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Front Clam Bra

Started by moneyhunster , Apr 19 2011 08:45 PM

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#1 moneyhunster

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 08:45 PM

Hi guys, what do you lot think of these http://www.autobra.c.../shop/index.php Just a thought, would be great on long motorways traveling to meets! or would it just look stupid? Can see why a fibreglass car would need it more than most.

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#2 techieboy

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 08:48 PM

Another import that should have stayed out in the colonies. I'd rather get the front of the car resprayed twice a year than have that anywhere near my car. Stone chip chic, for the win!

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#3 slindborg

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 08:48 PM

They dont look good, ever...

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#4 Wolfstone

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 08:51 PM

Just fit armourfend. A bra would make you look like a right tit.

Edited by Wolfstone, 19 April 2011 - 08:52 PM.

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#5 The Batman

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 08:51 PM

You would have to cover the whole front clam and bonnet :lol:

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#6 moneyhunster

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 08:52 PM

I had mine painted a few months ago and it's spotted all over the front already

Perhaps I should of asked for a black gel coat

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#7 VXT Tim

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 08:52 PM

Some of the cars I see these on must cost less than the actual bra itself.

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#8 XXX

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 08:54 PM

The mere fact that they are called bras say it all really. My mate had a mint VW camper and I must admit it looked OK on this and helped protect the huge flat front area - but otherwise no, no, no......

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#9 moneyhunster

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 08:54 PM

Just fit armourfend. A bra would make you look like a right tit.

I guess there is that option, can you buy it for diy fitment?

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#10 fiveoclock

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 08:57 PM

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#11 Wolfstone

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 08:58 PM

Just fit armourfend. A bra would make you look like a right tit.

I guess there is that option, can you buy it for diy fitment?

I believe its best fitted by professionals and isn't at all easy to DIY.

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#12 2.2_na

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 09:01 PM

A bra would make you look like a right tit.

Literally! :lol:

That's the idea isn't it.

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#13 Ric218

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 09:02 PM

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#14 moneyhunster

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 09:04 PM

Owner left it on way too long without cleaning it.

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#15 MrSimba

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 09:04 PM

Just fit armourfend. A bra would make you look like a right tit.

I guess there is that option, can you buy it for diy fitment?

I believe its best fitted by professionals and isn't at all easy to DIY.

You really really don't want to try fitting paintshield / armoutfend yourself! Watching the professionals do it makes you realise just how hard it is to get right!

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#16 techieboy

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 09:09 PM

You really really don't want to try fitting paintshield / armoutfend yourself! Watching the professionals do it makes you realise just how hard it is to get right!

Couldn't believe how complicated it was and how much stretching and shrinking was required for something that is meant to be cut to fit. Still not sure whether I'd bother with it again in future. It definitely still gets battered, though it did save me from what looked like a guided missile that LeeVX's car launched at me on the run back from Le Mans last year. That actually pierced the Ventureshield but saved the clam and paintwork underneath - looks a bit messy though.

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#17 moneyhunster

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 09:14 PM

What is the average cost of armour fend or paint shield for the front of the clam only?

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#18 moneyhunster

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 09:19 PM

Just saw infinity scratch shield paint on YouTube, how cool is that!

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#19 MrSimba

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 10:00 PM

What is the average cost of armour fend or paint shield for the front of the clam only?

I'm having the Elise done tomorrow at CoverTech, full front covered, OE film removed off the sill's and then both sill's fully covered in one piece, mirrors & lights done for £550

From the PaintShield web site

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One looks like it has been used hard on track though and one doesn't!!!

Edited by MrSimba, 19 April 2011 - 10:07 PM.

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#20 fred666

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 11:26 PM

I'd love a bra for winter & motorway driving. I don't care what it looks like through daily winter use aslong as it looks great come summer time and at shows. Sadly they dont make them for the vx and someone would have to loan their VX to design and make one at autobra. It would be quite akward to get them to fit also as the straps usually fit under the bonnet on a normal car.