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Old 11-01-2007, 07:13 PM   #1
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Default Car bra pricing, any ideas on alternatives?

Got a price on a car bra from Car Bra™ today, black with blue trim plus mirror covers $550. Anyone know a cheaper alternative? Or indeed if not cheaper, maybe a better brand? Thanks in advance. I heard someone from Wodonga is doing good ones?

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Old 11-01-2007, 07:29 PM   #2
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Mine was a touch over $400.00. I wouldnt worry about the mirror ones. They are nothing to respray compared to the bumper.
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Old 11-01-2007, 07:32 PM   #3
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Mine was a touch over $400.00. I wouldnt worry about the mirror ones. They are nothing to respray compared to the bumper.
What brand? And if Car Bra, how long ago?
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Old 11-01-2007, 07:44 PM   #4
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I've seen somewhere (can't remember where, may of been on the internet) a clear plastic contact type "car bra" cut out in the shape of the front your car. Made by 3M I think.

Here is a link, not the actual product I was talking about but some generic stick on clear film
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Old 11-01-2007, 07:48 PM   #5
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I've seen somewhere (can't remember where, may of been on the internet) a clear plastic contact type "car bra" cut out in the shape of the front your car. Made by 3M I think.

Here is a link, not the actual product I was talking about but some generic stick on clear film
Yeah, they are invisible car bra ones. Not convinced on them, and this one I want will only hit the car on trips. Not a real fan, but in light of recent costs, the other option (none) really isn't.
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Old 11-01-2007, 07:32 PM   #6
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Yeah Kev sounds a bit expensive did you mention the club.
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Old 11-01-2007, 07:33 PM   #7
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Yep... Maybe that's why it inflated? :
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Old 11-01-2007, 07:39 PM   #8
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Give Robco a call on 02 9517 1399, I got mine from there and It is made with better material than Car bra uses and are cheaper as well.
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Old 11-01-2007, 07:42 PM   #9
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Give Robco a call on 02 9517 1399, I got mine from there and It is made with better material than Car bra uses and are cheaper as well.
Thanks man. That the Albury/Wodonga one?
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Old 11-01-2007, 07:37 PM   #10
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No they usually look after us? Maybe ring Tony as he has got what you want and ask how much he paid, l know with the stripeing that bumps the price up
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Old 11-01-2007, 10:51 PM   #11
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i cant understand the non-invisible 'car bras' why would you put something that ugly on your car just to protect the bumper.
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Old 11-01-2007, 11:03 PM   #12
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i cant understand the non-invisible 'car bras' why would you put something that ugly on your car just to protect the bumper.
Not just the bumper, Headlights $409 each updated price. Spotlights $105 each, Paint front bar and bonnet $900. Sounds like ugly does it for me.
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Old 11-01-2007, 11:14 PM   #13
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anyone know of a real cheapo car bra. Im geting a xr6t from nsw or vic around June and then driving it all the way back to perth. Im going to be doing any other country trips in the car so I wont use the car bra again.

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Old 11-01-2007, 11:19 PM   #14
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have u tryed the wonder bra? or the wireless one? or the push up ones? they all very with price
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Old 11-01-2007, 11:34 PM   #15
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go to south east wreckers in Marrybone,and they sell for about $400.
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Old 11-01-2007, 11:43 PM   #16
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Have a look on EBAY, I got mine really ultra cheap on there..
It was around the $100 mark from memory (maybe a little bit more)... but it was brand new

Mine is the Car Bra by ROBCO Products (plain black)..
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Old 11-01-2007, 11:47 PM   #17
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Have a look on EBAY, I got mine really ultra cheap on there..
It was around the $100 mark from memory (maybe a little bit more)... but it was brand new

Mine is the Car Bra by ROBCO Products (plain black)..
Thanks, that's more what I would like to pay..LOL I did have a look on E-bay, but nothing for BF at the moment. I'll keep looking.
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Old 11-01-2007, 11:50 PM   #18
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Thanks, that's more what I would like to pay..LOL I did have a look on E-bay, but nothing for BF at the moment. I'll keep looking.
When I started looking it took a few weeks till a bargain came up..

You could also contact Robco etc and ask about seconds.. every single place that makes anything usually has a seconds bin.. This means a great product with flaws that aren't a major concern but sold at a greatly reduced price..
Something to consider and try at least (you won't know unless you ask)..

Good luck either way...
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Old 12-01-2007, 12:17 AM   #19
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When I started looking it took a few weeks till a bargain came up..

You could also contact Robco etc and ask about seconds.. every single place that makes anything usually has a seconds bin.. This means a great product with flaws that aren't a major concern but sold at a greatly reduced price..
Something to consider and try at least (you won't know unless you ask)..

Good luck either way...
Thanks again... And the best way to fit these I hear is with plenty of gladwrap.... :evil3:
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