opinions on these?
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town325i
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i couldnt say they will do a very good job if grit gets under them its going to damage the paint. unless it comes with something to stop that happening. they come from the vdub scene dont they off bugs and campers

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GrindCulture
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I hate these, looks like you've driven through a binbag factory and one has got stuck to your bonnet..
Not in E30s any more 
I've had a full bra for mine since '93. I bought when out in Canada for about £50. I had to adapt the bottom straps to fit as the lip spoiler was different to mine.
I use it for all shows and not had any bother with it. I do tend to put masking tape along the back edge of it and over the wings to stop it rubbing the paint and if it gets wet it has to be dried before being refitted.
It does stop the files and chips - the flies are mashed before hitting the grille and are easier to clean off.
I wouldn't run one long term on a car in the UK because of the weather and over curious bystanders but for what I need it for it's fine.

Mine was made by Wolf from California.
I use it for all shows and not had any bother with it. I do tend to put masking tape along the back edge of it and over the wings to stop it rubbing the paint and if it gets wet it has to be dried before being refitted.
It does stop the files and chips - the flies are mashed before hitting the grille and are easier to clean off.
I wouldn't run one long term on a car in the UK because of the weather and over curious bystanders but for what I need it for it's fine.

Mine was made by Wolf from California.
'82 323i henna
'90 320iSE sterling silver No more!
'10 116d Sport Red - MkI
'12 1.4 Punto Easy Exotica Red
'11 X3 3.0d SE
'89 240 DL Estate
'90 320iSE sterling silver No more!
'10 116d Sport Red - MkI
'12 1.4 Punto Easy Exotica Red
'11 X3 3.0d SE
'89 240 DL Estate
it realy does look shxxe.but has a function,,down to personal choice i spose,i see long term bra fettish abuse becoming a future,paint issue, tranny's all of you 

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capri_rob
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Henna mate that looks feckin horrible ! - Can't see it catching on !

e30topless said : Proper BMW's have 4 headlights, last of the run was the E30 and E34/E32 anything after that is just complete shite
not an e30 thing,though that y plate must be 25 if not bangin on the door,looks very tidy,the bra thing must be it's down fall,there one on the arse or an old skool beet up road from me,has flaps in it for vents,ok if thats wot you like,i wonder what the panel is like underneath.it's been on for about 3 years i know of.[probably wrong colour].OI HENA BM TAKE IT OFF AND GET THEM OUT. 

m52 b30 stroker 6-speed 318is Galvanizer
m42 touring
+ a yard full of scrap turds
Personally think they are hideous things, they look gash. and the slightest bit of grit etc that gets under them then scratches the shit out of the paintwork and puts a scratch down the bonnet when you drag it off.
Utterly pointless basically. and rather homosexual may i add
Utterly pointless basically. and rather homosexual may i add

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Falls into the same category as cars you see in the scrapyard with covers still on factory fresh seats that no one has ever sat in!
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+1harry_p wrote:they look shit, and their worth is debatable.
only really any use when driving a museum piecefrom exhibition to exhibition on he road.
used longterm they tend to do more harm than good,

pointless,would trailer itfrogman wrote:i just don't get it. Utterly pointless. Unless maybe you have a concours car and drive it to shows...
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town325i
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its henna (red) thats the name of the colour of the carmagpie wrote:pointless,would trailer itfrogman wrote:i just don't get it. Utterly pointless. Unless maybe you have a concours car and drive it to shows...re hana ru a bird or a bloke, or bird bloke/bloke bird or why?

town325i wrote:its henna (red) thats the name of the colour of the carmagpie wrote:pointless,would trailer itfrogman wrote:i just don't get it. Utterly pointless. Unless maybe you have a concours car and drive it to shows...re henna ru a bird or a bloke, or bird bloke/bloke bird or why?
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m52 b30 stroker 6-speed 318is Galvanizer
m42 touring
+ a yard full of scrap turds
Well it is a show car and it saves the chips.
If you don't like it then don't get one and for every day use cars I don't see the point either but for me it has its use on that car. I like driving it an I have nowhere for a trailer anyway.
Certainly it does get a few looks when driving down the road with it on.
As for the car - yes it was 25years old last December and was at Gaydon this year though if you look at the Car Club magazine you wouldn't know.
My £70 special got its photo taken but the 3 oldest E30s there - not one picture
If you don't like it then don't get one and for every day use cars I don't see the point either but for me it has its use on that car. I like driving it an I have nowhere for a trailer anyway.
Certainly it does get a few looks when driving down the road with it on.
As for the car - yes it was 25years old last December and was at Gaydon this year though if you look at the Car Club magazine you wouldn't know.
My £70 special got its photo taken but the 3 oldest E30s there - not one picture
'82 323i henna
'90 320iSE sterling silver No more!
'10 116d Sport Red - MkI
'12 1.4 Punto Easy Exotica Red
'11 X3 3.0d SE
'89 240 DL Estate
'90 320iSE sterling silver No more!
'10 116d Sport Red - MkI
'12 1.4 Punto Easy Exotica Red
'11 X3 3.0d SE
'89 240 DL Estate
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town325i
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that one does look good but there aint much point to it realy is there as its only the bonnet thats protected and everything else can be shot blasted by road crapaj_mckay wrote:I reckon the bonnet bras like this one look alright...

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Grrrmachine
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You might as well paint the entire front with anti-grit underseal - that looks bloody awful!aj_mckay wrote:I reckon the bonnet bras like this one look alright...
Those 3-inch bonnet bras are about as protective as wearing a condom whilst getting a blood transfusion in an African hospital.







