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Mar 16, 2012 | 09:20 AM

walleyejack

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Front end bra

Am thinking of getting something to cover the front bumper and hood, did a search,but can t see anything on front end bras, or such, what is the protection of choice. (other than going to the drug store)

Thanks Al

Mar 16, 2012 | 09:35 AM

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How about a nice coat of some Mothers. Ehh vette bras are ugly. The only bra near my vette better be with long legs and blonde hair. I guess you can look into that clear plastic material. It is supposed to go rite over the paint and look like notheing is there.

Mar 16, 2012 | 09:41 AM

walleyejack

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I agree, they are ugly, but not as ugly as stone chips. Was looking at the clear plastic stuff also, but it isn t in my budget, will just lather it up with more Mequires I guess.

Mar 16, 2012 | 09:51 AM

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If you want a bra, I would sugest the GM one, It is priced right and works well, About 80 bucks.
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Mar 16, 2012 | 09:56 AM

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If you want a bra, I would sugest the GM one, It is priced right and works well, About 80 bucks.
Mr.Bill

Thank you,.. will scout it out

Mar 16, 2012 | 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill

If you want a bra, I would sugest the GM one, It is priced right and works well, About 80 bucks.
Mr.Bill

I agree with Mr. Bill. It saved my front for years. Love to show my fellow Vettes the battle scar after a long cruise. Here's mine ready to enter track with the GM bra which held on at 140+ on the speedway.

Mar 16, 2012 | 11:26 AM

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I too would recommend the GM bra. Been running one on each of my C5s and it offers great protection, has not damaged the paint, easy on/off and best of all reasonable in price (about $80 from gmpartshouse.com).

Mar 16, 2012 | 12:38 PM

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I have had the GM bra for about 4 years now. It offers great protection, is easy to use and does not vibrate or move at speed at all, like some of them do. I have had small rocks and debris hit it at high speed and do not have any chips or scratches on the front of the car.

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Mar 16, 2012 | 01:42 PM

walleyejack

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will check Gene out and see what he has

Thanks Al

Mar 16, 2012 | 01:58 PM

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Got one on order.. thanks for the input gentlemen

Mar 16, 2012 | 02:00 PM

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Cleartastic.

Mar 16, 2012 | 11:26 PM

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I make a hood bra that protects the hood an windshield!!

Mar 18, 2012 | 04:35 PM

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walleyejack

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If you want a bra, I would sugest the GM one, It is priced right and works well, About 80 bucks.
Mr.Bill

Installed my new Bra Sat. thing fits like a glove. little tight, but stretched it out and wrapperd er around......wife didn t like me trying her bra on... and I also got the Bra on my vert also..thanks to Mr Bill's wisdom and vast knowledge..again.

Al

Mar 18, 2012 | 05:03 PM

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Where is the "official" GM Bra manufactured these days? I know they have moved it around since the C5 run. Mexico, China, Taiwan, etc. as there was talk a few years ago about fit and quality changing as well.

Mar 18, 2012 | 05:06 PM

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Mine said Made in Mexico... man the thing is tight... had to put a little portable heater up next to it to get it to stretch around, fits nice. Wish i had done it years ago.

Al

Mar 18, 2012 | 05:11 PM

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Mine said Made in Mexico... man the thing is tight... had to put a little portable heater up next to it to get it to stretch around, fits nice. Wish i had done it years ago.

Al

From one "Al" to another. Thanks!

Did you buy yours from GM Partshouse?

Mar 18, 2012 | 05:19 PM

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From one "Al" to another. Thanks!

Did you buy yours from GM Partshouse?

Well.... I have to say I didn't, Partshouse. $80+$54 shipping,+13%to get it across the creek,+ broker duties, so was looking at $175. min... called my local GM dealer,and couldn t believe it, $127. out the door and had it next day.Not trying to slight Gene Culley at all,he has some good pricing, do a little leg work is all I can say.

Al