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      10-14-2014, 10:32 PM   #1
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M3/4 M Performance carbon fiber Front Lip

Does anyone know if BMW will be coming out with a full carbon fiber M3/4
M Performance carbon fiber Front Lip ..? Why did they just come out with a plastic one doesn't make sense IMO seems like they are leaving money on the table
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      10-14-2014, 10:42 PM   #2
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Does anyone know if BMW will be coming out with a full carbon fiber M3/4
M Performance carbon fiber Front Lip ..? Why did they just come out with a plastic one doesn't make sense IMO seems like they are leaving money on the table
Exactly my thoughts. I was excited for all pieces, until I learned the sides and front weren't CF. I'm guessing it's for the people that can't drive low cars. Would be too expensive for them smashing up lips.
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      10-14-2014, 10:50 PM   #3
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Exactly my thoughts. I was excited for all pieces, until I learned the sides and front weren't CF. I'm guessing it's for the people that can't drive low cars. Would be too expensive for them smashing up lips.
BMW did this because they are expecting for people to drive these cars the way they are meant to be driven. I think the front lip design is genius. Scruff it up? no worries, remove those tap in clips get a new cover and ur ready to go with a brand new front end prob around 200 or less. Its genius, trust me. The vorsteiner front lip on my e92 m3 lasted about 3 weeks b4 i had to buy a new one (went rep) Its just not worth it.
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      10-14-2014, 11:48 PM   #4
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Is any aftermarket company copying the BMW one to make it carbon fiber ?
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      10-14-2014, 11:59 PM   #5
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Is any aftermarket company copying the BMW one to make it carbon fiber ?
My friend does CF for a living, not automotive, and I've been tempted to get the OEM pieces and have him copy in CF.
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      10-15-2014, 06:08 AM   #6
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Is any aftermarket company copying the BMW one to make it carbon fiber ?
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      10-15-2014, 09:13 AM   #7
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Hopefully they drop after Sema. Their diffuser is my favorite so far.
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      10-15-2014, 10:02 AM   #8
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Hopefully they drop after Sema. Their diffuser is my favorite so far.
+1 the pieces have already been made there have been pictures floating around just none mounted.

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I just had a RKP lip land today from Germany. Will be on the iND M3 for SEMA I will have installed shots shortly. There will be two options on the new carbon lips. One will work directly with the upper carbon splitters and the other option can be installed without running the upper splitters.


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      10-15-2014, 11:02 AM   #10
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I just had a RKP lip land today from Germany. Will be on the iND M3 for SEMA I will have installed shots shortly. There will be two options on the new carbon lips. One will work directly with the upper carbon splitters and the other option can be installed without running the upper splitters.


have that ready for tomorrow! cant wait to see it in person.
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      10-15-2014, 11:04 AM   #11
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Yes please! How about some CF sides?
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      10-15-2014, 01:33 PM   #12
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ohh wow. I want/need that
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I just had a RKP lip land today from Germany. Will be on the iND M3 for SEMA I will have installed shots shortly. There will be two options on the new carbon lips. One will work directly with the upper carbon splitters and the other option can be installed without running the upper splitters.


looking forward to see it on the m3!
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      10-15-2014, 02:17 PM   #14
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have that ready for tomorrow! cant wait to see it in person.
Installing tonight so you can check it out in person
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      10-15-2014, 02:21 PM   #16
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Exactly, would look way better if the bottom were also CF.
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      10-15-2014, 02:57 PM   #17
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      10-15-2014, 03:18 PM   #18
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I love carbon fiber more than the next guy but don't you guys think that front lips tend to take the most abuse? I'd hate to buy this for a grand and then have to be replacing it every month.
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      10-15-2014, 03:57 PM   #19
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Yeah, I've scraped my front lip where there is no way I'd put CF there - it'd last a few days at most on my car.

(but I'm lowered on H&Rs)
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Wow.. that looks amazing!
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Is the RKP lower carbon fiber lip for sale yet?
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