| Soc3558 |
I am taking my family on our annual trip from Florida to North Carolina next month. Saftey for my family is the first thing that comes to mind. The second: OUR BRAND NEW MURANO! I hate the thought of driving it that long on the interstate. Just thinking of all the dings and scratches to the frontend makes me cry. Questions: 1) Is there a solid protective wax that will sheild my MO? 2) Should I invest in one of those clear 3M bras and where can I buy one? Thank you very much my online Murano family!
-The Kablers
ialmond.com/TheKablers |
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| Eric L. |
| I recommend the Colgan nose mask. I have one and it fits perfect and looks great. You can search "Colgan bra" in the forum for pictures. |
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| midnitexpress |
| My recommendation is Thrifty, Hertz or Enterprise! I used to drive from Ft. Laud. to SC every month and didn't want to put that kind of mileage on MO or Suburban. Got to test other cars that are out there. One note though...get the rental one day before you are going to go away to make sure everything works...long drive without cruise control (Pacifica from Thrifty!) |
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| jaak |
Everytime I rent a car, it's a disappointment because it's not the Murano. I took mine on a long drive and loved it!
I say use it, but use it with protection. Play it safe. (I am talking about the Murano...) |
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| shappy0869 |
| Around here, Enterprise rents Muranos, so perhaps you might be able to get one for your trip. I know before I get a Murano I am going to rent one for the weekend to make sure it works for me the way I want it to. |
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| GMTURBO43 |
I've traveled in other cars and none of them are anywhere as comfy as the Murano.
I'd look at the Colgan mentioned above. I've also heard good things about the 3M product.
Or you could just drive it the way it is because wherever the protection ends is where the first ding is gonna happen. |
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| Kris |
Guys, this is just a car! Just drive it and enjoy! Do not worry about chips etc.
I took my MO to Indiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida (down to Naples, Miami) N and S Carolina and all around. Never regretted! It is a great cruiser! God permitting next year will be Rockies….. |
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| hasaanbhutta |
took mine to rockies and all the way to the west coast (of Canada). i must say, if you rent a car then on your way, you will miss MO every mile. thinking how would MO perform in such conditions.... etc...
so my suggestion is take your MO. get some protection (for car) and you should be good to go ! |
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| Eric L. |
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Originally posted by Kris
Guys, this is just a car! Just drive it and enjoy! Do not worry about chips etc.
I took my MO to Indiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida (down to Naples, Miami) N and S Carolina and all around. Never regretted! It is a great cruiser! God permitting next year will be Rockies…..
Yeah....what he said....
Personally I don't understand the point of NOT driving a car you own. You bought it to drive it, so drive it! Keep up with the maintenance and it won't let you down. |
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| midnitexpress |
| Hope y'all didn't think I was implying that the MO wouldn't be great on a long trip. My concern when I was doing the N>S run was the mileage that was needlessly racking up. I always prefer to drive my own car but learned my lesson with the Suburban. It had a 42 gallon tank so I could go door to door with the cruise set on 80 without stopping (I-95 is fantastic now). Took a toll on her since 2 tranny's went within 2 years and no towing. I also like to keep mileage down if I can. My '03 just turned 21K and I consider that a lot since it's all city driving. If you don't mind the mileage, then go for it and don't worry about the little things, dings or chips... |
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| GMTURBO43 |
If you do the math on how much you'd spend on a rental - is it really worth it?
I'd rather have a well maintained high-mileage car than a low-mileage city car. |
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| Eric L. |
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Originally posted by midnitexpress
Hope y'all didn't think I was implying that the MO wouldn't be great on a long trip. My concern when I was doing the N>S run was the mileage that was needlessly racking up. I always prefer to drive my own car but learned my lesson with the Suburban. It had a 42 gallon tank so I could go door to door with the cruise set on 80 without stopping (I-95 is fantastic now). Took a toll on her since 2 tranny's went within 2 years and no towing. I also like to keep mileage down if I can. My '03 just turned 21K and I consider that a lot since it's all city driving. If you don't mind the mileage, then go for it and don't worry about the little things, dings or chips...
Steady speed highway cruising is the type of driving that puts the least wear on a car. |
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| midnitexpress |
how about a low-mileage, well maintained city car?
;) |
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| GMTURBO43 |
Still a city car. It really depends.
It is kinda hard to abuse a car on the highway. Pretty easy from every stop light.
Highway - you reach operating temperature and it stays pretty steady. City - constantly changing. Expand. Contract. Expand.... |
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| midnitexpress |
...and the math did work out that the rental was cheaper to use when I was driving the Chevy. Did I forget to mention the corporate discount at Thrifty?
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| GripperDon |
Let's see the Phaeton has less than a 1000 and the ModMo just over 3300mi.
I buy em to play with, and like em clean and perfect. If i need transportation, I like the rental idea, keeps my Queens on their throne's.
