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Going to take a trip up to Oregon next week so installed mine this afternoon. Took about 20 minutes to change out the 9 screws (snaps) that hold the bra on the car. Once that is done it only takes about a minute or two to open the hood, latch it on, then snap it to the car. Very easy!
I installed mine today on a 2017 GS, fits great, looks great.
I installed on my Grand Sport with a Stage 2 aero package that I installed wider Stage 3 winglets! Just used snap extensions on the lower snap!
NoviStretch Bra added to Grand Sport with OEM Stage 2 aero package with 2 1/2 inch wider Stage 3 winglets. Just used snap extensions (lower pic) on the lower snaps. Top snaps don't need the extension. Even the lower snap is not over the 2 1/2 inch wider area.
Stage 3 winglet. 2 1/2 inch wider than Stage 2 winglet.
I installed on my Grand Sport with a Stage 2 aero package that I installed wider Stage 3 winglets! Just used snap extensions on the lower snap!
NoviStretch Bra added to Grand Sport with OEM Stage 2 aero package with 2 1/2 inch wider Stage 3 winglets. Just used snap extensions (lower pic) on the lower snaps. Top snaps don't need the extension. Even the lower snap is not over the 2 1/2 inch wider area.
Stage 3 winglet. 2 1/2 inch wider than Stage 2 winglet.
I have had 3 of them , great product. For those concerned about the fact they block the cams , don't be , the mesh is so fine and pulled so tight I can easily make out where the curb block is, obviously not as clear if there was not one on but plenty fine for me. The few cons do not out weigh the many pros. The alternative by GM is a nightmare . I have had many conversations with Andy at Novistretch about his product including the challenge with the cameras, they are trying alternatives but the fabric and the fact it stretches into place present a lot of challenges . I will say this about Andy and his team they stand behind their product 100% if I ever got a blemish or something he would make goof everytime ! I have the matching mirror covers as well, great product !!
I have had 3 of them , great product. For those concerned about the fact they block the cams , don't be , the mesh is so fine and pulled so tight I can easily make out where the curb block is, obviously not as clear if there was not one on but plenty fine for me. The few cons do not out weigh the many pros. The alternative by GM is a nightmare . I have had many conversations with Andy at Novistretch about his product including the challenge with the cameras, they are trying alternatives but the fabric and the fact it stretches into place present a lot of challenges . I will say this about Andy and his team they stand behind their product 100% if I ever got a blemish or something he would make goof everytime ! I have the matching mirror covers as well, great product !!
First things first..I have had one on both my C7's, because the fabric is stretched it becomes very transparent and while no there are not holes cut for the cameras I can very easily tell where the parking block starts just by looking at the cam image. These are one size fits all on the C7 any model will fit. I have spoken with Andy at Novi stretch on the camera cut outs they indicate that they are working on a solution but have not had a lot of negative feedback on this being a "must have". Finally their customer service is next to none, period, any issues please let them know and it usually results in a new one being sent out assuming it is a materials issue.
First things first..I have had one on both my C7's, because the fabric is stretched it becomes very transparent and while no there are not holes cut for the cameras I can very easily tell where the parking block starts just by looking at the cam image. These are one size fits all on the C7 any model will fit. I have spoken with Andy at Novi stretch on the camera cut outs they indicate that they are working on a solution but have not had a lot of negative feedback on this being a "must have". Finally their customer service is next to none, period, any issues please let them know and it usually results in a new one being sent out assuming it is a materials issue.
Is there a difference between the one for a Stingray and the one for a Grand Sport Stage two aero like my car?
It has the smaller winglets on each side up front. How is it fastened? Doesn't appear I would be able to install the bottom corners like the installation video.
See posts # 23/24. I even added Stage 3 Winglets to my Stgae 2 aero splitter and had it fit! You're right that bottm corner may not fit but with 3 snaps per soide it doesn't have too. As I recall from the instructions when I installed in on my 2014 it said that was optional anyway. This is the same bra, I used on my 2014 Z51 with and without my added splitter.
I just installed for a 250 mile round trip on back roads. Even decided to use 1 1/2 inch extensions on the two bottom snaps. Worked fine. I like it as it does no harm to the paint and is very easy to install and remove. Big advantage over other bras is this one stops bugs from getting in the grill. No effect on engine cooling. Had sections of the drive, ~80 miles, of a very twisty road with many passing capabilities but in very short distances because of the visibility with the terrain. Was in lower gears for this 55 mph speed limit road that with a normal car it difficult to hold to the speed limit. With the Vette lots of fun! Oil temp went up 20 degrees because of the aggressive driving and quickly passing cars in lower gears then braking in that twisty section but coolant temp never budged.
