Caliper covers PSA.....just stop - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

1leWorksforMe · 01-16-2016, 05:02 PM

This is not meant to bash but inform. Caliper covers trap heat and look tacky. They offer no benefit whatsoever and most enthusiasts cringe at the sight of them. Obviously you can do whatever you'd like with your hard earned money and if none of that bothers you then by all means ignore this. For the people that are on the fence please advise and know that there are always alternatives to ugly stock brakes (black paint, relatively inexpensive wilwoods, etc).

NC_SS · 01-16-2016, 05:20 PM

Stop liking what I don't like, the post

two_wheel_mayhem · 01-16-2016, 05:46 PM

I would never dream of it they look so cheesy, but to each his own I guess.

fif_gen_powa · 01-16-2016, 05:50 PM

Lol yes "ricer" mod for sure. Offers no performance gain, if you have these on your car I will automatically assume you're an idiot until you prove otherwise.

you want big calipers, buy big calipers ... Smh

wayner · 01-16-2016, 05:57 PM

I had them on for about 30 day and took them off.

Anybody want to buy them?

rontammy0 · 01-16-2016, 07:12 PM

I like the look of the covers when you have mud flaps. ..looks good.

Evil-Bee-NH · 01-16-2016, 07:19 PM

wow, i'll be that V6 guy. on an SS i would agree with you heavily on cheesy on a V6 without brembo's they do what you say trap heat but also trap break dust from going everywhere on your wheels and frankly look alot less cheesy then the stock calipers but paint is a good option.

WeflyhereSS · 01-16-2016, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fif_gen_powa

Lol yes "ricer" mod for sure. Offers no performance gain, if you have these on your car I will automatically assume you're an idiot until you prove otherwise.

you want big calipers, buy big calipers ... Smh

Indeed I still have the been I calipers and even tho they are grey I would never get the covers just mak s no sense for almost the price for a decent set you can powder coat the stock ones !

Speaking of "ricers" a Dodge Dart tried to race me , I mean come on man why do people do stuff like that I mean loud ass exhaust on a car with 20 hp I didn't even barther lol !

The Patriot · 01-16-2016, 07:43 PM

Probably the cheesiest mod out there. When I see them I always look for where the owner put his ABS plastic stick on "vents" as well (usually below the LIMITED EDITION badge from Wal-Mart).

Jackass · 01-16-2016, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by fif_gen_powa

Lol yes "ricer" mod for sure. Offers no performance gain, if you have these on your car I will automatically assume you're an idiot until you prove otherwise.

you want big calipers, buy big calipers ... Smh

Does the same applies to TOW hooks !?

Trob85 · 01-16-2016, 07:51 PM

People make stupid shit because people buy stupid shit. Can't blame those that make them.

fif_gen_powa · 01-16-2016, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackass

Does the same applies to TOW hooks !?

A tow hook has a purpose. But if you don't road race your car and just want it for the look than yeah its a ricer mod as well

*SSE 4 2SS* · 01-16-2016, 08:14 PM

For an alternative look,

These are powder coated calipers. There is a color coat with metal flake and then after adding the SS letters, they are clear powder coated.

Yes, I had not yet installed the custom center caps...

Backspin9 · 01-17-2016, 08:12 AM

Someone suggested that the MGP Stealth Covers would look good and I ordered a set of black covers with red lettering. I admit to being a little uninformed when it came to these things and didn't know much about them.

Long story short .... when they came I kind of set one on the front caliper to see how it would look and in about 30 seconds I knew I didn't like it. It does look cheesy, mostly because the thing is so big. I don't think they can be returned but maybe I can get rid of them somehow. Lesson learned.

01-16-2016, 05:02 PM	#1
1leWorksforMe Drives: 1le Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 328	Caliper covers PSA.....just stop This is not meant to bash but inform. Caliper covers trap heat and look tacky. They offer no benefit whatsoever and most enthusiasts cringe at the sight of them. Obviously you can do whatever you'd like with your hard earned money and if none of that bothers you then by all means ignore this. For the people that are on the fence please advise and know that there are always alternatives to ugly stock brakes (black paint, relatively inexpensive wilwoods, etc). Last edited by 1leWorksforMe; 10-11-2016 at 09:36 AM. Reason: more appropriate

01-16-2016, 05:46 PM	#3
two_wheel_mayhem Would rather be riding Drives: No car no more Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,750	I would never dream of it they look so cheesy, but to each his own I guess. __________________ No dog in this fight anymore. 5th Gen owner 2009-2016.

01-16-2016, 05:50 PM	#4
fif_gen_powa Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Turbo Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,525	Lol yes "ricer" mod for sure. Offers no performance gain, if you have these on your car I will automatically assume you're an idiot until you prove otherwise. you want big calipers, buy big calipers ... Smh __________________ 388ci 91/104 Turbo TH400 8.3@164 https://instagram.com/turbo_ls3/

01-16-2016, 07:19 PM	#7
Evil-Bee-NH 603 Camaros Drives: 2017 NGM I4 1LT Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 6,779 View My Garage	wow, i'll be that V6 guy. on an SS i would agree with you heavily on cheesy on a V6 without brembo's they do what you say trap heat but also trap break dust from going everywhere on your wheels and frankly look alot less cheesy then the stock calipers but paint is a good option. __________________ MY 2017 I4 CAMARO BUILD JOURNAL \| YOUTUBE \| INSTAGRAM \| 316RWHP - 385 RWTQ HPTUNERS DYNO TUNE \| 12.693s @ 105MPH 1/4 Mile

01-16-2016, 07:43 PM	#9
The Patriot Drives: 2014 2SS/RS VERT Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Idaho Posts: 455	Probably the cheesiest mod out there. When I see them I always look for where the owner put his ABS plastic stick on "vents" as well (usually below the LIMITED EDITION badge from Wal-Mart). __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Vert. "Today I didn't even have to use my AK, I got ta' say it was a good day"

01-16-2016, 05:20 PM	#2
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	Stop liking what I don't like, the post

01-16-2016, 05:57 PM	#5
wayner Drives: White SSRS Convertible Edelbrock SC Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 502	I had them on for about 30 day and took them off. Anybody want to buy them?

01-16-2016, 07:12 PM	#6
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	I like the look of the covers when you have mud flaps. ..looks good.

01-16-2016, 07:51 PM	#11
Trob85 Svt lol Drives: 2011 ss inferno orange blown Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Topeka Posts: 2,312	People make stupid shit because people buy stupid shit. Can't blame those that make them. __________________ plasti dip is not a mod.......and a cold air intake doesn't make you fast!

01-16-2016, 08:14 PM	#13
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,500	For an alternative look, These are powder coated calipers. There is a color coat with metal flake and then after adding the SS letters, they are clear powder coated. Yes, I had not yet installed the custom center caps... Attached Images __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...

01-17-2016, 08:12 AM	#14
Backspin9 Drives: The red one Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 317	Someone suggested that the MGP Stealth Covers would look good and I ordered a set of black covers with red lettering. I admit to being a little uninformed when it came to these things and didn't know much about them. Long story short .... when they came I kind of set one on the front caliper to see how it would look and in about 30 seconds I knew I didn't like it. It does look cheesy, mostly because the thing is so big. I don't think they can be returned but maybe I can get rid of them somehow. Lesson learned.