Ordered a month ago and they arrived fine, but they do not fit as shown in the instructional video. The bracket does not clip around the existing caliper and sit securely which results in almost no clearance between the caliper cover and rotor. Emailed three times with no response from them, so now stuck.
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Beware of RPMTesla Performance Calipers (and service)
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yes - these. I know lots of people are against them but these are actually contoured and look real. I didn't want to deal with the mess of painting. I opted for the white Tesla letters. There's a M3P at my gym and they look the same from a couple of feet away.
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Model 3 Performance Sport Caliper Covers - with Jack Puck $269
Description Demo & Installation Video FAQ's...
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UncertainTimes
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yes - these. I know lots of people are against them but these are actually contoured and look real. I didn't want to deal with the mess of painting. I opted for the white Tesla letters. There's a M3P at my gym and they look the same from a couple of feet away.
Model 3 Performance Sport Caliper Covers - with Jack Puck $269
Description Demo & Installation Video FAQ's...
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Those are actually decent looking covers. It's about time someone made something real looking that for caliper covers.
TFSMotorsport
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IMO the bigger fools are the people that pay 5k for a brake upgrade only to find the car takes a longer distance to stop...
It's pretty well established that RPMTesla is garbage...and caliper covers are garbage.
Two garbages make a big garbage.
Two garbages make a big garbage.
What really hurts is that you paid an extra $100 to RPMTesla for crappy service than what you could have paid from Amazon, which has a lot better service:
Post some pics showing the problem. Maybe it's just a matter of bending the clips, but no way to tell from your description.
I have them on the rear but RPM Tesla installed them. I've had no issues and fitment seems fine to me. I've also had good luck with RPM with multiple products. Sorry you've had a different experience. Good luck.
Hi_Im_Mike
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I bought this same product and love it!
No problem so far, only been on for 4 months though. Doesn’t seem to be affecting my braking or anything.
I've heard bad things about RPMTesla and their customer service. Just read this for instance:
teslamotorsclub.com
RPM Tesla = Racists
I'm sure all of his LEDs and Vorsteiner knock-off parts are all made in the USA. On behalf of all Asians, go **** yourself, Mark.
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I was secretly hoping they would drop in and actually help me, but unfortunately that doesn't seem like its going to happen.
Flat caliper covers are ugly, these actually look quite nice. I like the red look of the performance calipers (so shoot me), but obviously don't need the actual bigger brakes. Also, like I said I didn't want to deal with the hassle of painting. Other than the suboptimal fitment, they look great IMO. See pic below.
Below are pictures of the fitment issues I mentioned. That buttom part of the U-clip should sit flush with the underside of the caliper, and not bow downwards towards the rotor.
Flat caliper covers are ugly, these actually look quite nice. I like the red look of the performance calipers (so shoot me), but obviously don't need the actual bigger brakes. Also, like I said I didn't want to deal with the hassle of painting. Other than the suboptimal fitment, they look great IMO. See pic below.
Below are pictures of the fitment issues I mentioned. That buttom part of the U-clip should sit flush with the underside of the caliper, and not bow downwards towards the rotor.
I think they look great.
Doesn't look too hard to just bend the clip so it fits better. From what I was reading in the reviews on Amazon, a lot of people have to fiddle with the clips to get the right fit, and they don't make a big deal about it.
I would be tempted to put some hi temp silicone in a couple of spots to keep the cover from rattling or moving. And I'd put a dab on both sides of the clip screws to keep them from loosening up.
Silicone would be easy to remove and reapply whenever the covers need to come off.
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