I sprayed mine so not sure how they will come out using a brush but as usual make sure the paint is warm . I sprayed some clearcoat over them .
Always liked the look of those calipers
I sprayed mine so not sure how they will come out using a brush but as usual make sure the paint is warm . I sprayed some clearcoat over them .
I decided against using the tin of Montego and ordered some rattle cans of paint and clear.
Did mine black
Yes, mine went dark rain cloud grey (because I had the metal paint left over from my garage door).
Well mine are red, to match the brake calipers. Done by a previous owner, but I like them that way!
Yes, thankyou Sir Tidy.
Lucky you didnt find some of the wifes used nail polish lying about
You're very much allowed badges.
Meds wrote: ↑Wed Jan 10, 2024 11:19 am
These bad boys are nearing install I'm waiting on the custom calliper brackets, then I can get busy.
They'll look epic behind the dark grey 261m wheels.
They're the Brembo 6 pot BMW Performance option on the E9x 3 and E8x 1 series that I kept from my previous install. Also the standard offering on the 135i coupe before they moved to 4 pots.
A very popular upgrade with the E46 M3 guys.
I picked them up years ago from a guy who had them on his track Mini. Prior to that they used on 2x 130i track cars, so, needless to say, they were wrecked. A full strip down, 2 stuck/corroded pistons, 12 new pistons and seals, a professional refurb, new decals and also a helicoil thread install.
I have an emotional attachment to these.
Meds wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:27 am The BBK is finally on and working well.
These look fantastic under the grey wheels. I've yet to properly drive them but initial impressions are good so far.
They look stunning James!!
A new auxilary belt, tensioner and idle pully have been installed, too. Nice.
Whilst my mechanic was under there, he was able to do a full check and reported no leaks from the new cooler gasket, the existing filter housing gaskets, vanos seals, head gasket, rocker cover and sump gasket. Sweeeeet.
Very nice . Good to know everything else is ok too .