Had MGP custom paint in Carnelian Red

 

They look pretty damn good, thanks for sharing
Are these the stick on plastic type though?


More info would be good, thanks..

 

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The MGP caliper covers are powder coated aluminum made in California, USA. The logo and leaper are CNG engraved. They are bolted to the caliper with aluminum and SS hardware. Custom color powder coating is an additional $100.

 

Did you install them, or have them installed, and if the latter, what did they charge you? I've had a set just like yours for about a year, and never had them installed. Now that I see yours, I'm itching to "get er done".

 

Just had them installed today at the Jaguar Dealership. They never installed any before, but were willing to do the install. The dealership charged me for 1/2 hour service. Total $54, plus tax. I thought that was fair. I was going to install myself, but was concerned about using a floor jack and damaging the Jaguar frame.

 

Thank you. That sounds like a reasonable fee to me as well.

 

Let us know what difference, if any, they make regarding brake dust and braking performance. Thanks.

 

I installed MPG caliper brake covers on my '09 Corvette, but unfortunately also had ceramic brake pucks installed simultaneously, so I can't report on which did what. But overall these two things reduced brake dust accumulation on my wheels and tires by ~90%. I also use ArmorAll Wheel Protectant, which helps repel brake dust and road grime and dirt on the wheels.
Bottom line: my Vette wheels used to look terrible after simply driving around the block. I now can drive many miles with minimal dirtying, which can be easily removed with paper toweling.

 

Niceguy: I like these on your automobile and I think I will buy for mine in the near future.
Have been to the website for additional info.

 

Sounds good. You will love how they accent the wheels.

 

Hey Retriever, I just looked over your previous transportation ownership's, including a horse, one of which I also owned (a three-gated Mayer).

My second new car was a black 1964 Ford Galaxy 500 four-door hardtop with bucket seats up front, and a sound system that created a concert hall delayed reflected sound. Ah, those were the days!

 

Had some really great times w/ the toys. I owned the horse for 10 yrs--he acted like a stallion and he would fight other geldings but was calm every time I rode (western rider) even if I was riding in a company with other cowboys/girls and their horses.
But, that '64 was my first vehicle and I still miss that thing. Mine was blue interior and exterior with black convertible top. It also had the bucket seats up front and center floor console/shift, and it was a two door vehicle. I didn't know much about cars (still don't) in those days so I had the oem "sound" system-ha-ha.
I see you're in NC. A month before I got my XJL, my uncle in Fayetteville got his-2011 XJL metallic blue w/ white leather interior--nice looking automobile.
Good talking to you. Be safe on the highway.

 

I'm sure if it wasn't for things like owning a horse, and way too many cars, we both would be financially better off. But, what the heck, a boy has to have his toys. I preferred riding western over eastern, but did both.

I bought that sexy black Ford XL 500 4 door hard top, with an all black leather interior, off a dealers floor shortly after getting married for about $3,600.00, and within a month or two, got a draft notice from Uncle Sam.

I managed to quickly enlist in the Army Reserve, so I only had to serve six months active duty. During basic training President Kennedy was assassinated. I subsequently became, after specialized training, a Platoon Sargent, and provided advanced Infantry training to troops who served in Vietnam (a sorry *** war for sure, just as our efforts against ISIS, and for the same reasons, incompetent Executive Branch leadership).

Good talking to you, and also be safe.

 

thanks for the tip

 

did you get the same (color and wording) as ordered by niceguy?

 

Naw, they come black. Ill get em powder coated to my liking.

 

its about time someone made simple metal covers for ugly callipers and I like the look of them being clean and simple .....the jaguar logo looks fine but Im not a fan of fake looking bolt heads....you know they are not real so why do it

 

Interesting observation - back in the early 1900's, almost everyone got around in a horse and buggy and only really rich folks owned a car. Today, almost everyone has at least one car and only really rich folks own a horse!

After experiencing the thrill of a Jaguar with 470, why would anyone want just 1 horsepower?

Stuart

 

i am customizing mine to fix a few issues.

The main reason I like these so much is not vanity but brake dust,..

I have white spokes.