Sneak Peak at the new Caliper color

Kriston · 03-01-2010, 06:38 PM

Not the actual picture of my setup... But gives you the idea im going for

Sent them off today for re-finishing. Expect them back Friday or Monday.

More pics to come!

Tee212 · 03-01-2010, 06:42 PM

looks good, something new fresh and clean. Nickle plated?

Kriston · 03-01-2010, 06:48 PM

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looks good, something new fresh and clean. Nickle plated?

Chrome / Cadium Dipped. Similar process to Chroming but less resistant to chipping and corrosion.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 03-01-2010, 06:50 PM

Looks good.. Post some pics when you're done. I would think about doing this as well if its reasonably priced as I am not a fan of the stock calliper look, but they sure do perform well on the track

Mike

Kriston · 03-01-2010, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

Looks good.. Post some pics when you're done. I would think about doing this as well if its reasonably priced as I am not a fan of the stock calliper look, but they sure do perform well on the track

Mike

For sure Mike.

Im doing this on the Rotora BBK I just bought. The shop thats doing it for me said they did a few stock calipers in this finish before, but because it left it with a rough finish, it didnt look too appealing the stock calipers arent smooth like the aftermarket pieces. He advised going with powder coating with the stock brakes.

Soni · 03-01-2010, 07:08 PM

that is just pure sick Kris

Inzane · 03-01-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Kriston

For sure Mike.

Im doing this on the Rotora BBK I just bought. The shop thats doing it for me said they did a few stock calipers in this finish before, but because it left it with a rough finish, it didnt look too appealing the stock calipers arent smooth like the aftermarket pieces. He advised going with powder coating with the stock brakes.

Powder coating likely won't hold up to the extreme heat of track abuse, if you plan on tracking your car at all.

I'm curious how the chrome/cadnium dip would hold up to extreme heat as well.

sathees siva · 03-01-2010, 07:54 PM

Damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

I dont know what to say...

Kriston · 03-01-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Inzane

Powder coating likely won't hold up to the extreme heat of track abuse, if you plan on tracking your car at all.

I'm curious how the chrome/cadnium dip would hold up to extreme heat as well.

Will let yah know how they hold up... Unfortunately I do not track the car.

I was always under the impression that powdercoating was quite common when re-finishing your brakes... I have had my calipers powder coated before and had no issues.

SGxi · 03-01-2010, 08:30 PM

Siiiick Kriston!!!!! Are you putting stickers back on or just leaving them chrome without a logo?

Kriston · 03-01-2010, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SGxi

Siiiick Kriston!!!!! Are you putting stickers back on or just leaving them chrome without a logo?

Will put the stickers back on. But Rotora wants to charge me 50 USD + 12.50 shipping for 4 Stupid stickers.... Too bad for them. I might get a custom set made up. I like the BMW Performance logo. Might do that.

Or i can put Brembo on them and tell Rotora F off :P

Will see how it goes.

ians · 03-01-2010, 09:13 PM

and

catch · 03-01-2010, 10:07 PM

im very excited to see these done! Id say your car can pull off obnoxious colors almost, but im happy to see that you went with something subtle

Asclepius · 03-01-2010, 10:30 PM

Wow...always up to somethin nifty Kriston. Your ride is turning out to be very unique.

Kriston · 03-02-2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by catch

im very excited to see these done! Id say your car can pull off obnoxious colors almost, but im happy to see that you went with something subtle

I was thinking about going with some crazy color like Sparkle Orange... But i decided against it.

Remember my car wont stay silver for long

I never really seen a chrome/polished brake setup on an E9X except Retrodrives crazy 12 Pot caliper setup.

Should look pretty nice behind the Textured black wheels.

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