need to take measurements or if they already have the specs, but since I am leaving for a week tomorrow, the project will start when I come back...
I'll keep you posted.
Thanks!
2010 blue wrapped SHO 12.09 at 117.9mph - SOLD
2013 SHO PP 12.08 at 113.83mph...
Alky control, LMS tuned, custom exhaust, LMS catted downpipes, H&R springs, Tstat170, 3bar map, Airaid

BiGMaC

Definitely interested!

But only if they fit w/o wheel spacers.

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

steve142857

Quote from: BiGMaC on June 25, 2014, 05:14:19 PM
Definitely interested!

But only if they fit w/o wheel spacers.
I believe, like the MGPs, they will require wheel spacers.
I actually always wanted wheel spacers. I find the wheels too mich inside. So for me it's not an issue at all.
May I ask you why you wouldn't want wheel spacers?
Thx
2010 blue wrapped SHO 12.09 at 117.9mph - SOLD
2013 SHO PP 12.08 at 113.83mph...
Alky control, LMS tuned, custom exhaust, LMS catted downpipes, H&R springs, Tstat170, 3bar map, Airaid