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Old Apr 23, 2017 | 05:52 PM
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Just purchased from CULTRAG Performance front Bra cover for 2016 Z06/Z07 packages with Stage 3 Aero, having a hard time making it fit, as you can see from the pictures, the front fit very well, but can not tuck the tabs into the gap under the headlights as the gap are not that wide, also there are no fog lighlight recess on the Z06. Think I'll return it.
















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Old Apr 23, 2017 | 06:51 PM
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Lol, that's not even close. I've read on here good things about the novistretch bra, maybe you should try one of those.
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Old Apr 24, 2017 | 03:03 AM
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Waste of money, changes the look of the vehicle completely, and believe it or not, will cause more damage to your vehicle overtime.. This was the best solution back in 1980-1990.

Study for the best clear bra installer in your area and will never have to look back.. You will have all the painted areas completely protected and it will be virtually invisible.
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Old Apr 24, 2017 | 08:41 AM
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I have the same bra. Came as a GM part number. Bought it for protection until I can get the 3M applied. It fits tight (which I prefer) and you'll need a plastic pry tool to get all the tabs into place, but worth it once done. I took it off after 100 miles to check for marks. There were none. I always keep two coats of wax on under it.

Putting on 2nd time is a bit easier.

Looks like stage 2 aero btw.
Good luck.
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Old Apr 24, 2017 | 08:58 AM
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That looks like a freaking mess, I would definitely return it.
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Old Apr 24, 2017 | 11:51 AM
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Yep, send it back. Your last picture of the loose area at the fender well is what concerns me. Here is what will happen shortly after a run on the interstate. This is the GM bra for the C7, and they are basically crap. Both sides around the fender well are the same.


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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 03:23 AM
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Yep, send it back. Your last picture of the loose area at the fender well is what concerns me. Here is what will happen shortly after a run on the interstate. This is the GM bra for the C7, and they are basically crap. Both sides around the fender well are the same.

Yep, they agreed to take it back with a 20% restocking fees.. What the F#%*
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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 09:29 AM
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I went out and bought a Novistretch bra & mirror gizmos and have had so far great luck with them. I had a bra on my C6 which fit fine but the Novistretch is way easier to put on and off. Just saying because the pictures don't look good. Here's mine.



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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 09:35 AM
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Just back to South Carolina after a trip to Bowling Green and back. Like Str8six I got mine to fit with the use of a plastic pry tool. It worked really well, but it is a hassle to put on. I will use it again, but only for a long trip on the highways. Since my car is Admiral Blue, the black looked pretty good on it.
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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 10:52 AM
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Been there ...done that ...got the tee shirt ...gave that sucker back . Have the Novi stretch goes on and off in 15 min tops. Cons: does not give access to the front cams, I can still see what is going on, thru the scrim. While very effective for bugs it will not take a hit from a stone like a traditional. I look at it this way, I will put 30k plus on this car in 2 years, I know the toll it takes on a C7 with out any bra as I had a 14' before this and at the end of the day reshooting the front was less than it cost to have it EXPEL'd !!
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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 11:14 AM
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I have XPEL installed on the entire front of my vette to include fenders and rockers. I also use a Novi-Stretch bra for longer cruises. Might be overkill, but peace of mind when driving on the turnpike is priceless. The Novi-Stretch takes 15- 20 minutes to install the first time and then about a minute or two every time after that. Keeps bugs 🐜 off the front of your car and rinses out easily.
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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 01:17 PM
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Been down that road!...that Bra just doesn't even come close to fitting...

return it ....
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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by thunderhound@53
Yep, they agreed to take it back with a 20% restocking fees.. What the F#%*
That's pitiful. Even after they told you it would fit they want to charge you extra for them to take it back, pretty sad. PM me with who that is so I won't buy for them ever.

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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 05:45 PM
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Fate telling you to Xpel.
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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 07:11 PM
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Yeah, go ahead and spend 3 grand on XPEL & hope the installer does a great job.
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I sent the damn thing back but it keep coming back to my door, I think FEDEX is confused😫🤔
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Stretch bra. Works just fine.


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Mine fits just fine.



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