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Old 02-18-2006, 06:51 PM
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Default Mmm...brakes! (warning....to the camera g*d's...I am the digital SLR NOOB!!!)

After trying to find used Boxter calipers in good condition and being sniped on ebay several times...I opted to purchase a new set. A friend works for Porsche/Audi and got me them hella cheap. Im going to use my current ECS rotors, Liam/PureMS brackets, and OEM Porsche pads.
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Old 02-18-2006, 06:58 PM
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shots look good! nice closeups of the casting.
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Default Nice. They look good just like that too. Are you going to paint them?

I'm not trying to be sarcastic with that question just in case you may think so. I'm asking it because many people seem to want to paint them, yet they look cool just the way they are. I want those on my next A4. The A4 I have now does not deserve those. LOL
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Default I'd leave em black.

calipers will just get flilthy anyways and the sort of soot that comes off of them is GROSS.
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Nice... so what's cheap ?
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Default I'd guess $500

they are a nice caliper... much nicer than the stock crap on the B5.
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Less. =)
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for the pair ? or each ?
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Default Im thinking powercoat....for several reasons....

One...Im not a HUGE fan of black brakes....although my second reason is more important. My buddy said many many boxters come back with worn/faded brake calipers...even after not much use. He said that regular cleaning of the wheels causes the face of the caliper to fade and look dull. Im not sure of the validity of his comment...but I figured if I am going to powdercoat them...I should do it while they're brand new and clean.
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Getting better....slooooowly. =) I really need a better flash.


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