Skyer front lip design POLL

ZeD4Mr · 10-29-2020, 05:37 PM

Hey guys,

Time to get your opinion about our front lip design.

The red outline is the proposed shape of the final design. The upper portion of the lip will cup over the mid-section of the front bumper. (so you don't have to paint is black anymore..

)

The center of the lip will have more clearance for a lowered car.

The question is, at both end of the lip, do we want to have the lip extend upwards and covering the fangs. (colored blue in the pic)

The prototype right now has the fangs covered up to the crease line in the bumper.

Please vote and let's get this lip made...

BTW, there will be an optional track splitter that will go with this lip. It'll be mounted underneath this and become available later as an add-on.

Please share your ideas/comments as well..

TIA,

hicucr · 10-29-2020, 05:52 PM

My 08 z4 coupe stock bumper doesn't look like that. But I voted anyways

Steeler · 10-29-2020, 06:29 PM

So this strictly for the M bumpers at this time Jordan?

bwright657 · 10-29-2020, 08:31 PM

I would cover the fangs so you have fewer lines and creases across the front. That way the lip blends better to the bumper. It looks like your design will still have the look of the fangs, but enhanced. Any chance you can share other angles of it?

Angelito · 10-30-2020, 12:05 AM

Agreed, cover the fangs (less lines). Either way, I'm in!

racerbruce · 10-30-2020, 09:26 AM

I like your proposed next step! (I voted for Cover the fangs)

racerbruce · 10-30-2020, 09:34 AM

Greetings Jordan,
Forgive me if I'm late to the party w/this question....will the proposed lip be CF as I want it to match my Skyer CF trunk lid spoiler

ZeD4Mr · 10-30-2020, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hicucr

My 08 z4 coupe stock bumper doesn't look like that. But I voted anyways

Thank you.. all opinions are appreciated.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbarton62

So this strictly for the M bumpers at this time Jordan?

Hey Dave, yes for this round..

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwright657

I would cover the fangs so you have fewer lines and creases across the front. That way the lip blends better to the bumper. It looks like your design will still have the look of the fangs, but enhanced. Any chance you can share other angles of it?

That's the original idea to have less lines so it's cleaner. Also for those who has the fangs banged up can be hidden underneath.

I'll try more angles to illustrate..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angelito

Agreed, cover the fangs (less lines). Either way, I'm in!

One of the concern was also, if the line don't match-up to the fang's top edge, it might look bad.. That's why we need all you input..

Quote:

Originally Posted by racerbruce

Greetings Jordan,
Forgive me if I'm late to the party w/this question....will the proposed lip be CF as I want it to match my Skyer CF trunk lid spoiler

Yes, it'll be CF and match to all Skyer parts..

racerbruce · 10-30-2020, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeD4Mr

Thank you.. all opinions are appreciated.

Hey Dave, yes for this round..

That's the original idea to have less lines so it's cleaner. Also for those who has the fangs banged up can be hidden underneath.

I'll try more angles to illustrate..

One of the concern was also, if the line don't match-up to the fang's top edge, it might look bad.. That's why we need all you input..

Yes, it'll be CF and match to all Skyer parts..

XMetal · 10-30-2020, 02:07 PM

My fangs are pretty beat up, so of course I would vote to have them covered. However, I'm just afraid to scratch up that nice CF that's going to be even lower than those fangs

racerbruce · 10-31-2020, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XMetal

My fangs are pretty beat up, so of course I would vote to have them covered. However, I'm just afraid to scratch up that nice CF that's going to be even lower than those fangs

Greetings ZeD,
Will the CF lip go under the fangs (the lowest two parts of our front bumpers?); my Bilstein shocks and Eibach Pro-Kit springs lowered the front of my Z4MR appx 3/4 inch; curious if my clearance at this location will be reduced and if yes, appx how much - thanking you.

ZeD4Mr · 11-01-2020, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racerbruce

Quote:

Originally Posted by XMetal

My fangs are pretty beat up, so of course I would vote to have them covered. However, I'm just afraid to scratch up that nice CF that's going to be even lower than those fangs

Greetings ZeD,
Will the CF lip go under the fangs (the lowest two parts of our front bumpers?); my Bilstein shocks and Eibach Pro-Kit springs lowered the front of my Z4MR appx 3/4 inch; curious if my clearance at this location will be reduced and if yes, appx how much - thanking you.

The center of the lip is not much lower, which is usually the problem area. As for the sides, probably 1/2" lower..

I'm quite a bit lower than you and have gotten use to approach bumps/dips at an angle after a couple of days when I lowered it ..

racerbruce · 11-01-2020, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeD4Mr

The center of the lip is not much lower, which is usually the problem area. As for the sides, probably 1/2" lower..

I'm quite a bit lower than you and have gotten use to approach bumps/dips at an angle after a couple of days when I lowered it ..

Curious - the appx 1/2 in lower at the lowest two parts of the OEM bumper; is this b/c the proposed CF lip will be under the lowest parts? I was thinking the lowest two parts would be lower just by the thickness of the CF lip?

