johnireland

Feels like being a poseur to me. Like putting a the word Turbo on your car when it isn't one, or GT3, etc. The colors of the brakes mean something. If you want better brakes than stock, then do the job and upgrade them.

996AE

Not everyone can afford a GT3 or S car. Maybe they just like the look of Red.

Mod away.

Add turbo and gt3 to the deck lid; that will really **** off the purist on rennlist.

ZuffenZeus

Tell us Master Ireland, gives us the deep truths of the force. These Porsche caliper colors, what do they mean? Is this a sign? Or keys to the dark side?

James McGrath

Hahahaha. I like your style.

James McGrath

Thanks for your honest feedback! Appreciate it.

I can totally understand that painting calipers might come across as poser-central but I think there is a lot to be said for some of the subtle mods many people make to their rides with the objective of making them more unique. Caliper colors for one, exhaust mods or vinyl decals for another.

I personally don't like the idea of slapping "Turbo" on a 911 that is isn't the real deal though. That's disingenuous I think and not cool. The Turbos and GTs are such incredible machines, they should be left alone.

I spoke to a Porsche dealer today and their parts specialists told me that the yellow brakes have meaning, but the silver, red, green and blue options don't mean anything anymore. When you configure a new 911/991 you can ask Porsche to paint the calipers whatever color you want. With this said, I think ok with fine tuning my ride this way.

JayG

Make my Boxster a Turbo GT-3 RS

Fan of F1

I went a different direction. I went with a satin black caliper paint and Brembo decal. The color goes with my vehicle color scheme and the brakes we have are actually Brembo calipers, so I didn't think it was posing.

dporto

Anymore? This is a 996 we're talking about right?... The silver calipers came on the C4... - A non Porsche dealer non parts specialist

** FWIW - it's your car, do as you like

James McGrath

Very nice! They look awesome!!!!

tekkie

i did mine like this, looks great behind the wheel

dporto

Don't worry, that paint'll come right off when you hit the brakes!
I can't imagine what it'll smell like though...

tekkie

i am hoping the paint doesnt come off so it will cut down on brake dust and my rotors will last longer

James McGrath

Oh wow, you did the rotors too! Cool. Did you or do you have any issues with the rotors and pads sticking?

tekkie

just to be sure my post was a joke I happened to see that photo last night somewhere so it was fitting to use it this morning

James McGrath

Oh! Hahaha. Nice one. 😉 I have seen a few cars with colored rotors and while they're not for me, they have looked pretty eye catching. Funny. Ha!