Cracked lip,whats next?

huyner328 · 01-17-2013, 12:02 PM

I'd say repair. Def not Challenge... too low.

CD2534 · 01-17-2013, 12:12 PM

Why not just get a cheaper rep? Lowered cars and expensive pieces of carbon fiber 2 inches above the ground never last that long. Its too risky when you actually drive your car.

W/// · 01-17-2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

Fitment ownz you!

It does, BUT:

1) With a little bit of work, you can make it a 7-8 out of 10
2) My car is Sparkling Graphite, so it masks the imperfections out beautifully. You can't even tell it's CF if you are standing 10 feet away.

FYI, my $220 CF replica splitters have been on the car since July and I can't really complain.

tha_good_life · 01-17-2013, 04:17 PM

Man, tough decision. You already owned some quality stuff.

Jbook · 01-17-2013, 04:31 PM

Vorsteiner GTS3. Not a fan of the GTS5. I'd also say the Mode Carbon lip is a really nice looking piece.

ki__ · 01-17-2013, 07:30 PM

Vorsteiner GTS3 would look great on your car. Its my favorite.

Bweitz1 · 01-17-2013, 08:15 PM

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Well BMW just cracked my 3rd challange cf lip. Wasn't sure if I should purchase a 4th from them so I decided to try a different route. I am currently waiting on the Platte Forme a.g. Cf front lip. I am pretty excited and will post pics when I receive it in the next couple days. Also have some goodies coming from IND..I think this is going to be the last lip I purchase, the cost is adding up.

BMW did or you did?

My car was at BMW for service and was damaged while it was there.

Detroit M3 · 01-17-2013, 10:19 PM

The Mode Carbon Variant 1 Gts Spoiler would be perfect for the look you are going with.

huyner328 · 01-18-2013, 01:27 PM

When you repair, you should mold. Looks so gooooodddddd. Or mold the Mode Carbon. WIN!

Moxie · 01-19-2013, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bweitz1

Well BMW just cracked my 3rd challange cf lip. Wasn't sure if I should purchase a 4th from them so I decided to try a different route. I am currently waiting on the Platte Forme a.g. Cf front lip. I am pretty excited and will post pics when I receive it in the next couple days. Also have some goodies coming from IND..I think this is going to be the last lip I purchase, the cost is adding up.

Platte Formes nice - been eyeballin' their shit for the longest -

Orange fever · 01-19-2013, 12:18 PM

I told you to c-bra it....

Brucewonder · 01-19-2013, 01:33 PM

gt4 lip

Powerbeast · 01-20-2013, 09:33 PM

Mode Carbon

Detroit M3 · 01-22-2013, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Powerbeast

Mode Carbon

Good choice!

Powerbeast · 01-22-2013, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Detroit M3

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Originally Posted by Powerbeast

Mode Carbon

Good choice!

Agreed

CPWINCH · 01-22-2013, 09:43 PM

chapstick

NYBulldog · 01-22-2013, 11:15 PM

bobs619 · 01-23-2013, 03:50 AM

I've cracked my challenge lip 3 times already. I got so sick of bottoming out that i shortened down the lip to allow for more clearance. Attached is a before and after pic. I think i may have shaved it down too much, but it works for me. Just something to consider (if you still have your challenge lip).

Powerbeast · 01-23-2013, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bobs619

I've cracked my challenge lip 3 times already. I got so sick of bottoming out that i shortened down the lip to allow for more clearance. Attached is a before and after pic. I think i may have shaved it down too much, but it works for me. Just something to consider (if you still have your challenge lip).

Never seen that done

e92livin · 01-23-2013, 03:16 PM

This is why i never buy expensive lips or splitters, I would be too pissed.

View Poll Results: What to get next
Repair current lip (GTS-V)	3	17.65%
Go back to a Challenge lip	2	11.76%
GTS5 Bumper	4	23.53%
Arkym CF Bumper	2	11.76%
Any other suggestions?	6	35.29%
Voters: 17. You may not vote on this poll

01-17-2013, 12:02 PM	#23
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01-17-2013, 12:12 PM	#24
CD2534 Private 23 Rep 72 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	Why not just get a cheaper rep? Lowered cars and expensive pieces of carbon fiber 2 inches above the ground never last that long. Its too risky when you actually drive your car.
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01-17-2013, 04:17 PM	#26
tha_good_life Brigadier General 380 Rep 4,093 Posts Drives: 21 X6MC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (22) Garage List 2021 BMW X6MC [10.00] 2010 BMW M3 [8.68]	Man, tough decision. You already owned some quality stuff.
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01-17-2013, 04:31 PM	#27
Jbook Lieutenant Colonel 165 Rep 1,506 Posts Drives: '15 FO M4 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NorCal Bay Area iTrader: (23) Garage List 2011 BMW E90 M3 [9.44]	Vorsteiner GTS3. Not a fan of the GTS5. I'd also say the Mode Carbon lip is a really nice looking piece. __________________ Fire Orange F82 Built by Alekshop \| Pure Stage 2 Turbos \| Akrapovic Evolution and Downpipes \| ESS T-500 Performance ECU Software \| Evolution Racewerks Chargepipes \| Gruppe M CAI \| Awron Gauge w/ Valve Control \| KW Clubsport \| Brembo GT 380 F&R \| 19" BBS FI-R \| BMW Performance Seats, Aero, and Steering Wheel \| Vorsteiner Diffuser \| IND Cosmetics
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01-17-2013, 07:30 PM	#28
ki__ Brigadier General 418 Rep 3,479 Posts Drives: 19 M2C 6MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2019 BMW F87 M2C [0.00]	Vorsteiner GTS3 would look great on your car. Its my favorite.
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01-17-2013, 10:19 PM	#30
Detroit M3 Major 31 Rep 982 Posts Drives: Murdered E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bloomfield Hills iTrader: (0)	The Mode Carbon Variant 1 Gts Spoiler would be perfect for the look you are going with. __________________ E92. ModeCarbon. iND. eisenmann. ACM Test Pipe. BPM Sport. KW.
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01-18-2013, 01:27 PM	#31
huyner328 Former N54 Fanatic 84 Rep 1,927 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NoVA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2014 Range Rover Sp ... [10.00] 2012 Fiat Abarth [10.00]	When you repair, you should mold. Looks so gooooodddddd. Or mold the Mode Carbon. WIN! __________________ FREE MIXES! https://soundcloud.com/djbradpiff
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01-19-2013, 12:18 PM	#33
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01-19-2013, 01:33 PM	#34
Brucewonder Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,540 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 yea boi Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Socal iTrader: (4)	gt4 lip __________________ 2011.5 E92 ///M3 SSII/FR
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01-20-2013, 09:33 PM	#35
Powerbeast Lieutenant General 5854 Rep 10,945 Posts Drives: F80 M3 RarriRot Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (4)	Mode Carbon
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01-22-2013, 09:43 PM	#38
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01-22-2013, 11:15 PM	#39
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01-23-2013, 03:50 AM	#40
bobs619 First Lieutenant 33 Rep 369 Posts Drives: 2014 Saphire Black F10 M5 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I've cracked my challenge lip 3 times already. I got so sick of bottoming out that i shortened down the lip to allow for more clearance. Attached is a before and after pic. I think i may have shaved it down too much, but it works for me. Just something to consider (if you still have your challenge lip). Attached Images
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01-23-2013, 03:16 PM	#42
e92livin Major 75 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Orlando iTrader: (7)	This is why i never buy expensive lips or splitters, I would be too pissed.
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