No bra in public?!

walsh · 11-21-2010, 09:39 PM

So I'm trying to decide whether to put a clear bra on my car or not. Trying to get an idea of how many of you have them, which ones are best, and what color cars they look ok on and what color cars they don't.

Can every post up what brand they have, how much it ran them, what color their car is, and what they think of it.

Thanks in advance.

jmrinvt · 11-21-2010, 09:40 PM

Personal preference here, but I really don't care for them...

LateBraking · 11-21-2010, 09:45 PM

No tits?

Again....no tits?

lol, just kidding. My bumper was all right without one, but then again, I had Silverstone II and it was barely noticeable. On darker colors I can imagine it'd be much worse.

GewoW · 11-21-2010, 10:04 PM

just respray front bumper every 2 yrs or so

ES_TRADER · 11-21-2010, 10:05 PM

clear bumper bra...no hood...the bumper will sustain 90% of ur daily rockchips...i plan to use touchup paint for the hood and powerdome

jdgamble · 11-22-2010, 12:39 AM

No clear bra, but one thing I've noticed... The M3 bumper cover appears to be made of wax... It gouges so frickin easy it'r ridiculous. I'm thinking about getting a clear bra on the plastic parts up front.

dexx · 11-22-2010, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jdgamble

No clear bra, but one thing I've noticed... The M3 bumper cover appears to be made of wax... It gouges so frickin easy it'r ridiculous. I'm thinking about getting a clear bra on the plastic parts up front.

How is 1 mil of plastic going to protect a plastic bumper? Hard paint on hard metal, maybe... I haven't found any evidence that clearbra does shit. Only effectiveness report I've heard is from my boss, and he gets rock chip _thru_ the clearbra.

dardeca · 11-22-2010, 09:55 AM

I've got one and am very happy. We recently had a nearby street resurfaced. Several times my car has taken a direct shot right to the front from gravel and rocks and there is not a mark on it. I'm a big believer in the protection it provides.

Dengel · 11-22-2010, 10:01 AM

no bra and ive gotten a 2 chips on the hood and powerdome and a bunch on my bumper, but touch up paint does the trick no problem

garek · 11-22-2010, 12:25 PM

I have a clear bra on the bumper, hood just short of the power dome, front fenders, mirrors and rocker panels. I would recommend it, especially if you are going to track your car.

M3 Piotr · 11-22-2010, 12:58 PM

I have tons of rock chips and dings on the front bumper and the hood. But then the car is driven on the autobahn at 120/130mph daily to work.

OMID INC · 11-22-2010, 01:01 PM

ive thought about it. but never ended up getting one. also ive noticed i get more rock chips when im worried about getting rock chips.. the day i stop caring, nothing happen to my bumper. its pretty funny.

UltimateBMW · 11-22-2010, 01:03 PM

The way I see it, for somewhat similar price you could probably get a new bumper. So after 2+ years, i'll buy a euro front bumper and put that on.

Since clear bras are only good for about 2 years or so anyways it comes out around the same.

My math might not be 100% on target, but it is close enough to account for the euro bumper upgrade.

shchow · 11-22-2010, 01:04 PM

No bra...
It's a car and meant to be driven and not kept in a museum.
I consider it patina that is acquired along the way...

03BeastCharmer · 11-22-2010, 03:46 PM

Had a venture shield on the front of my M Coupe for 3 years, and I'm very happy I did it. No discoloring. When clean, you can hardly tell it's there. Slight scuffing on the sides where I've hit cones at autox events, but no paint chips as compared to the front of my M5 without a bra which looks like I took a sand blaster to it

linkinfrost · 11-22-2010, 04:24 PM

I would definitely recommend the bra. I hardly notice it any more and the peace of mind it affords is WELL worth it. People usually say they plan to repaint / purchase bumpers on a regular schedule - but how many really do?

