Mgp brake caliper covers

[mathew62]

Posting this poll to get a feel on what other people might think would look good. Tho in the end I'll still take my personal opinion in consideration since I am the one that will have to look at them all the time. Already decided "Honda" on the front calipers and the "H" on the rear.

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[Dretlaw]

This is a tough one. EGP while uniquely special is very hard to safely coordinate with other colors besides black. Googled the Lamborghini Huracan just to see what I could find. What do you think?

 

[mathew62]

This is a tough one. EGP while uniquely special is very hard to safely coordinate with other colors besides black. Googled the Lamborghini Huracan just to see what I could find. What do you think?

the red doesn't look too bad. I was leaning towards green, but I don't want to over do it with the green. And I'm worried the black will be too hidden.

 

[Dretlaw]

the red doesn't look too bad. I was leaning towards green, but I don't want to over do it with the green. And I'm worried the black will be too hidden.

I understand not going with the green. Contrast is good when done correctly/tastefully. I like the red I have on right now. Red and yellow looked pretty good on that Huracan. Black MGP covers does have silver HONDA and logo stamping on them, but you're right about them fading out when overcast or shaded.

Here another shot of yellow on an Aventador this time.

 

[Browncoat3000]

Red has a classic look to it

 

[Browncoat3000]

Now that I've thought about it, on your particular car I dont think the Yellow would work. I think the black or red would work best.

I think the yellow would be more Kermit the Frog and less Oliver Perry.

Sounds like some folks have had good luck with these. Be sure to let us know!

 

[paid2play]

Why covers opposed to painting them? I have contemplated both but will end up painting mine I believe. Curious as to why you are going covers... And as far a color for yours, I would do high gloss black with white labels...I think the sleek look would look better than MORE color. Enough going on already.

 

[Browncoat3000]

Why covers opposed to painting them? .

Can't speak for the OP, but these particular covers don't just enhance the look; the manufacturer claims (quite convincingly) that these do a better job of dissipating heat that the calipers alone.

 

[mathew62]

Why covers opposed to painting them? I have contemplated both but will end up painting mine I believe. Curious as to why you are going covers... And as far a color for yours, I would do high gloss black with white labels...I think the sleek look would look better than MORE color. Enough going on already.

The covers will be plastic. Easier to just wipe off to keep the look. Painted calipers will not keep the good look of a fresh coat of paint for long. And IMO the covers look cleaner

 

[totopo]

I never get the point of brake caliper covers. Anyone who actually looks and notices them will be able to tell they are covers and not a real BBK and know it is super rice.

There is like no group of people who know enough to actually notice them and don't know enough to know they are super poser and think it looks good in person.

 

[mathew62]

I never get the point of brake caliper covers. Anyone who actually looks and notices them will be able to tell they are covers and not a real BBK and know it is super rice.

There is like no group of people who know enough to actually notice them and don't know enough to know they are super poser and think it looks good in person.

To each their own.

 

[Dretlaw]

I never get the point of brake caliper covers. Anyone who actually looks and notices them will be able to tell they are covers and not a real BBK and know it is super rice.

There is like no group of people who know enough to actually notice them and don't know enough to know they are super poser and think it looks good in person.

It's just another option to quickly change the look of the car. Easily removable if one should change their mind vs a more permanent option of painting. Matter of owner's preference.

 

[SilverGhost]

Carbon Fiber would be my choice.

 

[ulieq]

anything to cover rusty calipers.

 

[Browncoat3000]

The MGP website claims they are aluminum, and as such they act like a heat sync and help dissipate brake heat.

Plastics trap heat, I've seen a number of videos that report long-term issues from using plastic ones.

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