ATTENTION:Challenge USA front lip/spoiler

BlackMoupe · 01-18-2011, 03:56 PM

I got tired of the Akrym hype, and the upcoming APR lip is too trackish for me. I really liked Challenge USA's M3 lip, So I contacted them to see what they could do for us. This is what I got.

"We could design a lip like this no problem. If we have enough interest, we
would just need a local Z4M owner to let us use their car at our facility
for about 2 weeks for the master part development.

From a pricing standpoint, im certain it will be in the $1000-1300 range in
full carbon. As you may know, we actually use FULL Carbon on our parts. We
do not use any fiberglass filler like most others do and charge a high price
regardless.

Let me know your feedback on this and we can go from there. Thanks so much
for the interest. We do have a Carbon rear hatch for the Z4M coupes with a
built in ducktail at the end we are thinking to release. It can accept the
oem window or a Lexan rear window we can make."

I'm also inquiring about a add-on ducktail spoiler.

Their address-Challenge Engineering
716 Tek Dr. Unit C
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

esqu1re · 01-18-2011, 04:22 PM

It's good to see manufacturers developing / possibly developing parts for our cars.

tom @ eas · 01-18-2011, 04:36 PM

Challenge speaks the truth. I'd love to see a Z4 offering for these items.

Since you're in OC, feel free to drop by and see the M3 pieces in person. The construction and attention to detail is amazing.

BlackMoupe · 01-18-2011, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Challenge speaks the truth. I'd love to see a Z4 offering for these items.

Since you're in OC, feel free to drop by and see the M3 pieces in person. The construction and attention to detail is amazing.

I've already seen them, that's why looked to them for help.

Thisisdudewhoru · 01-18-2011, 05:36 PM

Dang. Seeing as I dd and track my car idk if I can justify over 1k on a lip I might just destroy. I probably go with apr considering price should be half of this. But we'll see, may change my mind depending how much I like this.

ZStig · 01-18-2011, 05:52 PM

agreed, I'd be too worried about smashing a $1k lip. I wouldn't mind fiberglass

crfine88 · 01-18-2011, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Challenge speaks the truth. I'd love to see a Z4 offering for these items.

...The construction and attention to detail is amazing.

^ +1

Saw the trunk and lip for the M3 in person @ EAS

inTgr8r · 01-18-2011, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSKE92

....
Let me know your feedback on this and we can go from there. Thanks so much
for the interest. We do have a Carbon rear hatch for the Z4M coupes with a
built in ducktail at the end we are thinking to release. It can accept the
oem window or a Lexan rear window we can make."

I'm also inquiring about a add-on ducktail spoiler.

....

Definitely interested in rear duck tail!

mfanatic325 · 01-18-2011, 08:46 PM

Link to pix? I would probably only be interested in a fiberglass or ABS plastic or urethane piece as well, for the above-stated reasons

Plus, I could always get the piece wrapped in CF vinyl if I really need that CF look. This way I save a ton of money.

BlackMoupe · 01-18-2011, 08:50 PM

FRP is a possibility, but first we need someone who can give their car up for testing. Anyone know anyone in IL?

BTM · 01-18-2011, 08:58 PM

Where are they located in IL? I'm in the Chicago area

NVM re-read the first post. They can use my car.

BlackMoupe · 01-18-2011, 09:31 PM

We have a car for testing

BlackMoupe · 01-18-2011, 09:48 PM

So everyone knows, this-http://www.challenge-usa.com/aero/E9X/gt-front-lip.htm- is the look I'm going for. Go from fang to fang while filling the center, and create one solid "lip". Will push for FRP to keep costs down, unless majority wants full carbon.

As for the Ducktail spoiler, I don't know what to expect yet.

I will post any mockups and updates.

BTM · 01-18-2011, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSKE92

I will post any mockups and updates.

LOL good. I'd obviously like to be kept in the loop, but any disbursement of progress and handling questions/comments I'll gladly let you take

BlackMoupe · 01-18-2011, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTM

LOL good. I'd obviously like to be kept in the loop, but any disbursement of progress and handling questions/comments I'll gladly let you take

haha naturally! its your car!

tom @ eas · 01-18-2011, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTM

Where are they located in IL? I'm in the Chicago area

NVM re-read the first post. They can use my car.

Awesome - thanks for stepping up to the plate.

BTM · 01-18-2011, 10:08 PM

sure thing...like I told Shaheen...I will be gradually turning this into a streetable track car so the more quality parts there are out there the better off I am. I have access to other vehicles, so it's my pleasure

mfanatic325 · 01-18-2011, 10:14 PM

ahhh, exciting

BlackMoupe · 01-19-2011, 11:21 PM

So let's start a interest list...

1. SSKE92-lip and spoiler

mfanatic325 · 01-19-2011, 11:46 PM

1. SSKE92-lip and spoiler
2. mfnatic325 - splitter/lip only (For now. Will wait to see how the spoiler turns out)

crfine88 · 01-20-2011, 01:14 AM

If we are fortunate enough to have a car there, how about interest in a rear diffuser.

