Speed Lingerie Question.
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From: Mo.
Speed Lingerie Question.
I just bought an EB SL bra and I was wondering if where the plastic brackets go inside the fenders behind the screws, do they scratch the paint when you remove the bra/them?
Seems to me it would be a better design if they were located behind the lip of the bumper.
Seems to me it would be a better design if they were located behind the lip of the bumper.
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St. Jude Donor '11
When you remove the bra the brackets are supposed to remain installed on the car.
Did this help or did I miss the point?
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From: Mo.
It helps, but not what I wanted to hear lol. My car is EB so those will not "blend in" when the bra is removed.
I will only use the bra on long trips, so I will be removing the brackets and bra.
I wanted to see if there were scratches left behind.
I will only use the bra on long trips, so I will be removing the brackets and bra.
I wanted to see if there were scratches left behind.
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What color are the brackets? I would assume black since they should blend in with the black wheel wells/scews.
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bought mine used may have shaved them to fit like this
Steve
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Picture Please
the brackets slide in behind the screws and should stop before the the lip of the blue fender lip. if your worried about the part that is stepped were the screw go threw i would not worry . i use mine for long drives also i like there fit, i leave my brackets on you dont notice them at all. i can post a pic if you need one.
Steve
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bought mine used may have shaved them to fit like this
Steve
[IMG]http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee509/machz800ps/IMG_0937_1.jpg[/IMG
bought mine used may have shaved them to fit like this
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SSTG:Anytime glad i could help!!!
ourblack96: thats the hardest part of the install make sure the notch in the bracket is on the bottom should take 15 min. with a rachet tops to install complete
Steve
Boy i thought my wheels looked like mirrors the other day when i polished them, that flash sure shows otherwise
ourblack96: thats the hardest part of the install make sure the notch in the bracket is on the bottom should take 15 min. with a rachet tops to install complete
Steve
Boy i thought my wheels looked like mirrors the other day when i polished them, that flash sure shows otherwise
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SSTG:Anytime glad i could help!!!
ourblack96: thats the hardest part of the install make sure the notch in the bracket is on the bottom should take 15 min. with a rachet tops to install complete
Steve
Boy i thought my wheels looked like mirrors the other day when i polished them, that flash sure shows otherwise
ourblack96: thats the hardest part of the install make sure the notch in the bracket is on the bottom should take 15 min. with a rachet tops to install complete
Steve
Boy i thought my wheels looked like mirrors the other day when i polished them, that flash sure shows otherwise
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Like i said dont have it on all the time but does see alot of highway use
Also the hood conn. is not visable you open the hood and i believe it hooks below or behind the bumper not right to it
Steve
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I think I bought it at Trac Auto! 
I left it on during the winter months (Chicago) thinking I was protecting the car from the winter salt/snow, etc. only to realize during my first real spring cleaning/detailing that I messed up the paint. What can I say, I was young & didn't know any better (even though I thought I had everything figured out).
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Flashback alert! I had the same thing on my 1986 IROC-Z! I think I bought it at Trac Auto!
I left it on during the winter months (Chicago) thinking I was protecting the car from the winter salt/snow, etc. only to realize during my first real spring cleaning/detailing that I messed up the paint. What can I say, I was young & didn't know any better (even though I thought I had everything figured out).
I think I bought it at Trac Auto! I left it on during the winter months (Chicago) thinking I was protecting the car from the winter salt/snow, etc. only to realize during my first real spring cleaning/detailing that I messed up the paint. What can I say, I was young & didn't know any better (even though I thought I had everything figured out).
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I've had an EB Speed Lingerie bra on mine for at least 6 years. Always use it for long drives, but usually have it on all the time except when stored for winter. I leave my brackets on all the time, I can't even notice them when the bra is off.
The nose has been repainted a couple of times and it doesn't take long to get road rash damage when the bra is off.
When the bra is on, you should remove it and clean behind it occasionally because it is amazing how much dust and misc can find their way inside. And yes it is a tight fit but there are the openings for the air intakes.
I have not seen any permanent damage from using the bra. Much better fit than the LeBra of the 80's
The nose has been repainted a couple of times and it doesn't take long to get road rash damage when the bra is off.
When the bra is on, you should remove it and clean behind it occasionally because it is amazing how much dust and misc can find their way inside. And yes it is a tight fit but there are the openings for the air intakes.
I have not seen any permanent damage from using the bra. Much better fit than the LeBra of the 80's
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I've had an EB Speed Lingerie bra on mine for at least 6 years. Always use it for long drives, but usually have it on all the time except when stored for winter. I leave my brackets on all the time, I can't even notice them when the bra is off.
The nose has been repainted a couple of times and it doesn't take long to get road rash damage when the bra is off.
When the bra is on, you should remove it and clean behind it occasionally because it is amazing how much dust and misc can find their way inside. And yes it is a tight fit but there are the openings for the air intakes.
I have not seen any permanent damage from using the bra. Much better fit than the LeBra of the 80's
The nose has been repainted a couple of times and it doesn't take long to get road rash damage when the bra is off.
When the bra is on, you should remove it and clean behind it occasionally because it is amazing how much dust and misc can find their way inside. And yes it is a tight fit but there are the openings for the air intakes.
I have not seen any permanent damage from using the bra. Much better fit than the LeBra of the 80's
well said!!!!