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Shade2012 · 04-22-2013, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metallman56

states that require front plates are gay.

thank you indiana for getting something right!

btw tdavis, where did you get the overlay? i know i've seen them on a website just cant remember which one.

http://grafxwerks.com/

bricooper78 · 04-22-2013, 08:09 PM

I don't understand why they wouldn't cut down to 1 plate everywhere, it's half the cost of 2...

TDavis · 04-23-2013, 03:45 PM

Most likely because I've never held a caliper before but these things are huge.

Metallman56 · 04-23-2013, 03:49 PM

they are vs stock. fyi when you put them on make sure you bleeder screws are shut before you bleed them. i know this sounds obvious, but on the one i had to buy the bleeder was open a tiny bit. this made fluid drip off the dongle, which made be think my connection was not sealing. just a head up, it looks great, and make a huge differnce.

TDavis · 04-23-2013, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metallman56

they are vs stock. fyi when you put them on make sure you bleeder screws are shut before you bleed them. i know this sounds obvious, but on the one i had to buy the bleeder was open a tiny bit. this made fluid drip off the dongle, which made be think my connection was not sealing. just a head up, it looks great, and make a huge differnce.

Yeah I remember you had problems so I went back to the how to thread and read about how your valves where open when you bought it from autozone. Got these from Cardone but yeah I'll make sure.

TDavis · 04-23-2013, 04:08 PM

On another note should be installing these Saturday so I'll have before and after pics then.

AaronGTR · 04-23-2013, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metallman56

states that require front plates are gay.

thank you indiana for getting something right!

^This.

also thank you to Michigan and Florida for not being gay.

PhantomLover007 · 04-23-2013, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDavis

Most likely because I've never held a caliper before but these things are huge.

Steer, brake, steer, brake...

TDavis · 04-25-2013, 08:25 PM

Painted n sht. The red looks a ton better in the sunlight.

I cleaned/scuffed the fk out of it but there where still "fish eye" spots that popped up somehow. Just minor though, a caliper isn't made to look 100% pretty right?

sleepyalero · 04-25-2013, 08:42 PM

looks good man.

bricooper78 · 04-25-2013, 08:50 PM

Looking good man, now you'll have plenty of brakes to stop and pick up p@ssy along the road
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AaronGTR · 04-26-2013, 05:54 AM

Shoulda used G2 caliper paint. You wouldn't have had fish eyes. And that duplicolor caliper paint sucks. I used it on mine once years ago. Paint faded within a year and after two years I had chips and flakes in the paint.

TDavis · 04-26-2013, 08:52 AM

People have mixed reviews of this and many have had it last for longer then 2 years. I prepped it well and have around 5 coats on it, its not going to chip n fade anytime soon.

Plus I'm not going to spend $50 for caliper paint

, calipers aren't supposed to look completely pretty.

I had black originally on my stock calipers now and its just now chipping but just started to chip after like a year but thats because they weren't prepped well and I drove the car shortly after, plus we painted it while it was still on the car.

AaronGTR · 04-26-2013, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDavis

People have mixed reviews of this and many have had it last for longer then 2 years. I prepped it well and have around 5 coats on it, its not going to chip n fade anytime soon.

Plus I'm not going to spend $50 for caliper paint

, calipers aren't supposed to look completely pretty.

I had black originally on my stock calipers now and its just now chipping but just started to chip after like a year but thats because they weren't prepped well and I drove the car shortly after, plus we painted it while it was still on the car.

Hey, you get what you pay for. And why shouldn't calipers stay looking nice? The G2 is an epoxy based paint that is much more durable than any spray, no matter how many coats you put on. And you only have to brush it on. No taping and masking required. I'd gladly pay $50 to be able to paint my calipers ONCE and not have to touch them again for 10 years. My time is more valuable.

TDavis · 04-26-2013, 02:01 PM

I'll notify you when the time comes

bricooper78 · 04-26-2013, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronGTR

Hey, you get what you pay for. And why shouldn't calipers stay looking nice? The G2 is an epoxy based paint that is much more durable than any spray, no matter how many coats you put on. And you only have to brush it on. No taping and masking required. I'd gladly pay $50 to be able to paint my calipers ONCE and not have to touch them again for 10 years. My time is more valuable.

