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Old Feb 26, 2019 | 10:05 AM
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challenge splitter for 2013 jcw

who makes a challenge splitter for a 2013 r56 jcw?

ets racing uk has one but not for the latter lci update which im pretty sure my 2013 is
 
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Old Feb 28, 2019 | 02:22 PM
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We use to have the factory ones but they went NLA 51638308873 and 51638308874 , no one can get them anymore unless used. We are in the works with an aftermarket version hopefully soon. Will update this thread when we get them. We had some fit the aero I and aero II, but the LCI bumper you might have to modify the tabs.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...w-hardtop.html

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Old Mar 6, 2019 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
We use to have the factory ones but they went NLA 51638308873 and 51638308874 , no one can get them anymore unless used. We are in the works with an aftermarket version hopefully soon. Will update this thread when we get them. We had some fit the aero I and aero II, but the LCI bumper you might have to modify the tabs.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...w-hardtop.html
If you make it, they will come...

I will be in like Flynn for one, possibly two if you make it.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-splitter.html

I really miss my challenge splitter...





 

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Old Mar 6, 2019 | 01:27 PM
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Yep we know, we got a guy. Just have to get him to make them.
 
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Old May 18, 2019 | 06:35 AM
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I'm already lining up for one too!
 
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Old May 20, 2019 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Rich B.
I'm already lining up for one too!
Funds set aside for two!
 
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Old Sep 11, 2019 | 11:24 AM
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Did this ever happen?
 
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Old Sep 11, 2019 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Mindspin311
Did this ever happen?
not that I know of. More people that post.. maybe it'll happen
 
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Old Sep 12, 2019 | 04:34 AM
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IMO what makes the Challenge Splitter so much nicer than any aftermarket splitter, is that its shape and attachment are integrated into the existing design. It is not an added on part.
It would also be cool if we had available a set of larger fender flares that use the factory attachment points, and look OEM. The JCW stylists had the look right....it just needs a little more aggressiveness.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2019 | 04:50 AM
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I too would be interested. Hey ECS sounds like you got a group buy on your hands. Easily 25 people alll in all in this community i could see interested.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2019 | 07:22 AM
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Any chance of this happening?
I’d pre-order if necessary...
 
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Old Jan 27, 2020 | 03:22 PM
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Found a vendor on AliExpress selling replica Challenge splitters in FG or CF if anyone is interested..

 

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Old Jan 27, 2020 | 05:51 PM
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Found a vendor on AliExpress selling replica Challenge splitters in FG or CF if anyone is interested..
Do you have a link? What's the cost and how is the quality? Interested for sure...
 
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Old Jan 27, 2020 | 06:21 PM
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Quality is good, I’ll have to try fitting it to say for sure but the finish is nice.

I’ll post more detailed pics along with how fitting it to the cover works out. Should have updates soon.

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/400031...456f436c&is_c=
 
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Old Jan 28, 2020 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ARG
Quality is good, I’ll have to try fitting it to say for sure but the finish is nice.

I’ll post more detailed pics along with how fitting it to the cover works out. Should have updates soon.

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/400031...456f436c&is_c=
Carbon fiber, nice! And one piece to boot!

Please post the details. My Cooper has been naked since losing it's Challenge splitter!
 
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Old Mar 19, 2020 | 10:09 AM
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Fitment is good, some trimming of the bumper cover is required for fitting.




 

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Old Mar 19, 2020 | 10:34 AM
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I'd say it looks pretty good. Not sure I like the carbon fiber, but I love the challenge splitter regardless.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2020 | 10:54 AM
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Looks good!

Just as a thought, I've had clear mask paint protection on my car since I bought it 10 years ago. The front of the car still looks like new. You can buy clear mask in uncut rolls of different sizes. Being that it's carbon fiber with a smooth finish it would stick right to it and last for years, at least three depending on the quality of the material used. It would most certainly save it from getting chipped from little rocks and things being it's so close to the road.
I've got a JCW carbon hood scoop that took a rock. Even though there is clear mask it happened to tag it where there isn't any and left an obvious mark in the lacquer. Just a thought for you.
Nice looking splitter and the job you did looks pretty clean. All good and Motor on!

https://Invisiblemask.com
 
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Old Mar 19, 2020 | 05:55 PM
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Thanks for the tip!
It has that film on the first half of the hood. Thinking I might have the cover resprayed + film for cover and lip.

 

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Old Mar 20, 2020 | 03:34 PM
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loving the look of that no chance of that being available in the UK
 
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Old Mar 20, 2020 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Jimmy-R56s
loving the look of that no chance of that being available in the UK
ETS Racing makes the fiberglass two piece replicas over there last I checked. The website doesn't look like much but find him on Instagram or shoot him an email.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2020 | 03:44 PM
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Damn, Alixpress vendor no longer selling them
 
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Old Mar 20, 2020 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Kalibdor
ETS Racing makes the fiberglass two piece replicas over there last I checked. The website doesn't look like much but find him on Instagram or shoot him an email.
Thanks mate will check him out on insta
 
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