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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 11:11 PM
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...and I think anyone who ownes an xb will become one too. Had my Lava #257 for 2 weeks here in New Jersey where the tracker trailers are more plentiful than a mad max movie. Found a few small nicks on the front of hood and by driver side door. I purposly avoid being behind those trucks but I guess when you drive a box it's inevidable. So there is a choice to make, put an ugly bra on the most orange of cars or learn to become the all mighty paint chip fixer. Oh I also spotted a tiny windshield chip, but I'm probably going to leave that to the proffesionals.
Old Apr 14, 2004 | 11:14 PM
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I had the same problem. So I brought a full bra for my highway trips. I just take it off when I'm just crusing around on the street.
Old Apr 14, 2004 | 11:22 PM
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I've had a full bra since the 2nd week I owned mine. Its a lifesaver. Its worth the piece of mind when I'm rolling up a big rigs a@# trying to pass.
Old Apr 15, 2004 | 03:16 PM
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Yea a bra will probably be in my best interest, I just hate the way they look, but my commute is all highway and big rigs are plentyfull. I think I'm going to fix the chips and put a bra on
Old Apr 15, 2004 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by oranguese
Yea a bra will probably be in my best interest, I just hate the way they look, but my commute is all highway and big rigs are plentyfull. I think I'm going to fix the chips and put a bra on
Yeah get a bra, and take it off when your not going to be highway driving. That's what I do. My bra covers everything including the hood on my XB :D . I'll post some pics when it finally stops raining here in NY
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how much are those full bras cost :?:
Old Apr 15, 2004 | 03:57 PM
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how much are those full bras cost :?:
I got mine for $109 shipped from Colgan Custom :D
Old Apr 15, 2004 | 03:57 PM
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is it hard to put on?
Old Apr 15, 2004 | 03:59 PM
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is it hard to put on?
Nope it's easy. Everything just hooks into place. Takes about 3-5 minutes for the front and hood pieces.
Old Apr 15, 2004 | 04:03 PM
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Just broke down and ordered one. On my way to work today heard the crackle and ping of drit and rocks so, I might as well bite the bullet. I got a carbon fiber looking one from Colgan, not too bad looking, but I'm just afraid of the paint fading weirdly.
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Originally Posted by oranguese
Just broke down and ordered one. On my way to work today heard the crackle and ping of drit and rocks so, I might as well bite the bullet. I got a carbon fiber looking one from Colgan, not too bad looking, but I'm just afraid of the paint fading weirdly.
Just don't leave it on all the time , and keep a good coat of wax on the car.
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