370 Nismo Bra?
 

Does anyone know if they make a bra(front bumper cover) for the nismo 370

Those ugly black things that scratch the paint underneath it and leaves it discolored compared to the rest of the car? I am 99% sure there aren't any. Best bet to protect the front end is for a clear bra installation.

I hope they DON'T make one of those hideous faux leather bra things for the nismo.

We went w/a clear bra, much better option imo.

I'm not sure why some people have such disdain for vinyl bras. I suppose if looks are all one cares about then a vinyl bra isn't for them but that's a very short-sighted view to take IMHO.

A vinyl bra will NOT scratch the paint of a vehicle nor will it discolor unless you use them improperly and don't follow directions. Further, they do what a bra is supposed to do far better than any "clear bra" ever will which is to protect the front end, not just from "bugs" but from even somewhat substantial road derbies.

All that aside, why disparage what someone wants for their vehicle just because you don't happen to like it?

I'm looking for a bra for my 2011 Nismo and may have one custom made if I can't find one already existing.

because they are ugly and reminds you of the 70's.

op- here, try this instead...

http://xpel.com/products/images/P0438L.gif

www.auto
Bumper Kit
Part Number: P0438L

Installation Difficulty Rating:

Price: $363.97

http://catalog.autopaintguard.com/partquery/search

I think people got the vinyl/leather bra because it was the only option back then

One of the main features of the Z is the lines, the look, so why go forward with performing an action that devalues that?

Everyone can do their own mods for sure, its what you like, but at the end of the day, its for protection, and the clear bra is a better way to maintain the look and protect your car :)

That's purely a matter of opinion. More importantly and as I said above, that's ashort sighted view since "looking good" is not their purpose anyway and they fulfill their purpose better than any alternative.

ok, so you want function while looking ugly. here's a $5 solution that actually works very well and maintains the ugly. :tup:

http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawe...SevTSeSSSSSS--

^ bahahah. i have a clear bra and im still going to wrap it in blue/green tape when i take it for its first road trip :D

As I said,"looks" is nothing more than opinion and really immaterial to what a vinyl bra is for..."tape" is not only ugly (and fore more ugly than a bra in my opinion) but also doesn't do the job as well (and is a hell of a lot more work to put on and take off).

However, my point in my original post was not to get into a debate...everyone is entitled to their opinion (and all are equally invaluable)...what I don't understand is why some feel the need to disparage and in some cases ridicule those who happen to prefer a vinyl bra over the other limited, and generally less effective options.

hummm... you respect other people's opinions yet you dont respect other people's opinions. well, which is it? :icon17:

anyway, it's your car use wat feels best to you. i prefer no bra at all (my Z does not use clearbra) but if needed i would use clearbra if daily driver, or painter's tape as needed on longer trips.

black vinyl bra is too much work cause you need to first clean your car, wax it, then apply the bra, remove it if it starts raining or air is too humid as paint under the vinyl bra can cloud permanently if used incorrectly. if you ever encounter a dust storm or heavy construction site, you'll need to remove it as grit will get caught between the bra and paint causing scuffs. you will also need to wash the bra completely before reapplying as any grit will cause scuffing.

the benefit of clearbra and painter's tape out weigh the traditional vinyl black bra.

I don't see how it "devalue" the car? Yes, I suppose to some it ruins the lines of the vehicle while it's on but than again, I seriously doubt most people ever notices it's one while I'm running down the interstate at speed and even if they do, why should I care what they think? :)

I often, as do many people, use a car cover when I'm traveling and away from my garage/parking outside...I don't think anyone would accuse a cover cover of being "good looking" and it certainly ruins the lines of the car but I use it because it works...because it serves it purpose and when I don't need it for its purpose any longer I take it off the car.

I use a bra the same way...it's on the car while I need it and then when I get to where I'm going, it comes off. The front end not only looks like I just freshly washed and waxed it but it looks as new as the day the car was delivered. Call me crazy if you want but that seems like a good deal to me.

Fist, while I suppose it's moot at this point, the OP was looking for information; not opinion about what he should or shouldn't use.

Second, "opinion" is one thing but that's not what I'm talking about ...what i am talking about are those who feel the need not to just offer "opinion" but disparage and in some cases even ridicule people because they use a vinyl bra...you wouldn't believe (or maybe you would) some of the comments left (here) regarding vinyl bras seen in the pictures of my other 370s...some were rude, insulting and even downright disgusting and why those who made them decided to do so is odd to say the least; I finally just deleted the albums that had the pics in them just to avoid dealing the those who felt they just "had to share".

