[Z06] Pros & Cons on a Bra
Racer
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 360
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From: Cherry Hill NJ
I've used the bra in the past. I recommend do NOT get one. Bottom line, it's a pain in the *** to take it off/on, worrying about if its going to rain outside. And if it gets wet underneath for any period of time, it will cloud the paint finish. The constant taking if off/on is a real pain. Frankly they look stupid. Any paint chip or ding can be properly repaired.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,158
Likes: 4
From: Henderson Nevada
I, too, recommend no bra. My take is that the car looks better without it. Sure, I'll get some stone chips, but they can be patched easily enough. Also, I don't worry about the slight chance that the paint will fade differently under the bra, nor about any damage I may cause by not being careful with it.
Finally, the difference in value will be very slight (if any at all) after a few years, provided you don't really trash the front end.
Just a little 'history lesson' for the younger folks, BTW, Porsche started the whole idea of the bra. They test cars before shipment on the track at the factory. Because the 911 is very susceptible to stone chips (they had very soft paint), they installed a canvas cover over the nose for the test drive. This was shown in their brochures to promote the fact that 'no Porsche is new until it is 20 km old'. People saw the photos and wanted the same protection. Hence the industry was born.
Finally, the difference in value will be very slight (if any at all) after a few years, provided you don't really trash the front end.
Just a little 'history lesson' for the younger folks, BTW, Porsche started the whole idea of the bra. They test cars before shipment on the track at the factory. Because the 911 is very susceptible to stone chips (they had very soft paint), they installed a canvas cover over the nose for the test drive. This was shown in their brochures to promote the fact that 'no Porsche is new until it is 20 km old'. People saw the photos and wanted the same protection. Hence the industry was born.
