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Old 01-18-11, 08:18 PM
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Default upgraded caliper L, R question

Im trying to put on these lexus decals on the upgraded 4 piston front calipers.

and this might sound very noob like but If it says L on the caliper is it the left caliper when you are looking at the front of the car from the outside ( passenger side ) or is it the left caliper when you are inside the car (driver side)?
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left is driver right is passenger, all u had to do is look at ure rotors says R and L on on it.
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Yup...Left is the Driver's side, Right is the Passenger side.
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thanks guys
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yup, just keep in mind, you always assume you are the driver inside the car
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Lex don't forget to post pics of the calipers decals once they are done. (don't forget to spray clear coat on the stickers when on the caliper so they don't peel or change colors)
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it shouldn't matter which side is which.

just stick the decals on with the bottom side of the letters facing the lugnuts.

don't stick em upside down.
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agreed, that's the right way to do the stickers
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Originally Posted by GS350Lexus
Lex don't forget to post pics of the calipers decals once they are done. (don't forget to spray clear coat on the stickers when on the caliper so they don't peel or change colors)
About to do this install tomorrow. Where can i buy clear coat bc i never did that and prolly should.
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just go to autozone and make sure its the one that can stand heat it will be the caliper paint, I bought some not sure if I can find it but if you want it you can have it just gotta pay shipping.
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Thanks for the offer but i got some at autozone for about 5 bucks..Since i only clear coated today, I have to let it dry n cure n wait til my next week to install. Be on the look out for pics pics next week once done. I remember you were interested in installing the 350 brakes before you upgraded to the 450H.
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Originally Posted by Lex Luga
Thanks for the offer but i got some at autozone for about 5 bucks..Since i only clear coated today, I have to let it dry n cure n wait til my next week to install. Be on the look out for pics pics next week once done. I remember you were interested in installing the 350 brakes before you upgraded to the 450H.
Yeah was gonna do that but upgraded the car!
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