Hi Guys A very long time ago there was a member here selling bumper extensions which you grafted on to your standard front bumper to basically turn it into a Challenge Stradale style unit. I remember reading a little bit about it but not the technicalities. Obviously they're bonded on and then body/paint work required for finishing. Does anybody remember these? Was it a fly by night failed idea? I have tried all types of searches with no luck.
Just for giggles, I posted your question in ChatGPT and got this answer. Maybe there's some truth in it. You're likely referring to the Challenge Stradale-style bumper extensions for the Ferrari 360 Modena. These were aftermarket fiberglass or carbon fiber add-ons that mimicked the more aggressive lower lip and air duct profile of the 360 Challenge Stradale front bumper, but were designed to bond onto a standard 360 Modena bumper rather than replace it entirely. What were they? Sold as bumper extensions (sometimes called "splitters" or "CS lips") Installed by bonding to the original bumper, then sanded, filled, and painted to match Made from fiberglass (cheaper versions) or carbon fiber (higher-end) Required professional bodywork to look seamless Who sold them? A few independent fabricators and small-time vendors on FerrariChat were known to produce them, especially around 2005–2010 Some were custom molded locally by body shops rather than mass-produced One name that comes up is Carbonio—they did CS-style parts, but mostly in full replacements Another was a user/vendor possibly named "Heiko" or HGParts, but they’ve long since disappeared from most forums Why are they hard to find? It was never a mainstream product—more of a niche mod for those who couldn’t (or didn’t want to) swap the entire CS bumper Since they required bodywork and paint, not many documented their install online in detail Most of the forum posts are now buried or deleted, especially after the software platform migrations (FerrariChat had major redesigns) What happened to them? They faded away because: CS bumper replicas became more available and affordable Most owners prefer bolt-on solutions over complicated bodywork Resale value is better preserved with OEM or full-replacement parts
Thanks for your prompt reply EastMemphis Is there nothing ChatGP can't do : ) I was hoping someone had posted some pics but I'm kinda thinking now it would just be easier to bet a CS style bumper so one day I can just put the original back on my, new to me, unmolested Modena.
