Getting C7 bra
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Heel & Toe
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From: Marrero Louisiana
Getting C7 bra
I am about to take delivery of a Stingray. Anybody have info on BRA for this car? I have a Colgan Bra on my C6 that I really like, but, don't look like Colgan makes one for C7
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From: Indiana
I can let you know next week. I just ordered the C7 Corvette Bra from GMPartsDirect.com. Part number 23142886. It is GM Original Accessory Equipment so it should fit fairly well. I have a trip coming up and for $100.00 it seems like good insurance. It should be here by the middle of next week.
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I have the GM bra as well...which I am selling if interested..bought it for on trip for $125 and will sell for 100 shipped. Goes on easy, has an emblem on the front embossed, comes with everything it did from the factory...
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Stretch Bar is available
Please note, these are currently in production and will ship out on June 16, 2014.
Available for Pre-Order here: http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...sk-p-6340.html
Available for Pre-Order here: http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...sk-p-6340.html
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Please note, these are currently in production and will ship out on June 16, 2014.
Available for Pre-Order here: http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...sk-p-6340.html
Available for Pre-Order here: http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...sk-p-6340.html
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As I mentioned earlier, the only Gotcha is slipping the tabs in around the headlight area. The body fits tightly to the headlight. A Plastic trim tool is a necessity to do this. Flex the bodywork a little, slip in the tabs. This is not acceptable to some of the OCD/**** retentive types here (Many). Your tolerance for this is up to you. Once you get the hang of it, it's a 5 minute job, on or off. No big deal IMO...
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I bought the OEM from GMPartsHouse and plan to install for my 2500 mile roundtrip next month. Where do I get the trim tool? Interested in trac wrap mentioned also for track days. Any sources for that?
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car bras: worst idea ever
I have never understood the appeal of a car "bra". I've been told that they are meant to protect against stone chips, but honestly, I'd rather have a few tiny stone chips than hang the monstrosity on the front of my new Corvette. The best solution that I've seen is the clear plastic film that has come on the market in the last couple years. I intend to look into this further, I would suggest you do the same.
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I have never understood the appeal of a car "bra". I've been told that they are meant to protect against stone chips, but honestly, I'd rather have a few tiny stone chips than hang the monstrosity on the front of my new Corvette. The best solution that I've seen is the clear plastic film that has come on the market in the last couple years. I intend to look into this further, I would suggest you do the same.
I dont get it either. I would much rather have splattered bugs on my vette then make it look like **** with that terrible "bra" on it.
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As I mentioned earlier, the only Gotcha is slipping the tabs in around the headlight area. The body fits tightly to the headlight. A Plastic trim tool is a necessity to do this. Flex the bodywork a little, slip in the tabs. This is not acceptable to some of the OCD/**** retentive types here (Many). Your tolerance for this is up to you. Once you get the hang of it, it's a 5 minute job, on or off. No big deal IMO...
Just out of curiosity, were you "Modshack" on the370z.com?
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As I mentioned earlier, the only Gotcha is slipping the tabs in around the headlight area. The body fits tightly to the headlight. A Plastic trim tool is a necessity to do this. Flex the bodywork a little, slip in the tabs. This is not acceptable to some of the OCD/**** retentive types here (Many). Your tolerance for this is up to you. Once you get the hang of it, it's a 5 minute job, on or off. No big deal IMO...
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As I mentioned earlier, the only Gotcha is slipping the tabs in around the headlight area. The body fits tightly to the headlight. A Plastic trim tool is a necessity to do this. Flex the bodywork a little, slip in the tabs. This is not acceptable to some of the OCD/**** retentive types here (Many). Your tolerance for this is up to you. Once you get the hang of it, it's a 5 minute job, on or off. No big deal IMO...
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From: Brookeville Md
thanks for the trim tool info. As far as clear plastic goes, I don't want anything that needs pro install to look right and don't want it to be on there all the time. I googled Trac Wrap and it looks like it is just what I am looking for when I do track days. The bra is just for the two or three extended trips I may do each year. I don't worry about stone chips or bugs from normal local driving.
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From: CA
I have never understood the appeal of a car "bra". I've been told that they are meant to protect against stone chips, but honestly, I'd rather have a few tiny stone chips than hang the monstrosity on the front of my new Corvette. The best solution that I've seen is the clear plastic film that has come on the market in the last couple years. I intend to look into this further, I would suggest you do the same.
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