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Old Jun 24, 2002 | 02:52 PM
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My Berlinetta has a huge rack and she said she needs some support. Actually i just need to know where would i start looking for a car bra? I'm to scared to drive my car on the highway cause of the paintchips and bugs. Can anyone help me out

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Old Jun 24, 2002 | 02:58 PM
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From: In the state of bliss
Car: 1984 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 2.5L Iron Duke 4 cylinder
Transmission: 5 speed manual
I ordered mine through Pep Boys....LeBra brand.

Don't keep the bra on your car permanently. It will ruin your paint. I read the pamphlet that comes with the product and it says not for permanent use and not even to keep on the car after it rains or when washing....

In other words....keep on the car at a minimum.

I had one for my 91 Bird and it fogged my paint on the nose.....
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Old Jun 24, 2002 | 03:57 PM
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It'll fog your paint if water gets trapped under there and then dries. Also-before you put it on make sure the car is clean, any dirt trapped under there acts as an abrasive which will scratch the paint. 1 more thing--make sure the bra is strapped down nice and tight--if not once you're on the highway it'll flap around and beat your paint to death. Just be conscience of what you're doing and you won't have a problem.
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Old Jun 24, 2002 | 06:47 PM
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I don't like bras on cars. But I understand where you're coming from. I got a good chunk of paint taken off from a rock. I've seen an RS with just a small type of bra just for the hood. Wasn't too gawdy like most. It was made by Le Bra I think.
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Old Jun 24, 2002 | 07:20 PM
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I did the same thing to my car when the pait was new but after one 2 hour trip it had already rubed the pait in a few small places so it was sold on e-bay soon after..
https://www.thirdgen.org/rides/rideimages/photo_(1).jpg
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Old Jun 24, 2002 | 08:25 PM
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JMO, bras are ugly, really ugly, but on the other hand chips in tha paint and bugs are too
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Old Jun 24, 2002 | 09:36 PM
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IROC's have *****.. not *******... nuff said..
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 12:01 AM
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Try ebay I got a new one for 28 that included shipping. I just use it to cover the front until a new paint job can be afforded
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