370z DD and clear bra question

Red__Zed · 01-29-2011, 10:51 PM

Z makes a great daily, though the gas mileage could stand to be a little better.
The insurance can also get you if you drive a lot, so that is worth looking into.

I've had several places quote around $800 for the clear bra-- which I highly recommend.

Mt Tam I am · 01-30-2011, 12:05 AM

I love my Z as a daily driver. I do not regret getting, nor do I want a clear bra. I put on an acrylic wax and it might help reducing chips, as I have few.

mark_taba85 · 01-30-2011, 09:14 AM

thank you guys for the informative responses.

I was just curious about the Z as a DD. I'd live near the base which should be less than 20-30mile a day to and from compared to others who'd drive about 45min-1hr one way.

getting over 20miles per gallon in a city is not that bad compared to having a big truck that gets about 18 or less and has a bigger tank. You can't really beat having a sexy car as a DD. I guess even if you have driven the car for over a year you guys still turn heads and looks from the ladies. Although, the looks from the ladies wouldn't apply to me since I am married already and she won't like that! lol

In addition, I will definitely get a clear bra for the car witha mininum application to the front half of the car.

thanks again guys!

dirtrat · 01-30-2011, 12:27 PM

I use my 2011 370Z as a DD and also recently had the Clearbra put on the entire front bumper/headlights/mirrors and first 24 inches of the hood. It's actually made by a company called LLumar. Also they put it on part of the rear quarter panel. They also tinted my rear windows and the two small side/back windows and this all was done for $550. I called around alot and found a special from this place. They did a very good job. I've only got 500 miles on my car but so far love driving it. My insurance (AAA) only went up $59 for 6 months. My prior car was a 2007 Toyota Camry SE.

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Originally Posted by mark_taba85

thank you guys for the informative responses.

I was just curious about the Z as a DD. I'd live near the base which should be less than 20-30mile a day to and from compared to others who'd drive about 45min-1hr one way.

getting over 20miles per gallon in a city is not that bad compared to having a big truck that gets about 18 or less and has a bigger tank. You can't really beat having a sexy car as a DD. I guess even if you have driven the car for over a year you guys still turn heads and looks from the ladies. Although, the looks from the ladies wouldn't apply to me since I am married already and she won't like that! lol

In addition, I will definitely get a clear bra for the car witha mininum application to the front half of the car.

thanks again guys!

dwntwnall4u · 01-30-2011, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtrat

I use my 2011 370Z as a DD and also recently had the Clearbra put on the entire front bumper/headlights/mirrors and first 24 inches of the hood. It's actually made by a company called LLumar. Also they put it on part of the rear quarter panel. They also tinted my rear windows and the two small side/back windows and this all was done for $550. I called around alot and found a special from this place. They did a very good job. I've only got 500 miles on my car but so far love driving it. My insurance (AAA) only went up $59 for 6 months. My prior car was a 2007 Toyota Camry SE.

$550 for all that? That is a super deal. The best price I could find here in San Diego was $950 for a full front clear bra which I decided not to get. From what I've been hearing is realistically the clear bra may only last a year and heard stories of Nissan/ Infiniti paint is not so great and has had issues with peeling from clear bra removal after a year or longer? Not sure how often this happens though.
I plan to just wax the hell out of my front end.

pulpz · 01-30-2011, 07:45 PM

After experiencing severe paint chipping over 5 years on my other 2003 350Z, and considering i drive 50 miles a day commuting on freeway, I decided a clear bra was a MUST when I got the 370Z.

700 for for bumper, hood head lights, and mirrors. Very happy with it. 1 year + and 10K miles and absolutely no blemishes.

Good luck with the new purchase.

Dreezy562 · 01-30-2011, 11:27 PM

i fill up once a week usually sunday night, i never let it go past 1/4. costs me about 50 bucks from 4 lights to full. . my drive to work is about 15 miles i think. i got a stick, no clear bra (wish i had one) i avg 16.9 mpg is what it says on the computer in the dash. i guess i got a heavy foot

01-30-2011, 12:05 AM	#17 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	I love my Z as a daily driver. I do not regret getting, nor do I want a clear bra. I put on an acrylic wax and it might help reducing chips, as I have few. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

01-30-2011, 09:14 AM	#18 (permalink)
mark_taba85 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fort Campbell, KY Posts: 197 Drives: future buyer Rep Power: 15	thank you guys for the informative responses. I was just curious about the Z as a DD. I'd live near the base which should be less than 20-30mile a day to and from compared to others who'd drive about 45min-1hr one way. getting over 20miles per gallon in a city is not that bad compared to having a big truck that gets about 18 or less and has a bigger tank. You can't really beat having a sexy car as a DD. I guess even if you have driven the car for over a year you guys still turn heads and looks from the ladies. Although, the looks from the ladies wouldn't apply to me since I am married already and she won't like that! lol In addition, I will definitely get a clear bra for the car witha mininum application to the front half of the car. thanks again guys! __________________ "Once you go ASIAN, there is no other persuASIAN"

01-30-2011, 07:45 PM	#21 (permalink)
pulpz Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 281 Drives: 09 PG 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 16	After experiencing severe paint chipping over 5 years on my other 2003 350Z, and considering i drive 50 miles a day commuting on freeway, I decided a clear bra was a MUST when I got the 370Z. 700 for for bumper, hood head lights, and mirrors. Very happy with it. 1 year + and 10K miles and absolutely no blemishes. Good luck with the new purchase. __________________ 2016 Cayman GTS 6MT / 2017 Q60 Sport / 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD / 2015 Lexus IS 350 AWD F-Sport (Sold) / 2009 PG 370Z Sport 6MT, (Sold) / 2003 SS 350Z Enthusiast 6MT (Sold)

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Z makes a great daily, though the gas mileage could stand to be a little better. The insurance can also get you if you drive a lot, so that is worth looking into. I've had several places quote around $800 for the clear bra-- which I highly recommend.

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Dreezy562 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long beach, ca Posts: 419 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 15	i fill up once a week usually sunday night, i never let it go past 1/4. costs me about 50 bucks from 4 lights to full. . my drive to work is about 15 miles i think. i got a stick, no clear bra (wish i had one) i avg 16.9 mpg is what it says on the computer in the dash. i guess i got a heavy foot