I used to stress in my old car every time I'd be near a truck -- no worries any more. It's great.

templarklimek · 11-22-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dengel

no bra and ive gotten a 2 chips on the hood and powerdome and a bunch on my bumper, but touch up paint does the trick no problem

Hey, I renamed my "package" the "powerdome" but still no ladies?

white9duece · 11-22-2010, 06:43 PM

Get the clear bra! I'm trying to find a guy out here in my area. Goodluck!

dimabimmer · 11-22-2010, 07:17 PM

topless all the way!

emthreeboy · 11-22-2010, 07:26 PM

By the time your front bumper is complete chipped from small rocks, your car will most likely be in other hands!

benn. · 11-22-2010, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkinfrost

I would definitely recommend the bra. I hardly notice it any more and the peace of mind it affords is WELL worth it. People usually say they plan to repaint / purchase bumpers on a regular schedule - but how many really do?

I used to stress in my old car every time I'd be near a truck -- no worries any more. It's great.

you're right, people say they do but how many really do?
people usually forget about it by then and move on with life anyways so it's a total waste of money lol

M3LISSA · 11-23-2010, 08:33 AM

This thread wasnt what I though.. lol..

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11-21-2010, 09:39 PM	#1
walsh First Lieutenant 33 Rep 321 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (2)	No bra in public?! So I'm trying to decide whether to put a clear bra on my car or not. Trying to get an idea of how many of you have them, which ones are best, and what color cars they look ok on and what color cars they don't. Can every post up what brand they have, how much it ran them, what color their car is, and what they think of it. Thanks in advance.
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11-21-2010, 09:40 PM	#2
jmrinvt Cruisin' 9 Rep 135 Posts Drives: On Order: 2011 E90 - Le Mans Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Vermont iTrader: (0)	Personal preference here, but I really don't care for them... __________________ - Justin 2011 e90 ///M3 Le Mans Blue
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11-21-2010, 09:45 PM	#3
LateBraking Brigadier General 326 Rep 3,882 Posts Drives: Relatively Quick. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S.A. iTrader: (27)	No tits? Again....no tits? lol, just kidding. My bumper was all right without one, but then again, I had Silverstone II and it was barely noticeable. On darker colors I can imagine it'd be much worse.
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11-21-2010, 10:04 PM	#4
GewoW #thatsanicemovebro 202 Rep 3,920 Posts Drives: E92 M3 LSB/Black 6MT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [9.34]	just respray front bumper every 2 yrs or so
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11-21-2010, 10:05 PM	#5
ES_TRADER Colonel 344 Rep 2,928 Posts Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC iTrader: (3) Garage List 2014 Ford Raptor [0.00] 2012 328i E92 [10.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [8.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [10.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	clear bumper bra...no hood...the bumper will sustain 90% of ur daily rockchips...i plan to use touchup paint for the hood and powerdome
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11-22-2010, 12:39 AM	#6
jdgamble Captain 298 Rep 798 Posts Drives: 18 CQM M3 - My family car Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Danville, CA iTrader: (0)	No clear bra, but one thing I've noticed... The M3 bumper cover appears to be made of wax... It gouges so frickin easy it'r ridiculous. I'm thinking about getting a clear bra on the plastic parts up front. __________________ 18 CQM M3
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11-22-2010, 09:55 AM	#8
dardeca Major 500 Rep 1,313 Posts Drives: 2019 M5 Competition Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (2)	I've got one and am very happy. We recently had a nearby street resurfaced. Several times my car has taken a direct shot right to the front from gravel and rocks and there is not a mark on it. I'm a big believer in the protection it provides. __________________ E92 M3 Supplemental manual p.38: "The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC."
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11-22-2010, 10:01 AM	#9
Dengel Non-Guido Jersey Resident 35 Rep 676 Posts Drives: Slow Jeep Rubicon Join Date: May 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (3)	no bra and ive gotten a 2 chips on the hood and powerdome and a bunch on my bumper, but touch up paint does the trick no problem
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11-22-2010, 12:25 PM	#10
garek Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 287 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M3 DCT Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	I have a clear bra on the bumper, hood just short of the power dome, front fenders, mirrors and rocker panels. I would recommend it, especially if you are going to track your car. __________________ ///M3 E90 '09 Le Mans Blue \| DCT \| Silver Novillo \| Tech \| Prem \| 19"s \| Prem Sound \| iPod StopTech BBK \| Volk VR.G2 \| H&R Sport Springs
