Colgan Bra Issue/Question
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Racer
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From: Fredericksburg VA
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Colgan Bra Issue/Question (Pics)
I got the baby's first bra installed. It is the Colgan bra and the quality of it seems very good.
My concern is the way it mounts at the top of the wheel well on each side. Mine does not seem to want to stay hooked around the lip very well. See the pictures below. Is there some trick to this, like squeeze it in behind the wheel well liner like the lower two. The instructions are not very clear on this.
Plus the instructions do not address the hooks that are inside the hood except for the two outer ones or some of the hooks that are around the lower opening. I could figure out that they needed to be hooked up, but the instructions address each of the other hooks with pictures, then totally ignores about 6 others.
While I am on the subject of instructions, they are copied with a black and white copier that does not have much resolution. The pictures are somewhat fuzzy. I guess I would expect a little larger color photo as well as addressing ALL the hooks. This would provide a more complete guide that leaves nothing to guess.
Well anyway, here are the photos that show my concern. The top of the wheel well is where I would expect issues.
And now the close up on the drivers side.
So is this just the way it is?
Thanks..
My concern is the way it mounts at the top of the wheel well on each side. Mine does not seem to want to stay hooked around the lip very well. See the pictures below. Is there some trick to this, like squeeze it in behind the wheel well liner like the lower two. The instructions are not very clear on this.
Plus the instructions do not address the hooks that are inside the hood except for the two outer ones or some of the hooks that are around the lower opening. I could figure out that they needed to be hooked up, but the instructions address each of the other hooks with pictures, then totally ignores about 6 others.
While I am on the subject of instructions, they are copied with a black and white copier that does not have much resolution. The pictures are somewhat fuzzy. I guess I would expect a little larger color photo as well as addressing ALL the hooks. This would provide a more complete guide that leaves nothing to guess.
Well anyway, here are the photos that show my concern. The top of the wheel well is where I would expect issues.
And now the close up on the drivers side.
So is this just the way it is?
Thanks..
Last edited by Wcberry; May 20, 2005 at 08:24 PM.
Racer
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From: Horsin' Around in Norco California
I have the same bra and LMB too ! Yes, that is just the way it is . Those top tabs usually stay in pretty good but they are the first ones to pop out on the highway . Check them whenever you think of it . Bra looks good though doesn't it ? 
Jim
Jim
Burning Brakes
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That looks OK to me. I have a Mil Yellow Colgan bra for my C6 that I intend to install next week. I also have one on my Boxster that was installed about 2 years ago. If I remember correctly, Colgan states that you should not adjust the side tabs, they should fit OK (so they say) without bending them or making adjustments.
I disagree, on the Boxster I found that you should adjust the tabs (yes, bend them) to get a better fit. I would play with it until it looks OK to you, just make sure it is done in the heat of the sun so that you get the maximum of flexability and tightness.
On the Boxster, the Colgan bra looks great and it is a great protector of the front end. I really like this product. If you are going to use a bra (many will not use one under any circumstances) this is the best way to go. The Colgan colored match bra is the best deal for the money. Speed Lingere is good but much more $$$.
I disagree, on the Boxster I found that you should adjust the tabs (yes, bend them) to get a better fit. I would play with it until it looks OK to you, just make sure it is done in the heat of the sun so that you get the maximum of flexability and tightness.
On the Boxster, the Colgan bra looks great and it is a great protector of the front end. I really like this product. If you are going to use a bra (many will not use one under any circumstances) this is the best way to go. The Colgan colored match bra is the best deal for the money. Speed Lingere is good but much more $$$.
Burning Brakes
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From: Naples. FL.
Originally Posted by Wcberry
I got the baby's first bra installed. It is the Colgan bra and the quality of it seems very good.
My concern is the way it mounts at the top of the wheel well on each side. Mine does not seem to want to stay hooked around the lip very well. See the pictures below. Is there some trick to this, like squeeze it in behind the wheel well liner like the lower two. The instructions are not very clear on this.
