After looking with horror at the limited range of car bras being manufactured and offered here in Australia, I eventually found and purchased an original factory Bra from Rosenthal Mazda in the U.S for $99 U.S
What can I say other that it fits like a glove and looks fantastic.
It even has a great Rx8 logo on it.

Strongly recommend to anyone looking for a car bra to visit the Rosenthal Mazda site. They provide great promt service (delivered in less than a week from the states) at a great price which was much much cheaper than here in Australia .

Regards
George Thomas
Velocity red Cloth OZ Rx8

how about a pic! and a link to the site or the address

thanks

what about freight and duties

Probably no duty if it under $100

Only extra cost was $32 U.S dollars for prompt express postage.

Dont have photo as yet ,can access picture on Rosenthal Mazda's web site or do search where U.S customers have taken photos of their cars with exact car bra.

As I live in Albury Car bra is invaluable but there was no way that I would have been seen dead with Oz version.
Have had comments by people who say that my car bra is the best they have ever seen.

Regards
George Thomas
Velocity red cloth Oz Rx8

I think highway drive needs a bra - you never know what the dirty trucks are up to! :D

Makes a nice complimentary piece of protection for the grill kit!

Is that Rosenthal Mazda site the one that redirects to
http://www.finishlineperformance.com/ ?

I've tried to order stuff from there but found the shipping extremely prohibitive. Agree it looks great. I'm driving across the country soon but won't be going without a bra.

This is what the Rosenthal Mazda site quotes me when I go through the checkout:

Qty Description Unit _Amount
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) Front Mask - Full $97.20 $97.20
____ Vehicle Option is Without Front Air Dam
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal: $97.20
Shipping & Handling: $124.80
Total: $222.00

Oh yeah - did I mention I picked up my 8 TODAY?!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm about to curl up in bed with the owners manual. Ecyclopoedia RX-eightica by the look of it.

Well done oodlum... we should catch up someday... oh there is a drive day by Evans @ Sandown on 16th April. P/M me if you want details.

Regards to the bra ---- 100 bucks to ship... what a rip off!

Thanks takahashi

I'll have to miss the drive day - I'm migrating to the Byron Bay area at the beginning of April.

Should catch up before that though.

BTW have you ever ordered anything from japanparts? I'm wondering how long delivery takes.

Originally posted by Hymee
Makes a nice complimentary piece of protection for the grill kit!

HYMEE

Definetely worth considering as u know i am heading of to Melbourne after the Wakefield drive day .

The bra sounds like a worthwhile investment , anyone interested in a group purchase ??????????

cheers
michael

The one from Rosenthal certainly looks a neater fit than the local one I saw. Yep, I could be up for it, but a group buy, while potentially achieving a discount on both freight and purchase price, might bring us into dutiable territory and hence more hassle and time delay.

Anyone with experience on this?

Timbo

Good point on the group buy .

These bras come with or whitout covering for the Air damms ,whats best????

cheers
michael

I guess it depends whether you are planning to get the front air dam, which I guess is the standard Mazda offering -- see http://www.mazda.com.au/accessories_pl.exe?id=43.

I'm not so 'without' is my choice :)

Freight cost me $32 U.S. ,not $100 .
All you have to do is get on the phone as I had done and place your order . You then fax through your details including address and credit card details and then within 5 days bar bra was delivered to my front door for $32 U.S freight and $99 U.S for the bra for a total cost of $131U.S .
Get on the phone you have nothing to lose and plenty to gain.
Anyway local bra was up around the $400 plus dollar mark.

Regards
George Thomas
Velocity Red cloth Oz Rx8

Thanks for the tip George - I'll give them a call.

Ditto

ROBCO IN NSW , HAS CAR BRAS but i am sure that the price will be far more than rosenthal mazda in US .

bY GEORGE Thanks for the tip.
cheers
michael

George Thomas

As the US cars dont get the wiper washers on the front bumper have you allowed for it on your car .( cut them out ) or disconnected them ???

If you were to place the bra on your rx8 and not allow for the functioning of washer it may cause damage to their operation , .

Does anyone know how to disconnect their wiper washers on the front bumpers ????????????

cheers
michael

I tried Rosenthal Nissan Mazda
this week

"We were upgrading the shipping part of the shopping cart software this
weekend and did not have the shipping rules set up properly for
international calculations.

