I do autox and I need to get a front bra for my 8. *Yea yea, i hit cones...**** happends..* I'm not too sure where to find one though..it doesn't have to be anything great...i only need it for racing and then it comes off....Any places that you guys have found them, and any specific kind would be awsome. Thanks

 

There is always the dealer option.

 

Try here, custom bras for $74.99. That's a good deal. Great for autox!

http://www.global-accessories.com/pr...age=lebra.html

 

the dealer bra is very good. takes a little time to get on the first time, but the fit is awsome.

just hit love bug season in fla, the bra is worth it weight in bug guts.

got mine from trussville mazda in the vendor section. less than 110 bucks delivered. fast to.

make sure you get the right one also. they make for with or without front spoiler.

beers

 

Does the RX-8 bra connect (or tighten) under the hood? The bra on an RX-7 I had connected under the hood so it didn't "vibrate" and scratch the paint.

 

Autocross...makes perfect sense to have a bra. For the daily drivers, I ask the following questions: Do you also have plastic covers on your couches and lampshades? Plastic on your rugs?

If you REALLY need a bra, why not get a Clear Bra? At least then it won't detract from the beauty of the car.

-Eric

 

By clear Bras I take it you mean the 3M material. I was thinking about that also since my 8 seems to pick up a new nick every time I take it on the interstate. The only thing I was concerned about is what happens when it needs to be replaced. How do you remove that stuff whithout damaging the paint?

 

I was curious about the same thing...

 

it is two seperate peices. one goes on hood and has straps to tighten it down.

the other covers the whole front end. with snaps and slides. very snug does not move.

beers

 

I was thinking about the same thing... anyone have pics of cars with bras?

 

For auto-x I'd go with a nose mask. It's removeable and can hold up to cone impacts more than a clear bra.

 

Yes, 3M sells a clear application for cars.

I've never used it on any of my cars and friends of mine who have had it installed long term still have it on their cars. I do know someone who applied the bra to their car (very poorly - it's not an easy DIY) and had it removed a few weeks after the initial install without problem. There's a solution available that will safely remove the "glue" from the surface of the paint. How well the solution would works after years of adhesion or the effects of removing the clear bra after it's been there for years is an unknown to me.

-Eric

 

I do know someone that got the 3M on their 8, but one thing i was questioning was after years of sun wouldn't the paint fade on the rest of the car and not under 3M bra?

 

Quote: "For the daily drivers, I ask the following questions: Do you also have plastic covers on your couches and lampshades? Plastic on your rugs?"

LOL. Yes there are people who put covers on everything. They care more about preserving their objects rather then enjoying them. My mother bought a beautiful, expensive couch and put a cloth cover on it. She might as well have bought an ugly couch.

It's like driving your RX-8 with a partial car cover on it. Better yet, it's like a beautiful woman with a veil!

Wash your car and have the nose periodically repainted. Enjoy the beauty of your RX-8!

 

The oldest car I've seen with a clearbra is probably a '97 model. There's no noticeable difference between the paint color to my eye but my friend also takes great care of his car....and ultimately, the paint isn't that old.

Different manufacturer's paints will also have different lifespans.

I have, however, seen the effects of using a black vinyl bra year round on a modern car. On top of the bra being butt-ugly on the car, the paint always looks slightly worn from rubbing at the seams over the long term.

-Eric