My Bra Falls Off!
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My Bra Falls Off!
And it's not pretty either. Just bought this BRA (nose protector) and can't seem to get past the 2nd step of the instructions below. The hood surround has a lip that faces down, but the reinforcement steel is so close that there is no room for these "U" shaped trim lock clips that are described. Are the clips intended to grab only one side of the vinyl or does the vinyl make a loop inside the clip like using clothes pins on a laundry line? The flap described runs the entire length of the hood surround. Are only 2 clips supposed to be enough, that is if you could even get them attached?
It also looks like the instructions contradict themselves. (2) hooked-back U-shaped trim locks are used in steps 3,4,and 5, then 2 more are used in step 6. The kit only comes with 2 according to the material list.
It also looks like the instructions contradict themselves. (2) hooked-back U-shaped trim locks are used in steps 3,4,and 5, then 2 more are used in step 6. The kit only comes with 2 according to the material list.
Last edited by Big Fish; Apr 28, 2006 at 11:50 PM.
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Originally Posted by Glass Act
Bra's are for one thing, and unless you have two Vette's, thats not it... my .02
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Originally Posted by Corz
you must have some big ones 
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Originally Posted by fl_rider
As shi-crappy as my paint is I still "WOULDN'T" put a bra on my car.
It's only going to do more damage rubbing the paint off.
Chris B
It's only going to do more damage rubbing the paint off.
Chris B
women and cars should all be braless
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Originally Posted by Fevre
My nose cone is old and cracked, actually has a hole in it so I bought a bra. Thing fit like **** so I modified it a bit
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Originally Posted by Big Fish
And it's not pretty either. Just bought this BRA (nose protector) and can't seem to get past the 2nd step of the instructions below. The hood surround has a lip that faces down, but the reinforcement steel is so close that there is no room for these "U" shaped trim lock clips that are described. Are the clips intended to grab only one side of the vinyl or does the vinyl make a loop inside the clip like using clothes pins on a laundry line? The flap described runs the entire length of the hood surround. Are only 2 clips supposed to be enough, that is if you could even get them attached?
It also looks like the instructions contradict themselves. (2) hooked-back U-shaped trim locks are used in steps 3,4,and 5, then 2 more are used in step 6. The kit only comes with 2 according to the material list.
It also looks like the instructions contradict themselves. (2) hooked-back U-shaped trim locks are used in steps 3,4,and 5, then 2 more are used in step 6. The kit only comes with 2 according to the material list.
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Doesn't seem to be a brand at all. It is a GM licensed product purchased from Corvette Central. I think it's going to go back on Monday.
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Originally Posted by logansrun73
I had no problem with my bra. It is a wolf. Got it because my front bumper is falling apart. Just a cheap fix for a while.
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Originally Posted by Big Fish
Mine looks identical to yours except I have a crossed flags logo. Even the same airfoils, but I'm not sure what they actually do if anything. How does yours attach to the hood surround, along the front edge of the hood?
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Originally Posted by logansrun73
It does not attach to the front of the hood. It attaches to my wheel wells and under the front bumper.
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Well that is the problem you are reading the instructions!! LOL I got a bra for my '77 just to use on long trips to protect the paint and like the other guy said it don't fit very gooe at all. The biggest problem is the pop up lights and the way you have to attach it to them. I kind of like the modified one like Chris LeFevre did where it just covers the nose because that is where you will get the most chips.
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As frustrating as this thing is, I'm beginning to think there might be hope. I have decided to add a continuous velcro soft strip to the hood surround flap, and that will attach to a continuous velcro hook strip glued underneath the hood surround. That should hold the trailing edge of the bra very secure and allow me to get a nice tight fit everywhere else. I swear this manufacturer has never tried to install this product on a C3. As I mentioned already, this came from Corvette Central and they have always sold very excellent products to me in the past. I am planning on letting them know about the problems I have had with this one, think they need to change vendors or demand something better.
