Caliper Covers on - Come and hate if you must

[MdotCline]

Put on my new caliper covers - and yes I decided to have Viper machined on them to match the wheels.

My overall thought - NOT WORTH IT! These are so overpriced. The are extremely flimsy and deformed from the tac welds on the rear if you look at them in a certain angle. I think they may be worth $75 - but I GOT to rock them now with the change I dropped on them. I'm still on the market for a big brake kit, just wanted something to cover up the ugly stock calipers - I am not trying to fake the funk by any means.

But I guess they do their job.

I really wish they would have extended the side down the caliper a little - it only covers the face of the caliper and none of the side.

http://home.comcast.net/%7Emdotcline/dyno04.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/%7Emdotcline/dyno03.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/%7Emdotcline/dyno02.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/%7Emdotcline/dyno01.JPG

[Super T]

Two questions... 1) There's really tack weld on the back of these? I thought they were machined billet - i.e. all one piece. If they're piecing them together w/ welds, The price should reflect that! And 2) Viper, really? I respectfully disagree w/ that decision :-)

[smoove7410]

Not bad. I agree with the price point. Your new fogs look clean.

[MOL SRT-8]

looks good to me.

[Hemi_charger]

yep I like them on there. better then a painted calliper in my opinion. I have them on my car. The install was a little bit of a pain but just take your time on them

[MdotCline]

Super - what can I say - I thought I was getting something way cooler until they arrived. The good news is that they make me want to get brakes now.

[stitchmonkey]

Did you get the custom engraved ones?

[MdotCline]

Did you get the custom engraved ones?

Yes.

[Hemi 7]

I dont know Matt looks good to me......The machined VIPER makes it stand out

[Hemi 7]

Also Matt when are you going to use RAID on that bug on your Screen.....Norbert/Hemi 7

[Zoban]

Viper works sorta since yer running Viper Wheels..

Now can you paint yer car Inferno Red so I can see what they'll look like on mine with the Viper Wheels.. :)

[CHEM300WV]

I think they look good... they are one of those things you would see at a stop light and it would make you think.... Kudos for being different!

[SMosher]

That looks kinda kewl.

[DaILLestWun]

You know, it doesn't look all that bad honestly.

[MGP]

Put on my new caliper covers - and yes I decided to have Viper machined on them to match the wheels.

My overall thought - NOT WORTH IT! These are so overpriced. The are extremely flimsy and deformed from the tac welds on the rear if you look at them in a certain angle. I think they may be worth $75 - but I GOT to rock them now with the change I dropped on them. I'm still on the market for a big brake kit, just wanted something to cover up the ugly stock calipers - I am not trying to fake the funk by any means.

But I guess they do their job.

I really wish they would have extended the side down the caliper a little - it only covers the face of the caliper and none of the side.

http://home.comcast.net/%7Emdotcline/dyno04.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/%7Emdotcline/dyno03.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/%7Emdotcline/dyno02.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/%7Emdotcline/dyno01.JPG
MGP caliper covers are constructed from 6061-T6 aerospace aluminum. The aluminum is heat treated to a T6 condition and it is not flimsy – in fact it is rigid.

The bridges are TIG (tungsten inert gas) welded. TIG is used for a precise high quality weld with 80% penetration. You will see small heat effected zones due to the penetration of weld in a localized area. TIG welding is far superior to spot welding. Tack welding is a term used by welders to “tac” two pieces in place to verify placement before commencing with weld bead. MGP caliper covers are not “tac” welded, but lap welded in a precise positioned weld fixture to insure consistency and repeatability.

All materials are first class from the aluminum, to the stainless steel fasteners to the powder coated finish.

MGP warrantees the product for 3 years from manufactured defects.

I think those Viper covers will bring a lot of attention.

[legendisdope]

they look good, can u post a picture with ur whole car tho??.. that would make it easier to judge..

and how hard was the install?

[07RTLOVER]

Put on my new caliper covers - and yes I decided to have Viper machined on them to match the wheels.

My overall thought - NOT WORTH IT! These are so overpriced. The are extremely flimsy and deformed from the tac welds on the rear if you look at them in a certain angle. I think they may be worth $75 - but I GOT to rock them now with the change I dropped on them. I'm still on the market for a big brake kit, just wanted something to cover up the ugly stock calipers - I am not trying to fake the funk by any means.

