BeastMode13's Dual Purpose P3D Build Journey

[beastmode13]

How do you feel about front black brakes when rear brakes are red =p

Red calipers were cool when it was rare and denoted real performance updates to the caliper. Now, it is common to see red caliper on any car. So I am considering 1. leave them as is, 2. paint the rear dark gray to match the AP. 3. Paint both front/rear a new color.

 

[Mash]

Red calipers were cool when it was rare and denoted real performance updates to the caliper. Now, it is common to see red caliper on any car. So I am considering 1. leave them as is, 2. paint the rear dark gray to match the AP. 3. Paint both front/rear a new color.

Just keep them as it is.

 

[beastmode13]

AP purchase decision and Impression posted - AP Racing Radi-CAL Competition BBK

This chart is worth posting here as well since this thread is a running record of my build.

 

[Ritz]

AP purchase decision and Impression posted - AP Racing Radi-CAL Competition BBK

This chart is worth posting here as well since this thread is a running record of my build.

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Damn you. That got me to look at their web site and find these:

AP Racing by Essex Road Brake Kit (Front 9561/380mm)- Tesla Model 3 | Essex Parts Services, Inc.

Gearhead pr0n alert!

Best,

 

[Lunares]

I'm going to have them powder-coated red during this offseason. Had I known the current season would be so delayed I would have done it prior to install, oh well.

Will the powder coat actually hold up to tracking them? Surprised essex doesn't offer it as a for cost option

edit: I guess they do for the road brake but not the track brake version

 

[beastmode13]

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Will the powder coat actually hold up to tracking them? Surprised essex doesn't offer it as a for cost option

edit: I guess they do for the road brake but not the track brake version

No paint can match the heat dissipation and chemical resistant property of hard anodize. AP Street and Track version are painted in red, black and silver.

 

[MasterC17]

Will the powder coat actually hold up to tracking them? Surprised essex doesn't offer it as a for cost option

edit: I guess they do for the road brake but not the track brake version

The stock calipers held up fine with considerably less thermal capacity so I don't see why not. Andoized is a more robust coating but not so bling bling.

 

[Mash]

The stock calipers held up fine with considerably less thermal capacity so I don't see why not. Andoized is a more robust coating but not so bling bling.

My Tesla Brembo chipping off the paint on edges, I have to say. Anodizing is for sure more reliable.
On Evo X my Brembo became Blackbo - track overheat makes it deep red wine color.
But I have serious doubts it has anything to do with heat dissipation - anodizing is technically paint as well, just goes inside aluminum itself and not only sticking outside.

 

[MasterC17]

My Tesla Brembo chipping off the paint on edges, I have to say. Anodizing is for sure more reliable.
On Evo X my Brembo became Blackbo - track overheat makes it deep red wine color.
But I have serious doubts it has anything to do with heat dissipation - anodizing is technically paint as well, just goes inside aluminum itself and not only sticking outside.

I had a 2015 BMW M3 and every caliper turned from Blue to Green. I have yet to have a Tesla caliper change color.

And yes, it is definitely heat related. The less heat in the caliper the less chance there is for it to change color.

 

[beastmode13]

I had a 2015 BMW M3 and every caliper turned from Blue to Green. I have yet to have a Tesla caliper change color.

And yes, it is definitely heat related. The less heat in the caliper the less chance there is for it to change color.

Exactly. Even hard anodize parts will discolor over time. I had Wilwood calipers with hard black anodize on previous car, it was close to black when new. After two track seasons, it turned to a dark blue purple color. This is similar to the discoloration people have seen with the rotor hat of MPP rotors after track sessions. This is normal. For trackies, this is a badge of honor, it shows they actually track their car, vs. just talk about tracking their car. One great thing about anodize compare to paint or even powder coating is the resistant to chemical like brake fluid and brake cleaning.

 

[beastmode13]

AP Racing Competition BBK on 3.

Will try to get a few shots of the whole car to get a view of front gray caliper with rear red caliper. @Lucky13

 

[MasterC17]

Not the best photo, but the brakes are pretty!

 

[beastmode13]

 

[beastmode13]

Fixing the poor fitting stock spoiler with 3M automotive sealant. No more dirt, leaves, insects, etc getting stuck in the cracks. Excuse the dirty car, it needs a wash.

 

[MountainPass]

Fixing the poor fitting stock spoiler with 3M automotive sealant. No more dirt, leaves, insects, etc getting stuck in the cracks. Excuse the dirty car, it needs a wash.

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Great job, can you please come to do some work in my washroom?

 

[Lucky13]

Great job, can you please come to do some work in my washroom?

Canadians and their washrooms...lol starting to go more crazy being inside so much.

 

[MarcG]

Canadians and their washrooms...lol starting to go more crazy being inside so much.

I have to say, it does make more sense than "restrooms". I usually "wash" my hands (or other body parts) more often than I "rest" when using a washroom/restroom/bathroom/etc.

But I digress.. @beastmode13 nice work on that spoiler! Care to share a link to where one can acquire such sealant?

 

[beastmode13]

I have to say, it does make more sense than "restrooms". I usually "wash" my hands (or other body parts) more often than I "rest" when using a washroom/restroom/bathroom/etc.

But I digress.. @beastmode13 nice work on that spoiler! Care to share a link to where one can acquire such sealant?

This is the same stuff some exotic car manufactures use to seal body panel gaps, accessories, etc.

https://www.grainger.com/product/3M-Black-Sealant-49Z638?searchBar=true&searchQuery=49Z638

 

[UWGorilla]

Do you happen to know how easy it is to remove this stuff if it's applied over PPF or similar?

 

[MountainPass]

Canadians and their washrooms...lol starting to go more crazy being inside so much.

Hey... I'm not resting or taking a bath in it!