install a challenge grill replacing a regular grill f430 ??
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
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.
Here is a Fchat thread where it was done. Looks great!! good luck http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=234479&highlight=challenge+grill
Aha! One thing that's cheaper and easier on a 360 than a 430! Challenge rear grill is an easy DIY on a 360.
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.
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.
I'm not a big fan of the 430 challenge grill either and have no intention to change mine. My wife absolutely hates it.