dR Custom Caliper Covers (by mgp)

[DavidRam]

Graygoose inspired me to get these done up a little custom. His turned out so cool I just couldn't put them out of my mind, lol!

I emailed MGP for a quote and they said $340 plus $15 shipping, OUCH! I poked around a bit and found them on CARiD for $319 shipped. I emailed MGP back asked why their price was higher than one of their authorized dealers, to which they said, "Please buy it from them."

Any thoughts on changes to the design before I order??? This is just a quick, ****** photoshop job... The black dots are the bolts. It will be gloss red, with matte black details.

I also thought about doing the brushed aluminum (see pic) with red letters!

 

[mojoe]

Nice design! These are very neat, and I've seen them on some cars in person...but for $300+ No way for me

 

[CMil527]

Ohhhhh that brushed might be interesting!!!

 

[Etroze86]

gotta stick to the theme and keep the red and black man.

 

[Graygoose]

Go for it, Marketing 101....I think it will look amazing, and ONE OFF

 

[BlownGP]

Nice design! These are very neat, and I've seen them on some cars in person...but for $300+ No way for me

Yeah, I agree. They look good, just not paying that much for covers.


With that said, since there seems to be no cheap big brake upgrade for out trucks. I tempted to get some plain ones and paint them the same color as my truck.

 

[DavidRam]

Thanks for the comments guys!

I think I do need to stick to red and black for the exterior, and leave the brushed aluminum for the interior...

I also like this look where I remove some of the bolts and move the logo to where it's more centered.

 

[Graygoose]

Agree, like that better David.

 

[BLKMAGIC]

Damn, $300 for covers? Will look good, but reminds me of the guys who put a fake intercooler in the front of their Civic lol

 

[CMil527]

How is it comparable to a fake intercooler?? People paint calipers others want a cover to clean up the look, they aren't the look/shape of a Brembo caliper or anything more than a simple aesthetic improvement. No different than say putting a Sport Grille on a Express... too each his own, I dont get the need for witty quips and then people like the comment like its to be appreciated that you jab at someone else's taste...i don't get it!

 

[BLKMAGIC]

How is it comparable to a fake intercooler?? People paint calipers others want a cover to clean up the look, they aren't the look/shape of a Brembo caliper or anything more than a simple aesthetic improvement. No different than say putting a Sport Grille on a Express... too each his own, I dont get the need for witty quips and then people like the comment like its to be appreciated that you jab at someone else's taste...i don't get it!

I wasn't taking a jab, I actually said it would look good. I was simply saying its made to give the appearance of the BBK, while not having a BBK, and than added the joke about the intercooler, which is there to make it look like it is FI, while not having FI...see the comparison? Don't get your panties in a bunch, I meant nothing negative towards the OP, whose truck I have complimented many times in the past because its clean as hell, and it wasn't directed to you at all.

DavidRam, I hope you didn't take it the way CMil did, it was not meant as a knock on you at all. Didn't expect it to be taken so seriously...

 

[CMil527]

No I wasn't taking issue with you simply questioning the comment as I've seen/read it before. When you compare it to a fake intercooler all one can conclude is a fake big brake kit thus my comment... No panties bunched simply an observation!

 

[BlownGP]

How is it comparable to a fake intercooler?? People paint calipers others want a cover to clean up the look, they aren't the look/shape of a Brembo caliper or anything more than a simple aesthetic improvement. No different than say putting a Sport Grille on a Express... too each his own, I dont get the need for witty quips and then people like the comment like its to be appreciated that you jab at someone else's taste...i don't get it!

He said that because they have the fake bolts trying to look like some brembo calipers. From a distance they resemble a caliper sorta. At least to somebody not a car enthusiast.
It actually would be nice if they could make calipers look like the covers. Real clean, smooth uni-form look

David knows there not Brembo's, so he's not like the people that buy the fake intercoolers. lol

 

[gunner1374]

He said that because they have the fake bolts trying to look like some brembo calipers. From a distance they resemble a caliper sorta. At least to somebody not a car enthusiast.
It actually would be nice if they could make calipers look like the covers. Real clean, smooth uni-form look

David knows there not Brembo's, so he's not like the people that buy the fake intercoolers. lol

Hey...my fake intercooler added 50hp to my truck THANK YOU!!! HAHAHAHA

 

[jsteinm1]

Those look awesome. I like the fewer bolt option the most. AndiI say go with the red. Brushed would look nice but would blend in with the disk, and for how much they cost they better standout!

If you accidentally order a set of blank red ones you can send them to me

 

[DavidRam]

Good news guys! Based on your recommendations, I ordered a fake intercooler too! Good thing they make them in red and black to match my authentic Brembo brakes that I am ordering for only $319 from MGP!!!


Seriously, I think I am leaning towards the "less bolts is more look". Too many bolts make it look cluttered.


Edit: I think this one is the winner. Any other opinions?

 

[TRXHemi]

I've seen this (or similar) for $199 made by MGP. Those look bad ass.

 

[DavidRam]

I've seen this (or similar) for $199 made by MGP. Those look bad ass.

Yep, these are them. Unfortunately when you want to do a little custom the price jumps $140 before they even talk to you, lol.

Here are the $179ers: MGP® - Dodge Ram 2013 Caliper Covers with MGP Engraving

 

[BlownGP]

Good news guys! Based on your recommendations, I ordered a fake intercooler too! Good thing they make them in red and black to match my authentic Brembo brakes that I am ordering for only $319 from MGP!!!

I'm so jealous David!!!!!!!!!

 

[xrsman]

Good news guys! Based on your recommendations, I ordered a fake intercooler too! Good thing they make them in red and black to match my authentic Brembo brakes that I am ordering for only $319 from MGP!!!


Seriously, I think I am leaning towards the "less bolts is more look". Too many bolts make it look cluttered.


Edit: I think this one is the winner. Any other opinions?

That one looks the best IMO! Going to look awesome! This is a mod that's in my near future! I think I'm going to paint mine though lol.