any ideas where to get one thats made to fit the 5..?
any ideas where to get one thats made to fit the 5..?
is it me, or does anyone else not know what a 'bonnet bra' is?! Do they come with a matching thong?
it's just you.Originally Posted by tonesGTT
is it me, or does anyone else not know what a 'bonnet bra' is?! Do they come with a matching thong?
Raj - Since the 5 is small, try Tammy Girl.
Ah, i see! You really do learn something everyday.
Trev -
thats pants
lol
Not a chance we will find one for the 5! Well not in the uk anyway.
They make one for clio williams tho!
I think they look dope! add that euro look!
I think you'll find it's the California look.Not a chance we will find one for the 5! Well not in the uk anyway.
They make one for clio williams tho!
I think they look dope! add that euro look!
I know it is to stop bug's etc making a mess but why is it so popular with the dub boys? thats why I thought it was euro look.
www.autobra.co.uk
maybe this is the way if you
have a bra fetish
New poster! (less than 10 posts)
gibson and boyne or whoever they were called with the white leather clad 5 quoted me around £300 - £350 about a year ago for one
www.autobra.co.uk
maybe this is the way if you
have a bra fetish
I have emailed them about a possible group buy if there is enough interest.
I also asked are the bra's created in house or are they out sourced. See what reply I get first.
how does the engine cool if the rad is coverd?
how does the engine cool if the rad is coverd?
easily because you dont cover the rad!!!
alternatively, im sure there is some sort of clear adhesive film available that does the same thing..???
alternatively, im sure there is some sort of clear adhesive film available that does the same thing..???
think there is,i have seen it,clear carbon etc
helicopter tape if you're feeling rich. I'll bet foliatec do something.
well if it covers the grill then thats pretty much the rad coverdhow does the engine cool if the rad is coverd?
easily because you dont cover the rad!!!
They don't cover the grille. Just the bonnet in most cases. I suppose if your grille was built into the bonnet, it would have slits cut into it, or something else.well if it covers the grill then thats pretty much the rad coverd
so if it doesnt cover the grill then whats the point in having it, as the bonnet hangs down by a few inches on the 5 compared to the beetle.
Dunno mate.. To stop the bonnet getting stone chips? I think it would be more for looks on a 5 tbh, because the bumper and grille would still get stonechips / bugs over them
which bit are you struggling to understand?
Aha.. Nice. I could imagine it's fun when you try to open the bonnet.. Or is it multiple pieces and split around the bonnet? That would be the logical thing
.....its to STOP stone chips!...you donnot cover the rad with it
...why would you want to?...i would recommend you buy the proper item which will not cover the rad, you can also buy body wrap, which is like a celophane...if you use a bra to stop stone chips, please take it off when you stop, they look proper sh*t
as on that evo! thats what id likeim sure they can/are made with gaps/vents to aid air flow. and as for opening the bonnet..is it really hard to pull the bra off
thats down to personal opinion! and in my opinion and really couldnt care what a car looked like as long as it ran/goes ok.if you use a bra to stop stone chips, please take it off when you stop, they look proper sh*t
could`ent agree more raj, however, my motors have to look like mr kiplings cakes, excedingly good!, my bredrin...and it has to be able to handle a good ragg`in
i think they look gash, the cliosport boys all have them and many other car clubs seem to bum them.. im all for looking after my car but i've never had a stone chip and dont really worry about it.. there for "pub talk" in most cases..
having your bonnet painted isnt going to break the bank £100-150, so at £300for the bra i'd rather not look a p3nis.. that said my 5's black and i could get away with one
you could make one yourself easy enough, get some leather type material, bit of that thin foam padding, fold the edges over and stitch in some of them strip magnets like on wing covers.. i think with some effort you could do a good job of one
This is always an emotive subject.
People who worry about originality worry about chips so if there is anything that can be done which prevents these as far as possible (nothing will stop a stone travelling at 100 mph but may reduce the damage) that is good.
After trying several of the bras and acrylic shields and really finding that unless they are securely attached then there is the risk of more damage than is prevented Iin recent years I have used the protection film. This is easilly applied with warm weather and patience and removed without causing any damage simply using water.