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11-22-2010, 12:58 PM	#11
M3 Piotr Lieutenant Colonel 402 Rep 1,858 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Frozen Black F87 M2 LBB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida, USA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW F80 M3 [0.00] 2011 BMW E90 M3 (We ... [0.00]	I have tons of rock chips and dings on the front bumper and the hood. But then the car is driven on the autobahn at 120/130mph daily to work. __________________ 2016 F80 M3 Frozen Black 2018 F87 M2 LBB Follow me on Insta: M3Piotr
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11-22-2010, 01:01 PM	#12
OMID INC Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,562 Posts Drives: E70 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (6)	ive thought about it. but never ended up getting one. also ive noticed i get more rock chips when im worried about getting rock chips.. the day i stop caring, nothing happen to my bumper. its pretty funny.
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11-22-2010, 01:03 PM	#13
UltimateBMW Brigadier General 401 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: MP4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South iTrader: (0)	The way I see it, for somewhat similar price you could probably get a new bumper. So after 2+ years, i'll buy a euro front bumper and put that on. Since clear bras are only good for about 2 years or so anyways it comes out around the same. My math might not be 100% on target, but it is close enough to account for the euro bumper upgrade. __________________
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11-22-2010, 01:04 PM	#14
shchow Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 2010 CTS-V sedan, black raven Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hainesport, New Jersey iTrader: (0)	No bra... It's a car and meant to be driven and not kept in a museum. I consider it patina that is acquired along the way... __________________ Current rides: 2010 CTS-V sedan, black raven; 2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV, black raven Gone but not forgotten: 2008 M5, metallic sapphire black, SMG; 2004 645ci, metallic sapphire black, SMG
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11-22-2010, 03:46 PM	#15
03BeastCharmer Lieutenant Colonel 257 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: '13 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (3)	Had a venture shield on the front of my M Coupe for 3 years, and I'm very happy I did it. No discoloring. When clean, you can hardly tell it's there. Slight scuffing on the sides where I've hit cones at autox events, but no paint chips as compared to the front of my M5 without a bra which looks like I took a sand blaster to it __________________ Current: '13 E92 M3 Euro Delivery Gone: E86 M Coupe; E30 M3, E39 M5, E36 M3
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11-22-2010, 04:24 PM	#16
linkinfrost Private 8 Rep 62 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I would definitely recommend the bra. I hardly notice it any more and the peace of mind it affords is WELL worth it. People usually say they plan to repaint / purchase bumpers on a regular schedule - but how many really do? I used to stress in my old car every time I'd be near a truck -- no worries any more. It's great.
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11-22-2010, 06:43 PM	#18
white9duece Private 3 Rep 82 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: City of Angle's iTrader: (0)	Get the clear bra! I'm trying to find a guy out here in my area. Goodluck!
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11-22-2010, 07:17 PM	#19
dimabimmer Lieutenant Colonel 148 Rep 1,885 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 ZCP 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brooklyn to SoHo NYC iTrader: (0)	topless all the way! __________________ '11 E92 M3 ZCP SG 6MT Tech Sound USB Heat Cloth Aluminium Sunshade http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=422151
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11-22-2010, 07:26 PM	#20
emthreeboy Captain 37 Rep 917 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: socal iTrader: (2)	By the time your front bumper is complete chipped from small rocks, your car will most likely be in other hands! __________________ -09 e92 SPACE GRAY/// m3 w/ m-dct! -06 E46 JET BLACK/// m3 6MT!
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11-23-2010, 08:33 AM	#22
M3LISSA Captain 795 Rep 979 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 COMP/SOLD Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	This thread wasnt what I though.. lol.. __________________ 2008 E60 550 ? Alpine White // RPI 2011 E90 M3 Competition // Alpine White // ESS // RPI // 20" BBS LM's, blah blah 2021 G80 M3 Competition // Brooklyn Grey // KW Suspension // 12mm Spacers all around // Resonator Delete
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