Lot's of people do lot's of things to their cars that I think are ugly or stupid or even dangerous...but I generally don't go around and tell them so. :tiphat:

well, you know my valid reasons why i recommend the clearbra and painter's tape over the traditional vinyl bra. :) it's not just an opinion, these are facts i posted...and personal experience in the past using those faux leather looking bra's. it's a pita and high maintenance.

Understood.

I haven't had the same experience that you seem to have had...I've been using such vinyl bras since my first Trans Am ('73) and on every vehicle Ive had since (that I cared about anyway). I've found them pretty easy to use if it's a good design (and not something cheap; picked up at Autozone)...I guess they can be a pain in the *** although so car covers aren't the easiest thing to deal with either but I still use them. :)

"Clear Bra paint protection film was originally developed for the military to prevent damage to helicopter rotor blades. Clear Bra paint protection film eventually moved into the aircraft and racing industry to protect the sponsor clad paint jobs that used to require a repaint after every race. Now it is available to our clients to protect their daily drivers, RV's, exotics, motorcycles and race cars."

Sounded good to me, so I had this put on my 40th. I couldn't be happier. It cleans very easily and has spared me several chips already. I saw a rock about the size of a nickel come up and make contact with my fender where it meets the hood (well above where a regular bra goes to) and I was certain that even with the clear bra I would have one hell of a chip. It barely scuffed the bra. None of my friends even notice the scuff, and its hard for me to see and I know it's there.:tup:

I'm not trying to add fuel to the fire here, but the clear bra is bad ***. I had my entire hood, front fascia, full fenders, A-pillars, and mirrors done. I was skeptical that a thin piece of film could hold up to rocks and such, but it works great. If the old school bra is what you like, then good luck in your quest to find one. But I just wanted to add that these things really are awesome and at least worth checking in to. I have no visible lines and it is nearly impossible to see, with all of the benefits of having a traditional bra convering everything.

Hope you find what you're looking for either way! :tiphat:

I don't doubt it.

I use vinyl bras for a number of reasons; one is that despite some people's opinions, I like how they look. Another is that once off the car, the front end looks as if the car has never left the showroom (it seems to me that having a clearbra on, while it may protect the finish, still requires the same amount of cleaning up at the end of the trip which is something I seek to avoid with a bra).

The most important reason is for protection...whether or not the clearbra material will protect as well, I can't say; I can also imagine that what a particular piece of road debris is (shape/weight/how it strikes the vehicle) can make a difference??? What I can say is that my '07 350, while doing 70+MPH, took a hit from a piece of shroud that came off a camper's AC unit - while it put a hole in the bra, it didn't even leave a mark on the front fascia...maybe the clearbra would have worked as well; I don't know.

To each his own but I suppose it's moot anyway...I'm sure that there aren't enough NISMO Z out there to justify anyone having a bra one on the market.

The other thing to consider here is a clear bra will cover the lights, mirrors, roof/A pillars, rocker panels, and anywhere else on the car that gets chips. Vinyl bras wont do that. Clear bras will stop anything a vinyl bra will.... and if its large enough to go through the bra its large enough to damage the panel (as in break/dent it).

I ahve talekd to numerous people over the years who have had damage from vinyl bras. They simply can not fit tight enough to not vibrate at highway speeds. Add a little dirt under the bra, which will get under there, and you have instant sand paper. You also have to remove them everytime they get wet or they will hold water into the clear coat causing it to haze. If left on all the time the paint will fade at a different rate as the rest of the vehicle because the rst of the car is getting UV exposure. And finally.. they are ugly. Sorry but they are.

No question those are valid points.

I've been using vinly bras, literally, since 1978...I've never had a problem with the paint or with scratches or fluttering (if you buy a good, well-made product). Most of the concerns raised by everyone isn't a problem for me in my situation - except for rare occasions, the cars I put bras on don't come out of the garage if the weather is bad...on those occasions where I do get caught in the rain, the important thing is to not let the bra dry on the car. Using them does take some care; I guess I'm just used to the effort.

The other part of this for me is that I have a different Z every year - I can use a good bra for at least two seasons; sometime three which represents quite a cost savings over putting clearbra on every new vehicle...I suppose if I had a car I was keeping for years, I'd probably put the clearbra product on but likely still use a vinyl bra because at the end of the day, I hate having to clean bug guts off my front end whether the front end is just paint or paint with clearbra on it. :)