Catman58

Has anyone using the GM front protector bra removed the clear plastic that covers the fog and turn signals and the license plate?

Vetteman Jack

I have been running the GM bra on my C5 for nearly five years and have not removed the plastic over the fog light or license plate areas. I would think that without additional attachment points, removing the plastic could cause the other portion of the bra to flap at speed and possibly damage the paint. That is just my opinion though - not based on actual experience.

The Z06 bra was different (had a different part number) and if I am not mistaken, it did not have the clear plastic over the fog light area. It may have had additional tabs or some such devices to secure the bra to the car around the fog light screens. Someone that may have bought the Z06 bra can confirm that though. Of course, the Z06 bra is no longer available.

MGP1

Cut out center...no problems even @ speed. Cut out fog light shrouds to let air through...

Catman58

Thanks the reason I am asking is yesterday crushing in the Black Hills noticed the water temp running higher than usual. This was first trip with the bra installed. Not a real hot day about 80 degrees. Thought maybe the clear plastic covering was restricting air flow.

Vetteman Jack

If you have a vert or coupe, the fog light surround is a solid piece and really no air gets through there (at least not much). The C5 is a bottom breather and air gets directed into the radiator area by the center piece of the front air dam. If your car is experiencing high temps, you might want to check the front area of the radiator for debris. These cars do act like a vacuum cleaner for all sorts of stuff when going down the road.

norcalace

MGP1

Cut out foglight surrounds to let air through...

Catman58

Mine have 9 oval cut outs to let air through. Tried to post a picture but evidently I'm not smart enough to do that. Have patience with us old guys. Anyway checked for debris on radiator when we were in the hills. Radiator is clean. That is why I was wondering about the plastic covering these holes. Cut the plastic out today. I think it looks better with the plastic gone.
Thanks for the replies.

Corvette_Ed

The center is designed to be removed.

The other areas have the plastic there to prevent dirt and other debris from being forced under the bra and against the paint. It's not wise to remove them.

norcalace

Let air in where? Certainly not into the radiator it's shrouded. All of it's air is coming from underneath. Along with the air you're letting in a lot of road junk and some of it will get under the bra.