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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 06:36 PM
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I've heard mixed reviews of putting a bra on the car for track days. I'm concerned with flying rocks thrown up by other cars sticky tires. What do you guys think, bra or no bra?
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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You can do what you want to do with tape. Go to a paint store, they'll set you up with some low tack, wide tape that'll do the job. More important is behind the tires and the lower fascia. You'll pull up more stuff on the car than anyone in front of you.
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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Best protection is going to be the bra..imo
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Jake T
Best protection is going to be the bra..imo
but that un-slick surface wll cost you a tenth!
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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At Watkins last year, saw brand new 911s and BMWs with tape all over the place to keep the cars clean. I ran a bra, and will do so again this year, just because it's easier to install and take off. Both will work well
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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All the associations that I know of wont allow you to run a bra on the car while on the track. Painters tape is your best friend... also staying away from others rear ends is a good way to not get chips or cracks.

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