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is it possible ?

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  1. bmw550i

    bmw550i Karting

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    install a challenge grill replacing a regular grill f430 ??
     
  2. needspeed

    needspeed Formula Junior

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    #2 needspeed, Dec 27, 2010
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    I just bought an F430 today and I was wondering the same thing. While at the store I looked closely at the scud and I think it would require the whole rear to be changed same for the front. At least from what I can see. Then of course, I don't know if the mounting is the same. And I would think you would have to do both front and rear to not mess up the areo......Steve
     
  3. steelej

    steelej Formula Junior

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    Yes, entire rear bumper is required, not a cheap modification. I wouldn't bother.

    John.
     
  4. TheMayor

    TheMayor Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    Its possible but very expensive. The entire rear panels must be changed. It's not simply a swap of the grill itself.

    Someone I believed calculated it would cost about 14 grand to make the change. It would be better to just buy a car with the grill already installed in the factory as the option was only about $1400 if ordered that way.
     
  5. Red 27

    Red 27 Formula 3

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  6. VividRacing

    VividRacing F1 Rookie

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    Yeah huge headache, unless you want the scud bumpers.
     
  7. bmw550i

    bmw550i Karting

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    yea doest look like an easy ordeal...
     
  8. Need4Spd

    Need4Spd F1 Veteran

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    Aha! One thing that's cheaper and easier on a 360 than a 430! Challenge rear grill is an easy DIY on a 360.
     
  9. Driftracer3

    Driftracer3 Formula Junior

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    Its actually not that difficult. About $9-10k to do it without paint and install, but its really only the bumper, grille, and a couple other pieces.
     
  10. canadianferrarista

    canadianferrarista Formula 3

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    I would not change it either.
    I would buy a car with a factory challenge rear grille if I wanted that.
    I do like the rear challenge grille and would not spend all that money to have it as a retrofit.
     
  11. blackbolt22

    blackbolt22 F1 Veteran
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    I'm not a big fan of the 430 challenge grill either and have no intention to change mine. My wife absolutely hates it.
     

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