Car bra pricing, any ideas on alternatives?

Jeeepers · 11-01-2007, 07:13 PM

Got a price on a car bra from Car Bra™ today, black with blue trim plus mirror covers $550. Anyone know a cheaper alternative? Or indeed if not cheaper, maybe a better brand? Thanks in advance. I heard someone from Wodonga is doing good ones?

WINDSR · 11-01-2007, 07:29 PM

Mine was a touch over $400.00. I wouldnt worry about the mirror ones. They are nothing to respray compared to the bumper.

Jeeepers · 11-01-2007, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by WINDSR

Mine was a touch over $400.00. I wouldnt worry about the mirror ones. They are nothing to respray compared to the bumper.

What brand? And if Car Bra, how long ago?

X ORSMXR · 11-01-2007, 07:32 PM

Yeah Kev sounds a bit expensive did you mention the club.

Jeeepers · 11-01-2007, 07:33 PM

Yep... Maybe that's why it inflated?

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X ORSMXR · 11-01-2007, 07:37 PM

No they usually look after us? Maybe ring Tony as he has got what you want and ask how much he paid, l know with the stripeing that bumps the price up

The G6ET Spot · 11-01-2007, 07:39 PM

Give Robco a call on 02 9517 1399, I got mine from there and It is made with better material than Car bra uses and are cheaper as well.

Jeeepers · 11-01-2007, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RAPID XR8

Give Robco a call on 02 9517 1399, I got mine from there and It is made with better material than Car bra uses and are cheaper as well.

Thanks man. That the Albury/Wodonga one?

Falchoon · 11-01-2007, 07:44 PM

I've seen somewhere (can't remember where, may of been on the internet) a clear plastic contact type "car bra" cut out in the shape of the front your car. Made by 3M I think.

Here is a link, not the actual product I was talking about but some generic stick on clear film

Jeeepers · 11-01-2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Falchoon

I've seen somewhere (can't remember where, may of been on the internet) a clear plastic contact type "car bra" cut out in the shape of the front your car. Made by 3M I think.

Here is a link, not the actual product I was talking about but some generic stick on clear film

Yeah, they are invisible car bra ones. Not convinced on them, and this one I want will only hit the car on trips. Not a real fan, but in light of recent costs, the other option (none) really isn't.

XFshep · 11-01-2007, 10:51 PM

i cant understand the non-invisible 'car bras' why would you put something that ugly on your car just to protect the bumper.

Jeeepers · 11-01-2007, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by XFshep

i cant understand the non-invisible 'car bras' why would you put something that ugly on your car just to protect the bumper.

Not just the bumper, Headlights $409 each updated price. Spotlights $105 each, Paint front bar and bonnet $900. Sounds like ugly does it for me.

I FluXx I · 11-01-2007, 11:14 PM

anyone know of a real cheapo car bra. Im geting a xr6t from nsw or vic around June and then driving it all the way back to perth. Im going to be doing any other country trips in the car so I wont use the car bra again.

cheers

bEAn86 · 11-01-2007, 11:19 PM

have u tryed the wonder bra? or the wireless one? or the push up ones? they all very with price

tough cortina · 11-01-2007, 11:34 PM

go to south east wreckers in Marrybone,and they sell for about $400.

fiery · 11-01-2007, 11:43 PM

Have a look on EBAY, I got mine really ultra cheap on there..
It was around the $100 mark from memory (maybe a little bit more)... but it was brand new

Mine is the Car Bra by ROBCO Products (plain black)..

Jeeepers · 11-01-2007, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fiery

Have a look on EBAY, I got mine really ultra cheap on there..
It was around the $100 mark from memory (maybe a little bit more)... but it was brand new

Mine is the Car Bra by ROBCO Products (plain black)..

Thanks, that's more what I would like to pay..LOL I did have a look on E-bay, but nothing for BF at the moment. I'll keep looking.

fiery · 11-01-2007, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ORSM T

Thanks, that's more what I would like to pay..LOL I did have a look on E-bay, but nothing for BF at the moment. I'll keep looking.

When I started looking it took a few weeks till a bargain came up..

You could also contact Robco etc and ask about seconds.. every single place that makes anything usually has a seconds bin.. This means a great product with flaws that aren't a major concern but sold at a greatly reduced price..
Something to consider and try at least (you won't know unless you ask)..

Good luck either way...

Jeeepers · 12-01-2007, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by fiery

When I started looking it took a few weeks till a bargain came up..

You could also contact Robco etc and ask about seconds.. every single place that makes anything usually has a seconds bin.. This means a great product with flaws that aren't a major concern but sold at a greatly reduced price..
Something to consider and try at least (you won't know unless you ask)..

Good luck either way...

Thanks again... And the best way to fit these I hear is with plenty of gladwrap.... :evil3:

fiery · 12-01-2007, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ORSM T

Thanks again... And the best way to fit these I hear is with plenty of gladwrap.... :evil3:

Your welcome

I have never put glad wrap on my car.. not sure I would either.. each to their own..

I think you already know my suggestion

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