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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 02:15 AM
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Hey All,

I bought a set of C32 calipers that were professionally painted red. I actually would have just preferred the silver AMG calipers, but I got a good deal on these. I was just wondering if I should paint the rears red too or just leave them alone. What do you guys/gals think? I've attached pictures with one side red and the other stock.

If anyone is interested in the red fronts, I might be persuaded to swap with your silver C32 calipers.
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 09:29 AM
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I like silver calipers on a Benz but somehow Brembo's always look great in red.



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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 10:54 AM
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Send me an set, looks like you have some extras.

I plan on leaving my rears alone when I paint them.
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 11:05 AM
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I painted both front and rear to match my tail lights

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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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Henry - Nice Wagon !

Either looks good, but i think i prefer the rears in stock silver.

I have stock wimpy c240 calipers i will swap you. I will even put an AMG sticker on them for ya..HA !!!
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Glyn M Ruck
I like silver calipers on a Benz but somehow Brembo's always look great in red.



GLyn, you are a hoarder of calipers !
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 04:36 PM
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nice hank....car looks better and better....i'd say just paint the rears red and if you still don't like it you can always find someone to trade.
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daaanngg... are those calipers for sale??!!!

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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 06:05 PM
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GLyn, you are a hoarder of calipers !
These are Steve's from MBenzNL - wish they were mine. They are long sold. Wanted to illustrate silver!
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 06:08 PM
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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I like red calipers but silver and blue look good too. I actually started liking the blue when the ZR1 came out with it.
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by omg its nate
Send me an set, looks like you have some extras.

I plan on leaving my rears alone when I paint them.
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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paint the backs...I painted my gold with red brembo decals and they look great...looks off if only the front are painted imho.
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 02:48 PM
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From the pictures it looks like both his front and rear are red. ???
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 04:18 PM
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Red is the authentic brembo look, but gold rotors on a sliver car looks amazing. For some reason I like the way the silver calipers look on cars with the AMG pack.
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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ya i went for the 350z/g35 look...the gold calipers and red lettering is what they run on them. and I had a 350z before my MB
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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anyone know where I can get this done in miami fl?

if u dont... anything I should check for to make sure the shop I am working or will be working with is going to do a good job? thanks
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by maverik259
ya i went for the 350z/g35 look...the gold calipers and red lettering is what they run on them. and I had a 350z before my MB
350Z to a C230??? What year 350Z and was it 6MT?
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Glyn M Ruck
I like silver calipers on a Benz but somehow Brembo's always look great in red.



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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 10:42 PM
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it was an 06...and ya manual of course lol...so much fun i put it into a bayou at 70 hence the c230
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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it was an 06...and ya manual of course lol...so much fun i put it into a bayou at 70 hence the c230

The 6mt is a very solid tranny right?
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by glocati
Henry - Nice Wagon !

Either looks good, but i think i prefer the rears in stock silver.

I have stock wimpy c240 calipers i will swap you. I will even put an AMG sticker on them for ya..HA !!!
Thanks Greg...I'll consider that swap offer
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 12:40 AM
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nice hank....car looks better and better....i'd say just paint the rears red and if you still don't like it you can always find someone to trade.
Thanks Frank, I'll prolly do just that.

Hey, when's the next GTG?
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