Brake caliper paint color - suggestions?
05-10-2002, 10:58 AM
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Brake caliper paint color - suggestions?
Hi all;
I'd like to throw this out to the group. 85s auto, garnet, interior redone - saddle tan w/ cork carpets. Need assistance/comments as to brake caliper paint colors. I was thinking yellow for contrast, but the yellows I've seen are a little too bright for my taste. By the way, I have ROH C2-looking wheels. Suggestions will be appreciated.
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I'd like to throw this out to the group. 85s auto, garnet, interior redone - saddle tan w/ cork carpets. Need assistance/comments as to brake caliper paint colors. I was thinking yellow for contrast, but the yellows I've seen are a little too bright for my taste. By the way, I have ROH C2-looking wheels. Suggestions will be appreciated.
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05-11-2002, 03:14 AM
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i went with the classic red..but if i decide for a color change down the road, when i get bored with red, i will go for a monochromatic look and do them in silver.
05-11-2002, 03:59 AM
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[why is every '85 an automatic?]
I hate automatic transmissions, in case you can't tell. Oh well. My mom loves hers. I rest my case...
I painted my calipers silver, using cheap engine paint. It lasts the life of the car and costs $3-
Normy!
'85 S2
I hate automatic transmissions, in case you can't tell. Oh well. My mom loves hers. I rest my case...
I painted my calipers silver, using cheap engine paint. It lasts the life of the car and costs $3-
Normy!
'85 S2
05-11-2002, 12:38 PM
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Hey Normy,
I have an '85 AT and I couldn't be happier.
I actually bought the AT because I wanted my wife to be able to enjoy the Porsche. I know that some of you might cringe at the thought of passing on your baby to someone else to drive but I tell you there is nothing hotter than a woman behind the wheel of a 928.
I also own a '86 Pontiac Fiero GT 5-speed and that's my work beater. I live in California and as you can probably guess, the freeway is a parking lot most of the time. Most days I wish I had taken the Porsche instead. I can just sit and listen to my 32v engine burble.
To each his own I guess. Maybe the other listers can drop in an opinion as well. I think the AT is about as quick as the standard in 1/4 mile times. Maybe someone could back that up with some hard data.
Bernie
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I have an '85 AT and I couldn't be happier.
I actually bought the AT because I wanted my wife to be able to enjoy the Porsche. I know that some of you might cringe at the thought of passing on your baby to someone else to drive but I tell you there is nothing hotter than a woman behind the wheel of a 928.
I also own a '86 Pontiac Fiero GT 5-speed and that's my work beater. I live in California and as you can probably guess, the freeway is a parking lot most of the time. Most days I wish I had taken the Porsche instead. I can just sit and listen to my 32v engine burble.
To each his own I guess. Maybe the other listers can drop in an opinion as well. I think the AT is about as quick as the standard in 1/4 mile times. Maybe someone could back that up with some hard data.
Bernie
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05-11-2002, 03:19 PM
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Normy,
Love my automatic!! Great for cruizing down the interstate, especially when the traffic is backed up. Besides when I want to do some hard and fast shifting I'll drive my '93 Cobra, it has a 5sp.
I was thinking red for my calipers once I upgrade to GTS.
35 days and counting.
Love my automatic!! Great for cruizing down the interstate, especially when the traffic is backed up. Besides when I want to do some hard and fast shifting I'll drive my '93 Cobra, it has a 5sp.
I was thinking red for my calipers once I upgrade to GTS.
35 days and counting.
