Bra for the Vibe?

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redlava
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Bra for the Vibe?

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I was thinking about getting the bra that GM sells for my Vibe. I was just wondering if anybody has one and if they like it. Does it mess up the finish of the paint? Is it a pain in the (removed) to install or remove? Does it look stupid? I want some feedback before I spend the $100.Thanks in advance.
scherry2
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Re: Bra for the Vibe? (redlava)

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I have one and i love it
pmh013
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Re: Bra for the Vibe? (redlava)

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I've got one. I don't know how it affects the paint, I've only taken it off once since I got it. The first installation is a pain in the (removed) (the fasteners that snap in are really tough to snap into place), but removal and re-installation is super easy (five minutes tops).I have a satellite, and I think it looks good. Actually, it freaks me out to see a bra-less satellite!I got it because the bugs here are so terrible. With all the rock chips in it from this winter, I could only imagine what that would have done to my paint!
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savedbyzero
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Re: Bra for the Vibe? (pmh013)

Post by savedbyzero »

Check out this thread. Talks of magnetic bra for the vibe has pics of an actual install. Nice and clean! Doesn't cover entire front end, but the vulnerable part of the hood. No paint damage or fading from it, either! http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=9327
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AKLGT
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Re: Bra for the Vibe? (redlava)

Post by AKLGT »

there is a reason i bot a mono vibe. unless i had a mono abyss, then i wuld not put one of those on my car. but i'm sure it would help protect it from rocks, debris, bugs, etc.
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redlava
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Re: Bra for the Vibe? (trdvibe)

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Quote, originally posted by trdvibe » but i'm sure it would help protect it from rocks, debris, bugs, etc.That is pretty much what I am looking for it to do. I washed and waxed my car the other day and there were like 7 or 8 rock chips on the front and the hood. Made me angry. I was also looking at the clear plastic you can get, but it is a little too expensive for my taste. So I thought that the bra might do the trick.
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Re: Bra for the Vibe? (redlava)

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I just installed my bra this evening to avoid all the chips and bugs. I cant say enough what a pain in the (removed) the fasteners are. Doesnt help that the instructions are lacking. Was I supposed to remove the existing fasteners in order to insert the ones provided with the bra? I must say thought that it does look nice and fits like a glove. BTW, I did like the fact that the rear mud flaps had the bottom hole already there. Just remove the exisitng fastener and insert the bolt for the flap. I could have done without seeing the back drums on the Vibe. My quad has bigger brakes than that.All in all, a productive evening. Now if I could only get those darn front flaps, I would be setBob
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Re: Bra for the Vibe? (rlong97150)

Post by Houston »

Sorry, but I think ALL bras on cars make the car look ugly. Do as you will, though, 'cause I know you will. I do.
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Post by Jahntassa »

I actually think the Bra works okay on my Lava GT. Refresh through the front page at GrafxWerks to see it. Granted, i'd love to leave it off, but not until I can repaint. I have the OEM bra that I got from gmpartsdirect.com (I think)
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