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      02-21-2022, 09:53 AM   #1
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Hello all,

Would like to get your inputs.

I have M3 Base with San Marino and full Kyalami/Black (buckets) in status 111 and I can't decide on the caliper color.

I currently have the car spec'ed with black calipers.
Red is definitely out of the question as I'm afraid it would clash with the interior.
I wasn't sure about the traditional blue calipers as it's a different shade of blue than San Marino.

But I'm now having a second thought about having blue calipers. From some pics, they look pretty good with San Marino.

Any inputs would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!
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      02-21-2022, 09:58 AM   #2
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IMHO...

I never really understood the "clash" concern between caliper and interior colors, since they're not really in the same view at the same time. That's like saying your basement color clashes with your upstairs office color.

I like the look of red calipers, but I think the blues work great with San Marino as well (see link below). Blacks are fine but they tend to get lost in the wheels, so if you're just trying not to draw any attention to them, that certainly works.

https://external-preview.redd.it/pOw...=webp&d9389c11
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Not an option you presented, but I would say custom painted orange.

I don't think the blue would look bad either, but definitely not red.
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Red would be a good choice of color unless you want to go with blue calipers.
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FWIW — My build is IOMG/KO + red calipers — at least on the configurator, it looked great to me
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Red, it will add a subtle splash of color at the wheels. Only really noticeable by those in the know.

And those in the know expect the brake color to be something that offsets the rest rather than blends in
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I would have them painted orange.
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IMHO...

I never really understood the "clash" concern between caliper and interior colors, since they're not really in the same view at the same time. That's like saying your basement color clashes with your upstairs office color.

I like the look of red calipers, but I think the blues work great with San Marino as well (see link below). Blacks are fine but they tend to get lost in the wheels, so if you're just trying not to draw any attention to them, that certainly works.

https://external-preview.redd.it/pOw...p&d9389c11
I saw a pic from one of the members here (hoping he wouldn't mind me using his pic).

I love the look of red calipers, but am still debating.

Thank you for all your inputs!
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I really like some contrast so even though not perfect match for exterior I would spec blue on my car. Definitely not red because doesn’t match exterior or interior. The calipers definitely have to match something.
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red calipers are a sin with orange interior

Definitely black calipers. or do what I do to my cars.

have your calipers powder coated in whatever color you want! id suggest orange to match the interior! otherwise, black
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For this color, Gold or Orange.
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Blue or black ... blue to match the car or black to hide them
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Never match calipers with the interior, I vote red calipers always, your choice tho!!
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Went with red calipers. Car is still at port Hueneme. Hoping to get it soon and will be posting pics!
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I like the red calipers. I know that you said that it wasn't an option for you.
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I have red calipers with KO interior. Pairs perfectly with TB2 exterior. Never got the interior clash for brake calipers LOL.
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Hello all,

Would like to get your inputs.

I have M3 Base with San Marino and full Kyalami/Black (buckets) in status 111 and I can't decide on the caliper color.

I currently have the car spec'ed with black calipers.
Red is definitely out of the question as I'm afraid it would clash with the interior.
I wasn't sure about the traditional blue calipers as it's a different shade of blue than San Marino.

But I'm now having a second thought about having blue calipers. From some pics, they look pretty good with San Marino.

Any inputs would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!
I'd been planning an individual G80 build all year (but when my allocation finally came up - I decided to go back to an F90). Anyway - my build was doing to be Violet Blue over Kyalami (and gold bronze 1000M wheels - just to really complete the STi look). Even though I'd planned CCBs, I would have had the gold calipers painted orange to match the interior - I really think that would be a killer look for your SMB / Orange combo as well. (and looks like you're getting a lot of votes to paint the calipers orange). If not that - then black so they disappear. Or upgrade to CCB - you'll thank me for the extra 1-2 hours a week you'll get back not having to scrub the daylights out of your wheels.
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If the windows are tinted, really not an issue as you won't see the KO has strongly, but the red definitely looks great.
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