The actual UPS charge for shipping your package is $89.00

Let us know how to proceed. We apologize for the inconvenience."

they want to charge me $89 just for the shipping! that's crazy it is some international express but it should only be round $60 .au for something this size and weight.

trussville mazda was about the same price as rosenthal :(

george was lucky.

Rotaryenvy

I spoke to Tommy from spares at Rosenthal MAZDA in US this morning he quoted me $97.20 for the bra and $89 for the UPS (united postal service ) so that is correct .

I agree posting cost is high but its still cheaper than buying in Australia and our Mazda dealer s dont have them .

For those that are interested Tommys phone number is 0011 -703-749-6451 .

Rian Derrick a New Zealand Mazda dealer told me that the US part number for the bar or mask as they call them in US IS AS FOLLOWS .

Car bra Without front air dam : 0000- 8G-K01

Car bra with front air damm :0000-8G-k02

Those that have the wiper washers on the front bumpers will have to make allowances for these either by disconnetting them or adjusting the car bra as in US they dont get the wiper washer s.

Does anyone know how to dissconnect them?????????

cheers
michael

Originally posted by Lock & Load

Those that have the wiper washers on the front bumpers will have to make allowances for these either by disconnetting them or adjusting the car bra as in US they dont get the wiper washer s.

Does anyone know how to dissconnect them?????????

cheers
michael

Michael

See Hymee's Grill installation instructions, if you still have them

Tim

Timbo

I think i must be starting to loose the plot after fitting the Hymee grill at 49 years of age youd think id remember dissconnecting the bloody wiper connection at just 50 .

cheers
michael

Sorry, what were we talking about…?!
:)

If you are looking for a bra for your RX8. I found one for $79.99 with FREE Shipping at http://spoilers4less.com
-Ron

Ron

Thanks mate.

cheers
michael

You must have me confused with my brother Derrick Eric Herrick

As my last name is Herrick

ROFLMFAO !!!!!

Originally posted by Lock & Load


Rian Derrick a New Zealand Mazda dealer told me that the US part number for the bar or mask as they call them in US IS AS FOLLOWS .

Car bra Without front air dam : 0000- 8G-K01

Car bra with front air damm :0000-8G-k02

What gives?? I posted pics of my car bra 6 months ago and got slammed! (It has removable velcro parches for the headlight washers too BTW).

They may not look beautiful, but they make sense for an interstate drive. Such a fickle audience!

But Wildcard, a bra doesn't suit your masculine bod :)

FANCY THAT ONE OF AUSTRALIAS FINEST WEARING A BRA .

CHEERS
MICHAEL

Actually, as one who dissed you, Wildcard, I think I still want to see one of the US ones fitted before buying ;)

Spoke to Andrew the boss of robco products car bra manufacturers .

www.robcoproducts.com.au :PHONE 02 95605393

His company has priced a bra for the RX8 at $350 Australian including GST ., no extra charge for delivery .

After letting Andrew know that some members were buying bras overseas he has agreed to review pricing if numbers were higher .
sO IF YOU WANT A aUSTRALIAN BRA MAYBE WE CAN GET THE PRICE DOWN ON A VOLUME TYPE ORDER .

cheers
michael

hey i'm interested.
do we know what robco's bras are like?
holes in the bumper for the washers?

there is something curious on the robco website...it says something about not using on cured and hardened paint. I thought all paints are cured and hardened before they leave the factory???

fat marco

Robco is situated at :49 Shepherd st , Marrickville 2204.

ph:02 95605393

If you or another forum members checks their bras out we will then be able to see the fit and quality of their products ,

If andrew sharpens his price i may buy Aussie instead of American .

No need to worry the paint on your RX8 IS WELL AND TRULY CURED .

CHEERS
MICHAEL

Hi All,

Thought i would bring this back out from the grave.

just wonderig if anyone has actually purchased any of these car bras mentioned in this thread.

Brad

Hi guys.. Marrickville is real close to me.. As i have a commercial propery there too..

