Whats Good to Protect the frontend driving across country...

Scooby South · 05-17-2001, 05:54 PM

Well here soon I will be shipping my car to the mainland and driving accross country. this is still in the planning stages but It will be in Sept...I am planning on a Great Scooby Trip with stops at ISR, ASR, Kartboys, COBBS, as well as drives thru Elsinore

.. I will end up in Ashville NC home to Teagues and Prestige Subaru..

where that will be my new home..the big question is what should I use to protect my frontend from Chip and bug damage...How much is the 3M clearbra... Anyhelp would be greatly appreciated for those that have done it in the Scooby...Pan on a I 10 transit or I 40...depending on how things go...

Thanks
Scooby South

JC · 05-17-2001, 05:56 PM

I use the factory bra on my 2300+ mi trek from NV to MI and back every year.

tmat3 · 05-17-2001, 06:46 PM

The bra does a good job in preventing rock chips and all that, but it sometimes leave permanent moisture lines on the hood if you forget to take it off during and after rain.

Subie Gal · 05-17-2001, 06:49 PM

factory bra works fine..
keep bra clean...
wash and wax car frequently...

j. www.subiegal.com

tom@kartboy · 05-17-2001, 06:50 PM

oh boy... south is commin

BRING BEER!!!

tom@kartboy.com

Overtime · 05-17-2001, 07:50 PM

Reverse?

Scooby South · 05-17-2001, 11:35 PM

Anyone have the 3M clear Bra....?????How much was it...and do you like it

HoratioCaine · 05-18-2001, 08:34 AM

Chaplin's Subaru/VW in Bellevue drove a new Passat from somewhere and used a 3M GreyBra.

I was wandering through their back lot and there was a brand new Passat sitting there with duct tape all OVER the front end. I feel sorry for that paint.

I drove my '98 L 3400 miles round trip without damage to the front end. It NEVER smelled the same again... darned grasshoppers caked in the radiator cooked and made some funky stench. You might want to get one of those screens that goes across the grill to keep the bugs off of the radiator.

harrydog · 05-18-2001, 08:53 AM

I don't have the clearbra but I do have the Stongard protection which uses the same 3M material and I am happy with it so far. It's only been on the car a week or so. Since I got it I've been noticing quite a few high end cars like Porsche 911's with the 3M protection. It isn't cheap though, unless you buy the material and cut and install it yourself.

WagonMonster · 05-18-2001, 09:28 AM

Scooby South....

I'm with Jamie, I'm going to get a Factory Bra for mine.

I know it's as ugly as a Monkey's Butt, but I'm only going to put it on for long road trips to prevent bugs n' rocks n' pedestrians from damaging my paint.

Are you coming at the end of September? Because if you are you should Caravan with a bunch of us SoCal folks to the Prescott Forest Rally in Arizona!

It's the weekend of October 6th and it's only a 7 hour drive from LA! We all went to Rim and it rocked! I guarantee you won't want to miss this one!

Scooby South · 05-18-2001, 10:25 AM

Sounds like fun...

...But I don't think my schedule will allow the extra time...I have to be in NC by the 18th of Sept.(Wifes B-Day) and depending on the job situation, I might have to be there earlier....But it does sound like a blast...

SRS · 05-18-2001, 03:03 PM

I use a subaru full bra on my car for road trips. It fits perfect and installs easily for great protection. Looks great too!

05-17-2001, 05:54 PM	#1
Scooby South Subtly Outspoken Moderator Member#: 238 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: South East Location: JAX, Fla Vehicle: 99 Dark Gr Met GF4 JDM Speedwagon FSP#93	Whats Good to Protect the frontend driving across country... Well here soon I will be shipping my car to the mainland and driving accross country. this is still in the planning stages but It will be in Sept...I am planning on a Great Scooby Trip with stops at ISR, ASR, Kartboys, COBBS, as well as drives thru Elsinore .. I will end up in Ashville NC home to Teagues and Prestige Subaru.. where that will be my new home..the big question is what should I use to protect my frontend from Chip and bug damage...How much is the 3M clearbra... Anyhelp would be greatly appreciated for those that have done it in the Scooby...Pan on a I 10 transit or I 40...depending on how things go... Thanks Scooby South

05-18-2001, 10:25 AM	#11
Scooby South Subtly Outspoken Moderator Member#: 238 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: South East Location: JAX, Fla Vehicle: 99 Dark Gr Met GF4 JDM Speedwagon FSP#93	Sounds like fun......But I don't think my schedule will allow the extra time...I have to be in NC by the 18th of Sept.(Wifes B-Day) and depending on the job situation, I might have to be there earlier....But it does sound like a blast...

