dwmilton Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Hello all ! I'm prepping to order some MGP caliper covers for my new 2013 Fusion, and would appreciate input from the membership. My car is Sterling Gray, and has red stitching on the black interior. I love the black/silver/gray theme w/ a touch of red. My thought is black caliper covers with the Ford oval logo in red. I don't want red covers, because I want to keep it subtle. I'd also considered satin/silver covers, with the Ford logo in black. However, something inside me wants that little pop of red; and red on a black background looks really sweet inside my head. Here's a few photos to give an idea of the red inspiration, and canvas we're working with. Grays, silvers, and black. With a touch of red. [ATTACH=CONFIG]2004[/ATTACH] Here she is. Windows will be tinted Friday morning. [ATTACH=CONFIG]2005[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I went with the silver, thought they looked the best with the red car. If you want to spend the extra money, they will do custom color and you could get them in Sterling Gray. Here's what the silver look like: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpd1151 Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Me personally, and I know you said you wanted suttle, but looking at your car in an overall manner, and given the fact you intend on tinting out your windows, I would roll with the red caliper covers, and then do the 'SHO' lettering in that gray/silver color. In fact, I would even go one step further, and perhaps borrowing a cue from fellow EBOF member shoman04, I would paint a very thin (maybe 1/8" or so) matching red stripe all along the outer edge of your factory wheel, just to compliment the red caliper cover. Maybe even carry that 1/8" stripe onto the very high point of each spoke of each wheel. That little bit of red will play off well from the red that's on your tail lights. Especially when taking a side shot picture of the car. I have like ZERO photo editing skills, otherwise I would try to present my ideas directly. I just asked my 16 year old if she knows how, and she rolled her eyes at me replying "Dad, I know how to do that, you just need to buy the $80 software". Gag....... teenagers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwmilton Posted March 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 LOL on teenagers...know what ya mean. Thanks for the ideas so far! Look forward to hearing more. Won't be ordering until next payday, so I have a little time to consider. Also, the tinted windows may affect my decision, as you mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpd1151 Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 No problem. Yea, I was keeping in mind your tinted windows when picturing it all together. Black windows will play off of the black tires (especially when using/applying a tire shine product of your choice). Even with red caliper covers, and the little hints of matching red on the wheels, in an overall sense, it will still be subtle. You'll be surprised. GL in w/e you end up choosing, and just be sure to post up some pics when complete. Your fellow members appreciate your ideas, not too mention you may be the inspiration for other Fusion-Eco owners :twitch: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve142857 Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I agree 100% with Mike's idea... Grey/black/red... Can't go wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Well, I have to agree with Mike's suggestion on color choices. You can tell he has outstanding taste when it comes to what looks good on a vehicle (and with other things..that will remain unnamed;) ) But looking at his car it's easy to see that he can put together a great look, so I agree you would have to give Mike's idea a lot of weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwmilton Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Thanks! I'll look at more pix of Fords with red caliper covers. For some reason, red calipers/covers just never seemed subtle to me. That's why I was just looking to have the Ford logo in red. Will e-mail MGP and see if they have any pix of new Fusions with their covers yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mval Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 mjh- were they as easy to put on as there site shows & did you need the spacers for the front only as they suggest. Been thinking about them, my SHO is white would love white w/ black SHO but the extra money I don't know. I like my SHO to Scream I'm no Sleeper so would probably go with red. Thanks Mike V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwmilton Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Ordered today. Will post details in "What did you do to your EcoBoost today?" thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firstcontact1977 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Sir, I know you already made your purchase, but just some more food for thought. I attached a picture of my SHO with silver/black calber covers. [ATTACH=CONFIG]2078[/ATTACH] Have fun. Glad you took the plunge. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwmilton Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Paul, VERY attractive SHO! I'll even give you extra credit for having Raiders colors. :RpS_wink: I *REALLY* considered silver covers long & hard. What it came down to was that I KNEW I wanted a little "pop" of red, and I wasn't sure how the red would look on a silver background. Can't remember seeing that combo anywhere online. Also, I had the feeling that black caliper covers would be very subtle; while also contrasting nicely against the silver rotors, and the gray painted 5-spoke wheels on my car. I special ordered them, and specified no paint fill for the fake bolt heads. Excepting black & silver, all other colors on those scream "FAKE BOLTS" to me. I may use some hi-temp FLAT black, to paint the bolt head recesses. Subtle, and realistic. Will depend on how they look when I get them at the end of the month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwmilton Posted March 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 MGP caliper covers should arrive tomorrow. If so; I'll try to install after work, update my photo album, and post in the "what have you done today" thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoatsandSHOs Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 I'm guessing those covers don't fit the '13 PP SHO's, do they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 MGP caliper covers should arrive tomorrow. If so; I'll try to install after work' date=' update my photo album, and post in the "what have you done today" thread.[/quote'] I think the black will look great, just take your time and make sure everything is clear and nothing is rubbing on installation. Looking forward to photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 I'm guessing those covers don't fit the '13 PP SHO's' date=' do they? [/quote'] They do list all the other 13 models exceot the SHO. I would think if they fit the SHO they will fit the PP model since the only difference in the PP cars is upgraded pads. Here's a link to MGP, you should contact them to see if the will fit, I know when I got mine they were very helpful:http://www.calipercovers.com/_e/dept/01-013/2010_2013_Ford_Taurus_SE_SEL_LIM.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwmilton Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Well, the caliper covers are a NO GO at the moment. Having a new car/platform can suck. The rear caliper cover clips/brackets don't seem to be shaped properly, and thus the cover can't even be mounted. The front caliper cover rubs on the wheel @ the inner edge. I have the 18" Appearance Package wheels. I'd *HATE* to see how they fare on 16" S, or 17" SE wheels. I'm wondering if MGP used a Titanium with the optional 19" wheels as a test bed. Mine were special ordered, so I'm kinda afraid I may have $265 in paper weights now. Will call MGP tomorrow, and see what they can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwmilton Posted March 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Talked via phone & email today w/ MGP. The rear mounting clip issue may be simple. It seems I may just need to use a mallet to tap them on further. Gonna try that Sunday. For the front, it seems they were supposed to send some 3mm spacers, since my car has OEM wheels. I dont know if I'll hear from them tomorrow, but hopefully they'll ship the spacers & a replacement front cover for the one that got rubbed/gouged, ASAP. Front installed. Note the silver area where powdercoat was gouged by wheel, on inner edge. [ATTACH=CONFIG]2192[/ATTACH] Damn sexy, IMHO [ATTACH=CONFIG]2193[/ATTACH] I like my choice [ATTACH=CONFIG]2194[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwmilton Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 The 3mm spacers arrived USPS today, and the replacement front caliper covers should be here tonight, on the big brown truck. With any luck, I'll install them on my day off, Thursday, and post up some photos. I foresee this being my last mod/personalization of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I think they will look good..I like your choice! Just SYI...I've had mine on since May 2011 and they still look good, they're holding up very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwmilton Posted April 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Gonna post here & in the "what did you do today" thread. Also updating my album. [ATTACH=CONFIG]2291[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]2292[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]2293[/ATTACH] I'm loving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD13SHO Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Looks great with the car color. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 That color combo was a great choice, they look great on the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwmilton Posted April 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Thanks guys! I'm really happy with the Fusion. Now if it only got better mileage, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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