Colgan bra issues
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Heel & Toe
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From: Southgate Michigan
Colgan bra issues
Hello All,
I'm a recent member and having issues with installing a Colgan bra that I recently purchased. Everything is fine with the exception of the upper inner fender tabs. I just can't get them to stay in place. Contacted Covercraft about my issues, suspecting the bra was mislabeled and was sent the wrong product but that wasn't the case. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'm a recent member and having issues with installing a Colgan bra that I recently purchased. Everything is fine with the exception of the upper inner fender tabs. I just can't get them to stay in place. Contacted Covercraft about my issues, suspecting the bra was mislabeled and was sent the wrong product but that wasn't the case. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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From: Slidell Louisiana
Try loosening your wheel well (I believe it's a T-20 or maybe T-15 torx screw), just loosen the one screw where the bra tab would be located when stretched out over the fender and then slip the bra tab in between the wheel well and the fender, then tighten the wheel well screw. I know it's a few more steps but it keeps mine on tight for long trips. I also keep a small t-driver kit in the back.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Southgate Michigan
Try loosening your wheel well (I believe it's a T-20 or maybe T-15 torx screw), just loosen the one screw where the bra tab would be located when stretched out over the fender and then slip the bra tab in between the wheel well and the fender, then tighten the wheel well screw. I know it's a few more steps but it keeps mine on tight for long trips. I also keep a small t-driver kit in the back.
Racer
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I have the same bra, but mine is the carbon fiber material, not sure if that matters and my top tab is really bent, I thought that I pulled it up higher in the wheel well to make it a little tighter.
Thanks
Thanks
Last edited by Silver 07; Sep 16, 2016 at 12:46 AM.
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Heel & Toe
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It's a model thing. The base has push pins, the Z06, and GS have the torx screws to hold the inner liner to the fender.
The OP could loosen the push pin, put the tab in and push in the pin to tighten it. It may work.
The OP could loosen the push pin, put the tab in and push in the pin to tighten it. It may work.
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Heel & Toe
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Yes, I've pulled those pins. Guess I'm going to try and put more bend in the tabs. About to through in the towel!
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Heel & Toe
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From: Southgate Michigan
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Heel & Toe
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I'd really appreciate that but only if it's no trouble for you. I just received an email from Covercraft stating that one of there designers is about to contact me. Anxious to see what he has to say.
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Heel & Toe
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I'd appreciate that but only if it's not too much trouble on your part. Covercraft just contacted me and said one of there designers would be getting a hold of me soon. Anxious to hear what they have to say.
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Burning Brakes
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Have a Colgan bra [purchased used] for my 2013 base coupe. It is a PITA to put on. I just put mine on to refresh my memory where everything goes/connects. Regarding the tab in question...if you continue to follow the plastic wheel well section that attaches with the push pins higher up the wheel well there is a narrow opening between the fender and the plastic inner wheel well. You can feel this opening with your fingers. Stretch the tab into this opening and then slide the tab back down between the fender and the plastic wheel well, i.e., downwards toward the plastic push pin. The tab should hold securely between the fender and the plastic section with the push pin. I did not have to loosen the push pin to get the tab to fit between the fender and the wheel well section. Hope this makes sense. If it doesn't maybe I can take a picture or two for reference. Good luck!
P.S. Really do not like how tight the long tabs fit in between the front clip and lights. Seems like it puts too much pressure on the seals that go around the headlights. Just my .02.
P.S. Really do not like how tight the long tabs fit in between the front clip and lights. Seems like it puts too much pressure on the seals that go around the headlights. Just my .02.
Last edited by Yaupon; Sep 17, 2016 at 05:15 PM.
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Southgate Michigan
Have a Colgan bra [purchased used] for my 2013 base coupe. It is a PITA to put on. I just put mine on to refresh my memory where everything goes/connects. Regarding the tab in question...if you continue to follow the plastic wheel well section that attaches with the push pins higher up the wheel well there is a narrow opening between the fender and the plastic inner wheel well. You can feel this opening with your fingers. Stretch the tab into this opening and then slide the tab back down between the fender and the plastic wheel well, i.e., downwards toward the plastic push pin. The tab should hold securely between the fender and the plastic section with the push pin. I did not have to loosen the push pin to get the tab to fit between the fender and the wheel well section. Hope this makes sense. If it doesn't maybe I can take a picture or two for reference. Good luck!
P.S. Really do not like how tight the long tabs fit in between the front clip and lights. Seems like it puts too much pressure on the seals that go around the headlights. Just my .02.
P.S. Really do not like how tight the long tabs fit in between the front clip and lights. Seems like it puts too much pressure on the seals that go around the headlights. Just my .02.
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Burning Brakes
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Just checked my tabs. They are close to being "U" shaped. They might have been bent slightly by the previous owner since the left and right side tabs are slightly different in shape. Oak Island is a relatively quiet island, well suited for us older types...have had a place here for 23 years. Keep us updated as to your progress with the Colgan. Shouldn't be this much trouble, should it? You'll get it to fit...
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Heel & Toe
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From: Southgate Michigan
Just checked my tabs. They are close to being "U" shaped. They might have been bent slightly by the previous owner since the left and right side tabs are slightly different in shape. Oak Island is a relatively quiet island, well suited for us older types...have had a place here for 23 years. Keep us updated as to your progress with the Colgan. Shouldn't be this much trouble, should it? You'll get it to fit...