calliper colours

i really hate to start a thread over this but im having real issues googling and find some sample pictures so id like a little input from people here. ive got a red 1st gen ms3, almost, or at least hopeful thinking that spring is almost here, but im going to through on some nice gold evo style rims on and hopefully paint the calipers. im question is what colour do you suggest, red would just blend in with the car, gold or yellow may blend in with the rim, but how does that look? and what about throwing in another colour, like blue, or perhaps a white? any input is appreciated, thanks.

IMO, you should get a colour that is in contrast with the rim....i think red calipers would look nice on your car

+1 on red
or go black with red lettering

or if you can find it - the Bronze colour on the Wilwood or Brembo Big brake kits

I would suggest black with red Mazda on calipers. Where are you planning on getting them done? Or DIY?

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Originally Posted by Default User

go black with red lettering

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Originally Posted by Jackal

I would suggest black with red Mazda on calipers.

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+2. Black with red decals will be a nice subtle pop.

Red def sounds like it would look best.

black on red, defff

I painted the caIipers 'Red'
I purchased the Caliper Paint Kit from Canadian Tire.

I have the 'Mazdaspeed' decals in Black which I intend to apply as soon as I remove the winter tires
and re install the 18" Mazda Speed wheels.

Im not trying to invade someones thread but instead of starting a new thread that have the same topic so might as well..

But yea umm can i also get some suggestions on what caliber color would suit and look good on my 06 GT hatch (29Y)...im planning to put either ms3 rims or rx8.. :)

Thanx :D

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Originally Posted by Mazdy

Im not trying to invade someones thread but instead of starting a new thread that have the same topic so might as well..

But yea umm can i also get some suggestions on what caliber color would suit and look good on my 06 GT hatch (29Y)...im planning to put either ms3 rims or rx8.. :)

Thanx :D

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Black with a white Mazda decal. My '04 was the same color.

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Originally Posted by hit26k

Black with a white Mazda decal. My '04 was the same color.

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I was thinking black too...sweet thanx:)

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Originally Posted by Charlie S

I painted the caIipers 'Red'
I purchased the Caliper Paint Kit from Canadian Tire.

I have the 'Mazdaspeed' decals in Black which I intend to apply as soon as I remove the winter tires
and re install the 18" Mazda Speed wheels.

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How much did u get the caliber paint kit from canadian tire?

While we're on the subject of calipers. Can you guys spell it correctly...

Sounds like I'm the perfect person to chime in here! I got a 1st gen True Red Speed 3 with gold rims. I initially had red Rays lug nuts so I painted my calipers red to match. After a while I got bored of everything being red and since I picked up blue lug nuts, I decided to paint my calipers blue to match. Personally I like the blue but some will say I got too much going on. I'll post some pics when I get home, maybe it'll make your decision easier.

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Sounds like I'm the perfect person to chime in here! I got a 1st gen True Red Speed 3 with gold rims. I initially had red Rays lug nuts so I painted my calipers red to match. After a while I got bored of everything being red and since I picked up blue lug nuts, I decided to paint my calipers blue to match. Personally I like the blue but some will say I got too much going on. I'll post some pics when I get home, maybe it'll make your decision easier.

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hey, that would be awesome! i really like the idea of the blue, with blue lug nuts. im thinking like a baby blue tho. also, do the decals you put on calipers have to be special kinds of decals, because i assume that they would get a little warm no?

here's one with red calipers and lugs

http://i44.tinypic.com/2502kbm.jpg

and here's a couple with blue calipers and lugs (not the best pics but hopefully gives you an idea)

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/5903/picture258b.jpg

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/12/picture300b.jpg

one more

http://img515.imageshack.us/i/picture067b.jpg/

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/33/picture067b.jpg

oh my sammifan, that is a very attractive car, im kinda blushing right now. lol, anyways, i think i like the blue more, along with those blue lugs. another question for ya tho, what kinda of rims and tires are those, i know ill be in the market for a set just like those sometime soon. How are you enjoying them? any issues? size and all that good stuff?

Wheels are Advan RG II sized 18x8 offset of +45, tires are Bridgestone RE-01R sized 235/40/18. I'm also lowered on Eibach Pro kits. Initially I had some minor rubbing but a slight roll of the fenders in the rear fixed that.

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Wheels are Advan RG II sized 18x8 offset of +45, tires are Bridgestone RE-01R sized 235/40/18. I'm also lowered on Eibach Pro kits. Initially I had some minor rubbing but a slight roll of the fenders in the rear fixed that.

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very nice, that musta set you back a pretty penny eh? one question, what kind of decals did you put on your calipers? id assume they'd get pretty warm. are they just normal everyday decals or stickers? thanks

Got them from a forum sponsor. Sechemedia sells them and he's actually doing a group buy on them right now!

arghhh, sooo tempting, im really strapped for cash right now! shitty.

the caliper decals are 10-15 bucks, the paint kit is 25 bucks. cheap. also if you want my input id say black calipers red mazda decals and red lugs would look the best with your setup.

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Originally Posted by Rob23

the caliper decals are 10-15 bucks, the paint kit is 25 bucks. cheap. also if you want my input id say black calipers red mazda decals and red lugs would look the best with your setup.

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nice, sounds good. im going, blue caliper with some kind of decal, hopefulllly white.

how hard to paint the calipers

i mean what happen if i paint on rotors.... maybe find some sponser do it

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Originally Posted by hfdayc

i mean what happen if i paint on rotors.... maybe find some sponser do it

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SimplyTire, a sponsor here.

http://www.simplytire.com/services2.html

If you are just using the car as DD you can use ordinary rust paint for the calipers. Thats what I used on mine red with white mazda decal from nextmod. the paint sticks more to the caliper as it gets hotter. The caliper does not get real hot as to melt the paint when used only as DD. I had mine on for a year.

I gotta a metro gray speed 3, and im thinking the plan in the spring is to to paint the calipers blue with red mazdaspeed decals with 2008.5 speed rims.

Blue calipers with blue lugswould be sick and nice pics thats one nice 3 i must say. How much of a drop did you do with your prokits a 1.8 or 2.0? it looks a little high to me... but then again my eyes could be playing tricks on me, over tired.

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i mean what happen if i paint on rotors.... maybe find some sponser do it

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if you get paint on the rotors its no problem once you use your breaks it will clear any paint from the rotors.