MGP Caliper Covers Needs Test Vehicles

E92Cristai · 10-08-2009, 07:43 PM

MGP Caliper Covers is looking for test vehicles in the San Diego area to test fit their MGP Caliper Covers. Car owners will be given a free set of their Caliper Covers. Call them (619)754-4099.

MGP Caliper Covers are made from 6061 T6 aluminum, are TIG welded, high speed laser engraved and powder coated. They attach with a patented fastening system that attaches to your calipers with metal brackets, not glue. These help in reduction of brake dust and caliper heat. They come in black, red or satin and can also be painted any custom color. MGP Caliper Covers won a SEMA Global Media award in 2008. Visit their website http://www.calipercovers.com

They're currently looking for the following test vehicles:

1 Series: E82 135i or 128i 2007-2008

3 Series/M3: E90/E92/E93 M3 2008-2009
E90 330i/xi or E90/E91/E92/E93 328i/xi 2006-2009
E36 M3 1995-1999
Any E36 between 1992-1999

5 Series/M5: E60 M5 2006-2009
E60 550i 2006-2009
E60 545i 2004-2005

6 Series/M6: Any M6, 650i, 645i etc.

7 Series: Any E38 740i/iL or 750i/iL from 1995 and up.

Any E53/E70 X5 from 1999 and up.

Any E85/E86/E89 Z4 from 2002 and up or E36/E37/E38 Z3 from 1996 and up.

For anyone who's interested in getting these caliper covers but, isn't chosen as a test car, enter code BMW609 on their site for $20 off of your order!

This is a great company to do business with and they offer the highest quality products. I was one of the lucky ones they chose as one of their test vehicles and I'm very happy with my Caliper Covers. I will post some pics as soon as I get some decent ones taken.

Jcrewsn · 10-08-2009, 08:21 PM

Our brake calipers look sweet though... Maybe they could write BMW on them haha

AlBel1214 · 10-08-2009, 10:00 PM

Pics please!

NJ135 · 10-08-2009, 10:34 PM

i live in jersey but if you ship them ill try them out for ya =] take plenty of pics or whatevers necesary

E92Cristai · 10-08-2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AlBel1214

Pics please!

Pics are on their website. I don't have any good pics of them on my car yet. I'll post them as soon as I do!

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Originally Posted by NJ135

i live in jersey but if you ship them ill try them out for ya =] take plenty of pics or whatevers necesary

They need your car here so they can get an exact fitting. Sorry.

HPFREAK · 10-09-2009, 12:19 AM

I am in glendale and little far or I would do it.

Jcrewsn · 10-09-2009, 11:57 AM

how long do they need it for?

E92Cristai · 10-09-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jcrewsn

how long do they need it for?

The fitting takes about 40 minutes to an hour. They have to remove the wheels and take all of the measurements of the calipers. The second appointment when they install them only takes about 30-40 minutes.

Jcrewsn · 10-11-2009, 12:17 AM

so do they not need anything above '08 for the e82 cause I'm '09... if they could use mine I'm down to get some black covers

larryn · 10-11-2009, 09:01 AM

Maybe for the 128i's, but I doubt anybody would want to cover their 6 piston Brembo/BMW calipers with fake ones.

Jcrewsn · 10-11-2009, 10:35 AM

Well thats what I initially thought, but if they help reduce brake dust build-up then they might be a worthwhile addition. Black could look good. Maybe I can get them and if they're ugly I'll sell them

Simon_135i · 10-11-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 07335iE92

The fitting takes about 40 minutes to an hour. They have to remove the wheels and take all of the measurements of the calipers. The second appointment when they install them only takes about 30-40 minutes.

So should we just call that number above? I have a AW '08 E82 and I wouldn't mind seeing a set in Red.... PM me

nvrmnd...just emailed them

Simon_135i · 10-11-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jcrewsn

Our brake calipers look sweet though... Maybe they could write BMW on them haha

BTW... they can.. they do custom engraving...no joke

E92Cristai · 10-11-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jcrewsn

so do they not need anything above '08 for the e82 cause I'm '09... if they could use mine I'm down to get some black covers

Get in touch with them and ask. I just posted the list that they gave me but, you should call and talk to them about it to see.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon_135i

So should we just call that number above? I have a AW '08 E82 and I wouldn't mind seeing a set in Red.... PM me

nvrmnd...just emailed them

Cool! Good luck, I hope they choose you

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon_135i

BTW... they can.. they do custom engraving...no joke

It's true, they do custom engraving. I'm not sure if they will do that for the test cars but, it couldn't hurt to ask

Jcrewsn · 10-11-2009, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon_135i

So should we just call that number above? I have a AW '08 E82 and I wouldn't mind seeing a set in Red.... PM me

nvrmnd...just emailed them

Do you have a 135 or 128?

Simon_135i · 10-11-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jcrewsn

Do you have a 135 or 128?

135i

Jcrewsn · 10-11-2009, 11:26 PM

haha I just looked at your name Simon_135

Simon_135i · 10-11-2009, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jcrewsn

haha I just looked at your name Simon_135

no worries... any mods you done to your ride recently?

jwalker · 10-11-2009, 11:52 PM

Simon_135i · 10-11-2009, 11:59 PM

larryn · 10-12-2009, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jcrewsn

Well thats what I initially thought, but if they help reduce brake dust build-up then they might be a worthwhile addition. Black could look good. Maybe I can get them and if they're ugly I'll sell them

I cannot fathom how this could possibly reduce brake dust build up, unless you think this may trap the dust underneath this cover, that's not good for the caliper at all, packing it with dirt, and insulating it with grime.

My calipers do not get that bad of build up compared to the wheels. Also, you could be trapping a lot of heat in there, if you do any driving events. You may want to think about making it easier to boil your brake fluid by insulating the caliper.

Jcrewsn · 10-12-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Simon_135i

no worries... any mods you done to your ride recently?

Just SSTT2... waiting for my vorsteiner lip

I'm taking my car in to MGP Caliper covers on Friday. If I hear about any negative issues or find it out for myself I can easily remove them.

Larry-
Doesn't the caliper incapsulate the pads which cause brake-dust? I don't know that why I'm asking. I know from reading your posts that you are much more experienced than I with these vehicles and performance relating to mods. Thanks

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