But I guess they do their job.

I really wish they would have extended the side down the caliper a little - it only covers the face of the caliper and none of the side.

http://home.comcast.net/%7Emdotcline/dyno04.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/%7Emdotcline/dyno03.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/%7Emdotcline/dyno02.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/%7Emdotcline/dyno01.JPG
Well I really love mine, and I am sure you would have been able to sell them in a minute..... If you didn't engrave VIPER on them to match your wheels?

[MdotCline]

Hey guys just to CLEAR THE AIR here!

I dont hate these caliper covers - I think they look much better than painted calipers and I actually enjoy the look they give to my car.

My complaint is that for what they are they are overpriced, that's it.



I will get some much better pictures this weekend at the World of Wheels!!

[Mighty Noid]

MGP caliper covers are constructed from 6061-T6 aerospace aluminum. The aluminum is heat treated to a T6 condition and it is not flimsy – in fact it is rigid.

The bridges are TIG (tungsten inert gas) welded. TIG is used for a precise high quality weld with 80% penetration. You will see small heat effected zones due to the penetration of weld in a localized area. TIG welding is far superior to spot welding. Tack welding is a term used by welders to “tac” two pieces in place to verify placement before commencing with weld bead. MGP caliper covers are not “tac” welded, but lap welded in a precise positioned weld fixture to insure consistency and repeatability.

All materials are first class from the aluminum, to the stainless steel fasteners to the powder coated finish.

MGP warrantees the product for 3 years from manufactured defects.

I think those Viper covers will bring a lot of attention.

I am just going to throw this out there... Maybe you have done this already but could you show some pictures of the back on the units. To show off the welds on this items. That would help with all the questions... I think...

BTW... They look good on the car but I would have to agree with one of the other members about the Viper thing... not liking that...

[fireman2118]

I like 'em!!!

http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll431/hozer2118/DSC00697.jpg

[MdotCline]

Yea Fireman's car looks good!

[fireman2118]

Yea Fireman's car looks good!

As does yours my friend!!

[dubg300]

I like them on both of your cars! =)

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i116/yoshi_photography/VIP300_01.jpg?t=1233065434

[socal_hemihead]

So I'm curious how this compares to just painting the stock calipers. Anyone have a picture of the stock calipers painted?

[Sublimeon22s]

Looks great........I got my set yesterday (Satin), and I decided I wanted MGP to color match me a sublime set so Im waiting on the new ones.....cant wait!

So I'm curious how this compares to just painting the stock calipers. Anyone have a picture of the stock calipers painted?

These look MUCH better then painting the stock calipers......the stock calipers are small and ugly....these give a much bigger, aggressive look

[kidrock73]

I am not trying to fake the funk by any means.

Am i reading this statement correctly? I'm sorry to say this but, when you stick on some cheap "caliper covers" trying to pose a "big brake" kit.... you are Faking the Funk!!
I mean thats like painting your stock single piston calipers and putting on a Brembo sticker!!! Any real car guy, knows your frontin...dont become the butt of someone elses joke. Save your money and buy the real deal!!! just my opinion.

I also wanted to add... i think your car really looks good!! one of the best vanilla's ive seen... the vipers and drop make it look tuff... but, the caliper covers dont do it any good in my opinion.

[Sublimeon22s]

Am i reading this statement correctly? I'm sorry to say this but, when you stick on some cheap "caliper covers" trying to pose a "big brake" kit.... you are Faking the Funk!!
I mean thats like painting your stock single piston calipers and putting on a Brembo sticker!!! Any real car guy, knows your frontin...dont become the butt of someone elses joke. Save your money and buy the real deal!!! just my opinion.

I also wanted to add... i think your car really looks good!! one of the best vanilla's ive seen... the vipers and drop make it look tuff... but, the caliper covers dont do it any good in my opinion.

