Gm bra
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Gm bra
I just purchased a GM BRA for my 2000FRC. Once I started searching through the forum I noticed (2) part numbers for it. The one I got is GM#19202113. I seen on the forum that there is a part number for a GM BRA, GM#12495616. My "instructions" have Part number GM#12368760 on them. Anyone know what the difference is between the two of them let alone the part number on the instruction sheet? Also there are three snap studs at each fender well. I have what seems to be an extra one at the top but the instructions do not have any mention for it. I used two snaps at each fender well like the instructions said. Have I installed incorrectly? It otherwise fits perfectly.
Last edited by DBRASUE; Nov 25, 2009 at 05:51 PM.
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I just purchased a GM BRA for my 2000FRC. Once I started searching through the forum I noticed (2) part numbers for it. The one I got is GM#19202113. I seen on the forum that there is a part number for a GM BRA, GM#12495616. My "instructions" have Part number GM#12368760 on them. Anyone know what the difference is between the two of them let alone the part number on the instruction sheet? Also there are three snap studs at each fender well. I have what seems to be an extra one at the top but the instructions do not have any mention for it. I used two snaps at each fender well like the instructions said. Have I installed incorrectly? It otherwise fits perfectly.
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There are three snaps on the cover - the lower two go into the snaps you install in place of the factory screws. The upper snap folds back onto the tab and once you bend the tab, it creates an L-shaped piece that just hooks under the fender liner at the top (may not be a great explanation but best I can do). So, you will only have two self tapping screws on each side. I think if you really look closely at the upper snap you will see how it goes together and then how it hooks at the top of the wheel well.
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I just purchased a GM BRA for my 2000FRC. Once I started searching through the forum I noticed (2) part numbers for it. The one I got is GM#19202113. I seen on the forum that there is a part number for a GM BRA, GM#12495616. My "instructions" have Part number GM#12368760 on them. Anyone know what the difference is between the two of them let alone the part number on the instruction sheet? Also there are three snap studs at each fender well. I have what seems to be an extra one at the top but the instructions do not have any mention for it. I used two snaps at each fender well like the instructions said. Have I installed incorrectly? It otherwise fits perfectly.
I have the #12495616 also, that came with the car still in the box/never used. I want to put in on to see how it looks but the last one i put on a Firebird of mine, it rubbed the paint off the corners. Should i be worried about this happening? How did yours turn out and how hard was the install?
Oh, also does the plastic/clear covering effect in anyway, the air flow?
I mean, obviously it does, but just making sure it wont hurt nothing? Surely GM would not make it like that if it would, right???
Thanks so much!
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Hi,
I have the #12495616 also, that came with the car still in the box/never used. I want to put in on to see how it looks but the last one i put on a Firebird of mine, it rubbed the paint off the corners. Should i be worried about this happening? How did yours turn out and how hard was the install?
Oh, also does the plastic/clear covering effect in anyway, the air flow?
I mean, obviously it does, but just making sure it wont hurt nothing? Surely GM would not make it like that if it would, right???
Thanks so much!
I have the #12495616 also, that came with the car still in the box/never used. I want to put in on to see how it looks but the last one i put on a Firebird of mine, it rubbed the paint off the corners. Should i be worried about this happening? How did yours turn out and how hard was the install?
Oh, also does the plastic/clear covering effect in anyway, the air flow?
I mean, obviously it does, but just making sure it wont hurt nothing? Surely GM would not make it like that if it would, right???
Thanks so much!
What do you think i should ask for this part, if i decide not to use it???
Thanks to ya again!
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Hi,
I have the #12495616 also, that came with the car still in the box/never used. I want to put in on to see how it looks but the last one i put on a Firebird of mine, it rubbed the paint off the corners. Should i be worried about this happening? How did yours turn out and how hard was the install?
Oh, also does the plastic/clear covering effect in anyway, the air flow?
I mean, obviously it does, but just making sure it wont hurt nothing? Surely GM would not make it like that if it would, right???
Thanks so much!
I have the #12495616 also, that came with the car still in the box/never used. I want to put in on to see how it looks but the last one i put on a Firebird of mine, it rubbed the paint off the corners. Should i be worried about this happening? How did yours turn out and how hard was the install?
Oh, also does the plastic/clear covering effect in anyway, the air flow?
I mean, obviously it does, but just making sure it wont hurt nothing? Surely GM would not make it like that if it would, right???
Thanks so much!
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From: Peoples Republik of Kalifornia Ka
Hi,
I have the #12495616 also, that came with the car still in the box/never used. I want to put in on to see how it looks but the last one i put on a Firebird of mine, it rubbed the paint off the corners. Should i be worried about this happening? How did yours turn out and how hard was the install?
Oh, also does the plastic/clear covering effect in anyway, the air flow?
I mean, obviously it does, but just making sure it wont hurt nothing? Surely GM would not make it like that if it would, right???
Thanks so much!
I have the #12495616 also, that came with the car still in the box/never used. I want to put in on to see how it looks but the last one i put on a Firebird of mine, it rubbed the paint off the corners. Should i be worried about this happening? How did yours turn out and how hard was the install?
Oh, also does the plastic/clear covering effect in anyway, the air flow?
I mean, obviously it does, but just making sure it wont hurt nothing? Surely GM would not make it like that if it would, right???
Thanks so much!
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be careful installing your new bra in the winter
I love my GM bra because it fits so good. It is padded very well to avoid damage, and it is reasonably priced. But as everyone knows, when the weather is very cold naugahyde can be difficult to work with. While installing my bra prior to a long trip one cold morning, I felt and heard every zeus fastener snap into place. HOWEVER, after driving all day I discovered that one fastener had popped loose. The constant battering against the nearby paint for hundreds of miles left a permanent mark. I tend to think that if I had carefully warmed up the bra in the motel stove before installing it then such an event would not have happened.
