Wilwood calipers: use the red ones they sent me?

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Sep 24, 2007 | 04:38 PM
  #1  
I thought they were supposed to be black, but I was sent red Wilwoods for the front. I'm kind of torn, as you guys know I like everything to be black, but I really wanted to get this done this week.

So, should I go with the red?

Or should I send them back and get black?

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Sep 24, 2007 | 04:40 PM
  #2  
I would keep the red, its not too flashy. I think it will look nice with all the black on your car. not mention it will match the red lights in the car
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Sep 24, 2007 | 04:42 PM
  #3  
black...why are you changing your brakes AGAIN?

dont you have more important stuff to spend money on now?
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Sep 24, 2007 | 04:58 PM
  #4  
Quote: black...why are you changing your brakes AGAIN?

dont you have more important stuff to spend money on now?
I've never worked all the fitament kinks out of the z32 setup and am tired of trying. I wanted something that I KNOW will fit correctly and provide good stopping power....

I may just install these and if I hate the red, that's what paint is for!
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Sep 24, 2007 | 05:00 PM
  #5  
the red is bad and will never let you live it down if you keep them that way

im getting the AP ones when i get home http://www.stillen.com/product_images/AP0700.jpg
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Sep 24, 2007 | 05:07 PM
  #6  
Black, baby, black.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=538561
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Sep 24, 2007 | 05:08 PM
  #7  
I'm going with soonerfan...... Black
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Sep 24, 2007 | 05:09 PM
  #8  
BLACK!!!
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Sep 24, 2007 | 05:09 PM
  #9  
Quote: the red is bad and will never let you live it down if you keep them that way

im getting the AP ones when i get home http://www.stillen.com/product_images/AP0700.jpg
hmm...that makes me want to keep them

the AP ones have YELLOW on them..

I dunno.....red calipers are only ricey if they're stock, right?
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Sep 24, 2007 | 05:10 PM
  #10  
Why not just paint it yourself? I plan to paint mine silver when I get it.
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Sep 24, 2007 | 05:11 PM
  #11  
everyone hates me
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Sep 24, 2007 | 05:13 PM
  #12  
Quote: everyone hates me
Nobody ever liked you
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Sep 24, 2007 | 05:19 PM
  #13  
left a message with fastbrakes to arrange to get black ones shipped out. guess I'm gonna have to delay the install
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Sep 24, 2007 | 05:20 PM
  #14  
Quote: Why not just paint it yourself? I plan to paint mine silver when I get it.
because they're powdercoated and look much nicer than paint would look. I paid good money for them and want what I ordered...
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Sep 24, 2007 | 05:21 PM
  #15  
Quote: left a message with fastbrakes to arrange to get black ones shipped out. guess I'm gonna have to delay the install
You couldn't get them next day shipped cause it was THEIR fault?
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Sep 24, 2007 | 05:23 PM
  #16  
Quote: because they're powdercoated and look much nicer than paint would look. I paid good money for them and want what I ordered...
exactly what i was thinking...they wouldnt look as good if you painted them. you shouldnt have to paint expensive calipers
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Sep 24, 2007 | 05:24 PM
  #17  
Quote: You couldn't get them next day shipped cause it was THEIR fault?
IDK....they weren't open when I just called. I'll have to see tomorrow. then I have to deal with shipping the red ones back.
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Sep 24, 2007 | 05:25 PM
  #18  
Anyone know if these calipers come in silver? Or can be custom ordered a color?
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Sep 24, 2007 | 05:27 PM
  #19  
Quote: IDK....they weren't open when I just called. I'll have to see tomorrow. then I have to deal with shipping the red ones back.
IDK how their customer friendly the company is but if you explain the situation to them, theymight send you a pre-posted box and everything to you to send them back.
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Sep 24, 2007 | 05:30 PM
  #20  
Quote: You couldn't get them next day shipped cause it was THEIR fault?
Sound familiar . I think the red ones are nice, either these or black would look good. I still tend to lean towards black....that's what the mazda is getting
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Sep 24, 2007 | 05:37 PM
  #21  
so it bolts right up?
remove old caliper and install new?
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Sep 24, 2007 | 05:41 PM
  #22  
Quote: so it bolts right up?
remove old caliper and install new?
well, there's a bracket too....but yes, it bolts up alot like the blehm kit does, except I like the bracket design a bit more...
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Sep 24, 2007 | 05:41 PM
  #23  
I like them both... Red or black would be fine with me.

I am also want to know if they bolt right up with the supplied brackets and 6th gen rotors.

Edit: pwnt by fast answer.
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Sep 24, 2007 | 05:42 PM
  #24  
Quote: well, there's a bracket too....but yes, it bolts up alot like the blehm kit does, except I like the bracket design a bit more...
might get this then

looks SEXY

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Sep 24, 2007 | 05:45 PM
  #25  
Quote: might get this then

looks SEXY
.... IDK, 6 pistons just seems like overkill on a Max, The 4 pistons on my old Saab were great and that car was like 400-500lbs more than the Max.
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Sep 24, 2007 | 07:05 PM
  #26  
Quote: might get this then

looks SEXY

it looks the same except it says "6 piston"

poser!
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Sep 24, 2007 | 07:07 PM
  #27  
Quote: it looks the same except it says "6 piston"

poser!
thats the only pic that showed the caliper and rotor...im getting the 4 piston
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Sep 24, 2007 | 07:08 PM
  #28  
Did anyone see bigmax's post in the BBK showoff thread? He got the 4 piston 13.25 kit, it came with 2 piece rotors!
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Sep 24, 2007 | 07:09 PM
  #29  
Quote: Did anyone see bigmax's post in the BBK showoff thread? He got the 4 piston 13.25 kit, it came with 2 piece rotors!
the ones i posted above are 2 piece
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Sep 24, 2007 | 07:10 PM
  #30  
I meant in the sense that for $1250, you get 2 piece rotors, 4 piston calipers, and all the hardware as well as pads and lines! Great deal...
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Sep 24, 2007 | 07:10 PM
  #31  
I already have 2 piece rotors that work with this kit....

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Sep 24, 2007 | 07:13 PM
  #32  
install the veins the proper direction
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Sep 24, 2007 | 07:28 PM
  #33  
maybe in the spring.

I may just use the red ones just to **** you off jason
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Sep 24, 2007 | 07:32 PM
  #34  
Quote: maybe in the spring.

I may just use the red ones just to **** you off jason
wont **** me off...i will just make fun of you
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Sep 24, 2007 | 07:45 PM
  #35  
It's up to you man, theres no point on slappin em on there if you really want the black ones.
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Sep 24, 2007 | 07:52 PM
  #36  
i would get black. red is too flashy imo and your max is black'ed out so it would be so pimp to see just the big white letterings.
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Sep 24, 2007 | 07:56 PM
  #37  
maybe I'll just paint them gunmetal and call it a day
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Sep 24, 2007 | 08:01 PM
  #38  
wow, i might as well get this instead of upgrading to A34. These calipers look sexy as h3ll.
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Sep 24, 2007 | 08:04 PM
  #39  
Red doesn't look that bad, actually...hmm.....





dammit. It is a bit flashy for my liking, but then again my car could use a little color, lol.

MaybeI'll paint them a dark red/maroon color. hm.
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Sep 24, 2007 | 08:05 PM
  #40  
404: Poll not found.

I think you made the right choice in waiting for the black.
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