[Z06] GM Bra on Z06
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Drifting
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GM Bra on Z06
Did anyone usiing the GM Bra cut holes in the clear plastic covering the Z06 screens? I thought those were functional and that blocking them would cause problems???
Thanks for any help. :cheers:
Thanks for any help. :cheers:
Burning Brakes
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Re: GM Bra on Z06 (Aerohawk)
I know of people who have cut them out and ended up sewing them back in because of structural and turbulence problems with the mask itself.
AFAIK, nobody's had heat-related problems and my understanding is that it just affects the pressure area around the intake, not the intake per se.
No problems for me, anyway.
FWIW, the Colgan bra has openings for them and covers a bit more of the car.
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AFAIK, nobody's had heat-related problems and my understanding is that it just affects the pressure area around the intake, not the intake per se.
No problems for me, anyway.
FWIW, the Colgan bra has openings for them and covers a bit more of the car.
[Modified by rwd, 11:30 AM 4/20/2002]
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From: Elk Grove Ca
Re: GM Bra on Z06 (Aerohawk)
I read were someone used a 'hole punch' to punch holes in it.
As I recall, he indicated that you just fold it in two, and use the hole punch. He did caution, to remember that for each punch you got two holes. :D
As I recall, he indicated that you just fold it in two, and use the hole punch. He did caution, to remember that for each punch you got two holes. :D
Racer
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Re: GM Bra on Z06 (rwd)
Air is only for the intake. Put the stock GM bra on at the Museum and drove it home to California, no problem. There could be some difference at wide open throttle, but have not noticed it.
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Re: GM Bra on Z06 (Aerohawk)
Drove ours from Memphis to SoCal with no problems. I suppose if you put it on a dyno with the bra installed you might see a tick or two in the HP department. But I can assure you that on the road, no problems.
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Re: GM Bra on Z06 (Aerohawk)
Did anyone usiing the GM Bra cut holes in the clear plastic covering the Z06 screens? I thought those were functional and that blocking them would cause problems???
[Modified by Speeder, 10:11 PM 4/21/2002]
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Drifting
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Re: GM Bra on Z06 (CALVette)
Very helpful :) :cheers:
Well I installed the thing over the weekend and it actually doesn't look half bad. I'm just going to leave the clear plastic the way it is, seems more problems results from messing with it than it's worth. Thanks for all the help guys.
:seeya
Well I installed the thing over the weekend and it actually doesn't look half bad. I'm just going to leave the clear plastic the way it is, seems more problems results from messing with it than it's worth. Thanks for all the help guys.
:seeya
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Re: GM Bra on Z06 (Aerohawk)
I had the plastic removed in front of the screens and some straps made to help the bra hold its shape.
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Re: GM Bra on Z06 (Aerohawk)
I have a SpeedLingerie ($500) Bra and it works great. They screwed up and sent me two by mistake....so I have an extra one "cheap" for anyone interested...its torch red. jason.fisher@med.va.gov
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Re: GM Bra on Z06 (wt2ga)
I used the parts that came with it, but they were a bi@tch and don't seem anywhere near as sturdy as the screws that are used in the front. I'd go with the advice from other guys to use marine screws if I had to do it again. Other than those things, the installation was a breeze.
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