Diokaef · 01-20-2011, 02:51 AM

No lip for me, I better go with APR because it's the best fit for my need, but in other hand I would really be interested on the Carbon rear hatch for the Z4M coupe with a built in ducktail GB or not, if they have a picture it would make it a easy decision, I would not mind pick up before hand and give you guys a review on it, know the Price would be good as well.

I'm also in IL so I can drive there to see the parts if possible needed.

A rear diffuser would be nice, but I got a hamann here already, may use it as a template could be something to look at.

View Poll Results: What would you like to have?
Lip	11	25.58%
Ducktail Spoiler	12	27.91%
Both	20	46.51%
Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll

01-18-2011, 03:56 PM	#1
BlackMoupe Mouper 113 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: _____ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: _____ iTrader: (1)	ATTENTION:Challenge USA front lip/spoiler I got tired of the Akrym hype, and the upcoming APR lip is too trackish for me. I really liked Challenge USA's M3 lip, So I contacted them to see what they could do for us. This is what I got. "We could design a lip like this no problem. If we have enough interest, we would just need a local Z4M owner to let us use their car at our facility for about 2 weeks for the master part development. From a pricing standpoint, im certain it will be in the $1000-1300 range in full carbon. As you may know, we actually use FULL Carbon on our parts. We do not use any fiberglass filler like most others do and charge a high price regardless. Let me know your feedback on this and we can go from there. Thanks so much for the interest. We do have a Carbon rear hatch for the Z4M coupes with a built in ducktail at the end we are thinking to release. It can accept the oem window or a Lexan rear window we can make." I'm also inquiring about a add-on ducktail spoiler. Their address-Challenge Engineering 716 Tek Dr. Unit C Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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Thisisdudewhoru Captain 82 Rep 698 Posts Drives: 16 BSM 340i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 423 iTrader: (1)	Dang. Seeing as I dd and track my car idk if I can justify over 1k on a lip I might just destroy. I probably go with apr considering price should be half of this. But we'll see, may change my mind depending how much I like this. __________________ '16 BSM 340i M Sport + Track Pack.:.M Perf Exhaust.:.Polished BBS RS-GT.:.JB4.:.BMS Intake.:.H&R Sport.:.
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ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,376 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	agreed, I'd be too worried about smashing a $1k lip. I wouldn't mind fiberglass __________________
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mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	Link to pix? I would probably only be interested in a fiberglass or ABS plastic or urethane piece as well, for the above-stated reasons Plus, I could always get the piece wrapped in CF vinyl if I really need that CF look. This way I save a ton of money.
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01-18-2011, 08:50 PM	#10
BlackMoupe Mouper 113 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: _____ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: _____ iTrader: (1)	FRP is a possibility, but first we need someone who can give their car up for testing. Anyone know anyone in IL?
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BTM Banned 483 Rep 10,309 Posts Drives: A///MERICAN!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A///MERICA!!! iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [7.20]	Where are they located in IL? I'm in the Chicago area NVM re-read the first post. They can use my car.
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BlackMoupe Mouper 113 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: _____ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: _____ iTrader: (1)	We have a car for testing
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01-18-2011, 09:48 PM	#13
BlackMoupe Mouper 113 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: _____ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: _____ iTrader: (1)	So everyone knows, this-http://www.challenge-usa.com/aero/E9X/gt-front-lip.htm- is the look I'm going for. Go from fang to fang while filling the center, and create one solid "lip". Will push for FRP to keep costs down, unless majority wants full carbon. As for the Ducktail spoiler, I don't know what to expect yet. I will post any mockups and updates.
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BTM Banned 483 Rep 10,309 Posts Drives: A///MERICAN!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A///MERICA!!! iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [7.20]	sure thing...like I told Shaheen...I will be gradually turning this into a streetable track car so the more quality parts there are out there the better off I am. I have access to other vehicles, so it's my pleasure
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mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	ahhh, exciting
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BlackMoupe Mouper 113 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: _____ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: _____ iTrader: (1)	So let's start a interest list... 1. SSKE92-lip and spoiler
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mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	1. SSKE92-lip and spoiler 2. mfnatic325 - splitter/lip only (For now. Will wait to see how the spoiler turns out)
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crfine88 Colonel 438 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: E86M Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cave Creek AZ. iTrader: (19)	If we are fortunate enough to have a car there, how about interest in a rear diffuser. __________________ LINK TO 07 IR PHOTO JOURNAL:http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1303735 LINK TO 06 IB MOD JOURNAL:http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=403119
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Diokaef Engineer 212 Rep 2,122 Posts Drives: M235I 2015, 335i 2011 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TAMPA FL iTrader: (17) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [6.33]	No lip for me, I better go with APR because it's the best fit for my need, but in other hand I would really be interested on the Carbon rear hatch for the Z4M coupe with a built in ducktail GB or not, if they have a picture it would make it a easy decision, I would not mind pick up before hand and give you guys a review on it, know the Price would be good as well. I'm also in IL so I can drive there to see the parts if possible needed. A rear diffuser would be nice, but I got a hamann here already, may use it as a template could be something to look at.
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