Plus the instructions do not address the hooks that are inside the hood except for the two outer ones or some of the hooks that are around the lower opening. I could figure out that they needed to be hooked up, but the instructions address each of the other hooks with pictures, then totally ignores about 6 others.
While I am on the subject of instructions, they are copied with a black and white copier that does not have much resolution. The pictures are somewhat fuzzy. I guess I would expect a little larger color photo as well as addressing ALL the hooks. This would provide a more complete guide that leaves nothing to guess.
Well anyway, here are the photos that show my concern. The top of the wheel well is where I would expect issues.
And now the close up on the drivers side.
So is this just the way it is?
Thanks..
My concern is the way it mounts at the top of the wheel well on each side. Mine does not seem to want to stay hooked around the lip very well. See the pictures below. Is there some trick to this, like squeeze it in behind the wheel well liner like the lower two. The instructions are not very clear on this.
Plus the instructions do not address the hooks that are inside the hood except for the two outer ones or some of the hooks that are around the lower opening. I could figure out that they needed to be hooked up, but the instructions address each of the other hooks with pictures, then totally ignores about 6 others.
While I am on the subject of instructions, they are copied with a black and white copier that does not have much resolution. The pictures are somewhat fuzzy. I guess I would expect a little larger color photo as well as addressing ALL the hooks. This would provide a more complete guide that leaves nothing to guess.
Well anyway, here are the photos that show my concern. The top of the wheel well is where I would expect issues.
And now the close up on the drivers side.
So is this just the way it is?
Thanks..
Drifting
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From: Costa Mesa CA
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
Pictures below are of the Colgan bra installed BY Colgan.
They are nearby, so I went to their facility to see how well the MY color match was.
They wanted pictures of a MY installed, so they mounted it for the photo shoot.
These are pics I took a day or 2 later. Sorry, no real close-ups.
They are nearby, so I went to their facility to see how well the MY color match was.
They wanted pictures of a MY installed, so they mounted it for the photo shoot.
These are pics I took a day or 2 later. Sorry, no real close-ups.
Burning Brakes
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From: Central Jersey
St. Jude Donor '05
All I know is the GM bra is set up very nicely with buttons to attach the bra in 3 places in the wheel well. Very nice set up. Look like this bra is nice, but not as tight fitting as the GM Bra. Good Luck with it. Love the way the yellow one looks.
Safety Car
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From: Lewes DE
That yellow is awesome , man !
what a great color match.
I'm also very happy with the color match on my Speed Lingerie, but I got burned for WAY too much money for it. Had I known about Colgan at the time, I would have gotten Colgan instead. Your fit looks better than mine also.
BTW, I did get mirror covers from colgan - perfect color match -- for $69 -- I was pretty happy with that price.
what a great color match.
I'm also very happy with the color match on my Speed Lingerie, but I got burned for WAY too much money for it. Had I known about Colgan at the time, I would have gotten Colgan instead. Your fit looks better than mine also.
BTW, I did get mirror covers from colgan - perfect color match -- for $69 -- I was pretty happy with that price.
Team Owner
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From: San Francisco CA
The Speed Lingerie bra is $600+ but it is well worth it the quality and protection of
the radiator and condensor. It is thick and will match the color of your car and protect your fog lights.
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Racer
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From: Fredericksburg VA
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Originally Posted by branmin
Is that a black bra on your LMB? If so, any reason why you didn't match up the color?
Also, Bras are going to have to be cleaned. Probably the best way is while it is still on the car, then take it off so it will dry. I figure the black will be easier to keep clean too.
I doubt the Speed Bra is worth the extra $$$ in terms of protection but I do like the way it mounts as compared to the Colgan, but long term will tell.
Melting Slicks
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From: Denver PA
St. Jude Donor '07
The top tab must be put in the slight opening where the fender meets the inner finder. I usually put that in last, since it has a tendency to come out with no tension on it.