If i find the time i would not mind dropping in looking at the quality of product they supply.. maybe get 8A8Y 8 to come along as its not far from him either.. just for a second opinion of course.

bjw

Brad

I was fortunate enough to purchase a car bra from the U.S.it cost me nearly $200 landed , however its the original Mazda car bra and its halve the price of the one i could buy here in Australia .

Iwill post pictures of the bra soon .

cheers
michael

Sucky sucky michael.. supporting the overseas market instead of local ;)

Originally posted by Choppy
Sucky sucky michael.. supporting the overseas market instead of local ;)

Choppy

My RX8 CAR BRA WOULD HAVE BEEN $400.OO+ A FIVE WEEK WAIT AND not original .

As we all bought a Japanese car none of us is supporting the local market .

I did buy the local Australian made Hymee babecue grill set and the bunsen burner Hymee exhaust .ha ha ha

cheers
michael

Lock and Load,

Is your U.S.A sourced car bra the official Factory car bra with the nice little Rx8 logo printed on it?
I have the official bra from Mazda America with the logo on it ,it fits like a glove and looks fantastic.
I was down in Melbourne (from Albury) a few weeks ago and everybody was admiring it which normally isn't the case with a car bra on.
I was fortunately very lucky to purchase from Rosenthal Mazda before they started charging like a wounded bull for delivery to Australia on their website(my former user name was George Thomas).

Congratulations on your purchase.

Regards
Rexi

Show us your front bar ;) Pics please..

Choppy,
unfortunately I don't have a digital camera but if you look up the Rosenthal Mazda web site they have a picture of the bra on a red Rx8.

Regards
Rexi

REXI

YEP I HAVE THE OFFICIALLY SOURCED MAZDA BRA WITH THE RX8 LOGO .

Todd the guy i purchased the bra from won an RX8 on the TV SHOW FEAR FACTOR .

So my bra is not only the mazda originall one but it has celebrIty status .HA HA HA

Iwill post pics tommorow .

CHEERS
MICHAEL

I think i have seen the one you guys have. i saw it on a US web site. Looks sooooo much better than the Aus ones. And at $200 bucks still a lot cheaper.

How did you go with the Headlight washers? Do you just disable them when you have it on?

thanks for the responses

brad

Originally posted by bjw
I think i have seen the one you guys have. i saw it on a US web site. Looks sooooo much better than the Aus ones. And at $200 bucks still a lot cheaper.

How did you go with the Headlight washers? Do you just disable them when you have it on?

thanks for the responses

brad

Brad

With the headlight washers there seems to be two options , one is to disable them or get the bra cut to allow them to stay functional .(i am afraid they may look like yellow nipples sticking out )

I have not decided which option to take as yet , i have to weigh up the pros and cons

cheers
michael

Originally posted by Lock & Load
Brad

With the headlight washers there seems to be two options , one is to disable them or get the bra cut to allow them to stay functional .(i am afraid they may look like yellow nipples sticking out )


:D :D :D :lol:

Originally posted by Lock & Load

With the headlight washers there seems to be two options , one is to disable them or get the bra cut to allow them to stay functional .(i am afraid they may look like yellow nipples sticking out )


Or Red Nipples in my case...:D

I was thinking about getting the bra cut for the headlight washers but then also getting patches of the same material made and use velcro to stick them on when driving thru the day. .... similar to the Aus model.

Don't know how pratical this is would be though.... :(

It will be a easy fix the me then :D

Told you guys to get a black car :eek:

Originally posted by bjw
Or Red Nipples in my case...:D

I was thinking about getting the bra cut for the headlight washers but then also getting patches of the same material made and use velcro to stick them on when driving thru the day. .... similar to the Aus model.

Don't know how pratical this is would be though.... :(

Brad

Solution to car bra instalment .
The connection to the motor that cotrols both the wiper washers and the headlight washer(WHICH WORKS ON WATER PRESSURE FROM WINDSHIELD WASHER )is situated right below the wiper washer container , if you unplug the connection you have disabled the front headlight washer , problem solved , however you wont be able to spray or use your windshield wiper washer .

Its no major dramma just make sure your front windshield is clean before you put on your car bra and disconnect the washers , and then reconnect it when you are not using the bra .
.
cheers'
michael

Sorry guys, weather is too good to be mucking around with bras. I ran out of energy and patience after washing the car but here is the official Mazda box.

