Show us ya Bra

fat4D · 14-12-2010, 12:32 AM

dont think ive seen a thread for this

my car is currently getting repaired which will include a full front end respray so ill be investing in a car bra and am wondering how they look on some ba's

ive seen a orange fg on here at some point with a car bra with matching stitching would be awesome if someone knows where that is?

also ive got a ba turbo that will have a Bf GT front bar and a boss bonnet does this affect the car bra i need?

also what should i be looking at in terms of cost?

cheers for the help

deesun · 14-12-2010, 02:00 AM

These people do custom jobbies, give them a ring. http://www.carbra.com.au/products.html

Meg's GT's · 14-12-2010, 09:54 AM

on a BF but you get the idea...

I know of someone who fitted a BA bra to a BF and had overheating problems, the small difference in the lower insert mesh was enough to be a hassle.

A genuine car bra (as in the business) will set you back around $450 but that included the stripes and custom wording/stitching etc.

DBourne · 14-12-2010, 09:57 AM

I don't think I've ever clicked on a thread title so fast before.. then I realised it was car bra

FPVSutto · 14-12-2010, 10:04 AM

I bought one for my car and only use it on trips to Brissie and back.

Was just looking and I don't have any of it on the car during the last trip due to the poor weather,
but I've learnt to fit it better now and it only take a couple of minutesto get on.

csv8 · 14-12-2010, 10:05 AM

Front clips are good !!!!!

Pedro · 14-12-2010, 12:35 PM

Here's the one on my BF F6

And this one on my FG F6 doing around 160kph or so under the bridge at Lakeside.
I've sold the FG but still have the Bra if anyone's interested.

kinksta · 14-12-2010, 12:50 PM

Do all FG Falcon car bras fit all FG models? Like a GT car bra only fits a GT? Or would it still fit a G6ET? Just curios, after a big road trip to Noosa from Adelaide and the locusts, you get the picture hahahaha

J.C. · 14-12-2010, 01:37 PM

As ugly as some people believe a carbra maybe, they do serve a purpose.

Ben73 · 14-12-2010, 04:53 PM

TBH I'd prefer stone chips in my paint. I'd never put one on my car.

outside · 14-12-2010, 04:59 PM

someone had to do it

bolagnaise · 14-12-2010, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben73

TBH I'd prefer stone chips in my paint. I'd never put one on my car.

got to say it, you sir are an idiot.

J.C. · 14-12-2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by outside

someone had to do it

Nice work.
However I prefer lacey see through ones ....... for a more erotic look and feel.

BlackXR8 · 14-12-2010, 05:14 PM

Or this one?

Or do you prefer car panties?

Ben73 · 14-12-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bolagnaise

got to say it, you sir are an idiot.

Why.?

trimmaster · 14-12-2010, 05:38 PM

So much easier to take the bra off and hose the bugs off......rather than getting them clogged in the radiator and AC condensor.
I make them for BA/BF/FG XR6/8 turbo GT etc Black only-$330 incl gst-no fancy stripes etc but a perfect fit with heavy duty soft backed material-1mm thick clear PVC over the lights and mesh over grilles etc- NEVER had a customer complain about over heating or damage to paint.

Check my site www.globaltrim.com.au
Click on PRODUCTS and scroll down, you will see pics of bras fitted.

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Originally Posted by J.C.

As ugly as some people believe a carbra maybe, they do serve a purpose.

bolagnaise · 14-12-2010, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben73

Why.?

why would you prefer stone chips in your paint lol....or is there something im not getting?

Ben73 · 14-12-2010, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bolagnaise

why would you prefer stone chips in your paint lol....or is there something im not getting?

Well if I get a stone chip, then oh well. Likely it will only be seen from a close distance.
But 99% of the time those bras look quite ugly.

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Originally Posted by J.C.

I understand this one, but that's not everyday driving for people in the city.

SirHenry · 14-12-2010, 10:19 PM

I have got to admit cosmetically they don't really do a lot for me either. :(

I think one has to weigh up potential stone chips vs looks for me I'll take the risk with the chips hey there's already a few on it but eh even the greatest warriors have battlescars!

I think this may need a poll!

On a more serious note how do they fair with sweating and overheating in 35 degree plus temps. For a distance trip or if you do a lot of country driving I can see the value but the money I would fork out for it would buy me a touch up. six of one half a dozen of the other.

Pedro · 15-12-2010, 12:13 AM

They don't sweat. There is a felt type underlining.
And as for your cost analysis. Your touch up would certainly be a "touch up".

trimmaster · 15-12-2010, 12:48 AM

yep no such thing as sweating....Only time u get a problem is if you leave it on to dry if it gets wet.

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Originally Posted by Pedro

They don't sweat. There is a felt type underlining.
And as for your cost analysis. Your touch up would certainly be a "touch up".

J.C. · 15-12-2010, 01:35 AM

I have a 1100k round trip starting tomorrow. Rest assured I shall be installing the carbra on the blue TS before leaving........regardless if people like them or not. As I stated prior, they serve a purpose.

P.S. Ben73. Are you saying that the silver carbra looks ugly on my TS? I thought it looked just fine.

747jet · 15-12-2010, 01:52 AM

yeah mate it was the best thing i did or do you like painting the front of your car.

Tanksenda · 15-12-2010, 07:49 AM

I had to go to Brisbane last December over a weekend. I left on Friday night and got back at midnight on Sunday with a bit of running around while I was there. I did over 2,700ks over that weekend and had my car bra on the whole time. By the time I got back the bra was absolutely covered in all sorts of crap with quite a few large chips due to the road works on the Princess highway which would have been in my paintwork. I removed the bra on Monday morning and even thought it rained a few times over the weekend the front of the car was spotless.
They many not look to pretty but I never go on long trips without throwing on the bra these days.
My bra is felt lined and I had no issues at all with sweating.

nuthin' fancy · 15-12-2010, 08:01 AM

How do the car bras stand up to cleaning after use? What would you do to clean all the bugs off?

J.C. · 15-12-2010, 08:16 AM

Cleaning is simple. Hose or gerni the bugs off then wash with car wash ......while still hanging on the car. Remove and hang on clothes line or over a fence and allow to dry while you wash and clean the remainder of the car. When I fit mine, I spray on and rub in a thin coating of lanotec. This aids in ease of cleaning and bug gut stains are easily removed and non-existent.
What you see in my previous photos was a 9000k trip in thirteen days. The first pic was the locust plague. The second pic was the car and bra cleaned after arrival at the Barossa. It not difficult really.

Tanksenda · 15-12-2010, 08:26 AM

I clean it before I take it off the car I find it's a lot easier that way. I just use a sponge with Meguires car wash it seems to clean it very well. Then I take it off the car and leave it in the sun felt side up for half hour to make sure the felt is dry. I also give it a coat of 303 every time I put it on the car it seems to make it a little easier to clean the bugs off.

aussie muscle · 15-12-2010, 01:37 PM

has anyone had a car bra take off paint due to it flapping in the wind? i've heard stories.

wicksy · 15-12-2010, 01:49 PM

who cares if it looks ugly it serves a purpose mate

trimmaster · 15-12-2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by aussie muscle

has anyone had a car bra take off paint due to it flapping in the wind? i've heard stories.

Would only flap due to bad design or incorrect fitting.
I've had my bras up to 170 km/h without problems.