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Old 02-23-2024, 01:35 PM
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100%, yes. Don't hate me, LOL.
No hate, just trying to help you get metallic orange calipers

I hate when the cost/benefit reality of potential mods comes crashing down. I think we all have a few mods we contemplate on and off but keep coming back to the same conclusion on. It's that aluminum front subframe and LCAs for me

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Old 02-23-2024, 01:46 PM
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I hate when the cost/benefit reality of potential mods comes crashing down. I think we all have a few mods we contemplate on and off but keep coming back to the same conclusion on. It's that aluminum front subframe and LCAs for me
I could rationalize thousands of dollars spent on short gears, the exhaust components, the tune, etc. I can even rationalize the wheels.

The damn calipers... it's such a vanity project, on such a small thing. But I wantssss it, precious.
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Old 02-23-2024, 02:34 PM
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Love the idea of re-doing the caliper. The silver is a little too incognito. If I had to redo mine I would probably do red.
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Old 02-23-2024, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
And as I expected, after searching ebay and searching for a PC shop, and running the numbers, I'm faced with the reality that all of this is just so that I can change the color of my calipers. Not that there's anything wrong with that, it's just... all this for a color change?

This is the point where I wrestle with my values. I've been here before, LOL.




Thanks for that moment of humility. Yeah, they would have to be powder-coated, for sure.

Metallic amber/orange, in case anyone is wondering. This against a Moonlight White car. With my Vossens and 2-piece rotors, it sure would look good.
I kind of feel you on this matter and at the end it's your decision to make if changing calipers color is worth it for you.
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Old 02-23-2024, 09:09 PM
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@Rochester I’ve got the original calipers from mine. Absolutely would need to be blasted before coating. Pm me an offer lol.

edited to add: my track car project is on hold for the foreseeable future, they’re just taking up space.
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Old 02-24-2024, 08:15 AM
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Found a set on ebay... metallic orange powder coat on a new set, $1250. Ouch. Noooo

Can't adequately describe how far back in her head my wife's eyes rolled.
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Originally Posted by Rochester
Found a set on ebay... metallic orange powder coat on a new set, $1250. Ouch. Noooo

Can't adequately describe how far back in her head my wife's eyes rolled.
Props for even floating that to the spouse

I want to redo the clear bra on my car since it’s almost 6 years old. Got a quote for 1200. The wife’s response was similar.
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Originally Posted by rotarymike
I’ve got the original calipers from mine. Absolutely would need to be blasted before coating. Pm me an offer lol.
I bought Mike's old calipers. That just happened.


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Props for even floating that to the spouse

I want to redo the clear bra on my car since it’s almost 6 years old. Got a quote for 1200. The wife’s response was similar.
Hahaha! Yep.
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Old 02-24-2024, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
I bought Mike's old calipers. That just happened.
Yes!!!

Uh, hey, um so yeah remember when I was talking about redoing my calipers
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Originally Posted by Lego_Maniac
Yes!!!

Uh, hey, um so yeah remember when I was talking about redoing my calipers
I don't recall. Did you suffer the same feet of clay? No wait, you're channeling me talking to my wife. Ahhh. Yeah, pretty much that.

Next up would be to choose the shop to bead blast & powder coat. I've got options, and will likely visit a few shops, get estimates, etc. Planning and execution will certainly occupy my thoughts for a while... which is nice. It's been a while since I've had a car project.
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What's the difference between these two sets of Z1 brake lines? Do I care?

https://www.z1motorsports.com/z1-pro...5c9b8aa9827045
https://www.z1motorsports.com/z1-pro...9fd715d3dbee92


Unlike most standard stainless steel Brake Lines, this premium kit utilizes brass mounting blocks to fit all factory mounting locations with stock hardware. This allows for a more exact fit without binding or stretching issues as a result of excess line length. This also helps in preventing premature wear of the lines and it's protective outer coating.
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I've heard these guys do nice work, but $450 a wheel is pretty steep. However, it's alot of labor to uninstall, clean/prep then paint and reinstall: https://calchrome.com/brake-caliper-painting/

I also recall a company that advertised on IG that they could do the same work for $200 a wheel, but I cannot recall the name.

Their ad car showed the calipers painted in a high gloss metallic vintage Chevrolet engine block orange and the final product looked intense.
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You know what? New thread.

https://www.myg37.com/forums/brakes-...r-project.html
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Old 02-26-2024, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
What's the difference between these two sets of Z1 brake lines? Do I care?

https://www.z1motorsports.com/z1-pro...5c9b8aa9827045
https://www.z1motorsports.com/z1-pro...9fd715d3dbee92
Absolutely agree,the second set is literally stainless steel braided stock kind of set it's fits like a glove. I have these on my previous car G37x sedan and worked perfectly 👌
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Absolutely agree,the second set is literally stainless steel braided stock kind of set it's fits like a glove. I have these on my previous car G37x sedan and worked perfectly 👌
Agree with what?

They're both SS, just that the more expensive set has these "brass mounting blocks", and I don't get what that means or if it matters.
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