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I added a picture to the slideshow showing the caliper paint I used. I used the spray paint type. It does not have to say caliper paint. You can use the engine enamel. Just make sure it can withstand 500 degrees F or more and try to use one with ceramic in it. I painted my wifes calipers (white) 2 or so years ago. They still look like new (when they are clean). Also, you don't have to clear coat them, but I do. It gives them a better shine and help them last longer (the clear coat will have to wear out first before the paint). I only coated my wifes twice, but I coated mine about 4 times and then clear coated them 2 more times. You don't have to coat them that many times, that was just me. Also, anyone that wants to do this too, It would be BEST if you don't use your car until the next day. If you do use your car, there is a chance the new brake dust will stick to the paint. Just make sure they are completely dry before you drive your car. As far as the brake pads, the rear pads are from Autozone ($60), and the fronts are from Pepboys ($50). Front and rears are ceramic. The fronts at Autozone cost almost $80, so that is why I bought them from Pepboys. I just installed them on Thursday (7/1/10), so it is too early to say which one is better and how long they will last.

To see all my pictures (painted brake caliper, etc), I think you will have to go to my photo gallery or go here: I think I'm done tinkering with my Journey. I changed my brakes at 19,000 miles (car less than a year old). The fronts had a quarter pad left and the rears had half the pad left. I was suprised the rear was not that worn, but for being less than a year old, that was a lot. While I was changing the brakes, I decided to paint the calipers. It turned out really well. So, everything I done to my Journey total: HID lights LED cabin lights LED turn signals and parking lights (I changed my brakes to LEDs and then changed them back to regular because daytime braking is too hard to see) LED license plate lights New rims and tires (18 inch) Extra Dodge badges added (front doors seal area, dash board, cargo area, engine block plastic cover, and outside area below the front doors) [ it sounds like a lot, but it looks good] Re-badged xtreme instead of R/T, SXT, SE, etc. (front and rear) Added air vents (fake ones) Chrome door handle covers synthetic oil after my first 3000 miles Painted brake calipers red (with clear coat also) Ceramic brake pads (Last longer and will help me have less brake dust too) Tinted windows Chrome dodge license plate cover Mud flaps Chrome/silver gas and brake pedals (covers) Things I might do: Chome fuel door ($75. I can't bring myself to pay that much for it. If I see it cheaper somewhere, maybe I'll do it) Do something with that compartment on the dash board (like the one guy that added a GPS unit there) Do somthing with the extra light socket I now have under the hood after installing HIDs At any rate, I think I'm done. Time to move on to a new project....

Sorry, moved the topic to Accessories and Modifications. I could not figure out how to delete the topic from this area

The brake pedal is metal and the gas is plastic. I saw that too. I'm not sure what the thinking was on that....

Dash Board: Top plug: car must be running Bottom plug: plug stays on 24/7 Arm rest plug: stays on 24/7 Trunk plug: car must be running

Sounds ok. Depending on where you live, you will get a better deal. In the US, you would get a better deal because they don't have to ship the car anywhere. If you live in a country where they have a journey plant, it will be cheaper.

Yes, nice rims!

Thier right, it happens in all cars. I have had it happen in dodge, ford, nissan and in vans too. Try turning on the air (not A/C) and see if that helps some.

I wanted to switch mine out too. I was told it unscrews. I tried a little bit, but it is on there really tight. I was afraid of breaking it down in the shifter so I stopped trying. Let us know if you figure it out.

Welcome.

I always wondered if the infinty package sound better that the regular/stock system. The bass in mine is crazy and it is only set a 6 (the max bass level setting is 9). I believe the opening is a 6 X 9 or a little larger. You could add two 10 or 12 inch subs in the trunk piece that covers the secret area in the trunk. Just cut two round holes and install. Your amp and everything could fit under there. For me, I don't use that area.

They are right, it is a normal problem. Just like he said above, all you have to do is crack open another window but at a different level/heights. When I have my back windows open, I crack one of the front windows a inch or two to balance out the wind pressure. Or open the back windows at different hieghts/levels. Just play around with the window heights, and you will find the sweet spots. I thought all car do it. It is like sound breaking glass. You hit the right note(window height/level) and strange things happen.

Indeed, great job!!!! Could you spring load it so it will slowly rise up when you open the door?

Does the value package have tinted windows?

Stay strong. (LOL)

Sweet rims. That should add a nice look.