I can't take it anymore - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

infinite012 · 08-28-2013, 09:30 AM

Always be in front.

Symmetrical · 08-28-2013, 09:35 AM

A clear bra is a very sound investment. It still supports her while you still see the goods.

We're talking about the same thing right?

shu5892001 · 08-28-2013, 10:29 AM

I think it's just you lol, I drove 26k kms in 8 month all hwy driven with big trucks every where. My car is in perfect condition. But I did do clear bra whole front end including whole bumper, fender and hood tho.

whaap · 08-28-2013, 10:38 AM

I have to smile when I read about our thin/cheap paint. I have over 12,000 miles on my FR-S and I have yet to find one chip on the front of my car. I think the terrain a person drives in has a lot to do with it, along with how closely they tail gate.

Symmetrical · 08-29-2013, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whaap

I have to smile when I read about our thin/cheap paint. I have over 12,000 miles on my FR-S and I have yet to find one chip on the front of my car. I think the terrain a person drives in has a lot to do with it, along with how closely they tail gate.

That and it depends if the owner is doing a lot of 100mph+ runs in it. That will add a ton of rock chips.

utekineir · 08-29-2013, 12:21 PM

at about 2k miles, the car ahead of me drifted into breakdown lane, thought i heard something hit the car, was following at a proper distance.

yup, next morning pock mark on hood and a couple chips down to bare metal.

i don't ride asses, yet still have far more rock chips than i've had on any other vehicle, but whatever

either its get a clear bra, for $$, or respray down the road for $$, whats the difference?

till then i have a cheap touchup pen.

TennisHsu · 08-30-2013, 12:32 PM

3rd windshield

?! unless you are being hit by boulders, seal up those impact fractures asap.

Anaxilus · 08-30-2013, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by utekineir

either its get a clear bra, for $$, or respray down the road for $$, whats the difference?

Paint matching and fading over time, especially w/ white.

TouchMyHonda · 08-30-2013, 12:44 PM

I have several chips and a nick in my windshield... 6 months of ownership.

Nightbringer · 09-02-2013, 04:59 PM

My lava had more rock chips down to metal at 5000 miles then any of my previous vehicles at 100,000 miles, and I drive it exactly the same. My front bumper isn't pretty, but the hood is a catastrophe. Don't know if it's the aluminum or if the paint really is that thin. I would've invested in a coating had I been cognizant of this. Maybe carbon fiber'll hold up better.

FRSRAVEN · 09-02-2013, 07:25 PM

Paint is thin...AND SOFT. I hate the paint on these cars.

TOTO_86 · 09-02-2013, 07:32 PM

you should see my front bumper

08-28-2013, 09:35 AM	#16
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08-28-2013, 09:30 AM	#15
infinite012 Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 13 DGM BRZ Ltd Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 974 Thanks: 294 Thanked 470 Times in 255 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s)	Always be in front.

08-28-2013, 10:29 AM	#17
shu5892001 Ontario's FT86 Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2016 Lexus GS-F Location: Toronto Posts: 685 Thanks: 261 Thanked 165 Times in 111 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	I think it's just you lol, I drove 26k kms in 8 month all hwy driven with big trucks every where. My car is in perfect condition. But I did do clear bra whole front end including whole bumper, fender and hood tho.

08-28-2013, 10:38 AM	#18
whaap Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: '13 FR-S firestorm, 6 mt - '11 CR-V Location: Tucson Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 243 Thanked 1,387 Times in 657 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s)	I have to smile when I read about our thin/cheap paint. I have over 12,000 miles on my FR-S and I have yet to find one chip on the front of my car. I think the terrain a person drives in has a lot to do with it, along with how closely they tail gate.

08-29-2013, 12:21 PM	#20
utekineir blowhard Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: frs, project forester Location: ma Posts: 980 Thanks: 53 Thanked 604 Times in 316 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	at about 2k miles, the car ahead of me drifted into breakdown lane, thought i heard something hit the car, was following at a proper distance. yup, next morning pock mark on hood and a couple chips down to bare metal. i don't ride asses, yet still have far more rock chips than i've had on any other vehicle, but whatever either its get a clear bra, for $$, or respray down the road for $$, whats the difference? till then i have a cheap touchup pen.

08-30-2013, 12:32 PM	#21
TennisHsu Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Whiteout MT Scion FR-S Location: United States Posts: 135 Thanks: 109 Thanked 62 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	3rd windshield ?! unless you are being hit by boulders, seal up those impact fractures asap.

08-30-2013, 12:44 PM	#23
TouchMyHonda Vtec Jesus Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ, 13 Golf R, 15 Audi S4 Location: LSD Posts: 1,165 Thanks: 623 Thanked 243 Times in 153 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	I have several chips and a nick in my windshield... 6 months of ownership.

09-02-2013, 04:59 PM	#24
Nightbringer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Nowhere Posts: 346 Thanks: 175 Thanked 211 Times in 120 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	My lava had more rock chips down to metal at 5000 miles then any of my previous vehicles at 100,000 miles, and I drive it exactly the same. My front bumper isn't pretty, but the hood is a catastrophe. Don't know if it's the aluminum or if the paint really is that thin. I would've invested in a coating had I been cognizant of this. Maybe carbon fiber'll hold up better.

09-02-2013, 07:25 PM	#25
FRSRAVEN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Texas Posts: 125 Thanks: 22 Thanked 59 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	Paint is thin...AND SOFT. I hate the paint on these cars.

09-02-2013, 07:32 PM	#26
TOTO_86 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: California Posts: 120 Thanks: 90 Thanked 22 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	you should see my front bumper

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