BAC5.2 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 It looks like I have finally secured a set of calipers. I had never intended to put gold brakes on my SWP car, and I still don't. These calipers, however, are red. I don't intend to put red brakes on my car either. So now I need to decide what color to paint them. I know I don't want black, so that isn't really an option. My wagon is SWP, and my wheels are very likely going to be STi BBS's. The wheels are gold now, but I'll paint them silver (probably using Duplicolor's silver wheel paint, and following the damage-repair DIY from the G35 boards). I've had a few thoughts on the calipers. My initial thought was SILVER, with simple, black, logos. Kind of like the CTS-V calipers. I think it would look kind of classy. I also thought of doing white calipers with black logos, but I wasn't sure. Then I got the idea to venture away from the Brembo decals. One of my thoughts was to follow the MINES and Tommi Makkinen footsteps, and use a signature. My first thought was to Subau legend Colin McRae. Have the blue/white scottish flag, followed by his signature on the front calipers. And just the flag on the rears. I've got scottish blood in me, so that's kind of neat. I was thinking the blue/white sticker on a white caliper with a black signature. Or a blue/white sticker, on a silver caliper, with a black signature. But then I realized that I already have CM tribute stickers on the rear quarter windows. So if I did the brakes, I'd have to pull the stickers off the quarter windows. So now I'm at a total loss. I had thought about having Doc make me some geeky engineering stickers, but thought that might be a little too much as well. Any ideas? [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Green. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xero287 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 That crazy blue that stoptech has. http://www.beastpower.com/products/stoptech/new/stoptech-caliper-colors.jpg And that should give you an idea of what the diff colors look like with decals, just replace them with Brembo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 I appreciate your insight Rob. I'll take it under advisement. Thanks Xero, I am leaning towards silver right now, but I'm still undecided. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Pink ? Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Pink ? You mean Cherry Blossom Red? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xero287 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 ^ +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Green yea right...you can't believe anything he say's... LOL How about purple ? just because it's purple, doesn't mean it's gay...not that there's anything wrong with that... I like the silver too. In the next few weeks I'll be doing my oem calipers silver. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 You mean Cherry Blossom Red? Call it what you want, it's still pink Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 Actually, purple isn't a terrible idea. Something like BMW's Technoviolet maybe. That is one of my top 10 car colors of all time. Or maybe British Racing Green (the dark variant that almost looks black) with creme colored Brembo decals. Or yellow decals... [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHolladay23 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I vote silver or white, I don't think I've ever seen white brembos that I can recall so that could be a cool/rare look IMO [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] You want stickers? Hit me up here!!! You want a shirt? Hit me up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 I've seen them once, and I recall them looking good. But they seem like they'd always be dirty. Doc - Do you have creme colored vinyl? [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHolladay23 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I do actually! I can send you a pic if you want. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] You want stickers? Hit me up here!!! You want a shirt? Hit me up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 Please do! I have a neat idea! [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Silver. Black would've been my first choice if you hadn't ruled it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 This color: http://www.ratemydrawings.com/img/thumbs/2010/05/21/6645/664569_Poop-Brown.jpg oh wait they already are... [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrSpeed Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Or you can go nuts and use Chromillusion paint from Dupont: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3353/3297620341_1a271ae671.jpg Dont know if they will hold up to the heat. BANNED FROM THE TIKI FORUM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planelazy Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Looks like a Tuscan Speed 6 from Gran Turismo 5 http://www.warriswarburton.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/TVR-Tamora-London-5-690x388.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 What color is that, Climber? Baby-poo-brown? The ones I should be getting are actually red, at the moment. I think I'll go Gulf Oil. http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii287/bac52/3513127775_7371365826.jpg [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdzowner Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 how about an anodized\reflective look? but if you use my idea i will take all the credit:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 I think I've decided. Hopefully it'll look good. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Yes [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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