Front lip challenge gt or mode carbon V1

edwinm3 · 03-14-2014, 04:47 PM

I wanna get a front lip, I've narrowed it down to the mode carbon V1 or challenge gt, car is e92 melbourne red and already has the challenge race diffuser.

What do you guys think?
Vendors any deals going on right now on any of these?
TIA guys!!!

tbone28 · 03-14-2014, 05:31 PM

Can't go wrong with either

edwinm3 · 03-14-2014, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tbone28

Can't go wrong with either

I know, any idea which one extends out more?

tbone28 · 03-14-2014, 06:18 PM

I think challenge

edwinm3 · 03-14-2014, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tbone28

I think challenge

I'm leaning more towards mode carbon

dozaiya · 03-14-2014, 08:57 PM

mode carbon, less headache and looks more oem

edwinm3 · 03-14-2014, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dozaiya

mode carbon, less headache and looks more oem

M3-S65 · 03-14-2014, 10:17 PM

Challenge GT ...the mode carbon does not go to the wheel wells so it look unfinished to me. Looks good don't get me wrong, just the Challenge looks better IMOP.

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Originally Posted by dozaiya

mode carbon, less headache and looks more oem

Unsure what "headache" refers to ...fitment? Cause if there is a problem with fitment, go for the mode carbon...cause fitment is a really annoying to get right. I know I bought the ARKYM...finally got it looking like a want it after adjusting it for a month.

dozaiya · 03-14-2014, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by M3-S65

Challenge GT ...the mode carbon does not go to the wheel wells so it look unfinished to me. Looks good don't get me wrong, just the Challenge looks better IMOP.

Unsure what "headache" refers to ...fitment? Cause if there is a problem with fitment, go for the mode carbon...cause fitment is a really annoying to get right. I know I bought the ARKYM...finally got it looking like a want it.

sorry, i was referring to how much easier it is to scrape the lip

1M_@teewhybs · 03-14-2014, 10:58 PM

the v1 gives you great clearance

M3-S65 · 03-14-2014, 11:34 PM

I have no problem with clearance with mine, so I am guessing they are all approximately the same from that aspect. Go Challenge IMOP...
Consider cost too, if you think they both look good than go with the lower cost one...I think challenge is making theirs in urethane so it will be around 500 bucks. They have a thread you probably already saw...that looks really interesting!

rAdzM · 03-15-2014, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by M3-S65

Challenge GT ...the mode carbon does not go to the wheel wells so it look unfinished to me. Looks good don't get me wrong, just the Challenge looks better IMOP.

Unsure what "headache" refers to ...fitment? Cause if there is a problem with fitment, go for the mode carbon...cause fitment is a really annoying to get right. I know I bought the ARKYM...finally got it looking like a want it after adjusting it for a month.

same reason I went with another brand, Exotic tuning, I would go with Challenge since you already have their diffuser

slicer · 03-15-2014, 09:36 AM

The Mode Carbon GTS lip will have more clearance than the challenge lip. The OEM GTS lip doesn't extend to the edge of the bumper and the MC GTS lip is a replica, therefore it doesn't either.

W/// · 03-15-2014, 10:01 AM

Mode Carbon V1 gets my vote. Flows really well with the lines of the car IMHO. FYI, I didn't even buy one from them (I bought mine used and damaged from forum member) and they are still super cool guys. Just IMHO and I'd like to think I'm not bias because I've got all different companies all over the car (MC lip, OEM CF lip, Forecewerkz skirts, Arkym diffuser

)

And this is a great view of how high the lip is and how far they stick out. Personally, I prefer the lip that doesn't extend too far from the bumper:

MasterP · 03-15-2014, 11:01 AM

My car was lowered .5" and the Challenge lip scraped everywhere. It was bad. It finally comitted suicide. I haven't thrown it away yet because I'm stubborn and I think I can repair it and paint it black. Looks wise it is my favorite for the E9X since it wraps end to end.

I have the Mode GTS lip and it's clearance is way better. IT still scrapes from time to time, but that's only going from ramps to level streets. But no where near as bad as the Challenge.

Prestigefrzn · 03-15-2014, 01:41 PM

Mode!!!

edwinm3 · 03-15-2014, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3-S65

Challenge GT ...the mode carbon does not go to the wheel wells so it look unfinished to me. Looks good don't get me wrong, just the Challenge looks better IMOP.

