paranoid?

wyattroa1 · 03-28-2008, 02:48 PM

it might be just me but this is how i feel...i just got my new 08 black sti wed night and it only had 4 miles on it... i have been reading the threads about how the paint chips and what not... we are just getting over the winter here around chicago and the roads are still **** and salt is still down....im driving around and hear the rocks and salt being thrown up at my new baby and just cringe at the thought... i have the rally armor flaps on order, but it still freaks me out hearing all of it while driving around.. i must say i love this car though, i had a 04 rx8 and this car is so much easier to drive... im coming over now from a 2003 4door long bed chevy diesel.... i will miss blowing the smoke everywhere, but i wont miss having to slow down for those curves!
robert

ITSHON · 03-28-2008, 02:52 PM

Hurry and go get the clear bra install and make sure you cover all the bottom portion. That is where it will help the most.

wyattroa1 · 03-28-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ITSHON

Hurry and go get the clear bra install.

i actually just got quote on that for $500... it covers the hood, bumper, fenders(front), and mirrors.. that seem about a right price? my other question is once the car gets older will this clear bra ever fade and be noticable if the other paint fades around it?
robert

ITSHON · 03-28-2008, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by wyattroa1

i actually just got quote on that for $500... it covers the hood, bumper, fenders(front), and mirrors.. that seem about a right price? my other question is once the car gets older will this clear bra ever fade and be noticable if the other paint fades around it?
robert

The price sounds about right. I actually end up paying more because I wanted them to add couple of more pieces to the car for extra protection. As for the film fading, it really depends what film they use. The guy I go to uses ventureshield and I had not seen any noticeable fading from the film on all my previous cars. Bottom line is make sure they use good quality film.

Brand · 03-28-2008, 04:10 PM

The rear fenders are the worst spot because the front tires kick all the muck right into them - if you get clear bra, you'll definitely wanna hit the rear fenders.

CKSTI · 03-28-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Brand

The rear fenders are the worst spot because the front tires kick all the muck right into them - if you get clear bra, you'll definitely wanna hit the rear fenders.

Just finish installing my RA flaps and Horn upgrade today. Do you think it's overkill to have the clear bra have on the rear doors and fenders? Just trying to save a bit on my next mod.

Edvig · 03-28-2008, 07:11 PM

If you have the RA mudflaps, I don't think you will need the clear bra on the fenders. I've had one version or another of the RA flaps on my car for about a month now and they have kept most if not all the over spray off the rear section of the car.

That said...can you really be too certain with this paint?

CKSTI · 03-28-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Edvig

If you have the RA mudflaps, I don't think you will need the clear bra on the fenders. I've had one version or another of the RA flaps on my car for about a month now and they have kept most if not all the over spray off the rear section of the car.

That said...can you really be too certain with this paint?

but got the point...something to decide on. Thanks Edvig!

hairlesswookiee · 03-29-2008, 07:48 PM

hmm... i was thinking about this earlier. so $500 should be the price to cover the bumper, mirrors, and lower valence??? i'm putting the mud flaps on tomorrow after work so i think i should be good with those.

03-28-2008, 02:48 PM	#1
wyattroa1 Junior STI Driver Car: 08 OBP sti Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 70 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	paranoid? it might be just me but this is how i feel...i just got my new 08 black sti wed night and it only had 4 miles on it... i have been reading the threads about how the paint chips and what not... we are just getting over the winter here around chicago and the roads are still **** and salt is still down....im driving around and hear the rocks and salt being thrown up at my new baby and just cringe at the thought... i have the rally armor flaps on order, but it still freaks me out hearing all of it while driving around.. i must say i love this car though, i had a 04 rx8 and this car is so much easier to drive... im coming over now from a 2003 4door long bed chevy diesel.... i will miss blowing the smoke everywhere, but i wont miss having to slow down for those curves! robert This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-28-2008, 02:52 PM	#2
ITSHON Junior STI Driver Car: 08-STI DGM Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Los Angeles Posts: 86 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: paranoid? Hurry and go get the clear bra install and make sure you cover all the bottom portion. That is where it will help the most.

03-28-2008, 04:10 PM	#5
Brand STI Driver Car: DGM 08 STI Fav Mod: cobb AP Location: Denver Posts: 297 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: paranoid? The rear fenders are the worst spot because the front tires kick all the muck right into them - if you get clear bra, you'll definitely wanna hit the rear fenders.

03-28-2008, 07:11 PM	#7
Edvig Junior STI Driver Car: 08 STI, 05 Legacy Fav Mod: go go pollen power up Location: Westchester County Posts: 152 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: paranoid? If you have the RA mudflaps, I don't think you will need the clear bra on the fenders. I've had one version or another of the RA flaps on my car for about a month now and they have kept most if not all the over spray off the rear section of the car. That said...can you really be too certain with this paint?

03-29-2008, 07:48 PM	#9
hairlesswookiee STI Driver Car: 2008 WRB STI Fav Mod: Cobb AccessPort Stage 1 Location: Tampa, soon to be Tally Posts: 279 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: paranoid? hmm... i was thinking about this earlier. so $500 should be the price to cover the bumper, mirrors, and lower valence??? i'm putting the mud flaps on tomorrow after work so i think i should be good with those. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.