MGP Caliper covers

[redbusah]

Hello, I am sorry to have to ask this but I have searched for hours and im getting different answers. I just purchased powerstop rotors and EBC pads. I also bought the MGP caliper covers. I was wondering since I have the factory 20" wheels do I need to get spacers? If so I have never bought spacers so I don't know where or how to get them. Any help would be appreciated thank you

 

[mval]

i think if your car needed them mgp would have sent them. they did with my '10 non-pp. some of the 10's w/19" wheels did need them if a certain tsb had been done with the wheels. mine didn't need them. the spacer was only 1/8" or 1/4" & had to do with the offset of the 19" wheels. never heard of issue with 20". it you need them get the smallest possible. i think i'd call mgp direct & they should know.

 

[nannho]

good post. I am about to pull the trigger on these too. have a 2010 non PP with 20s.

 

[nannho]

Where did you get them and how much? What color? SHO or MGP or FORD?

 

[mval]

mgp direct as wanted custom. forgot $$ but was a up charge for non-standard. mine are red with black sho letters. red normal letters were gray but didn't match my color scheme.

 

[nannho]

i ordered black with silver lettering...should have in about a week.

200 out the door.

 

[Bosscav]

That seems pricey for some (assuming) plastic covers. Do they last? How are they attached? I would be terrified that they would pop off if I hit a pothole.

 

[markathome]

They are aluminum and clip to the caliper. I've had mine for 4 years now and they still look great.
Mine came with the small spacer.

 

[mahadera]

They are aluminum and clip to the caliper. I've had mine for 4 years now and they still look great.
Mine came with the small spacer.

They are aluminum and clip to the caliper. I've had mine for 4 years now and they still look great.
Mine came with the small spacer.

NICE!!!!!!

 

[nannho]

got mine in the mail...aluminum...waiting for the spacers, cause they forgot. Went with black with silver SHO.

Hopefully there not too much of a PITA to install. Just trying to find time now.

 

[OmaHahn]

These look nice! Wonder if Red or Black would look better on my Silver car - and I'm getting new black wheels. Looks like these fit very securely and will not come off with clips and even a secure bolt/screw.

Installation Guide: http://calipercovers.com/MGP Installation Guide.pdf

 

[Sleeper4SHO]

i went with the Red duplicolor caliper paint kit on my white tricoat 2011...took a little time, wanted to make sure they were nice and clean but it came out great!

 

[nannho]

Did you need or use the spacers?

 

[nannho]

I have some coming in the mail and i am told we need them.

 

[gary4n]

i went with the Red duplicolor caliper paint kit on my white tricoat 2011...took a little time, wanted to make sure they were nice and clean but it came out great!

Can you post some pics? Planning to paint my calipers as well. Any important prep you did?

 

[2011TAURUSSEL]

I had a set ordered from eBay but vendor kept jacking around.....not in stock, upcharge for non standard color, etc.....Cancelled order and will find different vendor for purchase. I still plan on having them installed for Carlisle.

 

[nannho]

Put them on and clips are dragging on top of rotors. Cover fit OK and seem secure enough. What about the clips though? 2\4 have contact and they are the rear.

 

[2011TAURUSSEL]

The instructions recommend putting a standard business card thickness in between the rotor and clips to check for clearance. Mine just show shipped last Friday but will report when installed.

 

[nannho]

They include a feeler gauge but mine won't clear.

 

[2011TAURUSSEL]

Might be too tight. Send photos when able did you try loosening the clip and maybe put a washer under the nut see if that helps?