IMO this is not like trying to make your stock calipers look like a brembo......"faking the funk" would be going on ebay and getting the replica brembo caliper covers that are made to look like them, with brembo written on them........this is simply making the calipers look nicer behind the wheel both when the car is in motion and stopped, verses painting the stock ones over and over and over again.........because they are bigger then the stocks, I see how people can take it as a "wannabe big brake", but others can say any 5.7 or 6.1 charger, magnum, or 300 is a "wanna be" sports car with 4 doors......I didnt get mine in red mainly so its more obvious im not trying to look like a big brake kit

this is 100% called "faking the funk" and can be found all over ebay in Red, Black, Silver, and Blue for $20

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n320/naruepon/Brembo%20cover/DSC_0194-1.jpg

[kidrock73]

IMO this is not like trying to make your stock calipers look like a brembo......"faking the funk" would be going on ebay and getting the replica brembo caliper covers that are made to look like them, with brembo written on them........this is simply making the calipers look nicer behind the wheel both when the car is in motion and stopped, verses painting the stock ones over and over and over again.........because they are bigger then the stocks, I see how people can take it as a "wannabe big brake", but others can say any 5.7 or 6.1 charger, magnum, or 300 is a "wanna be" sports car with 4 doors......I didnt get mine in red mainly so its more obvious im not trying to look like a big brake kit

this is 100% called "faking the funk" and can be found all over ebay in Red, Black, Silver, and Blue for $20

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n320/naruepon/Brembo%20cover/DSC_0194-1.jpg

What your showing is basically the same thing he has on his car...a caliper cover that tries to simulate a multi-piston caliper. The whole purpose of these "caliper covers" is to add a little color, and to make a small ugly stock caliper look like a big multi-piston caliper..whether is said brembo, baer, viper or whatever is not the issue. Its still just a cheap cover that tries to simulate that "big brake look" thats all im sayin. If all your wanting is to make the caliper look better behind the wheel, just paint or powdercoat them. Besides, they dont even look right...you end up with this huge looking caliper and still have a puny stock rotor. again, just my opinion

[skippytrailer]

Looks good Matt !

I agree with ya 100% too Chris, People buy Engine Covers for apperance, Light covers, seat covers, overylays, etc. , We cover everything for apperance and looks, WHY is it a big deal when somebody does this to their brakes , just don't know why the first thought in people's minds are always that somebody is "faking" a big brake kit when your just wanting to improve the looks of your Car.

Guys don't complain about women faking their breast size ;)

[Sublimeon22s]

I guess it depends on how the modder wants to look at it........IMO these look nothing like the wanna-be brembos.....the brembos above, have the sculpted "3D" lines like the real caliper, and even have the gold thing at the top........while im not saying some people dont get these with the inentions of simulating big brakes, these covers are very plain and flat, making them look more like covers and not wannabe big brakes

http://www.calipercovers.com/zoom_img/_1231939043.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n320/naruepon/Brembo%20cover/DSC_0194-1.jpg

[socal_hemihead]

Guys don't complain about women faking their breast size :wink:

Truer words have never been spoken.

[CoolFlo]

I think they look great .. like everything else on the car! Ok, I lied, I'm not an eyelids fan! LOL j/k

I dont look at it as faking ... the man has a 22 inch rim that shows MORE of the brake system then the stock rim .. IMHO its an appearance mod, you know for enhancement of the vehicles looks ...

If the covers were the size of the stock ones, it would look stupid .. like your calipers had a tumor .. they enlarged it because the guys that would feel self conscious about their brake system will be guys with upgraded wheels on their cars .. stock 18's to 22's .. good for you ..

Save your money on the big brake kit ..

[Deutsch_Mag]

I was debating on getting a set in black but I don't want to look like a poser, I find it makes the car look clean. After reading a lot of negative comments I am having second thoughts.

[Sublimeon22s]

the hell with negative comments.........Im looking forward to my sublime set

[Mighty Noid]

I was debating on getting a set in black but I don't want to look like a poser, I find it makes the car look clean. After reading a lot of negative comments I am having second thoughts.


Ok here is a positive though for you...

They do look a lot better than having them painted. It looks very clean.

[D's300C]

I was debating on getting a set in black but I don't want to look like a poser, I find it makes the car look clean. After reading a lot of negative comments I am having second thoughts.
Just do you and **** the haters

[Motor]

looks cool and i can justify the viper sign by the viper replicas...

