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TriniJots · 03-27-2010, 10:25 PM

Hey guys, Im driving from Miami to Orlando later this week in my 2010 E93 M3 and I was wondering if you would recommend getting a bra to protect the front from chips, bugs etc....
Also, where would I be able to find a bra for my car?

ersin · 03-27-2010, 10:43 PM

Try bavarian autosport and look for Colgan bra. Hopefully you can get it soon.

Cheers.

M3twins · 03-27-2010, 10:46 PM

Try getting a clear bra installed before your trip.. For me it's worth the investment.

SpencerM3 · 03-27-2010, 10:50 PM

I got a full clear bra installed (full bumper, hood, fenders) from Sticker City here in L.A. They did a great job and they sell the full kit online, though I got to imagine that there's a good clear bra installer somehwere in S. Fla.

If you get the clear bra, go for the full, you don;t want to see any lines.

Dannys M3 · 03-28-2010, 01:50 AM

Auto Supershield (561) 367-0101 in Boca Raton, its almost love bug season. You will regret not doing this if you drive that far in love bugs.

Green///Hell · 03-28-2010, 01:58 AM

Your car has teh boobies?

M3Bliss · 03-28-2010, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TriniJots

Hey guys, Im driving from Miami to Orlando later this week in my 2010 E93 M3 and I was wondering if you would recommend getting a bra to protect the front from chips, bugs etc....
Also, where would I be able to find a bra for my car?

Victoria Secret has a lot of really great............ oh wait, thats another story. I got a clear bra on mine and also had one on my Cayman S. It is WELL WORTH the expense and does a great job protecting car with no cosmetic penalty. Very easy to maintain but repairs can be tricky.

smmmurf · 03-28-2010, 06:34 AM

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Auto Supershield (561) 367-0101 in Boca Raton, its almost love bug season. You will regret not doing this if you drive that far in love bugs.

Absolutely, I live on the West Coast and know about Pepi and Auto Supershield from when I had my STi that I bought in FL bra'd. Great shop. Do it.

TriniJots · 03-28-2010, 10:51 AM

hahaha...I was waiting for the "bra" jokes to come out, I wasn't disappointing.
I am only planning on using the bra for this one trip only, so I was wondering if there is a bra that I could manually put on and take off whenever I want?

M3Bliss · 03-28-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TriniJots

hahaha...I was waiting for the "bra" jokes to come out, I wasn't disappointing.
I am only planning on using the bra for this one trip only, so I was wondering if there is a bra that I could manually put on and take off whenever I want?

I have a BMW Accessory Catalog and there is a nose mask (bra) for the 3 series. Here are the part numbers:

Cars to MY '08 sedan and wagon: 82110399151 $98.50
Cars to MY '08 coupe and convert: 82110421569 $125
Cars from MY '09 sedan and wagon 82112152635 $120

I don't see a part # for the MY '09 coupe.

quality_sound · 03-28-2010, 12:24 PM

Head to Lowe's or The Home Depot and buy the 2" wide blur painters tape. Start however high up on the hood and fenders you want to go and then add layers going towards the front making sure to overlap the previous layer. Is it a bit boy racer? Yup. Will it do what you want and be easily removable? Absolutely.

There is a company that makes a temporary clear bra as well. You put in on and when you want to remove it you spray the remover and then just wash the car.

FSHNGRY · 03-28-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by quality_sound

Head to Lowe's or The Home Depot and buy the 2" wide blur painters tape. Start however high up on the hood and fenders you want to go and then add layers going towards the front making sure to overlap the previous layer. Is it a bit boy racer? Yup. Will it do what you want and be easily removable? Absolutely.

There is a company that makes a temporary clear bra as well. You put in on and when you want to remove it you spray the remover and then just wash the car.

+1, I never got my car clear bra'ed and i thought doing it with 5 years of sunlight and washes on the paint, it would look stupid. I always installed the blue painters tape on my bumper and about a quarter up the hood and removed it when id get off the highway in orlando. Cheap and easy to remove and apply..

ScheerSpeed · 03-28-2010, 02:19 PM

just tape it up... looks ugly but you can take it off right after

here's how i tape up mine for the track. you dont have to go this crazy for a trip to orlando but you get the idea

pmeloche · 03-28-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TriniJots

hahaha...I was waiting for the "bra" jokes to come out, I wasn't disappointing.
I am only planning on using the bra for this one trip only, so I was wondering if there is a bra that I could manually put on and take off whenever I want?

I have an even better idea. Keep your car in the garage and rent a car to drive to Orlando. That way, your car will never get chipped by rocks,

TriniJots · 03-28-2010, 10:37 PM

Thanks for all of the input everybody.
I think I will use the tape method. I hope the process doesnt take too long

TriniJots · 04-05-2010, 05:42 PM

What a fun drive up to Orlando. The m3 is truly an amazing car.
I just figured I would show you guys how it looked.
thanks for all the help.

quality_sound · 04-06-2010, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by pmeloche

I have an even better idea. Keep your car in the garage and rent a car to drive to Orlando. That way, your car will never get chipped by rocks,

Why would you buy a driver's car and then never drive it?

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ersin Brigadier General 126 Rep 4,145 Posts Drives: 17 YMB F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	Try bavarian autosport and look for Colgan bra. Hopefully you can get it soon. Cheers. __________________ 2017 F80 YMB.
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Dannys M3 Captain 71 Rep 733 Posts Drives: Jaguar F Type R Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Florida iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 M3 [10.00]	Auto Supershield (561) 367-0101 in Boca Raton, its almost love bug season. You will regret not doing this if you drive that far in love bugs.
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TriniJots Driver 102 Rep 659 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (3)	hahaha...I was waiting for the "bra" jokes to come out, I wasn't disappointing. I am only planning on using the bra for this one trip only, so I was wondering if there is a bra that I could manually put on and take off whenever I want?
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quality_sound 8 tracks of madness 62 Rep 2,735 Posts Drives: Slowly Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: At home iTrader: (1)	Head to Lowe's or The Home Depot and buy the 2" wide blur painters tape. Start however high up on the hood and fenders you want to go and then add layers going towards the front making sure to overlap the previous layer. Is it a bit boy racer? Yup. Will it do what you want and be easily removable? Absolutely. There is a company that makes a temporary clear bra as well. You put in on and when you want to remove it you spray the remover and then just wash the car.
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ScheerSpeed Major General 415 Rep 5,768 Posts Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (14)	just tape it up... looks ugly but you can take it off right after here's how i tape up mine for the track. you dont have to go this crazy for a trip to orlando but you get the idea Attached Images
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TriniJots Driver 102 Rep 659 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (3)	Thanks for all of the input everybody. I think I will use the tape method. I hope the process doesnt take too long
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TriniJots Driver 102 Rep 659 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (3)	What a fun drive up to Orlando. The m3 is truly an amazing car. I just figured I would show you guys how it looked. thanks for all the help. Attached Images
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