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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 08:13 AM
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Question Nissan Bra install, Help!

I bought a used Nissan Ugly bra for my Z but it doesn't have the instructions with it.
I need to know where the "snap screws" mount under the fender well.
I looked for an existing screw to replace like I had to do on my wifes miata, but I don't see one.
Does someone have a copy of the instructions they can post, or tell me where the snap screws mount.
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 08:58 AM
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Here's what I did when I went to get my oil changed. I just bought the bra and it was a killer so I didn't even mess with it. Take your car for a oil change and while your speaking with the service rep tell him you want them to install your bra for you after your oil change. Customer service baby, if you have a decent service department they'll do it no problem.
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 11:53 AM
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OK, I got the thing on, but what are these tabs for?
I assume they are supposed to go under the headlights but there's not room for the one in the corner.
Are they supposed to go under the headlights?
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 12:00 PM
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I bought a used Nissan Bra that didn't come with instructions.
Got it installed but what are these tabs for?
I assume they are supposed to go under the headlights to stabalize the bra but there's no room for this one.
Am I correct in thinking these are supposed to be pushed under the headlingts?
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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That would be my guess
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 02:32 PM
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The last tab bends to fit the curvature of the edge of the headlight as it slides into the gap - kind of goes up the side of the headlight.
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 03:34 PM
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Cool, Thanks.
The gap on the side of the headlights on my car is way tighter than the gap below the headlights.
I was able to get the tab pushed in there by placing the palm of my hand on the headlight and pushing it toward the center of the car and then pushing the tab in with the other hand. It's very tight, but I guess that's good, it shouldn't come out. The passenger side was easier to do.

Thanks for you help
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 07:15 PM
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Installing the bra on under the sun helps. It'll help stretch the bra so you can fit it snugly.

You will have to "screw" the supplied snap-screws to the fender wells. And pull the bra - snugly so that the 3 tabs will line up to the edge of the headlights...
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 07:48 PM
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Default Re: Nissan Bra install, Help!

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OK, I got the thing on, but what are these tabs for?
I assume they are supposed to go under the headlights but there's not room for the one in the corner.
Are they supposed to go under the headlights?
that same tab on mine didn't fit, either, so i split it into two tabs with scissors, inserted the part that fit under the headlight, and tucked the part that didn't under the bra.
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 05:33 AM
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Yea, mines the same way. The only way I could get that tab in was wrap a rag around a screwdriver and pry the headlight and fender apart a little.
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 06:05 AM
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Have you tried a clear bra? (3M film)

I have one on my car, and it's AWESOME. No issues w/ rain, installations, etc. Also, no dirt gets behind it.
I've also had it on my previous 2 cars and have been glad I did.

You barely see it on most colors. I don't have a 350Z (yet), but will put it on there immediately when I get one.
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 11:57 AM
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should have gone with fredrics of hollywood or the barly there collection by hanes. i here they fit the best.


no but really i like those 3M clear bras that basicaly what goes on all the high end cars. how many ferrari's have you seen with a bra on.

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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 12:16 PM
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Moved and merged, please don't post another thread on the exact same thing.
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