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    Jun 13, 2005 5:22:14 AM

    baron
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    Clear bra for CGT?

    My father just bought a CGT (guards red). Does anyone know if the paint chips easily, and if it's recommended to put on the clear bra? I think the dealer quoted $3500, which is kind of high. Appreciate any feedback.

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    Baron

    Jun 13, 2005 7:23:23 AM

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    Re: Clear bra for CGT?

    well,if you can spend $450,000 dolars on a CGT, than another $3500 wouldn't hurt you that much plus i think it's well worth it.

    Jun 13, 2005 9:15:45 AM

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    Re: Clear bra for CGT?

    What is a clear bra ?
    (congrats to, cgt)

    Jun 13, 2005 9:57:32 AM

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    Re: Clear bra for CGT?

    I want pics pics pics pics

    Congrats on that little baby... Just pay attention when driving it

    Jun 13, 2005 4:06:50 PM

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    Re: Clear bra for CGT?

    Thanks for the replies. I noticed that on some cars, the paint does not chip at all, and the clear bra would be irrelevant. And other cars, the paint will chip like crazy. And for the CGT, if I notice chips then it might be too late to put in the clear bra. So it will be nice to see if other CGT owners put it on.

    Anyway, I'll post some pics and driving report later after the car has been broken in. For now, I haven't driven more than 100mph. All I can say now is that handling and brakes are excellent, and every input (steering, brakes, throttle) is very precise and well weighted. Seating position and ergonomics are perfect. The clutch is a non-issue at all. I haven't stalled the car even once. Perhaps Porsche adjusted the sensitive of the clutch for newer cars.

    Thanks,
    Baron

    Jun 13, 2005 4:30:15 PM

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    Re: Clear bra for CGT?

    pls keep us posted and put on that clear bra! imagine what a bug could do to your car if it hits at 300kph

    Jun 13, 2005 5:19:21 PM

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    Re: Clear bra for CGT?

    It will be too late . Have the clear bra installed right away. I drove my 997 from the dealer directly to have the clear bra installed before even bringing it home. Did the same thing for my CS. The sooner the better imo. Sometimes if you get chips and try to do the clear bra AFTERWARDS the chips look like little airbubbles under the film. (depending on how bad they are). $3500 is really steep. It cost $1500 for my CS including the entire bottom of the car along the rocker panels, mirrors, lights etc,etc. My 997 cost $1000. But it's well worth whatever it's going to cost especially on a CGT. Make sure you do right behind each wheel too. You only need like a 2 inch strip of film running along the back third of each wheel well. This prevents blasting the paint from road debry/sand etc. Keeps the paint in mint condition. Congrats to you and your dad. Please put in some pics when you can.

    Jun 13, 2005 5:36:23 PM

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    Re: Clear bra for CGT?

    Have it installed privatly. Dealer eats up at least 1500 on top of it. I know a real good guy in Houston area if you're local I can pass his number to you.

    Jun 13, 2005 8:35:25 PM

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    Re: Clear bra for CGT?

    baron,
    Ron's right about having it done privately.
    If you like in the NY Metro area the best place to have the film done is at Detailing Dynamics:
    http://www.detailingdynamics.com/

    http://www.detailingdynamics.com/film.html

    On a CGT:
    http://www.detailingdynamics.com/filmporsche.html

    Jun 13, 2005 8:40:57 PM

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    Re: Clear bra for CGT?

    I just realized this is my CS on the Detailing Dynamics web-site: http://www.detailingdynamics.com/filmferrari.html

    Jun 14, 2005 6:07:25 AM

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    Re: Clear bra for CGT?

    lol aren't you supposed to agree to allow them using your car's picture as advertising?

    Jun 14, 2005 5:21:45 PM

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    Re: Clear bra for CGT?

    Naa. It's fine with me. Good peeps over there.

    Jun 14, 2005 5:38:49 PM

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    Re: Clear bra for CGT?

    If you are far from LI and closer to Westchester or Rockland, also check out AI Design, they do great work as well and you can have your vehicle sent to them on a flatbed after delivery.

    www.aidesign.com

    Jun 14, 2005 5:39:25 PM

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    Re: Clear bra for CGT?

    ahhh it's nice to see people helping one another out now days, if it were here you'd have the owner breathing down your neck almost immediately!

    Jun 15, 2005 2:08:08 AM

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    Re: Clear bra for CGT?

    Thanks for everyone's help! I think I have found a guy who could do it in the area.

    Jun 16, 2005 1:13:54 AM

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    Re: Clear bra for CGT?

    A CGT in Seattle recently had the 3M clear guard put on the entire car. I saw the finished product and it looked amazing. You couldn't really see any visible lines anywhere. If you guys were quoted for just the front bumper, $3500 is a rip off. My C4S was $600 for all the front, mirrors, door trim, and front of side skirts.

    As said by others, do it as soon as possible.

    Jun 18, 2005 7:21:25 PM

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    Re: Clear Bra Installer: Bay Area?

    Can anyone recommend an installer for this product in the San Francisco Bay Area? I am just north of the city and am having a very difficult time locating a top-notch installer...
     
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