Installed caliper covers, JBA and tinted windows

roadracer516 · 09-22-2008

So, yesteday was busy. Got my windows tinted this morning, 20% all around. Then went and picked up a used JBA axle back exhaust. I then came home to see my black caliper covers on my front porch. So I installed all of it and took cool before and after pictures. I am not really into coverup mods (i.e. caliper covers) however these things are super cool, save me $5K on Brembos and I am told they actually aid in keeping some of the brake dust off the wheels. Install is stupid easy and I am really stoked with how my day went.

Next week I install the HID headlights and the autodim/homelink/compass/temp mirror and Roush rear springs. Enjoy the pics

Here is a short video of the car in motion with caliper covers. Not the best, but better than nothing:

YouTube - Caliper Covers on Mustang

hotshot · 09-22-2008

I have a question. How did you get your windows to stay up when you dropped the top? i know mine come down automatically when i click the vert top button and you can't lower your windows for a few days until the tints dry. I had to pick the hottest weekend to tint my windows btw

**stlwagon** · 09-22-2008

Those caliper covers don't look half bad.

Troon2004 · 09-22-2008

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Originally Posted by stlwagon

Those caliper covers don't look half bad.

I have the silver ones and they're very high quality.

If you want some though you better act quickly - Mike is talking about raising prices SUBSTANTIALLY before long.

Stoenr · 09-22-2008

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Originally Posted by hotshot

I have a question. How did you get your windows to stay up when you dropped the top? i know mine come down automatically when i click the vert top button and you can't lower your windows for a few days until the tints dry. I had to pick the hottest weekend to tint my windows btw

I'm betting he put the windows up after the top was all the way down.

sonny1213 · 09-22-2008

Nice, no traffic either.

Stoenr · 09-22-2008

just watched he video. The fanblades look like spinners, lol. don't look like they are moving at certain speed.

**stlwagon** · 09-22-2008

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Originally Posted by Troon2004

I have the silver ones and they're very high quality.

If you want some though you better act quickly - Mike is talking about raising prices SUBSTANTIALLY before long.

Why am I not surprised that you have a set?

Troon2004 · 09-22-2008

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Originally Posted by stlwagon

Why am I not surprised that you have a set?

Uhhh..that was before the restraining order went into effect...you know: the one prohibiting me from engaging in OMAD (ordering mods after midnight).

hotshot · 09-22-2008

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Originally Posted by Stoenr

I'm betting he put the windows up after the top was all the way down.

But my point being the windows are not supposed to move otherwise the tint might slide around right?

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Originally Posted by Troon2004

Uhhh..that was before the restraining order went into effect...you know: the one prohibiting me from engaging in OMAD (ordering mods after midnight).

Where did you order them? They look really sweet and think they would go well with the rims/tires that i want to order.

roadracer516 · 09-22-2008

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Originally Posted by hotshot

I have a question. How did you get your windows to stay up when you dropped the top? i know mine come down automatically when i click the vert top button and you can't lower your windows for a few days until the tints dry. I had to pick the hottest weekend to tint my windows btw

I had the tint shop do the back first and then put the top down and dot the rest. The top has been down since I had them tinted. I will be able to put the top up tomorrow. I dont drive the car everyday, so its not really a big deal. Its just chillin in the garage til they are cured!

Troon2004 · 09-22-2008

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Originally Posted by hotshot

But my point being the windows are not supposed to move otherwise the tint might slide around right?

Where did you order them? They look really sweet and think they would go well with the rims/tires that i want to order.

It was from a place in CA: MGP - http://calipercovers.net/default.aspx

The owner there, Mike Marshall, is a super nice guy.

hotshot · 09-22-2008

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Originally Posted by roadracer516

I had the tint shop do the back first and then put the top down and dot the rest. The top has been down since I had them tinted. I will be able to put the top up tomorrow. I dont drive the car everyday, so its not really a big deal. Its just chillin in the garage til they are cured!

I knew it!!! a perfect excuse to leave the top down

Troon2004 · 09-22-2008

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Originally Posted by hotshot

I knew it!!! a perfect excuse to leave the top down

...and turn the music up

Stoenr · 09-23-2008

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Originally Posted by hotshot

But my point being the windows are not supposed to move otherwise the tint might slide around right?

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Ahh.
Yeah,I wasn't thinking of it like that. But I see the correct answer has been given.
I think, usually what they are worried about is the tint peeling away, vs sliding around, so I have been told.