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    Marmite touch

    I finally got round to getting my calipers rebuilt and painted, I had a hankering for big red brembos for long enough but I decided to go slightly different I'm really happy and they stand out a mile away, I am going to change the decals to black ones soon to compliment my badges and alloys I hope and I will get proper pictures taken at some point that will hopefully show just how load they really are.









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    Interesting choice!
    I like, I think?

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    You certainly notice them


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    looking good, nice to see someone doing some different to the norm, I think black R's will look great on them

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    I don't expect everyone to like them, I know red was the safe option and the orange wasn't an instant hit for me either but now I am glad I got them done.
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    The question is how long will they stay that colour, brake dust will soon dull them.

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    We shall see, I'm going to buy an alloy sealant which should help, there is a 2 year guarantee anyway, but since I had them rebuilt I get 4 years, not sure if that covers the paint.
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    Not sure mate. As it's an aftermarket colour, I'd probably fit Brembo stickers on them instead of the R.

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    My dad thinks the same but I like the R touches on the car that's why I went for them again.
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    I want to fit this but smaller and with anthracite squares with one orange one.

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    The calipers look great , a wee splash of colour really lifts the look of the car,

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    I've got some of them racing squares, white with one blue. haven't been brave enough to put them on

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    I like.

    Would make a great addition to a car with the David Dickinson interior too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AcidicDavey View Post
    I've got some of them racing squares, white with one blue. haven't been brave enough to put them on
    Where did you get them from?
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    A seller on eBay, Volvo850parts or something like that.

    I can't recommend them based on my 2nd transaction with them, never received item and didn't respond to any questions until I opened a case. Then fobbed me off with a 'it's the courier's fault' type of excuse but after he shared me the tracking details it turned out he cancelled the collection so he still had it! This was a steering wheel.
    A complete bellend I think is the term.

    So, although the stickers are good, I'd look elsewhere!

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    Thanks for the advice , I will stay clear. D5kerry made me gel badges for the car and they where exactly what I was after, I can't seem to get in contact with him/her...? Or I would go there as I know I would get what I'm after.
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    I think he frequents T5D5 so may be worth PMing him on there?

    I myself have some Moose badges off him, been on the car 3.5 years now

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    Hehe I love it " a complete bellend " you must be a lawyer Davey, these technical terms!

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    Quote Originally Posted by AcidicDavey View Post
    I think he frequents T5D5 so may be worth PMing him on there?

    I myself have some Moose badges off him, been on the car 3.5 years now
    Good shout I will try there, same user name?
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    Quote Originally Posted by volvokid View Post
    Thanks for the advice , I will stay clear. D5kerry made me gel badges for the car and they where exactly what I was after, I can't seem to get in contact with him/her...? Or I would go there as I know I would get what I'm after.
    He's on Facebook mate, I've just suggested him as a friend for you on there. He made my gel moose badges for my C70, top notch job.


 

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