Cheers
Michael

L&L

looks good in the photo...is it just as nice when you put it on.

Any idea on how much they charge now....$200 was a bargain....well done.

skc

Looks exactly the same when put on car,great tight as a glove fit
no messy visible straps,is easy to put on and take off and provides great protection against stone chips to boot.

Regards
Rexi

I have the front lip spoiler. Can the bra accommodate this

skc

Originally posted by skc
I have the front lip spoiler. Can the bra accommodate this

skc

Check with Rosental mazda US as to the front lip spoiler they may have a different bra for that one , this one i dont think will suit .

cheers
michael

They have bra for lip and lipless.... whatever that means...

I am thinking of buying it but I want to ask Michael how do you it on? Is that a hassle?

How do you take it off? Don't tell me with one hand ;)

TAKA

The instructions are simple you only need a small phillips screwdriver as part of the bra is attached and secured to the front wheel arches .

Its more of a niggly type of job and you require patience to fit the bra correctly , i anticipate a 30 minute exercise to fit .

cheers
michael

L&L,
Takes me no longer than 5 minuted to fit on a daily basis after initially installing the press studs in wheel liner

Regards
Rexi

Originally posted by skc
looks good in the photo...is it just as nice when you put it on.

I'm sorry but that is totally hideous. Why get a nice looking car if you are going to cover it up in a ugly black canvas bag. Does it come with a matching gimp mask to protect your identity for comitting such a crime?

Cheers
---Dave

Dave, I think we all agree with you but there are two distinct differences between Aus & the UK -- big bugs, and bad roads with stones and lumps of shredded HGV tyres that are kick up and hit one's car regularly.

Am sure you experienced this on your recent travels.

But despite this, I have thus far not invested in a bra -- but I do have quite a few stone chips as a consequence. Also, if you search in this forum, you should see some photos of a very bug smeared 8 -- maybe L&L's or wallerc's

Originally posted by druck
I'm sorry but that is totally hideous. Why get a nice looking car if you are going to cover it up in a ugly black canvas bag. Does it come with a matching gimp mask to protect your identity for comitting such a crime?

Cheers
---Dave

Dave

The black bra acts as a fashion accessory and matches my black balaclava that i use for the odd job or two .j/k

On a more serious side i developed 4 stone chips plus millions of F$%ING locust kamikazies on my 5000km trip , i was lucky to have the Hymee bug grill otherwise my car would have definetely heated up .
The bra gives the car a real bad boy racer look however as Timbo mentioned earlier here in Australia we have bigger rocks insects and those of us that enjoy the 9000rev limiter need this to ward off stone chips and other flyng debris .

cheers
michael

I understand the problems with stone chips over there, I thought I had some nasty chips until Hymee showed me the chunks out of his bonnet. But there is a solution - a clear Bra - which doesn't ruin the look of the car.

Over here its called ArmourFend, and is the same material which is applied to the rear wheel arches. It can be fitted for quite reasonable cost to as much of the front of the car as you want, and is invisible apart from a fine line at the edge of the material.

I'm going to get it fitted at some point, but I'll have to get all the existing chips professionally repaired first.

Cheers
---Dave

druck

Not everyone shares your passion for this solution read this by Kwullen .

MY baby had the RoadBlock vinyl covering on the nose, before I got it and this crap SUCKS. It isn't nearly as glossy as the paint and is IMPOSSIBLE to get bug stains off of. If you rub it with even a soft cloth to try to remove the bug splatters, it scratches the vinyl and you can't get them out. The guy who sells/installs the crap hasn't responded since I told him I want it taken off. I guess he doesn't know I don't care about the 300 bucks, I want my car to shine!!
Therefore, I will tell ALL OF YOU GUYS - DON"T BUY THIS SHIT!!!!

cheers
michael

Thats obviously not the same stuff as AmourFend.

Cheers
---Dave

I have read other criticisms of this stuff -- and there are a few varieties -- as well. In particular, visible lines where the film ends on the paintwork, that collect grime. On balance, not something I am prepared to put on my car yet.

Tim

Fitment of car bra with instructions.

NB: Those of you that have the Hymee grill kit installed will have to find alternative means to anchor down the bottom section of the bra as the grill impeads the hooking and tieing up instructions (Hymee,you will have to re-design the grill to compliment the RX8 bra!!!)

