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dem00n · 04-06-2013, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by russv

For $24 you can get these and no one would know the difference.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RED-Brembo-L...-/180517930595

Weld em on.

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m.wood0213 · 04-07-2013, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Hardrock4445

Not the best pictures. But here are some further away. It was getting dark by the second picture. Nice wash and wax then a drive through the country.

I like the Black and red accent look, but I had the exact same look on my mk3 supra I just left and want something different. I like it dont get me wrong.

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Originally Posted by Supermassive

I have since upgraded my fronts to Wilwoods, but here's a few pics:

And one of the Wilwoods:

Now I just noticed, idk if it was intentional for you or not, but matching the lugnuts w/ the calipers is a good idea. A bit off topic but does anyone know if changing the lugnuts w/ factory wheels causes any issues.

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Originally Posted by Celica00

I have a hot lava. i'm going for a 'pumpkin' theme like pure orange and black set up. should I paint the calipers black with black wheels? or should I go a bit unorthodox and go w/ orange calipers and black wheels? i'll take pics when i'm done btw

DEFINITLY go Orange Calipers, and lugs w/ balck rims!!!! Thatll look EPIC! Orange FRS, its a bit late to try "stealth"...lol

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Originally Posted by dem00n

Weld em on.

I just watched this video last night...lol

m.wood0213 · 04-07-2013, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Kinickie

Red calipers add at least 20hp!

Seriously though, red will go well with most of the colors. I have a WRB on order and will probably paint mine red.

lol found this

Supermassive · 04-07-2013, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by m.wood0213

I like the Black and red accent look, but I had the exact same look on my mk3 supra I just left and want something different. I like it dont get me wrong.

Now I just noticed, idk if it was intentional for you or not, but matching the lugnuts w/ the calipers is a good idea. A bit off topic but does anyone know if changing the lugnuts w/ factory wheels causes any issues.

Lol yeah I like the look but I am gonna be heading into quite a different territory when it comes to colors...wheels will be powdercoated bright orange and will be going with some light blue lugs. I want to get the calipers repainted light blue with the Wilwood logo in matching orange as well...but we'll see how that goes.

m.wood0213 · 04-07-2013, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Supermassive

Lol yeah I like the look but I am gonna be heading into quite a different territory when it comes to colors...wheels will be powdercoated bright orange and will be going with some light blue lugs. I want to get the calipers repainted light blue with the Wilwood logo in matching orange as well...but we'll see how that goes.

Whoa thats creative. You might have better luck going with Baer BBK because they can do custom powder coating (http://www.baer.com/braking-news/733...s-brake-system) "Standard colors are Red, Black and Silver powder coat, but custom colors are available to complete your look, for an extra charge. Front systems start at $1995 and rears start at $1395." custom colors are $200/axel. Check em out I emailed them and they sent me their catalog of powder coating colors. Good ppl.

Supermassive · 04-07-2013, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by m.wood0213

Whoa thats creative. You might have better luck going with Baer BBK because they can do custom powder coating (http://www.baer.com/braking-news/733...s-brake-system) "Standard colors are Red, Black and Silver powder coat, but custom colors are available to complete your look, for an extra charge. Front systems start at $1995 and rears start at $1395." custom colors are $200/axel. Check em out I emailed them and they sent me their catalog of powder coating colors. Good ppl.

I already have Wilwood's...I'm thinking about having them professionally painted...so many things to pay for though...not to mention i'm trying to save the dough to get my car painted.

Although I may have to talk to them since they are local to me and see if they would be interested in sponsoring my car and hooking me up with a killer deal on a front and rear set up. I mean how can you turn down the opportunity to get your name plastered on a 2013 Scion FR-S painted like a 1967 Gulf GT40?

Also neat tidbit...the last ever Gulf GT40 had a chassis number of 1086...

nzer · 04-07-2013, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by m.wood0213

I like the Black and red accent look, but I had the exact same look on my mk3 supra I just left and want something different. I like it dont get me wrong.

Now I just noticed, idk if it was intentional for you or not, but matching the lugnuts w/ the calipers is a good idea. A bit off topic but does anyone know if changing the lugnuts w/ factory wheels causes any issues.

DEFINITLY go Orange Calipers, and lugs w/ balck rims!!!! Thatll look EPIC! Orange FRS, its a bit late to try "stealth"...lol

I just watched this video last night...lol

Aftermarket lug nuts with factory wheels AOK provided you get them with correct thread and angle of the insert. Speedfactory has a good range.

And, don't over-torque them!

.

SPOONZAUTO · 04-07-2013, 03:56 AM

NICE

SPOONZAUTO · 04-07-2013, 04:20 AM

nice

King Tut · 04-08-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by WillBRZ

any issues installing these? did they bolt right up?

There is a whole thread in the Brakes forum that will answer any questions you have about the swap. The calipers do bolt up. You will need STI 5x100 drilled rotors though.

OrbitalEllipses · 04-08-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by King Tut

There is a whole thread in the Brakes forum that will answer any questions you have about the swap. The calipers do bolt up. You will need STI 5x100 drilled rotors though.

I would never think to check the brakes forum for a thread about fitting STI brakes, omg thanks Tut! I'll search next time, promise!

King Tut · 04-08-2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

I would never think to check the brakes forum for a thread about fitting STI brakes, omg thanks Tut! I'll search next time, promise!

You are welcome. Should I cross post it on NASIOC for you as well?

OrbitalEllipses · 04-08-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by King Tut

You are welcome. Should I cross post it on NASIOC for you as well?

Maybe more people will see it there. I swear, these people...

L3P47 · 04-08-2013, 10:37 AM

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