Challenge E90 Harness Bar - any interest?

[MikeM5]

Hi all,

I wanted to gauge some interest in an E90 application of the Challenge harness bar currently available for the E92:






After speaking to GT Motoring this week (and pending viable interest here of at least 4-5 people), I will be dropping my car off in the upcoming month to have measurements taken and a legitimate sedan variant made.

More info from the IND thread here: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=648648

Feel free to add your name to the list below!

1. MikeM5

[1MOREMOD]

Very cool. About time the e90 got some love.

[VictorH]

I'm in on a couple of conditions; 1) Does not interfere with use of rear seats (I have passengers on a semi-regular basis) or; 2) If it impedes rear seat use then it must be easily removable, at least the parts that are in the way.

1. MikeM5
2. VictorH

[MikeM5]

Originally Posted by VictorH

I'm in on a couple of conditions; 1) Does not interfere with use of rear seats (I have passengers on a semi-regular basis) or; 2) If it impedes rear seat use then it must be easily removable, at least the parts that are in the way.

1. MikeM5
2. VictorH

Understood! I'll try and get some clarification from GTM about these things, but hopefully they'll be able to accommodate your requirements

[dagolfpro]

I'm using the schroth harness with my e90 already, how will this be different than using the factory seatbelt clips?

[1MOREMOD]

allows the use of a bolt in fixed harness like schroth profi 2. like the end of your sig. dont kid yourself!

[evilspiritM3]

I have been waiting for the E90 version of this for a while. I am very much in.

[MikeM5]

Originally Posted by evilspiritM3

I have been waiting for the E90 version of this for a while. I am very much in.

Awesome, good to hear! almost to 5!

I'll update Greg @ GTM tomorrow and see if he's got some answers to any/all inquiries.

[GTM_Challenge]

Thanks Mike!

Since the E90 is a sedan and likely will see more passenger use I think we would be wise to make this version more easily removed when compared to our coupe one. Anyone disagree with this? It is never ok to have passengers in the back with a harness bar installed so if you guys are wanting more use of the rear seats I think we'll go this direction in the design and make it more easily removed.

[VictorH]

Originally Posted by GTM_Challenge

Thanks Mike!

Since the E90 is a sedan and likely will see more passenger use I think we would be wise to make this version more easily removed when compared to our coupe one. Anyone disagree with this? It is never ok to have passengers in the back with a harness bar installed so if you guys are wanting more use of the rear seats I think we'll go this direction in the design and make it more easily removed.

Yes, totally with you on that point.

[MikeM5]

Originally Posted by GTM_Challenge

Thanks Mike!

Since the E90 is a sedan and likely will see more passenger use I think we would be wise to make this version more easily removed when compared to our coupe one. Anyone disagree with this? It is never ok to have passengers in the back with a harness bar installed so if you guys are wanting more use of the rear seats I think we'll go this direction in the design and make it more easily removed.

Thanks for chiming in, Greg! I definitely would love the ability to be easily removed. I make use of the fold-down seats for equipment every now and again so this feature would be very much appreciated. Here's the updated list:


1. MikeM5
2. VictorH
3. evilspiritM3

Two more and we're off and running!

[jeff@autocouture]

Originally Posted by MikeM5

Thanks for chiming in, Greg! I definitely would love the ability to be easily removed. I make use of the fold-down seats for equipment every now and again so this feature would be very much appreciated. Here's the updated list:


1. MikeM5
2. VictorH
3. evilspiritM3

Two more and we're off and running!

ummm yeah well im in brotha

[jeff@autocouture]

will us 5 be getting some sweet intro pricing

[MikeM5]

Originally Posted by studntloan

ummm yeah well im in brotha

What's up Alex? AWESOME...glad to hear! How's your newest garage addition going?

Originally Posted by studntloan

will us 5 be getting some sweet intro pricing

It should put us right in line with the coupe bar pricing I believe after development

[jeff@autocouture]

Originally Posted by MikeM5

What's up Alex? AWESOME...glad to hear! How's your newest garage addition going?



It should put us right in line with the coupe bar pricing I believe after development

sounds good, and shes coming along, dailying her all this week

[E90M3velocity]

Count me in too

[jeff@autocouture]

Originally Posted by E90M3velocity

Count me in too

and then there were 5!

[MikeM5]

AWESOME!! Here's our list of 5:

1. MikeM5
2. VictorH
3. evilspiritM3
4. studntloan
5. E90M3velocity

We actually have a sixth committed to the bar who reached out via PM. I'm going to reach out to a couple others to see if they're interested as well to see if that would sweeten the deal for all of us even more.

I'll update the thread later on today after I pass on the good news to Greg! Thanks again, everyone!

[MikeM5]

Just to keep everyone in the loop, I spoke to Greg on Friday about the bar and we should be able to keep the cost +/-50 from the coupe unit. He is speaking to his fabricator on Monday to get a more concrete idea of when they can begin taking measurements and putting together the prototype.

Thanks again, everyone!

[MikeM5]

Spoke to Greg - he is still working on a definitive date with his fabricator, but he/I will keep you all posted as soon as it's figured out!

[Sal@AUTOcouture]

pretty sure I can round up a few people interested too

[MikeM5]

Originally Posted by Sal@AUTOcouture

pretty sure I can round up a few people interested too

Sal, that would be amazing! Thanks in advance for your help!