Nose Mask (Bra)
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From: Olympia WA
Nose Mask (Bra)
Would appreciate some advice on putting a bra on the nose of my 2004 roadster. Yes or no?, source, price, style, manufacturer, etc. Interested in ease of installation and removal - I take a couple of long trips a year but otherwise just local driving.
Burning Brakes
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From: Lilliwaup Washington
I have a Colgan from Mid America with mirror covers also. A little pricey but does a great job and quick to get off and on. No hardware to install and colors available to match certain cars. Mine is Torch Red. Just my experience and I've been pleased.
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From: Resume Speed Tennessee
Originally Posted by Ghost Vette
I have one that I use only for trips. Don't care for them any other time. They are not hard to install. Takes a little time putting the snaps on.
To do it again, I'd try the polyester covers rather than the vinyl.
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From: The Beautiful Greater Bay Area California
Originally Posted by RoadReady
The GM bra and MidAmerica mirror covers work fine and save a lot of damage on road trips. The mirrors seem to pick up more chips than the nose.
To do it again, I'd try the polyester covers rather than the vinyl.
To do it again, I'd try the polyester covers rather than the vinyl.
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From: Payne Ohio
I have the gm bra that I use for trips or roads that are not in to good shape as I live in a rural area. Price on the gm bra was a bargan and took only 45 minutes to install the snaps and hardware. Imho this ones the way to go. 
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From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
I have had the 3M clear bra installed almost 3 years ago...
Love it... virtually invisible (and I hear the newer stuff doesn't even yellow)...
...Runs about 400-500 installed, but IMHO it's worth the peace of mind.
Dave
Love it... virtually invisible (and I hear the newer stuff doesn't even yellow)...
...Runs about 400-500 installed, but IMHO it's worth the peace of mind.
Dave
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From: The Rock Arkansas
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The GM bra is the best value and very easy to install and remove.
I now have a Red Colgan bra. It's not as easy to install and I don't like the open holes in the front that allow debris to get behind it.
I now have a Red Colgan bra. It's not as easy to install and I don't like the open holes in the front that allow debris to get behind it.
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From: Follansbee West Va
Originally Posted by mozart
I have the gm bra that I use for trips or roads that are not in to good shape as I live in a rural area. Price on the gm bra was a bargan and took only 45 minutes to install the snaps and hardware. Imho this ones the way to go.
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From: Lake Norman NC
Originally Posted by rdhotc5
I have a Colgan from Mid America with mirror covers also. A little pricey but does a great job and quick to get off and on. No hardware to install and colors available to match certain cars. Mine is Torch Red. Just my experience and I've been pleased.
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From: Greensboro, NC "REALITY IS MERELY AN ILLUSION, ALBEIT A VERY PERSISTENT ONE"...ALBERT EINSTEIN"
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by rdhotc5
I have a Colgan from Mid America with mirror covers also. A little pricey but does a great job and quick to get off and on. No hardware to install and colors available to match certain cars. Mine is Torch Red. Just my experience and I've been pleased.
Just make sure to keep it and the car clean prior to use, and to take it off the car to dry if it gets wet. 
Use mine for trips only.
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From: Nashville TN
Originally Posted by HD Rider
Would appreciate some advice on putting a bra on the nose of my 2004 roadster. Yes or no?, source, price, style, manufacturer, etc. Interested in ease of installation and removal - I take a couple of long trips a year but otherwise just local driving.
