GKinColo08TL

Unless your brake calipers were changed to Brembos then you don't have them I don't think. Brembos came only on the 07 and 08 Type S.

Grim.

Not sure to be honest man, I will have to pull the wheel and take a gander if this was fully changed out to brembo or if the previous owner threw on rice covers.

GKinColo08TL

I'm betting Brembo covers.

Grim.

I went and took a gander at them, I don't think they are covers they look to be an integral part of the brake system.

EvilVirus

iTrader: (8)

Half correct, but they also came in the 04-06 6spd only. They are brembo calipers and not covers.

nttstt444

iTrader: (1)

Those are factory brembos. Like evil said 6mt base and all type s TL's have factory brembos.

Grim.

Good to know I have superior stopping powa!!!! Thanks for the info!
I still do not know everything about my car but that's why i am here.

GKinColo08TL

Thanks guys...I learn something new here everyday.

Grim.

If you want we can have a stopping contest and see who's is better, Horsepower hill, be there 10Am Saturday...bring all your freinds!!!

nttstt444

iTrader: (1)

^they don't stop the car any faster then the base/auto brakes, most of that is dependent on tires.

Grim.

Sarcastic post was sarcastic.

nttstt444

iTrader: (1)

LOL, my bad.

Alexns05

Damn those wheels looks sick bro! This is a noob question but how did you plasti dip the wheels? Can you do it with the wheels on?

Grim.

It's all good man, sarcasm is hardcore ad via Internet. Lol

Grim.

I can't edit my posts yet and that spelling...was just brutal!

* hard to read

Grim.

You sure can its really really easy, there area few tips and tricks to doing it that make it simple with the rubber still on and everything still mounted.

Prep involves taking some old grocery bags and running them behind the rims to protect the brake drums and rotors.

Wiping the rims down with a good degreaser and a micro fiber cloth, I use Greased Lightning, its works amazing!!!

Then paint , the trick is to paint the rubber as well, you don't have to paint all of the rubber just about a 1-2 inch thick strip this way you can just peel it all off when it dries, here is a great how to video:


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Now there is one thing I have yet to see in any plasti dip video or instruction and it is very very important!

DO NOT LET THE CAN GET COLD!!!!! Paint in general coagulates when it gets cold and even at room temp of 68 degrees it will not be the consistency you want to come out of the can. It will spray in small chunks and you will have a shitty texture look when it dries then you'll blame the plasti dip.

I always run my can under hot water and shake it up really well before each coat, this guarantees a nice fine mist which allows for a smooth dry and even coating.

EvilVirus

iTrader: (8)

That's why we type sarcasm in red text FYI


You have 15 minutes to edit before its lock in.

Grim.

Not for me I'm still in my 15 day probation period.

zoostation

iTrader: (1)

My 04 MT TL base came with Brembo brakes.

Devil_Doc1988

Man the rims and Grill look pretty legit. Have you thought about red lugs for a contrast? Just wondering if you can recommend where to get the paint/plastic ad I've never dealt with it before. Is it all the same? Is one good for metal and one for plastic? Also besides a clean/dry surface any other prep involved? Thanks.

Grim.

I am going to leave the lugs as they are, i painted the caps red for contrast and i may paint the calipers as well.

You can buy Plasti dip at Lowes, Home Depot, or Pep boys. Home depot and Pep boys has more options than Lowes as far as color, it is in the paint aisle with all the spray paints.

Plasti dip will work on whatever you spray it on, metal, plastic, helmets, wood, you name it it will stick.

Prep is no different than regular paint, make sure its clean and dry, I use greased lightning that you can buy at your local grocery store and a micro fiber cloth spray the cloth with the greased lighting and wipe down whatever you are about to dip.

Also make sure the can is warm and not cold otherwise the paint will clump up and you will get a textured spray which you don't want, run the can under hot water till its warm and shake it up real good then spray.

Do the first coat light let it dry for 5 min then add another coat, you need at least 4-5 coats so its easy to peel off.

Grim.

Red caps

Devil_Doc1988

Very nice. I pulled the trigger and did my grille this weekend. For my first spray can project ever I thought it came out pretty decent. Attempted to do rear emblems and that didn't go so well. I think I'm going to remove them and paint them off the car.

GKinColo08TL

Doc...in your case, your post is worthless without pictures.

PowerSergNY

Welcome to the Fam!

Yumcha

Looks good.

Devil_Doc1988

Sorry about that. I misread the terms of the probationary period. [/IMG][/IMG]

Devil_Doc1988

...-_- umm. How do I post from photobucket again?

Nick216

Upload pics to your photobucket account, than click the pic and somewhere it should say get link codes. Copy and paste that into the insert picture button on the forum.

Devil_Doc1988

Thanks man! Like I said first time with a spray can. I might change it up somehow later but I like as something different for now.

Grim.

Thanks for the heads up on the EGR port, I pulled mine and cleaned it along with the throttle body and she idles much smoother and the throttle response is much better!

Vic sparks

iTrader: (1)

that color red looks out of place on the grill and caps imo but as long as it suits your taste im happy that your happy gl with your tl

Grim.

In due time, it will not look out of place, I'm not done yet.

Vic sparks

iTrader: (1)

http://www.crankandpiston.com/shot-o...-rs-red-tints/

i saw this pic and thought of your car maybe you should through some red tints on ??? just a thought

Grim.

Looks cool on a coupe don't think that'd be the case on a 4 door.