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Old 09-24-2007, 04:38 PM
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Wilwood calipers: use the red ones they sent me?
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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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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black...why are you changing your brakes AGAIN?

dont you have more important stuff to spend money on now?
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
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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Old 09-24-2007, 05:00 PM
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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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Black, baby, black.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=538561
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I'm going with soonerfan...... Black
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
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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Why not just paint it yourself? I plan to paint mine silver when I get it.
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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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Originally Posted by n3985
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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Originally Posted by irish44j
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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Old 09-24-2007, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by irish44j
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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Originally Posted by Kyle00
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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Anyone know if these calipers come in silver? Or can be custom ordered a color?
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Originally Posted by irish44j
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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Originally Posted by Kyle00
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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so it bolts right up?
remove old caliper and install new?
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
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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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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Originally Posted by irish44j
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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Originally Posted by soonerfan
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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Originally Posted by soonerfan
might get this then

looks SEXY

it looks the same except it says "6 piston"

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Originally Posted by irish44j
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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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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Originally Posted by n3985
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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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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I already have 2 piece rotors that work with this kit....

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install the veins the proper direction
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maybe in the spring.

I may just use the red ones just to **** you off jason
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Originally Posted by irish44j
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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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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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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maybe I'll just paint them gunmetal and call it a day
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wow, i might as well get this instead of upgrading to A34. These calipers look sexy as h3ll.
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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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I think you made the right choice in waiting for the black.
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