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Need your opinion. BLACK or RED Calipers on Black car? *PIX*

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Old 05-04-09, 08:31 PM
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red...even if it's played out
Old 05-04-09, 08:46 PM
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why not go with silver, they look very nice on black cars. red is too civic.
Old 05-04-09, 08:56 PM
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^ machined silver would be a very nice, subtle touch.
Old 05-04-09, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by hapaboy
red is so played out
Originally Posted by rule1223
...red is too civic.
Indeed.


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Old 05-04-09, 10:04 PM
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hehe yea go red

Orange would be my second choice.
Old 05-04-09, 10:43 PM
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to me,i believe that red would stand out way more
Old 05-04-09, 10:53 PM
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interesting. With those rims... I believe Red OR black is perfect. Orange with a greyish toned rim... might not work in my taste. But seriously just take a real hard look on some cars with red and black calipers. You can't go wrong with any of the 2. It's all in your preference.

Sure red stands out a bit but, in my perspective.... If you have a sexy car like javyLSUs (modded very nicely with full package and complete looking.... I say red ) . If you think you will not invest too much in your car to make it realllly complete, black is nice. Again its my opinion and i hope it helps GL choosing!
Old 05-04-09, 11:01 PM
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RED - will stand out and match my taillights, but it might be too much.....

BLACK - is classy but will hardly be noticeable.




I have the same dilemma for my black 350.

I like red but I'm concerned it may be too loud n slightly corny. I'm also concerned that the red may show chips or wear more easily.

Black looks sharp but is somewhat less noticeable and striking.

Decisions, decisions...
Old 05-05-09, 03:17 AM
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Originally Posted by jc86
heh there's one floating around here with orange calipers
Heh heh - I know that dude!

To the OP - since you're painting OEM-style brakes, I'd go with black + Lexus decals. Good luck!
Old 05-05-09, 04:14 AM
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Black, you have stock calipers. Any other color would be ricey.
Old 05-05-09, 05:47 AM
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Black unless you have giant calipers and slotted rotors...Looks cheap otherwise. Why would you want stock calipers to stick out? Mine are black and look great.
Old 05-05-09, 06:09 AM
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I don't advice you to go for Black cause it won't noticed much... If you go for RED or any other color it will be easily noticed. I would just go for Red, Yellow or Blue.
Old 05-05-09, 07:13 AM
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i think anything other than black on OEM brakes is kinda ricey. if its a aftermarket bbk then go nuts.
Old 05-05-09, 07:45 AM
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Do yellow you wont regret,



Old 05-05-09, 08:36 AM
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+1 for red


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