You need to write a GA memoir

I do a lot of trial and error learning, but I think I could save myself a TON of time and trouble listening to you

AaronGTR · 04-27-2013, 07:41 AM

Hey, about the only thing I haven't tried is a turbo or manual transmission swap... yet.

PhantomLover007 · 04-27-2013, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronGTR

Hey, about the only thing I haven't tried is a turbo or manual transmission swap... yet.

I'd love to do the manual so bad man...

TDavis · 04-27-2013, 03:05 PM

Best before and after pic I could get.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

I also grinded on my exhust tips to make them more shiny and get the sht off of it.

Left tip is after and right tip is before

Metallman56 · 04-27-2013, 10:37 PM

looks really good man. big rims and small brakes leave something to be desired. its nice to see the wheel fill up with big brakes. i also like your color combo, nice choice

so. . . can you feel a differnce when braking?

04-23-2013, 03:45 PM	#63
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	Most likely because I've never held a caliper before but these things are huge. __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

04-23-2013, 03:49 PM	#64
Metallman56 Bears Fan AKA: Metall Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 36 Posts: 3,856 Vehicle: 2001 grand am gt coupe	they are vs stock. fyi when you put them on make sure you bleeder screws are shut before you bleed them. i know this sounds obvious, but on the one i had to buy the bleeder was open a tiny bit. this made fluid drip off the dongle, which made be think my connection was not sealing. just a head up, it looks great, and make a huge differnce. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/209706...am?action=demo So you proved your point about the camaro - condense your sig. - Your friendly Administration

04-23-2013, 04:08 PM	#66
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	On another note should be installing these Saturday so I'll have before and after pics then. __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

04-25-2013, 08:25 PM	#69
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	Painted n sht. The red looks a ton better in the sunlight. I cleaned/scuffed the fk out of it but there where still "fish eye" spots that popped up somehow. Just minor though, a caliper isn't made to look 100% pretty right? __________________ Mods: Alotta sht Last edited by TDavis; 04-25-2013 at 08:28 PM.

04-25-2013, 08:42 PM	#70
sleepyalero ▂ ▃ ▅ ▆ █ ▆ ▅ ▃ ▂ AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 5,911 Vehicle: 2001 olds alero GLS	looks good man. __________________ 2001 \| Alero GLS \| 3400 \| 6MT 2012 BMW S1000RR, full exhaust, BRENTUNE, power commander 5, dyno tune, 198WHP.

04-26-2013, 05:54 AM	#72
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	Shoulda used G2 caliper paint. You wouldn't have had fish eyes. And that duplicolor caliper paint sucks. I used it on mine once years ago. Paint faded within a year and after two years I had chips and flakes in the paint. __________________ The few, the proud, the boosted! 13.788 @ 103.73 mph (3/2011) 320 whp and 300 ft/lbs torque. (3/2011) See it here. the total package.

04-26-2013, 08:52 AM	#73
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	People have mixed reviews of this and many have had it last for longer then 2 years. I prepped it well and have around 5 coats on it, its not going to chip n fade anytime soon. Plus I'm not going to spend $50 for caliper paint , calipers aren't supposed to look completely pretty. I had black originally on my stock calipers now and its just now chipping but just started to chip after like a year but thats because they weren't prepped well and I drove the car shortly after, plus we painted it while it was still on the car. __________________ Mods: Alotta sht Last edited by TDavis; 04-26-2013 at 09:36 AM.

04-26-2013, 02:01 PM	#75
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	I'll notify you when the time comes __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

04-27-2013, 07:41 AM	#77
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	Hey, about the only thing I haven't tried is a turbo or manual transmission swap... yet. __________________ The few, the proud, the boosted! 13.788 @ 103.73 mph (3/2011) 320 whp and 300 ft/lbs torque. (3/2011) See it here. the total package.

04-27-2013, 03:05 PM	#79
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	Best before and after pic I could get. BEFORE: AFTER: I also grinded on my exhust tips to make them more shiny and get the sht off of it. Left tip is after and right tip is before __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

04-27-2013, 10:37 PM	#80
Metallman56 Bears Fan AKA: Metall Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 36 Posts: 3,856 Vehicle: 2001 grand am gt coupe	looks really good man. big rims and small brakes leave something to be desired. its nice to see the wheel fill up with big brakes. i also like your color combo, nice choice so. . . can you feel a differnce when braking? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/209706...am?action=demo So you proved your point about the camaro - condense your sig. - Your friendly Administration

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