lol brake covers @ m.net
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Then I learned that they not only look good, but also provide benefits that were unexpected: !) they actually help to cool the brakes - the cover acts like a heat-sink wicking away heat
No
Yes, they seem expensive at first. And maybe they are for some. But if you want the look of "big brakes," but don't have the time or mechanical skill to paint your calipers this is a great alternative. And that makes their cost appropriate. Big brake kits go for thousands of dollars!
Because they improve performance
I saw a comment about the size in this thread, but that is the point, they are supposed to be larger than stock brakes. They are supposed to look like a "Big Brake system."
Is it "Ricer?" I don't think so.
Yes
Below is a photo of a Ferrari at a recent auto show, next to it a photo of my car. IMHO I believe that these Voodoo Caliper Covers achieve the look I wanted, and are definitely NOT "Ricer." As always YMMV
Some may also be interested in this video test of heat dissapation on You Tube:
YouTube - MGP Caliper Cover Field Test
That video is wrong in so many ways. You cant shoot the temp gun at a hot caliper then compare it to a aluminum cover an inch off the caliper. If he had shot that temp gun at the caliper behind the cover you would have seen the same temps/or slightly higher due to blocking the heat from escaping. Knowone cares what temp the cover is...whats the caliper reading behind it? If you can show me that they lower the CALIPER temp I will order a set for my race car and run a huge banner on my front windsheld like talladega nights...really
Then I learned that they not only look good, but also provide benefits that were unexpected: !) they actually help to cool the brakes - the cover acts like a heat-sink wicking away heat
No
Yes, they seem expensive at first. And maybe they are for some. But if you want the look of "big brakes," but don't have the time or mechanical skill to paint your calipers this is a great alternative. And that makes their cost appropriate. Big brake kits go for thousands of dollars!
Because they improve performance
I saw a comment about the size in this thread, but that is the point, they are supposed to be larger than stock brakes. They are supposed to look like a "Big Brake system."
Is it "Ricer?" I don't think so.
Yes
Below is a photo of a Ferrari at a recent auto show, next to it a photo of my car. IMHO I believe that these Voodoo Caliper Covers achieve the look I wanted, and are definitely NOT "Ricer." As always YMMV
Some may also be interested in this video test of heat dissapation on You Tube:
YouTube - MGP Caliper Cover Field Test
That video is wrong in so many ways. You cant shoot the temp gun at a hot caliper then compare it to a aluminum cover an inch off the caliper. If he had shot that temp gun at the caliper behind the cover you would have seen the same temps/or slightly higher due to blocking the heat from escaping. Knowone cares what temp the cover is...whats the caliper reading behind it? If you can show me that they lower the CALIPER temp I will order a set for my race car and run a huge banner on my front windsheld like talladega nights...really
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http://www.calipercovers.com/images/...irections1.pdf
oh my god.
they're not even a solid piece. just a few pieces of bent sheet metal? FOR THAT PRICE?
AND "Some brake pads have wire clips from the factory. This clip
interferes with the Caliper Cover and pushes it closer to wheel. Use
pliers to flatten the clip and a straight edge to ensure the clips do not
protrude past the front of the caliper."
wat
oh my god.
they're not even a solid piece. just a few pieces of bent sheet metal? FOR THAT PRICE?
AND "Some brake pads have wire clips from the factory. This clip
interferes with the Caliper Cover and pushes it closer to wheel. Use
pliers to flatten the clip and a straight edge to ensure the clips do not
protrude past the front of the caliper."
wat
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http://www.calipercovers.com/images/...irections1.pdf
oh my god.
they're not even a solid piece. just a few pieces of bent sheet metal? FOR THAT PRICE?
AND "Some brake pads have wire clips from the factory. This clip
interferes with the Caliper Cover and pushes it closer to wheel. Use
pliers to flatten the clip and a straight edge to ensure the clips do not
protrude past the front of the caliper."
wat
oh my god.
they're not even a solid piece. just a few pieces of bent sheet metal? FOR THAT PRICE?
AND "Some brake pads have wire clips from the factory. This clip
interferes with the Caliper Cover and pushes it closer to wheel. Use
pliers to flatten the clip and a straight edge to ensure the clips do not
protrude past the front of the caliper."
wat
theyre so ******* stupid that i almost want to get them to be ironic
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