car bras?

PM · 10-05-2008, 11:11 AM

do you think they are any good www.autobras.co.uk have 1 for e90

dxb335d · 10-05-2008, 11:18 AM

I want one. Bonnets can be ruined by stones. Take my advice and get one.

mikem · 10-05-2008, 11:30 AM

I have an "invisible" one on the M3, which I fitted myself. Well worth it.

Oli · 10-05-2008, 11:40 AM

....look stupid.

Personally I would either get the clear film treatment, or a front end respray when it gets really bad

Mark II · 10-05-2008, 12:20 PM

I looked at this and the clear-film myself but decided against both.

The link above doesn't seem to work but if it's the sort I'm thinking of (attaches with straps) then I'd avoid it - they might save stone chips but dirt and grit will still get between the edge of the bra and your paint and would just make a mess of it anyway.

Either go the clear route (and accept the fact that you will see the damage to the film when it gets chipped) or alternatively set aside a few ££'s each month and have the front end sprayed every few years.

Just my tuppence

dxb335d · 10-05-2008, 12:35 PM

I think the clear stuff dont look that good. The bra looks good if colour coded.

Mark II · 10-05-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

I think the clear stuff dont look that good. The bra looks good if colour coded.

It's personal choice I guess - having said that the 3M type clear film is more noticeable on darker colours (like yours or dark blue) but it is less noticeable on red, silver etc. BTW: If you don't like the look of partially covered panels then you can have the entire front bonnet, bumper and wings covered - which was what I looked at.

Each to their own - I just have my reservations about the car bras for the reasons mentioned.

NFS · 10-05-2008, 01:04 PM

I find it more fun to remove bras

willhollin · 10-05-2008, 01:06 PM

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I find it more fun to remove bras

Yeah let em hang loose!

booforty · 10-05-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by NFS

I find it more fun to remove bras

I still can't get the darn things off!

Gibbo · 10-05-2008, 03:38 PM

You will look a right tit driving around in a new car with a bra on. An E type, Karman Ghia, etc OK but a new BMW will look stupid.

NFS · 10-05-2008, 04:46 PM

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I still can't get the darn things off!

Reminds me of an episode of friends:

Chandler can't do bras ... he's afraid of them.

booforty · 10-05-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NFS

Reminds me of an episode of friends:

Chandler can't do bras ... he's afraid of them.

I can do bra's but not for a whole day. The strap itches my back

ShereKhan · 10-05-2008, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by booforty

I can do bra's but not for a whole day. The strap itches my back

You do know you can get ones that strapless too.....

dxb335d · 10-05-2008, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by booforty

I can do bra's but not for a whole day. The strap itches my back

You know us fellas can end up with ''betty swolacks'' (it dont happen to me often) do women get ''betty switts''?

NFS · 10-05-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

You know us fellas can end up with ''betty swolacks'' (it dont happen to me often) do women get ''betty switts''?

Carl .. horses 'sweat', men 'perspire', but women 'gently glow'.

robbie99 · 10-05-2008, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

You know us fellas can end up with ''betty swolacks'' (it dont happen to me often) do women get ''betty switts''?

A few women I knew had very betty swats

Spin · 10-30-2008, 10:09 AM

I have just handed the keys of the 335D over to the wife for use as her opt out company vehicle so the car will do approx 15,000 miles per year on the motorway.

I'd like to protect the front end from the inevitable stone chips so wondered if anyone has any experience with any of the protective coatings on offer and approx price ?

Thanks Guys..

dxb335d · 10-30-2008, 10:13 AM

the paint on these cars is utter pish. I would do something mate for sure. Although the clear thick stuff does not look good in my opinion.

Oli · 10-30-2008, 10:29 AM

Done properly, you hardly see it - Ignore Carl, what does he know.......

jjbirch · 10-30-2008, 10:32 AM

budgie had it on his blue coupe you can see if you look close up but far away i never knew, then i was told about it then i saw it, i think its a good idea if you do a lot of miles

AlanQS · 10-30-2008, 10:53 AM

Have you costed the protective coating (or clear bra) against the cost of a quality bonnet respray when it gets bad enough?

That's what I intend to do.

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Oli Campervan man 94 Rep 2,667 Posts Drives: RS3 and VW Kombi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: here, there, everywhere...... iTrader: (1)	....look stupid. Personally I would either get the clear film treatment, or a front end respray when it gets really bad
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Mark II The Grim Reapers Love Child 49 Rep 515 Posts Drives: BMW e92 M-Sport Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: A little bit left of Sane, near Tongue in Cheek. iTrader: (0)	I looked at this and the clear-film myself but decided against both. The link above doesn't seem to work but if it's the sort I'm thinking of (attaches with straps) then I'd avoid it - they might save stone chips but dirt and grit will still get between the edge of the bra and your paint and would just make a mess of it anyway. Either go the clear route (and accept the fact that you will see the damage to the film when it gets chipped) or alternatively set aside a few ££'s each month and have the front end sprayed every few years. Just my tuppence __________________ Mark II Previous: e92 M-Sport. TiAg. Black Dakota. Creamy 6cyl diesel. Stage II Tune. Performance exhaust. K&N. Auto+paddles. Quaife LSD. BMW BBK+Cool Carbon S/T. Goodridge. 19" Breyton Race GTS. Vredesteins. M3 lip. Prof nav. Xenons. Voice. Sun protection. Pdc. etc..
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Gibbo Colonel 104 Rep 2,292 Posts Drives: Golf Ed35 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South East iTrader: (0)	You will look a right tit driving around in a new car with a bra on. An E type, Karman Ghia, etc OK but a new BMW will look stupid. __________________ Golf Ed35 Black with - Black Leather
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