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Old 05-04-07, 12:10 PM
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Seems good for a long trip, but other than that, I'd never wear one. But yeah, good for a trip.
Old 05-04-07, 12:39 PM
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I really dont like the look of bras on cars... How do you keep them from not changing the way the paint looks after taking them off?
Old 05-04-07, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ben_r_
I really dont like the look of bras on cars... How do you keep them from not changing the way the paint looks after taking them off?
I think the OP reason for having the bra is for road trips to keep the bugs and rock chips away..it's not for cosmetic reasons....no damage done to the paint if it's only for a couple of hours and taken off when arrive at your destination. Seems like a good idea to me.
Old 05-04-07, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by supaIS350
I think the OP reason for having the bra is for road trips to keep the bugs and rock chips away..it's not for cosmetic reasons....no damage done to the paint if it's only for a couple of hours and taken off when arrive at your destination. Seems like a good idea to me.
Ah, yea I get that now, and for that reason I think Id agree. I kinda like that idea actually. I might get one just for road trips too.
Old 05-04-07, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MD727
ok so I know it dosen't look great - so hold off on the ugly comments - I bought it so that when I take it on the upcoming 500 mile trip that it protects the front end. Thought you all might want to see some pics of it on....
500 miles? you DEFINITELY need it!

look good with just the hood panel on, the "Full bra" makes it look a little "Bulky".....
Old 05-09-07, 02:55 PM
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it also comes in carbon fiber look!!! yes!!

haha, thanks for the post, i was looking for one of these. i live in miami and going to UCF in orlando, so this would come in handy for the trips up and down (gotta love lovebugs)
Old 05-09-07, 03:38 PM
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it's good for long road trips

Originally Posted by conekiller
AAAACK...those things usually do more harm than good - long stretches at highway speed = wind pulling and tugging those things against your paint.
i guess rock chips are better at those speeds...
Old 05-09-07, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by trunksx217
it also comes in carbon fiber look!!! yes!!

haha, thanks for the post, i was looking for one of these. i live in miami and going to UCF in orlando, so this would come in handy for the trips up and down (gotta love lovebugs)
You're not kidding. I went to UCF (commuted), and my car got TRASHED by those things.
Old 09-06-07, 09:10 AM
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I have a question ,, how did they install it? did they put small holes on the back of the fender ?
Old 09-06-07, 10:06 AM
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MD727 or whoever has the colgan bra, where do you guys hook the hood bra? I tried and rubber didn't stretch out long enough. Can you take a pic of it too?
Old 09-06-07, 10:06 AM
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They normally have elastic straps with hooks, and bendable metal tabs sewn into the bra. I've never seen a bra that required any permanent modification to anything.
Old 09-06-07, 10:34 AM
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To me all those type bras are ugly.
There's a company makes color matched bras of that type for Corvettes.
Those bras look much better.
A clear bra by Ventureshield is the way to go.
Old 09-06-07, 10:40 AM
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GOt the same one you got. I thought it was a bit expensive. But they were the only one I could find about 3-4 months ago. As the instruction says. You're not suppose to leave it on long after it has rain. I usually put mine on for long rides and take it off right when I get to my destination. Oh yea! It sucks that in order for you to have no license plate hole you have to pay extra.
Old 09-06-07, 11:04 AM
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does it damage your paint if you don't take it off once you're arrived at your destination(parked in the garage basement)?
Old 09-06-07, 11:16 AM
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Thats seems like a good idea for any kind of road trip. protects your paint and reduces reflectivity for LASER/LIDAR *cough*
Just need some stealth coating for those headlights and a matte black paint job like this slr.


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