Unsure what "headache" refers to ...fitment? Cause if there is a problem with fitment, go for the mode carbon...cause fitment is a really annoying to get right. I know I bought the ARKYM...finally got it looking like a want it after adjusting it for a month.

That looks hot, thanks for posting

edwinm3 · 03-15-2014, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

Mode Carbon V1 gets my vote. Flows really well with the lines of the car IMHO. FYI, I didn't even buy one from them (I bought mine used and damaged from forum member) and they are still super cool guys. Just IMHO and I'd like to think I'm not bias because I've got all different companies all over the car (MC lip, OEM CF lip, Forecewerkz skirts, Arkym diffuser

)

And this is a great view of how high the lip is and how far they stick out. Personally, I prefer the lip that doesn't extend too far from the bumper:

Thank you for posting the pics, car looks damn good, I think I've decided, MC it is

W/// · 03-16-2014, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by edwinm3

Thank you for posting the pics, car looks damn good, I think I've decided, MC it is

Thanks! Yea you'll be really happy with the MC lip, it's a great piece and everyone that's seen it IRL loves it. It'll provide great contrast with Melbourne Red IMO

chris s · 03-16-2014, 08:06 PM

MC for sure... Challenge is a great looking lip but you will scrape everywhere. Mode gives plenty of clearance...

edwinm3 · 03-16-2014, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

Thanks! Yea you'll be really happy with the MC lip, it's a great piece and everyone that's seen it IRL loves it. It'll provide great contrast with Melbourne Red IMO

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Originally Posted by chris s

MC for sure... Challenge is a great looking lip but you will scrape everywhere. Mode gives plenty of clearance...

Yeah, thanks for posting guys. I was gonna get the V1 alone but for a few more bucks one can get the V2 which includes the extra lip extension just in case. If I decide it's too much I can always install it without the extension. Correct me if I'm wrong guys.

mkPOTO · 03-16-2014, 11:31 PM

went with modecarbon and super happy with it.

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M3-S65 Banned 41 Rep 881 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (6)	I have no problem with clearance with mine, so I am guessing they are all approximately the same from that aspect. Go Challenge IMOP... Consider cost too, if you think they both look good than go with the lower cost one...I think challenge is making theirs in urethane so it will be around 500 bucks. They have a thread you probably already saw...that looks really interesting!
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slicer Major General 2736 Rep 6,734 Posts Drives: 'E46 M3 Race Car, '23 X7 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin - Instagram - @slicer_m iTrader: (39)	The Mode Carbon GTS lip will have more clearance than the challenge lip. The OEM GTS lip doesn't extend to the edge of the bumper and the MC GTS lip is a replica, therefore it doesn't either. __________________ '23 X7 '04 M3 - Fall Line Motorsports Built Race Car - S65 swap, Dry Sump, Bosch Stand-Alone ECU, Drenth Sequential Trans, MCS 3-Way, Flossmann Wide Body, Brembo Motorsports Brakes, Drexler LSD, BBS E88 Etc. INSTAGRAM - @Slicer_M
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W/// Lieutenant General 7484 Rep 12,305 Posts Drives: F82GTS, E36/E92M3, Z4M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SC iTrader: (13)	Mode Carbon V1 gets my vote. Flows really well with the lines of the car IMHO. FYI, I didn't even buy one from them (I bought mine used and damaged from forum member) and they are still super cool guys. Just IMHO and I'd like to think I'm not bias because I've got all different companies all over the car (MC lip, OEM CF lip, Forecewerkz skirts, Arkym diffuser ) And this is a great view of how high the lip is and how far they stick out. Personally, I prefer the lip that doesn't extend too far from the bumper: __________________ Current: 16 F82 M4 GTS, Black Sapphire/Black, DCT 08 E92 M3, Sparkling Graphite/Bamboo Beige, 6MT 07 E85 Z4M Roadster, Alpine White/Red, 6MT 99 E36 M3, Techno Violet/Dove Grey, 6MT
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MasterP Colonel 721 Rep 2,342 Posts Drives: All the M's Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Where do you want me? iTrader: (8)	My car was lowered .5" and the Challenge lip scraped everywhere. It was bad. It finally comitted suicide. I haven't thrown it away yet because I'm stubborn and I think I can repair it and paint it black. Looks wise it is my favorite for the E9X since it wraps end to end. I have the Mode GTS lip and it's clearance is way better. IT still scrapes from time to time, but that's only going from ramps to level streets. But no where near as bad as the Challenge.
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Prestigefrzn Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 11' M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Mode!!!
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