Reduced worries, Park anywhere in the lot, No need for Bras, or post trip clean up. Just return it, and save the mileage for my city driving. I figure if I need to show mileage on the speedo let it be the tough mileage.
But definitely rent a Mo that has had the Alternator changed.... so you don't have to do it on the trip. :2: |
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| Gonzo |
Nothing beats a clean MO on an open highway. Cars just love driving at constant speeds on the highway. Heck I love driving constant speeds on the highway.
I'm getting all excitted thinking about my drive home from work. :2: |
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| GMTURBO43 |
I guess I buy cars because I enjoy driving them. If I were a car collector - it'd be a different story. A Murano isn't a collectors car.
Enjoy the ride. |
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| hfelknor |
Interesting how people see things differently.
IF I HAD to "rent a car", I would rent a car to buy groceries with.
But I BOUGHT the Murano to enjoy trips more.......
Of course I DO have the invisible bra and there are NO chips, scratches, etc on the front end (Or on the rear where I had them fabricate a bumper Protector.) after two plus years and 26,000 miles.
I HEARTILY reco an Ultrashield invisible bra.
A regular Bra?
What's next? A scarf? A diaper?
Invisible is the only way to go IMO.
Homer |
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| Old Fart |
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Originally posted by hfelknor
I HEARTILY reco an Ultrashield invisible bra.
A regular Bra?
What's next? A scarf? A diaper?
Invisible is the only way to go IMO.
Homer
I second that emotion. The invisible bra is the ONLY way to go. |
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| GripperDon |
| Invisable Bras for Tiger's Wife the "Swedish Bra Model" :eek: :2: |
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| Eric L. |
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Originally posted by GripperDon
Invisable Bras for Tiger's Wife the "Swedish Bra Model" :eek: :2:
Grip grip grip.....there you go again with Tiger's wife. |
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| bob1 |
Grip, morph in a photo of Tiger's wife sitting in your MO.
You will get plenty of offers by days end.
I can't believe nobody has snatched it up. Maybe it's a sign for you to keep it.:)
Bob1 |
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| Soc3558 |
| I am in no way interested in renting. I'd rather put the miles on my MO knowing that this is my fresh car that nobody else has "tanted". Besides being my first roadtrip with it I wanna play around and enjoy my new investment. I just didn't want all kinds of dings and scratches. I think I'll go with the invisabra. |
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| Soc3558 |
| Oh, another question concerning the invisabra. I heard they are a one time use product. This sucks! I don't want to keep it on full time. If anyone has one, do you remove it and can you use it again? |
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| pcs15394 |
| the invisbra is clear, very hard to detect. Very similar to the material that is already on the leading edge of the rear quarter panel (right before the wheel well) |
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| Soc3558 |
pcs15394
I had no idea that was there. Am I supposed to remove that? Did you? What is the point of it? It cover such a small portion. I'd think if it were for protection then it would be behind the wheel. Do you have the invisabra on the front of yours? Would you advise installing it yourself or pay an application person? Sorry for all the questions! Thanks |
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| midnitexpress |
| soc3558...do a search for "Clear Bra" on this site and you should be able to get all your answers to your questions...3 pgs worth |
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| Eric L. |
quote:
Originally posted by Soc3558
pcs15394
I had no idea that was there. Am I supposed to remove that? Did you? What is the point of it? It cover such a small portion. I'd think if it were for protection then it would be behind the wheel. Do you have the invisabra on the front of yours? Would you advise installing it yourself or pay an application person? Sorry for all the questions! Thanks
Do not remove it, Nissan put it there for a reason! |
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| Old Fart |
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Originally posted by Soc3558
pcs15394
I had no idea that was there. Am I supposed to remove that? Did you? What is the point of it? It cover such a small portion. I'd think if it were for protection then it would be behind the wheel. Do you have the invisabra on the front of yours? Would you advise installing it yourself or pay an application person? Sorry for all the questions! Thanks
Do not even consider doing it yourself unless you are very skilled at installing film. The invisible bra falls under the category of: "Don't try this at home." |
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| pcs15394 |
| Soc3558 - I agree with all the posters here although I am a little late as you should be able to gleem your answer from the info already posted. I do not have the invisabra but wish I did. Unfortunately all my cash has been tied up in monthly living expenses, especially since everything has gone up in relation to the rise in fuel prices. The strip on the rear quarter panel in front of the wheel well is there for the same purpose that the invisabra is for. I definitely agree with "Old Fart" that unless you have some skill at film installation (e.g. Tint) I would not attempt this install. professional installers even have trouble with this. Good luck to you. |
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| Soc3558 |
| Thank you all for your advise. If not for the replies I would have tried this myself and made a mess of things. It's amazing that I didnt even know my MO had those on it already. I have washed the MO 3 times now and never noticed it. To have a professional do this for me, what can I expect to pay? Would anyone advise the black leather 2pc. bra? Thanks! |
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| HuskyFan |
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Originally posted by Soc3558
pcs15394
I had no idea that was there. Am I supposed to remove that? Did you? What is the point of it? It cover such a small portion. I'd think if it were for protection then it would be behind the wheel. Do you have the invisabra on the front of yours? Would you advise installing it yourself or pay an application person? Sorry for all the questions! Thanks
The car is front wheel drive so the front wheels are likely to kick up and throw dirt, sand, etc towards the rear where the rear wheel arch flares out. |
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| hfelknor |
I'm gonna guess that a minimal install is going to cost you maybe $400 for a quality Invisabra like Ultra Shield.
I paid $600.
I covered the entire front end, including headlights and back of the mirrors, plus a strip across the back bumper as a "bumper Protector" for sliding things in the back.
The Black ones are considerably cheaper and if you don't care about the looks or you just can't swing the cash for a big install, the black ones WILL protect what they cover. Understand that what they cover is the most likely to chip and scratch etc, but is minimal coverage.
Homer |
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| Eric L. |
Different strokes for different folks. I happen to think the Colgan bra makes the car look better (its interesting how people who pay more for an item will speak poorly about a less expensive item even if they've never used it). I would imagine with the exception of the headlights and foglights, a full front bra covers as much as the invisible tape would. Some of the clear ones go an inch or two higher up on the hood though, if that makes a difference to you. Do a search for "colgan bra" on this site for images if you are interested. It costs around $100 and is very high quality.
I would recommend against the plastic bug shield though - I had the weathertech one (probably the best one for the Murano) and it increased wind noise on the highway noticeably, and didn't seem to decrease the number of bugs that splattered on my windshield by that much. |
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| hfelknor |
I've never used one?
Some people know more about me than I do.
I'm impressed with the knowledge of the Moderators here.
Homer |
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| Eric L. |
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Originally posted by hfelknor
I've never used one?
Some people know more about me than I do.
I'm impressed with the knowledge of the Moderators here.
Homer
From your glowing review of the clear bra, I take it you never tried out the Colgan bra. But if you have, then its egg on my face (mmmm...albumin). If you haven't, then your statement comparing the fabric to the clear bra was a one sided opinion. Paying more doesn't always get you more. A Timex keeps time as well as a Rolex.
I'm never said one is better than the other, but your other post made a comment about "not caring about looks" or "cannot afford the cost" being the reason why people buy the Colgan bra. That, I think is a generalization meant to intentionally berate a product you feel is inferior. You are entitled to your opinion, of course. Oh and I posted the reply on my own, so its not moderator(s), just me.
People can pick whatever they want. Testament to that is that we have happy clear bra and happy Colgan bra owners here. Some are also quite happy with the weathertech bug shield. Like I said before, different strokes for different folks. :p |
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| GripperDon |
| hearing all this, I would really rent something for the trip. Lots less work and propably cheaper in the long run. |
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| Soc3558 |
| Here is my deal: Cost is not as big of a concern as the issue of being able to remove the protection. Understanding that the invisabra is hard to detect, you can still see it. I think the colagan bra is better for me simply because I can take it off once I return. Being that I don't often drive long distances I do not need permanent protection. The next time you wash your dirty MO notice that you can see a line "haloing" the clear peice in front of the rear wheel. I'm sure you would get the same affect across the hood. Reguardless, I'd just assume not spend the extra $300 - $400. After all, it's a lease and I'll just get a new one in 3 years. To the issue of renting, why? What's the point of spending the extra money when I can drive my very on personal MO that I pay for. Even if I get a hugh ding, that's what body shops are for. |
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| midnitexpress |
| Lease or otherwise I would always rent for a long trip. Personal preferences abound here and no one way or the other works for all. Go for what you're comfortable with. I have heard bad stories about bras doing more damage then the protections they afford but not too many options if you want to remove afterwards. I've never used either and really don't care to. There are body/paint shops on every corner to take care of life's automotive uglies. |
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| jaak |
Personally, I like the look of leather... ;)
But seriously, I think the right choice depends on where you drive, how many gravel trucks you have to follow, the climate you're in, how picky you are, and the colour of your Murano.
I had a clear bra on my 95 Taurus, which is still going strong as my In-Laws car (It looks like it's 3 years old, not 10) and it was a good decision.
This car's a lease so I haven't worried so much about it.
The next car I'm buying, and I like the idea of being able to choose when the bra's on... Ahh choices. It's great to have choices! |
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| GripperDon |
"I like the idea of being able to choose when the bra's on... Ahh choices. It's great to have choices!:"
Most of the time I like the Bra off . |
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| Eric L. |
| Heh I knew it wouldn't be long before you two (jaak and Grip) came on board to shake things up! :2: |
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