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05-17-2001, 05:56 PM	#2
JC NASIOC Supporter Member#: 692 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: RS25.com	I use the factory bra on my 2300+ mi trek from NV to MI and back every year.

05-17-2001, 06:46 PM	#3
tmat3 Scooby Specialist Member#: 2817 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: NYC and Troy, NY Vehicle: 2001 Impreza 2.5RS BRP	The bra does a good job in preventing rock chips and all that, but it sometimes leave permanent moisture lines on the hood if you forget to take it off during and after rain.

05-17-2001, 06:49 PM	#4
Subie Gal GC84Ever Super Moderator Member#: 301 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: WA Vehicle: 2001 2.5 RS 02 WRX Wagon Rally Car	factory bra works fine.. keep bra clean... wash and wax car frequently... j. www.subiegal.com

05-17-2001, 06:50 PM	#5
tom@kartboy NASIOC Vendor Member#: 67 Join Date: Jul 1999 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: Our Shift WON'T break!	oh boy... south is commin BRING BEER!!! tom@kartboy.com

05-17-2001, 07:50 PM	#6
Overtime Scooby Specialist Member#: 1346 Join Date: Apr 2000	Reverse?

05-17-2001, 11:35 PM	#7
Scooby South Subtly Outspoken Moderator Member#: 238 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: South East Location: JAX, Fla Vehicle: 99 Dark Gr Met GF4 JDM Speedwagon FSP#93	Anyone have the 3M clear Bra....?????How much was it...and do you like it

05-18-2001, 08:34 AM	#8
HoratioCaine Booty Connoisseur Moderator Member#: 3409 Join Date: Jan 2001	Chaplin's Subaru/VW in Bellevue drove a new Passat from somewhere and used a 3M GreyBra. I was wandering through their back lot and there was a brand new Passat sitting there with duct tape all OVER the front end. I feel sorry for that paint. I drove my '98 L 3400 miles round trip without damage to the front end. It NEVER smelled the same again... darned grasshoppers caked in the radiator cooked and made some funky stench. You might want to get one of those screens that goes across the grill to keep the bugs off of the radiator.

05-18-2001, 08:53 AM	#9
harrydog Scooby Specialist Member#: 3773 Join Date: Jan 2001 Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan 2006 Outback 3.0R	I don't have the clearbra but I do have the Stongard protection which uses the same 3M material and I am happy with it so far. It's only been on the car a week or so. Since I got it I've been noticing quite a few high end cars like Porsche 911's with the 3M protection. It isn't cheap though, unless you buy the material and cut and install it yourself.

05-18-2001, 09:28 AM	#10
WagonMonster Scooby Guru Member#: 3781 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Rumors of my death.... Vehicle: are exaggerated 2004 Mazdaspeed MX-5	Scooby South.... I'm with Jamie, I'm going to get a Factory Bra for mine. I know it's as ugly as a Monkey's Butt, but I'm only going to put it on for long road trips to prevent bugs n' rocks n' pedestrians from damaging my paint. Are you coming at the end of September? Because if you are you should Caravan with a bunch of us SoCal folks to the Prescott Forest Rally in Arizona! It's the weekend of October 6th and it's only a 7 hour drive from LA! We all went to Rim and it rocked! I guarantee you won't want to miss this one!

05-18-2001, 03:03 PM	#12
SRS Scooby Newbie Member#: 5139 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Fallbrook Vehicle: 00 RS silver 99 323ic	I use a subaru full bra on my car for road trips. It fits perfect and installs easily for great protection. Looks great too!