ZeD4Mr · 11-01-2020, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racerbruce

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeD4Mr

The center of the lip is not much lower, which is usually the problem area. As for the sides, probably 1/2" lower..

I'm quite a bit lower than you and have gotten use to approach bumps/dips at an angle after a couple of days when I lowered it ..

Curious - the appx 1/2 in lower at the lowest two parts of the OEM bumper; is this b/c the proposed CF lip will be under the lowest parts? I was thinking the lowest two parts would be lower just by the thickness of the CF lip?

You're correct.. It's lower because of thickness of the lip. It has coverage under the bumper so your OE bumper is protected with this lip installed..

ZeD4Mr · 11-11-2020, 02:29 PM

I made more progress on the new lip..

Your opinions/comments are needed.. So I created another poll.

https://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1774200

Thank in advance guys..

View Poll Results: Do you think the front lip to extend upward to cover the fangs?
Cover the fangs	11	68.75%
Leave the fangs alone!	5	31.25%
Other..	0	0%
Voters: 16. You may not vote on this poll

10-29-2020, 05:37 PM	#1
ZeD4Mr Lieutenant Colonel 501 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: Skyer Z4MR Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (18)	Hey guys, Time to get your opinion about our front lip design. The red outline is the proposed shape of the final design. The upper portion of the lip will cup over the mid-section of the front bumper. (so you don't have to paint is black anymore..) The center of the lip will have more clearance for a lowered car. The question is, at both end of the lip, do we want to have the lip extend upwards and covering the fangs. (colored blue in the pic) The prototype right now has the fangs covered up to the crease line in the bumper. Please vote and let's get this lip made... BTW, there will be an optional track splitter that will go with this lip. It'll be mounted underneath this and become available later as an add-on. Please share your ideas/comments as well.. TIA, Attached Images __________________ FB Group-- > fb.com/groups/z4group Instagram --> @Skyermotorsport FB Page-- > fb.com/Skyermotorsport
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10-29-2020, 05:52 PM	#2
hicucr New Member 5 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	My 08 z4 coupe stock bumper doesn't look like that. But I voted anyways
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10-29-2020, 06:29 PM	#3
Steeler Colonel 2428 Rep 2,702 Posts Drives: Built not Bought 04 Z4 VF Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada iTrader: (2)	So this strictly for the M bumpers at this time Jordan? __________________ W2A Intercooled Vortech V3Si, custom ducting, Alpha N, 60# Bosch,2.62 pulley, multi port WMI, Severn Tuning(pokeybritches), Tial, magnaflow,SS race muffler, 42 design,3.91LSD, H&R, Hotchkis,ST coils,Konis, Megan camber arms, AKG SS, Nylon mounts, Poly bushings, Carbon interior, CF Aero.APEX
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10-29-2020, 08:31 PM	#4
bwright657 Second Lieutenant 258 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 08 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe [9.50] 1999 Mazda Miata [0.00]	I would cover the fangs so you have fewer lines and creases across the front. That way the lip blends better to the bumper. It looks like your design will still have the look of the fangs, but enhanced. Any chance you can share other angles of it? __________________ '08 Z4M Coupe \| Space Grey/Imola Red Extended/Carbon Leather \| Eventuri Intake \| Strömung Exhaust \| Strong Strut Front/Rear Braces \| 19" E46 M3 ZCP Wheels
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10-30-2020, 12:05 AM	#5
Angelito BMW Enthusiast 29 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 07 E86 Z4MC, 05 E46 330i Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Agreed, cover the fangs (less lines). Either way, I'm in!
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10-30-2020, 09:26 AM	#6
racerbruce Brigadier General 3852 Rep 3,004 Posts Drives: 21 X3 & 13 335is E93 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	I like your proposed next step! (I voted for Cover the fangs) __________________ Racerbruce
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10-30-2020, 09:34 AM	#7
racerbruce Brigadier General 3852 Rep 3,004 Posts Drives: 21 X3 & 13 335is E93 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	Greetings Jordan, Forgive me if I'm late to the party w/this question....will the proposed lip be CF as I want it to match my Skyer CF trunk lid spoiler __________________ Racerbruce
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10-30-2020, 02:07 PM	#10
XMetal Colonel 1127 Rep 2,861 Posts Drives: Anything Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [10.00] 2018 Audi S3 [0.00] 2004 X5 [8.50]	My fangs are pretty beat up, so of course I would vote to have them covered. However, I'm just afraid to scratch up that nice CF that's going to be even lower than those fangs
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11-11-2020, 02:29 PM	#15
ZeD4Mr Lieutenant Colonel 501 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: Skyer Z4MR Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (18)	I made more progress on the new lip.. Your opinions/comments are needed.. So I created another poll. https://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1774200 Thank in advance guys.. __________________ FB Group-- > fb.com/groups/z4group Instagram --> @Skyermotorsport FB Page-- > fb.com/Skyermotorsport
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