370 Nismo Bra?

divineelnur

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

Nikkolai

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.

FL 4Motion

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.

Robert_Nash

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.

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kenchan

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

Robert_Nash

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.

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kenchan

op- here, try this instead...



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Bumper Kit
Part Number: P0438L

Installation Difficulty Rating:

Price: $363.97

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TheGreatOne

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

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Robert_Nash

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.

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chops

^ 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

HTP AutoWorks

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.

Robert_Nash

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.

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