Osiris_x11
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I just wanted some opinions on others have to say regarding what color/finish to apply to my OEM brake calipers, and then what lug nuts to acquire for my aftermarket wheels. Objective is to be subtle, yet have a detailed and original look. I have a '91 Berlina black NSX w/ 17/17 Advan AVS Model 5 wheels w/ gun-metal finish, drilled/slotted zinc-coated Bradi barke-discs...
I am planning to paint the calipers in a high-temp anodize red -or- blue -or- purple (w/ a metallic ground-coat)...
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/metalcast.html
I've come across a set of Mcgard Splinedrive lug nuts that are chromed, but also w/ the option of a colored cap OR ring in red -or- blue -or- purple
Here's what convinced me to go w/ Mcgard's as opposed to other brands (ie. Gorilla, Moteki, Kyokugen, Skunk, Buddy Club, Zenki):
http://www.performancealloys.com/locknuts.asp
Pics of Mcgard's:
Best price I can find is $75.95 (+8.95 s/h) for a set of Mcgard Splinedrive Tuner Lug Nuts (20), M12/1.50, conical-seat, red/blue/purple cap -or- ring
http://store.summitracing.com
Another similar style lug nut w/ colored caps are Kyokugen Racing Lug Nuts ($75 +s/h):
(NOTE: These differ from the Kyokugen Lightweight Lug Nuts ~$35-45 +s/h, which have chrome/paint peeling and the surface-facets strip easily)
http://store.yahoo.com/twincamtech/kyokraclugnu.html
These look wicked w/ the black-chrome and colored caps!
Ok, so here's what I currently have and wish to aesthetically improve:
Advan AVS Model 5, gun-metal:
Advan AVS Model 5 Center Cap:
Drilled/slotted zinc-coated brake-discs:
6/10 Tinter Overlay (or smoke-spray) Front Side-Markers w/ 6/10 Tint (or Smoke-color cover/finish)
Ok, so my questions are:
- Mcgards Splinedrive Tuner Lug Nuts w/ colored caps/rings -or- Kyokugen Racing Lug Nuts w/ colored caps?
- What color of paint for the calipers & what color for the lug nut's caps seems bests' w/ my setup above?
[I want to match both] (ie. red -or- blue -or- purple)
- If Mcgard's Splinedrive Tuner Lug Nuts, go w/ colored caps -or- rings?
- Anyone know where I can get a better price for the Mcgard's than SummitRacing.com's $75.95 + 8.95 s/h or for the Kyokugen's $75 +s/h?
- If anyother routes you would go, please share your insights, comments, or ideas!
I am planning to paint the calipers in a high-temp anodize red -or- blue -or- purple (w/ a metallic ground-coat)...
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/metalcast.html
I've come across a set of Mcgard Splinedrive lug nuts that are chromed, but also w/ the option of a colored cap OR ring in red -or- blue -or- purple
Here's what convinced me to go w/ Mcgard's as opposed to other brands (ie. Gorilla, Moteki, Kyokugen, Skunk, Buddy Club, Zenki):
http://www.performancealloys.com/locknuts.asp
Pics of Mcgard's:
Best price I can find is $75.95 (+8.95 s/h) for a set of Mcgard Splinedrive Tuner Lug Nuts (20), M12/1.50, conical-seat, red/blue/purple cap -or- ring
http://store.summitracing.com
Another similar style lug nut w/ colored caps are Kyokugen Racing Lug Nuts ($75 +s/h):
(NOTE: These differ from the Kyokugen Lightweight Lug Nuts ~$35-45 +s/h, which have chrome/paint peeling and the surface-facets strip easily)
http://store.yahoo.com/twincamtech/kyokraclugnu.html
These look wicked w/ the black-chrome and colored caps!
Ok, so here's what I currently have and wish to aesthetically improve:
Advan AVS Model 5, gun-metal:
Advan AVS Model 5 Center Cap:
Drilled/slotted zinc-coated brake-discs:
6/10 Tinter Overlay (or smoke-spray) Front Side-Markers w/ 6/10 Tint (or Smoke-color cover/finish)
Ok, so my questions are:
- Mcgards Splinedrive Tuner Lug Nuts w/ colored caps/rings -or- Kyokugen Racing Lug Nuts w/ colored caps?
- What color of paint for the calipers & what color for the lug nut's caps seems bests' w/ my setup above?
[I want to match both] (ie. red -or- blue -or- purple)
- If Mcgard's Splinedrive Tuner Lug Nuts, go w/ colored caps -or- rings?
- Anyone know where I can get a better price for the Mcgard's than SummitRacing.com's $75.95 + 8.95 s/h or for the Kyokugen's $75 +s/h?
- If anyother routes you would go, please share your insights, comments, or ideas!