2004 STi nose bra? WRX nose bra?

MF-DIF · 05-19-2004, 12:59 AM

I've been looking for a nose bra for the STi just to protect the bumper from rock chips on long drives. Id remove it once I arrived at my destination. The only one ive been able to find is a nose bra for a 2004 WRX. Do you think that would fit the STi front end? Given the front is structurally the same except for the side fins. Ive thought about 3M film and its just too expensive and it yellows in time. I dont really like the idea of having tape on my bumper 24/7. Its just easier and more cost effective for me to use a nose bra on trips.

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CreoWRX · 05-19-2004, 01:26 AM

It won't fit... I tried. If you remove the side splitters, it should.

-Mike-

scrappydoo · 05-19-2004, 05:16 AM

I'm not a big fan of car bras. When you get dust under the bra it acts like sandpaper.

MF-DIF · 05-19-2004, 08:40 AM

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Originally posted by scrappydoo
I'm not a big fan of car bras. When you get dust under the bra it acts like sandpaper.

Yeah I know, but it would be minimal to use it only for a 4hr drive. Much better than leaving the front to the mercy or stones and bugs.

MF-DIF · 05-19-2004, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CreoWRX
It won't fit... I tried. If you remove the side splitters, it should.

-Mike-

What brand did you try? The only one I have found was one made by LaBra for 04 WRX. It really wont fit over the side splitters huh, its that tight of a fit? Maybe some strap adjustments would make it work?

scrappydoo · 05-19-2004, 09:41 AM

Talk to Chad at Rockblocker, he's a good guy and I'm sure if your clearbra ever yellows he'd replace it. I haven't seen one yet that's yellowed though.

RockBlocker · 05-21-2004, 12:54 AM

If anyone needs any help with the clear bra let us know. More than happy to help.

Amber

PS Thanks Marcel for the plug

CreoWRX · 05-21-2004, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MF-DIF
What brand did you try? The only one I have found was one made by LaBra for 04 WRX. It really wont fit over the side splitters huh, its that tight of a fit? Maybe some strap adjustments would make it work?

The Subaru one for the '04 RS. I guess you could potentially add straps to try to make it fit...

I'll be going with Rock Blocker once I can get my front bumper resprayed.

-Mike-

chooie · 05-22-2004, 07:47 AM

Did you try carbras.com? They sell one, made by Perfect Fit, that I purchased for my 04 WRX. Works great and fits like a glove. It's my understanding that they make the factory Subaru units. No high wind tabs that disturb the intercooler either. The price and quality is great also. You may want to give them a yell.

05-19-2004, 12:59 AM	#1
MF-DIF Scooby Specialist Member#: 62197 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: 'Murica	2004 STi nose bra? WRX nose bra? I've been looking for a nose bra for the STi just to protect the bumper from rock chips on long drives. Id remove it once I arrived at my destination. The only one ive been able to find is a nose bra for a 2004 WRX. Do you think that would fit the STi front end? Given the front is structurally the same except for the side fins. Ive thought about 3M film and its just too expensive and it yellows in time. I dont really like the idea of having tape on my bumper 24/7. Its just easier and more cost effective for me to use a nose bra on trips. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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CreoWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 19024 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: West L.A. Vehicle: 2011 Audi S4 Ibis White	It won't fit... I tried. If you remove the side splitters, it should. -Mike-

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scrappydoo Scooby Specialist Member#: 23630 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Vehicle: 97 v4 STi RA Feather White, 02 WRX MBP	I'm not a big fan of car bras. When you get dust under the bra it acts like sandpaper.

05-19-2004, 09:41 AM	#6
scrappydoo Scooby Specialist Member#: 23630 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Vehicle: 97 v4 STi RA Feather White, 02 WRX MBP	Talk to Chad at Rockblocker, he's a good guy and I'm sure if your clearbra ever yellows he'd replace it. I haven't seen one yet that's yellowed though.

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RockBlocker Vendor Member#: 36230 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Internet USA Vehicle: 2002 Sedan Silver/Black	If anyone needs any help with the clear bra let us know. More than happy to help. Amber PS Thanks Marcel for the plug

05-22-2004, 07:47 AM	#9
chooie Scooby Newbie Member#: 29980 Join Date: Nov 2002 Vehicle: 2004 Impreza WRX WR Blue	Did you try carbras.com? They sell one, made by Perfect Fit, that I purchased for my 04 WRX. Works great and fits like a glove. It's my understanding that they make the factory Subaru units. No high wind tabs that disturb the intercooler either. The price and quality is great also. You may want to give them a yell.