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shawnsheridan · #1 12-18-2011, 12:12 PM

Anybody have any experience or opinions on MGP Caliper Covers:

http://www.calipercovers.net/

I was thinking about putting these on my F10 only to hide the hideous calipers and help contain the brake dust.

Unlike other cheap glue-on caliper covers, these seem to be high quality:

MGP Caliper Covers are laser cut from 6061-T6 aerospace aluminum.
Bridge union is TIG welded for strength.
Graphics applied using proprietary CNC high speed engraving techniques.
Hydraulically formed to fit OEM brake caliper configuration.
Patented stainless steel fastening system is secured with locking nut.
High quality powder coated finish for all-weather toughness and durability.

Pricing and options for a full set is as follows:

Standard Caliper Covers Black or Red with MGP Logo Engraved in Silver, or Satin with MGP Logo Engraved in Black = $200.00
Engraving in Red, White, Blue, or Yellow +$20.00
BMW Logo Engraved in lieu of MGP Logo +$70.00
Custom Graphics Engraving +$140.00
Factory Match Paint +$100.00

My 1st thoughts:

Red would look like a Brembo wannabe.
Factory Match Paint for my Alpine White car would not look good and would be too hard to keep clean.
///M Logo for the Custom Graphics Engraving might be good on a true M Car, but not an M-Sport (even with the ///M Logo already on the rims).

Thus, I was thinking of going with just Black covers with the BMW Logo in Silver or White or Satin covers with the BMW Logo in Black.

What do you think?

The Caliper Covers are cheap looking.
Good, but not worth the money.
Do it, and if so, which color combo?