Appearance & Detailing Interior & Exterior Appearance Modifications

Black Bra on a Black Trans Am

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 08:25 PM
  #1  
my bandit's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,052
Likes: 1
From: Jacksonville, Fl
Default Black Bra on a Black Trans Am

how would this look?
im thinking about getting the one from http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/colcuspontra.html made by colgan. mostly the only reason i want this is to cover up the bad areas of paint. (worn down to white on both sides of bumper and crack in paint under the driving light.)
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 08:41 PM
  #2  
00RedMaro's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 214
Likes: 0
From: Tomball, Texas
Default

i think it would look much better than worn down paint lol
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 08:44 PM
  #3  
my bandit's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,052
Likes: 1
From: Jacksonville, Fl
Default

i will post up pics tomorrow when i have a chance.
also under the headlight (visable part) the paint is cracking but not flaking off
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 08:53 PM
  #4  
wannafbody's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
Community Builder
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 5,626
Likes: 1,154
From: Pittsburgh
Default

Dirt always gets trapped under bras.
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 08:54 PM
  #5  
EchoMirage's Avatar
TECH Addict
15 Year Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,255
Likes: 0
From: SE VA
Default


Reply
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 09:05 PM
  #6  
fatdave's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 419
Likes: 0
Default

i could see it for a track day event but not for a DD. they trap way to much dirt and crap between them and can act like sandpaper on the front clip
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 09:05 PM
  #7  
DevilDougWS6's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
15 Year Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 585
Likes: 0
From: Toms River, NJ
Default

i want one for long trips, keeps bugs off. but you gotta take it off once in a while and clean under it.
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 10:52 PM
  #8  
The Batman's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
Photogenic
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,306
Likes: 1
From: Eau Claire, WI
Default

id just repaint the bumper
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-8

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Sep 19, 2008 | 02:28 PM
  #9  
my bandit's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,052
Likes: 1
From: Jacksonville, Fl
Default

^^^^^
i would do that but the rest of the paint isnt the best. (bumper is the worst though) but i picked up the car for 5k out the door and i really dont feel like spendin 2500 on a new paint job.
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2008 | 04:15 PM
  #10  
Michael02hawk's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (26)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,155
Likes: 1
From: Rochester, NY
Default

Sorry, I think it looks like ***.

I bought a front bra like this for my 1997 Black Ram Air Trans AM back in the day. It took away all of the features of the front end of the car, I removed the bra and stored it away for life. Yes, it would have been useful if driving on a long trip tho.

Anyway, the LS1 front end being even more busy than the LT1 styles, it just doesnt work for me.

I'd get the front end re-painted, just as I did last month. Removal of the noise, painted and re-install cost me $450. Looks brand stinking new!! Money well spent IMO.
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2008 | 05:44 PM
  #11  
00badfnta's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 518
Likes: 0
From: Louisiana
Default

Thats good for love bug season. Might get me one.
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2008 | 05:50 PM
  #12  
jman0322's Avatar
TECH Regular
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 436
Likes: 0
From: Florida
Default

Whatever you don't let it get wet and then dry because I had one discolor the whole front bumper on an older trans am (it was the exact same brand even though I don't think it had anything to do with that). I vowed to never use one again. Just my .02
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2008 | 09:25 PM
  #13  
Breathtaker's Avatar
TECH Junkie
20 Year Member
iTrader: (31)
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 3,018
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default

I'd repaint the bumper, bras are just good for long trips and to keep the stupid bugs away from it. Also, you'll have to take it off and clean underneath once in a while, if not it'll discolor your front bumper from the rest of the car.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:23 PM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE