[thomo]

As "grey nomads" already with a R51 Pathfinder & caravan, we expect to take delivery of a silver TDi DSG Eos with Deep Red Nappa leather in mid January.

I had a car bra on a Mazda MX-6 some years ago and found it very effective against stone chips and bugs etc. I found out there is a version available for the Eos for $470 and wondered if if anyone has seen or used one - or is an Eos meant only to be a town cruiser.

As we intend to use the Eos for trips on country roads around Canberra and down to the south coast I think the Bra would be a worthwhile investment.

Would appreciate any comments.

Thomo

 

[BobP]

Horses for courses I think, but not something I'd want. You can get various types of transparent protection films that protect against stone chips etc.

I wouldn't say the EOS was just a town cruiser but more of a grand tourer. It's perhaps not best suited for rough roads - when fully laden the ground clearance is about 4" (106mm).

 

[thomo]

Car bra

Thanks BobP

but as you say.... horses for courses. From my experience of driving in the UK, albiet quite a few years ago, the roads are quite different and we are liable to have a higher incidence of stone chips and bugs out in the colonies. I have had a look at the transparent film kits available from a company called ALTREX, but as the Bra is so easy to slip on when hitting the open road I'll probably go with it.

Thomo

 

[eismeerblue]

Here's my two cents worth. I had a cloth bra on my scirroco and it was effective, but not all that attractive and damages the paint. For my new Eos, I had a professionally installed 3M clear bra put on and I am very pleased with it. We take many road trips and it has protected the front clip very well and looks great (well, you can't really see it). Cost $450 U.S. to cover all of the front, about 12" of the hood and side fender. Wouldn't do it any other way again.

Steve