Another nose mask thread (C5 Creations)
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Another nose mask thread (C5 Creations)
I not really too fond of nose masks but for long trips it looks
like a must. I'm interested in the C5 Creations Mask. Anyone want to chime in ? How's it fit? Color match? Material quality? , Installation ?
like a must. I'm interested in the C5 Creations Mask. Anyone want to chime in ? How's it fit? Color match? Material quality? , Installation ?
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Originally Posted by 4-ACES
I not really too fond of nose masks but for long trips it looks
like a must. I'm interested in the C5 Creations Mask. Anyone want to chime in ? How's it fit? Color match? Material quality? , Installation ?
like a must. I'm interested in the C5 Creations Mask. Anyone want to chime in ? How's it fit? Color match? Material quality? , Installation ?
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Originally Posted by 4-ACES
I not really too fond of nose masks but for long trips it looks
like a must. I'm interested in the C5 Creations Mask. Anyone want to chime in ? How's it fit? Color match? Material quality? , Installation ?
like a must. I'm interested in the C5 Creations Mask. Anyone want to chime in ? How's it fit? Color match? Material quality? , Installation ?
C5Creations makes a terrific mask. Very light weight and easy to install/remove. Fits very tight (no flapping at speeds over 100 mph). Color selection is somewhat limited but black pretty much goes with all color car. Put it on when taking trips, then remove when around town. Launder it once in awhile on gentle cycle and good as new. Price around $149.00 I think. Well worth it. 
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I saw the LeMans Blue bra on a Commemorative and the colors were way off. IMHO
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The C5 creations mask has an advantage in that it can be washed and folds up into a nice neat package. It does look good on the car too. However, the cost is a bit high IMO. I have the GM bra and can get it for half the price. Not sure how well the C5 creations mask holds up to rocks hitting it.
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Originally Posted by 4-ACES
I not really too fond of nose masks but for long trips it looks like a must.
Just curious
because so many people say this,but how is the exposure different on a 500 mile trip versus
10 x 50 mile trips?
If you want a bra for the protection, wouldn't you want it protected
all the time?
I picked up my C5 one day and the next day, literally 2 miles away,
I got dinged by a flying rock.
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I think the biggest difference is in town (10 50mile trips) is that hopefully the average speed is slower. Running down a highway at 70-80 mph and a stone being slung back at over 100mph (figuring though the vehicle in front of you is running the same, the wheels are spinning considerably faster) and you going in the opposite direction towards the stone probably is equivalent to your car sitting still and being hit by a rock at over 150 mph.
Of course, this is just my opinion... could be wrong.
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Of course, this is just my opinion... could be wrong.
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I got the stretch fit mask from C5 Solutions...same thing I think....bought it specifically for going to Cruise In....worked great looks good and clean up is EZ....caught lots of tire debris etc....worth it to me for an alternative to my GM Bra and it shares the same snaps pretty much..I installed 1 more to accomodate both
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Originally Posted by georgec114
Just curious because so many people say this,
but how is the exposure different on a 500 mile trip versus
10 x 50 mile trips?
If you want a bra for the protection, wouldn't you want it protected
all the time?
I picked up my C5 one day and the next day, literally 2 miles away,
I got dinged by a flying rock.
...George
because so many people say this,but how is the exposure different on a 500 mile trip versus
10 x 50 mile trips?
If you want a bra for the protection, wouldn't you want it protected
all the time?
I picked up my C5 one day and the next day, literally 2 miles away,
I got dinged by a flying rock.
...George
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The website is hard to find what you're looking for (like his garage door opener visors) but unfortunately they don't make the bras in Nassau blue. 
Oh well.... thanks anyways.
Mark
Oh well.... thanks anyways.
Mark
