What color should I make my calipers?

Fundguy1 · 07-24-2016, 03:59 PM

Just got new wheels and the calipers need a makeover. What color would look good? Car is alpine white e93, antique brushed copper wheels, cf trim, red tails, Dakota interior.

justpete · 07-24-2016, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Just got new wheels and the calipers need a makeover. What color would look good? Car is alpine white e93, antique brushed copper wheels, cf trim, red tails, Dakota interior.

Gonna sound weird but how about Alpine white matching paint? Ya never see white calipers but I'm thinking it could look cool behind those wheels. Or maybe I just need another drink, your call.

Fundguy1 · 07-24-2016, 04:08 PM

Maybe if I get ceramic pads. Dust sucks atm

justpete · 07-24-2016, 04:10 PM

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Maybe if I get ceramic pads. Dust sucks atm

Yeah, that'd suck alright.

rulonger · 07-24-2016, 04:47 PM

I would go with a color that would not compete with the wheels. The wheels are the highlight, so I would go with silver or black.

07-24-2016, 04:51 PM

Just do black. Those are nice wheels and they should get all the attention; not an ugly set of stock calipers. If you add another color to the mix it'll look like you ran your car through a circus tent.

Fundguy1 · 07-24-2016, 04:55 PM

Black with bmw logo in white maybe.

cpie168 · 07-24-2016, 09:33 PM

Blue. Matches with both white and copper.

Needbmwpartzz · 07-24-2016, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Black with bmw logo in white maybe.

This will look good

07-25-2016, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Black with bmw logo in white maybe.

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This will look like rice

ftfy

AtlasM · 07-25-2016, 10:36 AM

I've never been a fan of painting single piston calipers a noticeable color. It's one thing if you have some nice Brembo or other multi-piston calipers, but ugly single piston calipers shouldn't have much attention drawn to them. Stick with silver or black.

BSM n54iS · 07-25-2016, 11:03 AM

These (for the 335i)
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158305

Or black are the only 2 options I can see....or green!

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07-24-2016, 03:59 PM	#1
Fundguy1 Major General 2031 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	What color should I make my calipers? Just got new wheels and the calipers need a makeover. What color would look good? Car is alpine white e93, antique brushed copper wheels, cf trim, red tails, Dakota interior. __________________ '08 e93 AW 335i 6MT,Vargas Stg 2+ 20T clipped,VRSF catless dps & 7"FMIC,ER chargepipe&Tial, MMP inlets&outlets,Motiv Stg 2 fuel rail&dual disc clutch/fly, JB4G5,MHD w/Motiv tune,Fuel-it Stg 3 LPFP,Wavetrac LSD w/lockdown, KwV2,M3(Strut brace,frt control arms,steering wheel)AKE blk sub bush,re11 245/305,19x8.5et30&19x11et43,SmartTop,RE trans mounts,Msport rear bump & skirts,15%tint,ZSP knob,Stoptech rotors,241k miles
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Fundguy1 Major General 2031 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	Maybe if I get ceramic pads. Dust sucks atm
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07-24-2016, 04:47 PM	#5
rulonger Lieutenant 111 Rep 529 Posts Drives: 2011 335d E90 & 2010 328i E91 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I would go with a color that would not compete with the wheels. The wheels are the highlight, so I would go with silver or black.
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07-24-2016, 04:51 PM	#6
FCobra94 Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	Just do black. Those are nice wheels and they should get all the attention; not an ugly set of stock calipers. If you add another color to the mix it'll look like you ran your car through a circus tent.
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Fundguy1 Major General 2031 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	Black with bmw logo in white maybe.
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cpie168 Major 173 Rep 1,117 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 328i 6MT ZSP BSM Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: K/W and GTA, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	Blue. Matches with both white and copper.
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AtlasM Captain 285 Rep 615 Posts Drives: '11 E92 335xi 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i xDrive [8.00]	I've never been a fan of painting single piston calipers a noticeable color. It's one thing if you have some nice Brembo or other multi-piston calipers, but ugly single piston calipers shouldn't have much attention drawn to them. Stick with silver or black.
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07-25-2016, 11:03 AM	#12
BSM n54iS Brigadier General 2685 Rep 4,202 Posts Drives: '11 335is \| '16 Macan Turbo Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Everywhere and Nowhere iTrader: (7)	These (for the 335i) http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158305 Or black are the only 2 options I can see....or green! __________________ '11 335is BSM MT "BMW Performance Editon" \| '16 Porsche Macan Turbo GruppeM CF Intake \| AR Resonated DP \| ER CP \| Turbosmart RacePort BOV \| Cobb FMIC \| RB Inlets \| RB External Mishi/Turner OCC \| Michelin PS4 \| BMW Performance Springs/Bilstein B8 + Dinan & M3 bits \| BMW Brembo BBK \| BMW Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW Performance CF Lip \| BMW Performance Alcantara \| PS Designs GTS Armrest \| AG H6-40 \| Rear Seat Delete
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