2nd page

3rd page

At last, fitted.

L&L

Nice fit. No big creases that you see with some cars...hideous things.

Would you use it for everyday driving.....this is where I seem to get most of my stone damage. Especially when following trucks.

Would blend in well with my black car:p

skc

i may sell mine in a few.. i got my car clear bra .

p.s the clear bra stuff seems to be one of the best out there... if its installed correct it looks great.. its the same stuff thats on your rear fender.

Originally posted by skc
L&L

Nice fit. No big creases that you see with some cars...hideous things.

Would you use it for everyday driving.....this is where I seem to get most of my stone damage. Especially when following trucks.

Would blend in well with my black car:p

skc

skc

I WILL KEEP THEM ON FOR A WHILE AS THEY ARE BUILDING A NEW HOUSING ESTATE NEAR WHERE I FREQUENTLY DRIVE AND THERE IS A FAST NUMBER OF TRUCKS AROUND .
they are a pain in the butt constantly dropping quite large rocks and heaps of dust .

If anyone can supply a nice set of mountable stinger missiles , id be interested .ha ha ha .

cheers
michael

Originally posted by thew
p.s the clear bra stuff seems to be one of the best out there... if its installed correct it looks great.. its the same stuff thats on your rear fender.


thew

How would you remove the clear bra stuff after having it on your car for a while ????

Some guys are putting on a few layers i would hate to try and get it off after a hot summer .

Removing a small area near the rear fender would be quite different then removing it from the whole front end.

cheers
michael

thew

Pity you are in USA as I am interested in the car bra.

skc

Originally posted by timbo
I have read other criticisms of this stuff -- and there are a few varieties -- as well. In particular, visible lines where the film ends on the paintwork, that collect grime. On balance, not something I am prepared to put on my car yet.

Small visible line, verses ugly great big black bag, let me see....

Cheers
---Dave

Originally posted by druck
Small visible line, verses ugly great big black bag, let me see....

Cheers
---Dave

Ah yes, but at least it is easy to remove the great ugly black bag, to show a pristine front end for resale...;)

Originally posted by timbo
Ah yes, but at least it is easy to remove the great ugly black bag, to show a pristine front end for resale...;)
I want to appreciate the front end before I sell it :D

Cheers
---Dave

Originally posted by druck
I want to appreciate the front end before I sell it :D

Cheers
---Dave

Before selling it maybe you should get the REALRX8 being the MANUAL car.

This will stop you from standing in front of your car and admiring the front end because you will be to bussy actually enjoying changing gears and driving the car the way it was ment to be driven ..

cheers
michael

Originally posted by Lock & Load
Before selling it maybe you should get the REALRX8 being the MANUAL car.

Eh? We only get manuals in the UK, due to most people having two arms and two legs, and a rough idea of how to move them at the same time. You'd have to be hoping mad to buy an auto :)

This will stop you from standing in front of your car and admiring the front end because you will be to bussy actually enjoying changing gears and driving the car the way it was ment to be driven ..


You can still drive it and admire it at the same time, with those nice big glass shop windows along the high street. Put a bra on it, and you'll have to get a pair of blinkers so you dont catch sight of your self, or small children bursting in to tears when they see it.

Cheers
---Dave

Dave

I'm not sure what L&L's point was -- he's getting on a bit, and has probably confused you with another Pommie (Glenn?). But I think we're probably in voilent agreement in relation to the bra, but separated by vastly different driving environments. IMHO, there's no need for a bra -- of any type -- if the only driving you are doing is passed "those nice big glass shop windows along the high street".

I seem to spend more of my time passing those nice big B-double HGVs that hurtle along Australia's inland highways, throwing up stones, tyre remnants and road kill. A good reason for having a bra -- and one that is readily removable and may not deteriorate the car's paint surface over time. Each to his own.

Timbo

You are spot on i have confused one pom DAVE for another pom Glenn .

Glenn is the vouyer speed demon in a AUTOMATIC ???? ha ha ha , who gets off on looking at the front of his car.

Dave my apologies if i thought that you would EVER consider driving crappy AUTOMATICS .

cheers
michael