Dan007CT Posted September 13, 2008 Posted September 13, 2008 Do the 08 GT's or any other model above 2.5i have the signal lamps in the mirrors? I want them I know that with the 09's the 2.5i does not but the GT's do. And does anyone have a picture of a black 08 legacy with the plastic hood protector/shield on it? Might get it but I want to see what it looks like 1st.
xihearthookersx Posted September 13, 2008 Posted September 13, 2008 dont buy a hood protector unless you are tight on cash. if you have some extra money, call a shop that does window tinting and get a quote on some clear bra for your car. much nicer. price shop and then make the companies compete for your business.
Dergara Posted September 13, 2008 Posted September 13, 2008 A plastic hood protectors will rub your paint finish down to the bone from vibration. That is what mine did. Dust and grit get under the rubber parts touching your hood and fenders and the vibration rubs the paint off. Even with the protective strips it still did it. Stone chips would look better. “Abandon hope, all ye who enter here” -Dante Alighieri http://youtu.be/lLFunBPgPOo
xihearthookersx Posted September 13, 2008 Posted September 13, 2008 well that is the whole idea of clear bra. the stuff is amazing. you cant see it unless you get really close. if you get the good 3M stuff, it will NOT yellow in the sunlight. when you go to take it off, it leaves behind NO adhesive, and will not damage the paint in any way. protects against rock chips and bugs.
Dergara Posted September 13, 2008 Posted September 13, 2008 That sounds good. Stay away from the item that Subaru sells. Go 3M... “Abandon hope, all ye who enter here” -Dante Alighieri http://youtu.be/lLFunBPgPOo
underscore Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 08 GT/spec.B/3.0R have the turn signal mirrors. Not that they're anything special nowadays, even Civics have them
CTSnowdog Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 I had the 3M on a black Honda. Loved it. I went economical and put the plastic Subaru hood protector on. After reading these posts, I guess that was a bad idea.
scottmcphee Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 IHMO signal lights on side mirrors is starting to look a little dated, goes with an older crowd who have bling sunglasses and an Escalade. On a Subie GT, OK.. I know that's not the case.
Guest heightsgtltd Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 The hood protector also just looks awful.
xihearthookersx Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 like i said, you wont even notice the clear bra unless you get really close. it will protect the paint. and if you had the clear bra on, the hood protector will not damage the paint. i have clear bra on my phone. the tinter at my shop puts it on everything he touches lol. i took mine off a while back, phone looked brand new. he put more on and i can take a pen to my screen, and no damage.
Vinniety Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 im getting quotes for about 700 to a 1000 for the clear bra. This is a good reputable shop and i will guarantee the work will be perfect but seriously for that price i rather try to put on the hood protector and maybe add some thing under it to not ruin the paint. I dont know yet just thinking of some ideas. Anyway.....we will just have to see what happens.
Vinniety Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 isnt there someone on this forum selling the clear for do it yourself install?I thought i saw it once before.
psucaptainkickass Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 You get what you pay for I guess. I didn't get anything, rock chips FTW! I am keeping the car till it rolls over and dies...so I didn't care about and extra protection.
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