Steve...
Mostly because I still want to do lower and waiting on the Megan coilovers.  I also want to1+ the tires at least (looking at Hancook v12s).  The question of stress to the axles, hubs and lugs arises, but likely this is minimal.  Mostly just want to be able to fit everything with the above mods... Down about 3/4" or so in front and about 1.5" rear.

Quote from: BiGMaC on June 25, 2014, 06:51:19 PM
Steve...
Mostly because I still want to do lower and waiting on the Megan coilovers.  I also want to1+ the tires at least (looking at Hancook v12s).  The question of stress to the axles, hubs and lugs arises, but likely this is minimal.  Mostly just want to be able to fit everything with the above mods... Down about 3/4" or so in front and about 1.5" rear.

Mine already is lowered with H&Rs. I didn't think it could
Be an issue to have wheel spacers... I believe others have done the combo of wheel spacers and lower suspension... Perhaps Mike (bdp)...

Quote from: autobot1 on June 24, 2014, 04:08:28 PM
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?

Its pretty hard for a quality cover like MGP or these to come loose. I am sure any horror stories come from junky ebay covers, and not these. Unless installed wrong, a MGP cover is reall hard to come off.

If you want to feel more secure,you could use some caliper paint,and have them painted any color.

i have the mgp red with black sho on them, love them with my new open wheels but these look like a big step up from the mgp's so am interested. on a non-pp 2010 w/ std wheels i ended up not needing any spacers.

How do these attach? I've seen some recent covers on eBay (CHEAP) that are secured with silicone. Doesn't seem ideal to me, do these bolt to the calipers?

Quote from: mval on July 03, 2014, 09:12:59 AM
i have the mgp red with black sho on them, love them with my new open wheels but these look like a big step up from the mgp's so am interested. on a non-pp 2010 w/ std wheels i ended up not needing any spacers.

BTW, need to update your profile pic with the awesome new wheels

Maybe next we can start putting engine covers on that look like the top of a V12 to hide the V6. Think about it. That's the exact same thing everyone is doing with caliper covers.

Save up and buy some real aftermarket calipers instead of trying to fool everyone into thinking that's what you have.

*sigh*


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For less money you can get the stock calipers powdercoated, add SHO logo and then have them clearcoated. Much better finished product in the long run.

Quote from: SRT82ECOBOOST on July 03, 2014, 03:06:11 PM
For less money you can get the stock calipers powdercoated, add SHO logo and then have them clearcoated. Much better finished product in the long run.

Yes this too!


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Quote from: SRT82ECOBOOST on July 03, 2014, 03:06:11 PM
For less money you can get the stock calipers powdercoated, add SHO logo and then have them clearcoated. Much better finished product in the long run.

Great idea!

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&docid=dP4c6jIJvfnm5M&tbnid=pWgTx6IiCyweoM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmbworld.org%2Fforums%2Fs55-amg-s65-amg-s63-amg-w220-w221%2F405826-replaced-caliper-covers-my-221-65-a.html&ei=VeG1U57sA4K8oQSLpoKgCw&bvm=bv.70138588,d.cGU&psig=AFQjCNF5uDybF53KankvH-Px1lshixYuIg&ust=1404515004411282

Mercedes Benz has had covers in some AMG models, so it isn't a welfare mod like some are giving credit for. My time costs money as well, and to R&R, prep, powdercoat, run the dam calipers down to the overpriced shop here in HI it would be real world closer to about 5 bills.
I like My MGP calipers, they are black with silver SHO emblems so they are suttle and not gaudy.

Quote from: ZSHO on July 03, 2014, 06:54:18 AM
If you want to feel more secure,you could use some caliper paint,and have them painted any color.

On my other car, I had them painted in blue... Looked nice, better than with nothing, but pretty amateurish. They quickly get dirty, hard to wash and lose their lust... But still, better thN nothing imo.
I wanted to have them painted on my 2013 when I started the red/black project and the shop refused to paint them for "security purposes". I should have asked more on what they felt could be dangerous, but I accepted it.
Now I am being offered those for free in exchange of putting their logo on (instead of SHO or whatever I would like), so I have nothig tonlose and you guys will be able to see the finish product before committing...

Quote from: ONLYA6 on July 03, 2014, 03:04:17 PM
Maybe next we can start putting engine covers on that look like the top of a V12 to hide the V6. Think about it. That's the exact same thing everyone is doing with caliper covers.

Save up and buy some real aftermarket calipers instead of trying to fool everyone into thinking that's what you have.

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I get your point but I believe your argument is not pertinent.
If you keep your actual engine cover, you are hiding the engine. The only purpose of it is to make the engine bay look better.
If you would add a V12 on it, then that would be like putting Brembo on caliper covers and that would be actually sad and laughable.
The SHO engine is not pretty so there is cover for it.
The calipers are not pretty neither, so there are covers for them.
Not to pretend you have big brakes, but to make the car look better... depending on your tastes.
I painted my engine cover too, not to pretend that the car has a nice engine. If there is a cover it is because it is actually ugly, but with a cover it looks better and imo a painted cover even better.
I have the same logic for the caliper covers.
Cheers!

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Quote from: ONLYA6 on July 03, 2014, 03:04:17 PM
Maybe next we can start putting engine covers on that look like the top of a V12 to hide the V6. Think about it. That's the exact same thing everyone is doing with caliper covers.

Save up and buy some real aftermarket calipers instead of trying to fool everyone into thinking that's what you have.

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I get your point but I believe your argument is not pertinent.
If you keep your actual engine cover, you are hiding the engine. The only purpose of it is to make the engine bay look better.
If you would add a V12 on it, then that would be like putting Brembo on caliper covers and that would be actually sad and laughable.
The SHO engine is not pretty so there is cover for it.
The calipers are not pretty neither, so there are covers for them.
Not to pretend you have big brakes, but to make the car look better... depending on your tastes.
I painted my engine cover too, not to pretend that the car has a nice engine. If there is a cover it is because it is actually ugly, but with a cover it looks better and imo a painted cover even better.
I have the same logic for the caliper covers.
Cheers!

^^+1 well said!


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