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With still 'a more sportier look' desired for my LS, I decided to caliper wrap the BIG BEEFY calipers we are blessed with. I decided on trying the caliper wrap option due to not wanting to be locked in to one color forever with power-coating. My wrap tech was so excited with trying this he forgot to charge me LOL.
I plan on changing the vehicle wrap color in the future and with doing that, using caliper wrap gives me an easier option with changing caliper colors.
Note: It's not easy to apply and you definitely need to have some skill at "wrapping" stuff. However, based on his excitement during and afterwards, it wasn't too much of an issue for him. He used one piece as a test just to see what the vinyl was capable of achieving, then he ripped / peeled it off and he had all 4) done within approx.,1.5 hours (Caliper prep, application, edge lock, and vinyl lettering). Also, we only covered the front half of the calipers (a bit beyond half but not the entire caliper). Reason....easier and you don't ever see the back of a caliper inside the rim He stated..."next time, 30 - 45 minutes tops!"
Sorry for no actual install pics, I was working while he was installing
I was re-reading your post and noticed you swapped from 18" to 21" wheels? I don't know for certain on our particular cars but - changing wheel diameters might have an effect your speedometer. Bigger wheels could make your speedo read high, I think I'd have it checked or at least send some emails, but if it were affecting your speed you might have noticed by now.
A larger overall diameter will usually result in a lower speedometer reading than actual MPH. Also, slower acceleration and higher top end, similar to changing rear diff ratios.
06-07-23 | 12:17 PM
He stated..."next time, 30 - 45 minutes tops!"