[MdotCline]

I just wanted to clean it up a bit, just like a firewall cover, I'm not trying to pretend I have a completely shaved firewall - just cleaning things up a bit.

[Higshemi]

I don't think this looks bad at all. IMO, a hell of a lot better than 80% of the people on here painting there calipers an ugly a$$ red. Nothing screams ricer more than that.

[MdotCline]

http://home.comcast.net/%7Emdotcline/WOW200901.JPG

[MdotCline]

and for no reason at all................

http://home.comcast.net/%7Emdotcline/WOW200904.JPG

[KStryker]

Looks nice to me!!

[MdotCline]

WTF? I just noticed my car is under a damn GM Performance banner. Son of a...

[KStryker]

Looks good Matt !

I agree with ya 100% too Chris, People buy Engine Covers for apperance, Light covers, seat covers, overylays, etc. , We cover everything for apperance and looks, WHY is it a big deal when somebody does this to their brakes , just don't know why the first thought in people's minds are always that somebody is "faking" a big brake kit when your just wanting to improve the looks of your Car.

Guys don't complain about women faking their breast size ;)
I completely agree Damian. There is always going to be someone that says it's faking the funk. Again it's your car....who cares what others says.

Someone posted about getting other pics...side view, weld view...please do!!:modding:

[Narc300C]

Dude, they look good! Really, as long as you like them, then they are worth the coin. Big brake kits cost money, and to tell you the truth, there are a couple of high HP guys that don’t run BBK’s.

Skippy was right, people cover everything else, why not the brakes?

Are they worth the 2 bills? No I dont think so. If they were $75 - $100 buxs Id rock them on the C!

[stitchmonkey]

Dude, they look good! Really, as long as you like them, then they are worth the coin. Big brake kits cost money, and to tell you the truth, there are a couple of high HP guys that don’t run BBK’s.

Skippy was right, people cover everything else, why not the brakes?

Are they worth the 2 bills? No I dont think so. If they were $75 - $100 buxs Id rock them on the C!

Me Too!

[NWH_300C]

man those look great

[CoolFlo]

^^^ ugly car!

[bac n black]

I like Mine, just fine!
http://i42.tinypic.com/5la1xz.jpg

[07RTLOVER]

I have said it before.....most of the negative comments will be coming from the Brembo gang.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/rudylover66/1409ChargerPictures022.jpg

[LX HEMI]

I don't care for them. I'd have to have the real thing. Oh I do! I'm more into the performance aspect anyway.

[KyLoc]

looks better than painted calipers.

do you have any close up shots from different angles? The covers are almost flat and I'm wondering once they are mounted if the calipers can still be seen from side angles... especially with 22's.

[jatee]

i think they look real good on your car. :) i painted mine red on my brilliant black AWD mag just for the subtle highlight, but the rears are so small they dont come off as good as i would like. they do however look better and, since i cant afford to put out for brembo's right now, im good with it. :)

[SUPREME220]

How much are they and who sells them?

[07RTLOVER]

Another view?
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/rudylover66/1409ChargerPictures004.jpg

[dwhip]

how long did it take you to install them?

[07RTLOVER]

From when the wheel is removed to when you put the wheel back on 3-5 min.

[Hal'sMag]

Caliper covers are not designed to imitate big brake kits (Cept the Ebay's). They just cover the fugly stock system and look better. Not that expensive when you consider the Billet odds and ends we hide under the hood, and don't complain about that.
Looks great. Nice car! ('S)

[HEMMISSEY]

++1 ^^^^ I'd rather rock the "covers" than our stock brakes, especially with open faced wheels. Nothing wrong with em. Hate it or love it, they beat the look of our stockers (non srt's)..

[GRAYWOLF]

WTF? I just noticed my car is under a damn GM Performance banner. Son of a...

Now that's "rockin' it like rice"! :picard:

[millertime]

I think your cars look great with them, I don't like the way our stock brake systems look at all and anything to get away from that is a plus. I don't think having these means your a poser unless you have Brembo or some other companies logo engraved on them. I agree with Skippy and some others that we buy or paint or change all sorts of things on these cars as to our individual taste and trying to make the car look better by covering up those ugly calipers is a good thing. If they were more in my price range I would have them on the C.