Obviously if it is simply the look of a black nose then this may not be appropriate (althoigh I am sure it is possible to buy coloured sticky back plastic
Protection includes the headlights (better than the protectors that need removing for cleaning all of the time and often break on removal even given the most carely attempt) and any painted surface. There is talk of windscreen protection too although I have not been able to get this so far.
Although the protection offerred is not absolute it prevents all but the fastest largest rock chips ! Any area of the car that is paited can be protected - it can also be washed and waxed without issue.
Steven
i was speaking to a guy who worked for GSF coventry and was into beetles a few years ago about these, and he mentioned a company makes them bespoke in this country to fit most cars.
they are held onto the bonnet with magnets.
something else to worry about to would be dirt an
crap getting underneath the bra,could do more damage
than good,who wants to keep removing it everytime you
wash the car,but takes yer choice i guess,i think they look
ok on the right car
i think a few folks are missing the point. these arent for looks! so who cares what they look like as long as they do the job. if you are bothered about looks,you wouldnt buy one would you.
and as for removing them...i dont think pulling the magnets off the car would break your back and take no longer than 2mins max.
you could wrap it up in sticky-back-plastic to stop the stone chips, thats cheap enough.
but the car-bra's do work well
the bra is not a permanant fix, personally i dont care about stone chips, but if you do go for a bra, i think contessa`s got a sale on
i think a few folks are missing the point. these arent for looks! so who cares what they look like as long as they do the job. if you are bothered about looks,you wouldnt buy one would you.
and as for removing them...i dont think pulling the magnets off the car would break your back and take no longer than 2mins max.
if they werent being embraced by the 'dub community, would you want to put one on your car?
tell that to my ex
that will keep the stones away...lol
Prices of the protection film start from ~£130 for a small car (modern Ford Fiesta). This is a cut to fit full set. It is not expecially cheap expecially if you add about the same again to have it fitted.
The PVC padded bra's cost around the same but in my experience are fitted with more than a few magnet's - usually elastic straps with plastic hooks etc. It is easy enough for the DIYer to do however so no fitting charge.
Acrylic bras in (personal experience only with the X3 and X5 OEM bra of this type) is that it is difficult to fit and usually only covers the front 3 inches of the bonnet. I am not aware of any such thing for a Renault 5 and even if available would be dubious to try and fit.
Remember that anything that is expected to stay in place needs to be firmly fitted - flapping causes damage (light surface scrathes to start with) after only a few hours on the motorway. If they get wet (the soft underside gets soaked very quickly in a shower) the situation is made worse mainly because of the increase in weight but also because of the tenency for dirt to stick to the underside of the bra.
Conversly the paint protection film stays on if applied correctly and although a line is visible it is faint and would usually need to be pointed out to be seen. Of course This can be eliminated by coverring the entire bonnet - but expect a higher price and more tricky fitting.
The clear film fitted well never gets dirty underneath and is washed as if it wasn't there. It can be waxed too but if any abrasion is used it can scratch.
My vote from experience is to use the film
Steven
yes steven, the film is sounding like a better idea
Raj and other the boys interested!
Recieved this email today after contacting them last night.
Hi mike
Yes we can do the bonnet versions for this car so I understand, we normally do a group buy of 10 + and for that amount do them for £50 inc vat and del (normally £71.10)
Let me know and I will find out for sure
tom
Prices sound good! so who would be defo interested?
I would also be very interested in any group buy as i dont really want to be painting my bonnet again to rid of the stone chips, yes the grille and bumper also take chips etc but at least it would be one less to prep and paint
i'm guessing we wouldnt be able to see some prototype or get one made up to fit and see what it looks like?
whos the guinnie pig
Well not too sure what the plan is, as he didnt reply to my question
'are the bra's made in house or out sourced?'
I presume they created in house, and if that is the case maybe a local member to them could pop down for a morning? or send them a bonnet? (sort that nearer the time)
Just need an idea of numbers before I can proceed.
Interest so far.
1) Misky
2) GTTnutter
Thats got to be the fastest way of making your evo look gay. Its a production rally car for fcuks sake.
Interest so far.
1) Misky
2) GTTnutter[/quote]
3) Frix (depending on price and what it looks like)
that beetle in the pic... doesn't have a rad.. lol
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