My PDF shows it installed on my 2014 and what I did to have it fit my Grand Sport with Stage 3 Winglets: http://netwelding.com/Nylon_Bra.pdf
I installed mine with the Splitter Protector. If you don't have one the bottom snaps screw into the plastic tray under your splitter.
You might need the snap extensions shown in this pc but probably not as it stretches. They are available from a number of sources. As I recall the PDF shows a marine supply source on Amazon as they are used on boat covers as I did on my pontoon boat. When those boat covers shrink you add them. They come in various lengths. I would not worry about catching those lower corners.
See posts # 23/24. I even added Stage 3 Winglets to my Stgae 2 aero splitter and had it fit! You're right that bottm corner may not fit but with 3 snaps per soide it doesn't have too. As I recall from the instructions when I installed in on my 2014 it said that was optional anyway. This is the same bra, I used on my 2014 Z51 with and without my added splitter.
I just installed for a 250 mile round trip on back roads. Even decided to use 1 1/2 inch extensions on the two bottom snaps. Worked fine. I like it as it does no harm to the paint and is very easy to install and remove. Big advantage over other bras is this one stops bugs from getting in the grill. No effect on engine cooling. Had sections of the drive, ~80 miles, of a very twisty road with many passing capabilities but in very short distances because of the visibility with the terrain. Was in lower gears for this 55 mph speed limit road that with a normal car it difficult to hold to the speed limit. With the Vette lots of fun! Oil temp went up 20 degrees because of the aggressive driving and quickly passing cars in lower gears then braking in that twisty section but coolant temp never budged.
My PDF shows it installed on my 2014 and what I did to have it fit my Grand Sport with Stage 3 Winglets:
I installed mine with the Splitter Protector. If you don't have one the bottom snaps screw into the plastic tray under your splitter.
You might need the snap extensions shown in this pc but probably not as it stretches. They are available from a number of sources. As I recall the PDF shows a marine supply source on Amazon as they are used on boat covers as I did on my pontoon boat. When those boat covers shrink you add them. They come in various lengths. I would not worry about catching those lower corners.
Thank you for the information. Some websites have you select the NoviStretch bra by Stingray or GS/Z06 and other only give the choice of Stingray. I was wondering if there really is a difference or if they are both the same. None of the web sites that have you pick model show a part number so I could see if they were the same.
Seems like this is the solution I want. Just wasn't happy with Xpel at the 4 year point. To this day my installer is the one everyone in my area recommends.
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Thanks. Just checked the Novistretch website to be sure they had no other offering. It states: Fits all 2014 - Current 7th Generation Corvettes, including Z06 (*not intended for use with Z07 package when utilizing larger "track use" winglets/end-plates).
However as you'll note in my PDF I made it fit with Stage 3 Winglets! That does require the purchase of longer screw-snaps and a few snap extensions! No big deal as I needed to buy some snap screws anyway as I left them installed on my 2014 when I sold it!
In your case, with Stage 2 Winglets, that is not an issue. They supply the snaps that replace the three screws on each side that hold the bra. Your bottom snap will fit fine as the Bra will go above and perhaps slightly behind your Stage 2 Winglets.
If you wanted, at some point to install Stage 3 Winglets, you would have to buy the longer screw-snaps as I did and shown in the PDF because they attach to the same 3 inner fender well screws and have to fit in that raised Stage 3 Winglet plastic. In my case it is easiest to get them to snap with the front wheels turned. If you have fat hands like me you may fine it advantageous to turn the front wheels for easy access to the snaps. No big deal!
Not sure why I bothered to use the snap extensions on the two snaps under the splitter. Frankly saw them in the plastic bag where I keep the NoviStretch so used them! It is compact and fits in my rear compartment. As I said, don't think you will need them at all.
Is there a difference between the one for a Stingray and the one for a Grand Sport Stage two aero like my car?
It has the smaller winglets on each side up front. How is it fastened? Doesn't appear I would be able to install the bottom corners like the installation video.
Yes there is a difference between Stingray and Z06/GS
They are different part numbers
The Z06/GS will fit Stage 1 and Stage 2
As Jerry noted (Tks Jerry) you will need slight modification if you
have a Stage 3 front splitter
07-09-2017, 09:12 AM
