Subaru Impreza Forum

spanky · 31 Oct 2004, 06:47 PM

Hi,

I'll be picking up some subaru 4 pots from a my00 in a couple of days to replace my high performance 2 pots.

I want to paint the calipers before their fitted, so what colours?

I've got a McRae with the original gold wheels, but these might be replaced by some other gold wheels if the 4 pots don't fit under them.

So let me know what you think? or any advice you have.

Cheers,
Spanky.

newie · 31 Oct 2004, 07:12 PM

go for gold with dark blue lettering spanky

spanky · 31 Oct 2004, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by newie

go for gold with dark blue lettering spanky

That's great, exactly what i prefered.

Cheers

2002pete · 31 Oct 2004, 07:21 PM

Black with White writing 8)

Pete.

spanky · 31 Oct 2004, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 2002pete

Black with White writing 8)

Pete.

That's standard isn't it?

Thats a no no,

It's got to be blingin

newie · 31 Oct 2004, 07:26 PM

spanky

do you mind if i ask what you paid for the 4pot

spanky · 31 Oct 2004, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by newie

spanky

do you mind if i ask what you paid for the 4pot

Sure, i'll pm you.

newie · 31 Oct 2004, 07:33 PM

cheers mate 8)

buzz · 31 Oct 2004, 08:00 PM

Spanky, fit some braided hoses too, that will help stop you even quicker.

Not that expensive either, and as you are draining and refilling the system its the time to do it :wink:

Buzz

spanky · 31 Oct 2004, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by buzz

Spanky, fit some braided hoses too, that will help stop you even quicker.

Not that expensive either, and as you are draining and refilling the system its the time to do it :wink:

Buzz

Cheers Buzz, they're coming with braided hoses, but i'm gonna buy some for the rear as well.

buzz · 31 Oct 2004, 08:13 PM

knockout mate, excellent move.
Get yourself some DOT 5.1 fluid too.

If you look up the "technical general" forum just recently I did a write up on fitting braided hose and the tools you will need. :wink:

Make sure you fit new copper washers too :wink:

Buzz

spanky · 31 Oct 2004, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by buzz

knockout mate, excellent move.
Get yourself some DOT 5.1 fluid too.

If you look up the "technical general" forum just recently I did a write up on fitting braided hose and the tools you will need. :wink:

Make sure you fit new copper washers too :wink:

Buzz

nice 1 buzz, i'll get the fluid and washers and take a look at your write up.

Cheers.

N_Collins · 31 Oct 2004, 08:35 PM

AFAIK the calipers won't clear the wheels I'm afraid

but I could be wrong

ops:
Will try and find out for you tomorrow :wink:

spanky · 31 Oct 2004, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N_Collins

AFAIK the calipers won't clear the wheels I'm afraid

but I could be wrong

ops:
Will try and find out for you tomorrow :wink:

That would be a great help, I haven't been able to find this out from any1. According to the sidc faq my wheels are 6.5 x 16 inch eight spoke gold Speedline Safari alloy wheels.

Cheers,
Spanky.

N_Collins · 31 Oct 2004, 09:58 PM

I'll speak to my mate who bought my old my95 which had these same wheels and ask if he can drop one up to me and I'll try it on my RB5 and let you know.

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Dark blue with gold writing	3	37.50%
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buzz Veteran Scooby Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: shropshire Posts: 3,565	knockout mate, excellent move. Get yourself some DOT 5.1 fluid too. If you look up the "technical general" forum just recently I did a write up on fitting braided hose and the tools you will need. :wink: Make sure you fit new copper washers too :wink: Buzz
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