I tried the COLGAN and the tabs kept coming out on trips.
Bra recommendations
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Joined: Dec 2002
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From: San Francisco CA
I agree with LS WON.
My first bra was a Colgan. It fit well and did the job for about 4,000 miles, but after that it began coming loose at the wheel wells at slower and slower speeds. Originally it was good up to about 140 mph, but by the time I retired it a short blast to 100 would blow it loose. Air would come in through the holes for the foglights and the darn thing would come loose and flap. The big problem with that is you can't tell from the driver's seat that the darn thing is loose, so if you don't stop all the time and check, you're likely to get some damage.
I went with the Speed Lingerie and the way it's designed (no holes for fog lights - clear material in the opening & permanent connectors for the wheel wells) , there's little likelihood they'll ever have to pay out on a claim up to or above 149 mph! They're expensive, but they are exceptionally well made.
My first bra was a Colgan. It fit well and did the job for about 4,000 miles, but after that it began coming loose at the wheel wells at slower and slower speeds. Originally it was good up to about 140 mph, but by the time I retired it a short blast to 100 would blow it loose. Air would come in through the holes for the foglights and the darn thing would come loose and flap. The big problem with that is you can't tell from the driver's seat that the darn thing is loose, so if you don't stop all the time and check, you're likely to get some damage.
I went with the Speed Lingerie and the way it's designed (no holes for fog lights - clear material in the opening & permanent connectors for the wheel wells) , there's little likelihood they'll ever have to pay out on a claim up to or above 149 mph! They're expensive, but they are exceptionally well made.
The price of this brand is just a tad less than the SLB from what I have seen in the catalogs. I have never seen one in real life but I always wondered how this brand would fare against SLB but apparently not as good as SLB.
On the SLB you can clearly feel and see the quality of the protection you are getting as that is very thick material. You pay for what you are getting along with the service.
If something goes wrong you can always have it fixed by SLB or get it upgraded as it is custom made for the car.
Team Owner
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From: San Francisco CA
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: San Francisco CA
Nah you have to add a little excitement to it not just have it plain with nothing on it.
Accessorize it with lots of make-up features.
Like Zaino is to the Corvette, make up and jewelry is to a babe.
A woman without make-up is like a Corvette without Zaino no shine.
add lots of lace, different textures and materials to bra so it looks good and feels good.
A Corvette without Zaino is like a woman without make-up.
Accessorize it with lots of make-up features.
Like Zaino is to the Corvette, make up and jewelry is to a babe.
A woman without make-up is like a Corvette without Zaino no shine.
add lots of lace, different textures and materials to bra so it looks good and feels good.A Corvette without Zaino is like a woman without make-up.
Drifting
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If you are smart you will get a clear bra. Many companies including 3M make a good quality clear bra. I have had clear bras on the bumpers and mirrors of all of my cars and never had a problem. Had my GS done, bumper and mirrors for $425.00. I use Plexus on it and they alwys look as good as new. The clip on bras usually end up doing more harm than good, for dust particles get between the bra and paint and end up causing scratches. And they have to come off durring washing.
Do yourself a favor and get a clear bra.
Do yourself a favor and get a clear bra.
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: San Francisco CA
If you are smart you will get a clear bra. Many companies including 3M make a good quality clear bra. I have had clear bras on the bumpers and mirrors of all of my cars and never had a problem. Had my GS done, bumper and mirrors for $425.00. I use Plexus on it and they alwys look as good as new. The clip on bras usually end up doing more harm than good, for dust particles get between the bra and paint and end up causing scratches. And they have to come off durring washing.
Do yourself a favor and get a clear bra.
Do yourself a favor and get a clear bra.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Forestville CA
Nah you have to add a little excitement to it not just have it plain with nothing on it.
Accessorize it with lots of make-up features.
Like Zaino is to the Corvette, make up and jewelry is to a babe.
A woman without make-up is like a Corvette without Zaino no shine.add lots of lace, different textures and materials to bra so it looks good and feels good.
A Corvette without Zaino is like a woman without make-up.
Accessorize it with lots of make-up features.
Like Zaino is to the Corvette, make up and jewelry is to a babe.
A woman without make-up is like a Corvette without Zaino no shine.
add lots of lace, different textures and materials to bra so it looks good and feels good.A Corvette without Zaino is like a woman without make-up.
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Personally, I like the C5 Creations nose bra and mirror covers. It's stretch nylon and fits like a glove. Doesn't offer a lot of protection from rocks or other large debris, but does a great job keeping the bug gunk off the nose of the car.
Best part is, it goes on and off in less than a minute. It's great to show up at a car show, pop the cover off and not have to clean the nose (or mirrors) at all!
-Ray
Best part is, it goes on and off in less than a minute. It's great to show up at a car show, pop the cover off and not have to clean the nose (or mirrors) at all!
-Ray
Drifting
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From: Forestville CA
Personally, I like the C5 Creations nose bra and mirror covers. It's stretch nylon and fits like a glove. Doesn't offer a lot of protection from rocks or other large debris, but does a great job keeping the bug gunk off the nose of the car.
Best part is, it goes on and off in less than a minute. It's great to show up at a car show, pop the cover off and not have to clean the nose (or mirrors) at all!
-Ray
Best part is, it goes on and off in less than a minute. It's great to show up at a car show, pop the cover off and not have to clean the nose (or mirrors) at all!
-Ray
Burning Brakes
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From: El Paso Texas
Speed Lingerie Bra is #1. It matches the color of your car. Protects your condensor and foglights. The fit is so tight it is guaranteed to 149 mph unless they have changed it since I bought mine in 2005. It is a custom made bra so the owners of the company will work with you and there have been upgrades since the first SLB came out for a better fit. It has the thickest highest quality material maybe Marine grade.
Now I know why these bras are guaranteed to at least 149 mph.
Now I know why these bras are guaranteed to at least 149 mph.
Speed lingerie in your car's color is excellent. Look to your left. Expensive though $500+
Team Owner
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That's very nice. I like the fine lines and curves. It's good for show. Just have to make sure all the equipment is original and factory stock for NCRS specs.There is a finders fee if you can find me one like in that condition that is immaculate with low miles, the newer the better with great body and interior.
Last edited by LS WON; Jun 2, 2010 at 05:54 PM.
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I had installed the GM one for a long trip and I was able to get a nice tight fit - to get the inserts next to the headlights you need to use a credit card or something similar.
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The deal is this. Get a quote for a repair from a large rock impact. The speed bra will pay for itself immediately. It boils down to who is willing to take a chance and take less than an hour to install the first time....less than 15 min. from that point forward.
