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07-01-2004, 10:45 PM
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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.
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Rexi
no messy visible straps,is easy to put on and take off and provides great protection against stone chips to boot.
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Rexi
07-02-2004, 12:44 AM
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Originally posted by skc
I have the front lip spoiler. Can the bra accommodate this
skc
I have the front lip spoiler. Can the bra accommodate this
skc
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07-02-2004, 12:47 AM
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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
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
07-02-2004, 03:24 AM
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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 .
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michael
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 .
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michael
07-04-2004, 08:46 AM
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Originally posted by skc
looks good in the photo...is it just as nice when you put it on.
looks good in the photo...is it just as nice when you put it on.
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07-04-2004, 08:28 PM
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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
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
07-04-2004, 08:49 PM
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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?
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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?
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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 .
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07-05-2004, 04:30 PM
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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.
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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.
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07-05-2004, 05:59 PM
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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 ****!!!!
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michael
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 ****!!!!
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michael
07-05-2004, 06:47 PM
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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
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07-06-2004, 09:38 PM
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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!!!)
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!!!)
07-07-2004, 12:21 AM
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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
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
07-07-2004, 12:49 AM
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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
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 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 .
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07-07-2004, 12:58 AM
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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.
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.
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07-07-2004, 03:09 AM
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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.
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.
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07-07-2004, 05:01 AM
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Originally posted by druck
Small visible line, verses ugly great big black bag, let me see....
Cheers
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Small visible line, verses ugly great big black bag, let me see....
Cheers
---Dave