Are these the same brake caliper covers?

[Ken in Miami]

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[hemiarch]

So would you guys put this wrap directly on the calipers to avoid the mechanical problems?

 

[CybertruckTrombley]

I would say that at some point with the attachment method that comes with these things that you are going to develop a rattle, whether that is tomorrow or next year, who knows, but I developed 2 and was tired of dealing with it so I went to town on solving the problem. There may well be other solutions. Just keep an eye and ear on it and deal with it when you need to.

To help mitigate vibration of the covers and mounting hardware I applied a couple dollops of high temperature RTV silicon to the mounting bracket before setting them in place. I also used blue loctite to secure the mounting screws. So far so good. Only time will tell.

 

[JerseyMike]

Do these covers for under $60 look the same to you guys as those often sold by our dear sponsor friends for 2-3 hundred dollars and often gifted with large purchases like fridges and running boards and such?
https://a.co/d/fzjOWbF

Just installed these today, really well made and easy to install

no decals, I may try to find some as I like the look with them.

really great price for what you get

 

[hemiarch]

Just installed these today, really well made and easy to install

no decals, I may try to find some as I like the look with them.

really great price for what you get

First of all, that looks awesome.
I got mine too but haven’t had time to wrap them in the reflective blue yet.
any sign of that rattle that’s been mentioned?
I believe t-sport line sells the decals if memory serves

 

[Art138]

Just installed these today, really well made and easy to install

no decals, I may try to find some as I like the look with them.

really great price for what you get

I opted for the same color…..they stand out well with your wrap.

 

[hemiarch]

In case you all are curious what direction this is going on the bluey truck.
This is the stuff I bought.
https://a.co/d/1cjVhWj
It’s supposed to do something of this nature

I just didn’t want to put it directly on the calipers hence the search for the covers.

 

[Art138]

In case you all are curious what direction this is going on the bluey truck.
This is the stuff I bought.
https://a.co/d/1cjVhWj
It’s supposed to do something of this nature

I just didn’t want to put it directly on the calipers hence the search for the covers.

I agree,the texture on the calipers is not smooth and wonder how the wrap would flow in those areas. Any reason why not to buy blue covers which are available.

 

[hemiarch]

I agree,the texture on the calipers is not smooth and wonder how the wrap would flow in those areas. Any reason why not to buy blue covers which are available.

Three reasons.
1. I wanted something that looks a little different from others
2. I wanted it to glow/reflect in the dark (which kind of ties into 1)
3. I’m now about $100 into this project and the cheapest blue version I could find was about $250 (which I think is outrageous and I won't pay the usual Chinese players on general principle.)
If the wrap sucks I’ll just spray em

 

[hemiarch]

The yellow on the black car is awesome though.
btw, may want to reach out to @TeslaKen.
He mentioned to me recently that he has a pair of yellow hook covers he’s not using.
Ken, maybe you can work something out with @JerseyMike ?

 

[JerseyMike]

First of all, that looks awesome.
I got mine too but haven’t had time to wrap them in the reflective blue yet.
any sign of that rattle that’s been mentioned?
I believe t-sport line sells the decals if memory serves

no signs of rattle they seem to fit pretty tight, but if they start rattling, I think I’m just gonna put a little bit of 3M double-sided tape inside them to pad it and keep them tighter

 

[hemiarch]

My bad jerseymike. It’s you I intended to connect with @TeslaKen for the yellow accessories . Will edit that post.

 

[TeslaKen]

The yellow on the black car is awesome though.
btw, may want to reach out to @TeslaKen.
He mentioned to me recently that he has a pair of yellow hook covers he’s not using.
Ken, maybe you can work something out with @JerseyMike ?

I do have an extra pair of yellow tow hook covers in a box around here somewhere...

 

[hemiarch]

So the glowy blue looks like shit. Stuck with the yellow. I feel like it was $59 well spent. Also a chance to try out my jack which I’ve been meaning to do. Works fabulously. Completely sweat free.

 

[Art138]

Where did you find that jack???

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