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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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does anyone have any idea how to keep the friggin bugs off? i was drivin home the other night and so many bugs were hitting the front of my xb it sounded like it was raining!!! i have to wash mine like every couple of days and just wondered if there was an easier way to deal with the bug problem?
Old Apr 27, 2004 | 07:58 PM
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i would imagine getting those full face masks but tha tmakes them look ugly
Old Apr 27, 2004 | 08:37 PM
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I just wash my car 1-2 times per week. Also keep it waxed so the bugs come off easier.
Old Apr 27, 2004 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by HotBox
i would imagine getting those full face masks but tha tmakes them look ugly
Here is mine with the full bra. It dosen't look bad at all.
http://www.imagestation.com/mypictur...9&from_album=1
Old Apr 27, 2004 | 09:43 PM
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good look on the pic munch I never saw a xB with a full bra.... not bad
Old Apr 27, 2004 | 10:36 PM
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I gotta friend that works at M.I.
I'm looking into that clear vynil that they custom cver the front facia with-- not only for bugs, but for rock chips too. I'd HATE to see my rs1 chipped up!

I'll post back when I get a quote.

I've seen it on a WRX and it looks like nothing is on your ride!
Old Apr 27, 2004 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by PRESTIGEScioN
good look on the pic munch I never saw a xB with a full bra.... not bad
No problem :D
Old Apr 27, 2004 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Munch
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good look on the pic munch I never saw a xB with a full bra.... not bad
No problem :D
Any pics from the side?

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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 11:09 PM
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good look on the pic munch I never saw a xB with a full bra.... not bad
No problem :D
Any pics from the side?

Sean
http://www.imagestation.com/mypictur...9&from_album=1
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http://www.imagestation.com/mypictur...9&from_album=1
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Wow that bra is huge!!! I bet it works though.
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Wow that bra is huge!!! I bet it works though.
Yes it does
Old Apr 27, 2004 | 11:12 PM
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Just saw the second picture. It has nice clean fit.
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Originally Posted by Rayman
Just saw the second picture. It has nice clean fit.
It's worth the money.
Old Apr 27, 2004 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Munch
Originally Posted by HotBox
i would imagine getting those full face masks but tha tmakes them look ugly
Here is mine with the full bra. It dosen't look bad at all.
http://www.imagestation.com/mypictur...9&from_album=1
So how hard is it to clean the bugs off of the bra? It almost seems like washing the paint would be easier bug-wise, although the rockchips are the main reason i want a bra...

Even the 3M clear stuff won't minimize the bugs you're gonna kill

That's become my new nickname for my box - BugKilla :twisted:
Old Apr 27, 2004 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by TheScionicMan
Originally Posted by Munch
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i would imagine getting those full face masks but tha tmakes them look ugly
Here is mine with the full bra. It dosen't look bad at all.
http://www.imagestation.com/mypictur...9&from_album=1
So how hard is it to clean the bugs off of the bra? It almost seems like washing the paint would be easier bug-wise, although the rockchips are the main reason i want a bra...

Even the 3M clear stuff won't minimize the bugs you're gonna kill

That's become my new nickname for my box - BugKilla :twisted:
Bugs wipe right off with little to no effort at all :D
Old Apr 28, 2004 | 05:01 AM
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Looks good Munch. I am thinking I might like it if it covered the entire bumper area, but not the hood or upper grill. I would add a bug deflector when it becomes availiable for there.

Sean
Old Apr 28, 2004 | 06:53 AM
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For some reason bugs seem to be attracted to my scion. When I return to my parked cars i always find these bugs just hanging out on my car. what is up with that???
Old Apr 28, 2004 | 11:28 AM
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What brand is that? Do you think I can get one that just covers the bumper area? Or is it just a matter of not putting on the upper piece?

Sean
Old Apr 28, 2004 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Bicepeak
What brand is that? Do you think I can get one that just covers the bumper area? Or is it just a matter of not putting on the upper piece?

Sean
The piece that is on the hood was extra. You can just get the part that covers the bumper.



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