Stoptech BBK caliper color on Dakar Yellow M3

[Baby ///M3]

I currently have the front Stoptech 355mm BBK with black calipers.

I am going to purchase a set of rear Stoptech BBK to complete the setup but I am wondering if I should stick or black or go with another color for the calipers. Could anyone provide any comments or opinions as to what color best complements a Dakar Yellow M3?

Thank you very much for your feedback.



Jon

[crqflier]

I think some type of deep blue. Easiest to just stay black. Anything like red would be distracting.

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[TostitoBandito]

I'm a fan of black calipers. They go with any color, and don't look flashy and cheap.

[CblockM3]

I think some type of deep blue. Easiest to just stay black. Anything like red would be distracting.

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That's what I was going to say too. I think blue would work well if you wanted some POP to them, otherwise black looks good too.

[Rooster20]

Maybe I'm tired or drunk......likely both but you wouldn't be changing your existing ones right? A gloss black would look nice man, especially if that's what you got going on up front already. All four need to be the same color regardless of color......in my humble bourboned opinion.

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[Baby ///M3]

Thank you guys for your feedback!

Yes. I currently have a set of Stoptech front BBK with black calipers on my car. Since I've just ordered a set of rear Stoptech BBK with black calipers to replace my worn stock rear brakes, I started contemplating on possible caliper color choices for my car.

You guys are right. I think black or dark blue is the best caliper color to go with the Dakar Yellow exterior color. However, the only complaint I have is that neither color is very visible. On the other hand, I am not too crazy about bright colors such as red, green, yellow or orange, either.

What do you guys think about painting or powder coating the calipers in Subaru's Desert Khaki with black Stoptech logo? I think they're somewhat more visible but won't draw too much unwanted attention.

Jon

[Braymond141]

Typically the best color is the opposing color on the color wheel. In this case, the right color is purple. Using a metallic purple would be the ideal masculine choice. This is the method behind my metallic orange caliper choice with LSB.

The other safe colors are Black and color matched Dakar Yellow II. Blue is not the right choice here, sorry.

[Baby ///M3]

Thank goodness that you're not driving a lime green Hellcat or a Lamborghini, or else you would be sporting pink calipers. LOL!

All jokes aside, I think purple makes sense. Which color would you suggest for the Stoptech logo?

Thanks for your help!

Jon

Typically the best color is the opposing color on the color wheel. In this case, the right color is purple. Using a metallic purple would be the ideal masculine choice. This is the method behind my metallic orange caliper choice with LSB.

The other safe colors are Black and color matched Dakar Yellow II. Blue is not the right choice here, sorry.

[Apex24]

Came in to say purple and there it is.

Typically the best color is the opposing color on the color wheel. In this case, the right color is purple. Using a metallic purple would be the ideal masculine choice. This is the method behind my metallic orange caliper choice with LSB.

The other safe colors are Black and color matched Dakar Yellow II. Blue is not the right choice here, sorry.

[crqflier]

Typically the best color is the opposing color on the color wheel. In this case, the right color is purple. Using a metallic purple would be the ideal masculine choice. This is the method behind my metallic orange caliper choice with LSB.

The other safe colors are Black and color matched Dakar Yellow II. Blue is not the right choice here, sorry.

And then he'll fit right in with the local NBA team. Purple? Sorry.

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[Mklock]

I went with yellow for my calipers. Anthracite wheels and black car. I like it.

[Braymond141]

And then he'll fit right in with the local NBA team. Purple? Sorry.

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Yes, purple. That's called complementary colors. I did specify yellow or black as well.

Opposite of this


Use metallic powder to give it a more masculine look.

[hc1001]

Put on Ambers and go orange. Thats what i did!

[Theodore]

Black. Purple? Ew.

[LockDots]

I think silver would be nice. Black is kind of bland. Any other color would stand out too much. If that's what you're going for then go for it. Personally, I would like to keep them a non-distracting color. In that area full of silver and black, I'd keep it silver. Almost hides the caliper and lets you keep showcasing the wheels. That's my .02

[///dean]

Typically the best color is the opposing color on the color wheel. In this case, the right color is purple. Using a metallic purple would be the ideal masculine choice. This is the method behind my metallic orange caliper choice with LSB.

The other safe colors are Black and color matched Dakar Yellow II. Blue is not the right choice here, sorry.

Where do Black, White, Gray/Silver come in on the color wheel? I assume any color can combo w/ these 3?

[htxestorilm3]

Ugh no, throw that color wheel theory shit out the window unless you want your car to look like those donks with food snack logos on the sides. If you're an adult get black and have the stoptech logo painted any color you want. Make it subtle. The whole caliper does not need to be one obnoxious bright color. This isnt the early 2000s anymore..

[Braymond141]

Ugh no, throw that color wheel theory shit out the window unless you want your car to look like those donks with food snack logos on the sides. If you're an adult get black and have the stoptech logo painted any color you want. Make it subtle. The whole caliper does not need to be one obnoxious bright color. This isnt the early 2000s anymore..

Don't give anyone that "you're an adult" crap. Eff that.

I'm not saying I like all of these examples... but caliper creativity is happening NOW. Never have we seen more cars come standard with "big brake kits" in flashy colors.























"paint it black" lol.

[htxestorilm3]

Don't give anyone that "you're an adult" crap. Eff that.

I'm not saying I like all of these examples... but caliper creativity is happening NOW. Never have we seen more cars come standard with "big brake kits" in flashy colors.


"paint it black" lol.

lol Just because the norm look now is pushing towards flashy colored big brake kits coming standard on cars doesn't mean it's necessarily a good idea. Or always a good look for that matter. What it is, is a good example of car companies competing with each in ways that are inexpensive to change between different models. Also... look at all the horrible factory car trends in car history. Those were happening NOW, back then. If everyone were creatively jumping off a bridge to be cool because it's happening NOW, would that make it a great idea? haha anyways no personal offense to you or your ideas. You and the OP can do whatever you want to your calipers, but he was asking for opinions. So I left mine.

[weedshoes]

I'm stupid and wrong.

[notMpowered]

Purple, black or yellow all have my vote. I think Dakar is loud enough on its own though. Black would be my choice.

[weedshoes]

I think dark blue would look good. If it was my car I'd do satin black or silver based on how good the stock brakes actually look. Black if I want to hide them, silver if I want to accentuate them.

[Mklock]

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I went with what I think is nice could care less what other ppl think.

345mm rotor fits on apex 17" wheel with 12.5 mm spacer for anyone that's wondering.

[Baby ///M3]

Thank you all for your comments and advice.

I decided to go with black calipers and I am very pleased with the way it looks. It took Stoptech a while to manufacture the kit but everything turned out great.

Jon

[nick325xit 5spd]

You made the right choice.