Finally.. some pics... lol... start the flaming!!
10-04-07, 08:27 PM
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its like your too lazy/incompetent to swap the bulbs but thats just my opinion.
10-04-07, 08:30 PM
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Well, not REALLY. I've seen plenty of nicely-painted stock calipers on the forums. I've also seen a blue onyx IS with yellow calipers, and it looked ok. I agree with Phillip, the yellow calipers are ok here, but the fogs are too much. The calipers might look even better with some black stickers, or under some new rims.
Why is it rice to paint STOCK calipers? Because by painting it, you are highlighting a piece of item that was not made for competitive nor comparative driving performance. Doing anything for no reason (and to make a car stand out for the wrong reasons) is called rice.
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10-04-07, 08:52 PM
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You're obviously into rice mang, but that's you, for me rice has no place in any car let alone a Lexus.
Why is it rice to paint STOCK calipers? Because by painting it, you are highlighting a piece of item that was not made for competitive nor comparative driving performance. Doing anything for no reason (and to make a car stand out for the wrong reasons) is called rice.
Peace!
Why is it rice to paint STOCK calipers? Because by painting it, you are highlighting a piece of item that was not made for competitive nor comparative driving performance. Doing anything for no reason (and to make a car stand out for the wrong reasons) is called rice.
Peace!
10-04-07, 09:37 PM
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yellow film is funky on the sgm (that's what u have right?)... get some yellow bulbs. the film makes the front look busy. it's just funny because u red out the rear, but added yellow to the front.
the yellow caliper is ok. it is a little too bright, maybe some brake dust will tone it down a bit haha
. yeah, maybe some black letters/logo or something. if it starts to bug u, maybe a dark anthracite metallic caliper color?
the yellow caliper is ok. it is a little too bright, maybe some brake dust will tone it down a bit haha
. yeah, maybe some black letters/logo or something. if it starts to bug u, maybe a dark anthracite metallic caliper color?
10-04-07, 09:44 PM
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My .02... The yellow fog is o.k. It stands out. The yellow caliper blows it. Even the pic with the red caliper looks, well, funny, almost clownish 
. A darker color for the caliper would compliment your car and keep your Lexy sexy. 
I was thinking of painting my calipers red, but after seeing both the red and yellow in the pics, I'm going with a darker color. Race colors just don't look right on a sedan.
. A darker color for the caliper would compliment your car and keep your Lexy sexy. I was thinking of painting my calipers red, but after seeing both the red and yellow in the pics, I'm going with a darker color. Race colors just don't look right on a sedan.
10-04-07, 11:39 PM
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Not feeling it either. Too much contrast. Toning it down would be good. Also the front and back of the car seem unbalanced, you need a some yellow in the back if you're sticking with the yellow.
10-04-07, 11:52 PM
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You're obviously into rice mang, but that's you, for me rice has no place in any car let alone a Lexus.
Why is it rice to paint STOCK calipers? Because by painting it, you are highlighting a piece of item that was not made for competitive nor comparative driving performance. Doing anything for no reason (and to make a car stand out for the wrong reasons) is called rice.
Peace!
Why is it rice to paint STOCK calipers? Because by painting it, you are highlighting a piece of item that was not made for competitive nor comparative driving performance. Doing anything for no reason (and to make a car stand out for the wrong reasons) is called rice.
Peace!
10-05-07, 12:44 AM
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You got to it before i did...haha.....well...im using yellow for something on my Black IS...but until i have it done, i dont wana say what.....You will all findout when i get it done....
10-05-07, 10:37 AM
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I used a spray paint called "Black Midnight Metallic" on my IS300...
It was pretty much a sparkling dark gray...
Since the IS350 calipers are dark already, I think I'm going to be leaving my alone for a while...
Not the best pics, but you all get the general idea..
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...talled_003.jpg
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...talled_013.jpg
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...l_Pics_006.jpg
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10-05-07, 11:16 AM
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Why is it rice to paint STOCK calipers? Because by painting it, you are highlighting a piece of item that was not made for competitive nor comparative driving performance. Doing anything for no reason (and to make a car stand out for the wrong reasons) is called rice.
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10-05-07, 11:51 AM
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I kinda get the point of what LDC is stating... it's like, it's a stock part on a car, and it's not really a high performance part at that. If it was a set of Brembo's Red Calipers or some other brand name with Bright yellow.. then ya, it makes sense.
But on the otherhand, maybe this guy just wanted to go with his theme of yellow accents. If he liked Yellow, perhaps do more yellow to balance it out a little. Some other parts yellow... Rear License plate frame? Uhhmmm Rear Brakes painted yellow... Yellow wheels?..
But on the otherhand, maybe this guy just wanted to go with his theme of yellow accents. If he liked Yellow, perhaps do more yellow to balance it out a little. Some other parts yellow... Rear License plate frame? Uhhmmm Rear Brakes painted yellow... Yellow wheels?..
10-05-07, 01:20 PM
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Wow.. I didnt realize that this would become an intense discussion about rice or not... I just wanted to try something a little different; doesnt mean I'll keep it. I'm getting black rims and I thought it might look good. I dont take any critism to heart and I appreciate everyone's input. I think we all bought an outstanding brand of car.
The whole point to "modding" is to make yours different. Just because its a Lexus, doesnt mean your restricted from making it different. I came from a G35 coupe and had done more than enough mods. To you it might not be tasteful but for me it is...lol..
Just my 2 cents
The whole point to "modding" is to make yours different. Just because its a Lexus, doesnt mean your restricted from making it different. I came from a G35 coupe and had done more than enough mods. To you it might not be tasteful but for me it is...lol..
Just my 2 cents