SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)

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Old 08-28-11, 10:28 AM
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Sometime ago I purchased a Colgan Bra for my '06 SC and after months of owning it, I finally put it on. In general the custom fit they advertise is accurate and it is fairly easy on and off. Putting it on the first time probably took about 15 minutes while taking it off will probably take 5 minutes.

I went back and forth on whether to put on a clear film or this. I'm not saying it looks good or bad, but will be functional for long trips up and down the CA coast. This is purely an FYI for those of you thinking about purchasing a bra.
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Old 08-28-11, 11:19 AM
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Have not see those in years. At speed they can do more damage then they protect from. Have a clear bra and love it.
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I have owned the Colgan for my 2006 for years and use it on the interstate all the time and I have never had any issue with it coming loose. It goes on and comes off easily.
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Originally Posted by Rwwlaw24
Have not see those in years. At speed they can do more damage then they protect from. Have a clear bra and love it.
I took it out on road test yesterday up to about 80 mph and it did fine. No excess wind noise, nor were there any signs of it moving or wanting to come off. I've also own similar type bra's for other vehicles that I have owned and have never had an issue with them at speed.

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Is that just me? It looks ugly with the bra. The sc430 front end looks so much better topless.
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The only time I use it is when I am on the interstate. In my experience, this is the most likely time to get rock chips. As soon as I get home I take it off. I do agree that the car looks better without it. I use it solely for protection.
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Originally Posted by jzwu
Is that just me? It looks ugly with the bra. The sc430 front end looks so much better topless.
In general most bra's do not look good on cars, but I do think this bra would probably look better on either a silver or black SC. I also think the front end looks better topless, but to preserve my front end I will use it on for long interstate road trips.
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Old 08-28-11, 01:47 PM
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I wish the previous owner of my 02 had had one of these, I have little rock chips all over the front of mine. I'm gonna get one of these to just cover up the chips until I get the car repainted.
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What about the clear bra?
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I don't wanna see the chips either
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i forgot how beautiful this car is in white. nice ride!
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Not the best pic in the world but here's mine (black SC430) with the Colgan bra on it. I've been using one (full-time) for years now.

EDIT: Oops..forgot the pic link.

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Originally Posted by jzwu
Is that just me? It looks ugly with the bra. The sc430 front end looks so much better topless.
Agree...

I think this is for functionality only
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Anyone know where you can get a clear one from?
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Originally Posted by husker741
i forgot how beautiful this car is in white. nice ride!
Thanks Husker. Depending on the lighting, white gold crystal changes quite a bit as shown below.

Also, I think the black bra on black looks much better on Habious's SC.
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