E30's with car bras

[BMWManiac]

the catch with protecting your paint on long trips with the bra is adding more air resistance and decreasing mpg

Drove my turbo M3 from Louisville to Orlando and back several times. A couple with the bra, a couple without.

Miles on a full tank with bra: 320
Miles on a full tank without bra: 320

Nope, not buying it.....so many other factors come into play.

Also, you can buff out scratches from the bra, but you can't buff out a rock chip.

[KenC]

I'm wondering if the clear lamin-x chip protectors have a tendency to fade paint unevenly just like a car bra. I figure whatever material it is that they use must have some UV protection in it so the laminate itself doesn't fade.

It's usually smart to just do the whole hood.

[Philo]

I'm wondering if the clear lamin-x chip protectors have a tendency to fade paint unevenly just like a car bra. I figure whatever material it is that they use must have some UV protection in it so the laminate itself doesn't fade.

[KenC]

Bras are so bad for paint. People think they're saving their front end from rock chips, but as soon as you get some dirt/dust/whatever else under there, and that thing flaps around in the wind while you're driving, you start to pretty much sand your paint.

Yeah, you're only supposed to keep them on during a long road trip.

[illest318i]

Car bras is a no go!

[Butler]

Does a clear bra count!? :P

[Jand3rson]

Bras are so bad for paint. People think they're saving their front end from rock chips, but as soon as you get some dirt/dust/whatever else under there, and that thing flaps around in the wind while you're driving, you start to pretty much sand your paint.

[lonestar22]

that passats left lower brake light is out

[archie]

funny,I had one for my 86 es bitd. Sheepskin seat covers also. Oh man, so 80's!

[Roysneon]

I fucking like that ^

[IminDiegoTriick]

My last e30!

[Deltron Dirty30]

patiently waiting for vlad to post a pic of his M3 with his girlfirends bra on it.

[ALYKZANDYR]

Yeah, you can have rock chips, which are only noticeable up close, or with a bra, fade lines and worn paint form bra rubbing which is noticeable feet away + its looks ugly with it on.

Rock chips are the lesser of the two evils.

[Holland]

I have one for my E36 and will get one for the E30 after the front end gets painted. I put them on for road trips and take them off after I get to my location.

This is about their only useful purpose, leaving them on damages the paint in the long run. I will instead use blue painters tape, as using profanity and protecting the important bits is a win-win situation.

[Raxe]

Keep your paint looking nice by making your car look hideous! The logic behind car bras confuses me.