3.2CLS

Hey guys, I was curious if anyone would possibly interested in a carbon fiber lip spoiler for our CLs. I just think it would draw out our somewhat boring/snubby front end a little bit more. For example, here's one on a BMW 3-Series:



STi:


I know of a few people I could contact and have one custom fit for our cars if there was a group buy large enough. I'd assume I'd need somewhere around 15-20 people and a $50-100 deposit. The total cost shipped I'd guess would be around $250-350 and I'd guess between 3-8 months for production.

Anyway, this is just about the most preliminary thread I could make about it. I'm just curious to see what the HONEST interest level would be (and that means that you'd have the $50-100 deposit, then when it's ready, the rest of the $150-300 more. If I see enough interest, I can make some calls and see what kind of numbers I could do.

Also, if anyone likes the idea, but would want a different design, we could of course work on it. Let me know if you're interested!

VinceBlkCLS

I am down but I would like to see a finish product before I actually invest in it. But it would really look sexy on out cars.

Cocoa

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I thought they were splitters. What's a feeler?

3.2CLS

No not the splitters, it'd be an actual carbon fiber lip that would be molded specifically for our front lip. Refer to the Subaru Legacy that was just sold in the Black Market, that kind of lip.

A feeler is just a thread to get out the concept and see feedback on it. If there is enough interest over the next few days, I'll make a few calls and get some more defined prices/conceptual ideas/etc for the actual making of it.

brianlin87

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the pictures you posted are of carbon fiber (wind)splitters. there are universal fit splitters for all cars. a carbon fiber lip, on the other hand, is a completely different part.

Lip:


Splitter:


The picture of the STi you posted shows that the description of the product as a "wind splitter" from APR. if you're talking about producing a carbon fiber front lip, i suggest posting the correct pictures so that there's no confusion. the pictures you're posting are of only splitters.

http://www.aprperformance.com/index....d=82&Itemid=44

3.2CLS

Sorry, I couldn't find actual lip shots, never saw the splitters before as the pictures I posted were. So, ignore the pictures I posted, rather the one shown in the post above mine.

sinfulj32

i'm down.but only if its an actual lip and not a splitter.

Cocoa

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I was thinking Feeler's was going to be another american company making fun of a Japanese tuner. Thought maybe they were trying to act like Feel's. Anyways, sweet looking lip.

Dirty Type-S

if they can look clean cuz the ones on those cars are way to RAce oriented.. lol


edit: oh splitters....

OneUpYou

I'm in, Would like to see even an relitave idea though.
Something small, suddle, lowers the front a bit maby.

fenixxishot

let me know what happens im pretty interested oh and

sinfulj32

i'm just curious, but does it have to be carbon fiber?i mean carbon fiber is plain sick, but it might be too racey.idk thats my . but yah i think it would have to be somewhat subtle and clean since its not going to be a full kit. having just a really aggressive lip all by itself might look tacky. maybe something similar to this lip, carbon or not...

maying2001

That would be nice, the CL looks kinda plain and boring on the front end. Its got like a big happy smile

Eddie916

I'd be interested.

dannycls

I contacted APR and this is what they told me via e-mail......


Thank you for contacting APR PERFORMANCE.
Currently, APR does not have the requested application Splitter.
But, we would able to custom make one. There are no additional charges if
the splitter is about the same size as the production ones.
For custom make a splitter, we will need a bumper shape template.

First, use a large sheets of paper or cardboard, place underneath the front
bumper.
Draw the bumper bottom outline.
Fold it up then send to us.

Cost for custom splitter; $320+ shipping
Estimated working time; 2 weeks.



*Bumper length cannot exceed 72".

*Bottom of the bumper requires at lease 3"~ 4" of flat surface all around to
mount the splitter.

*Fold your template in the center to check if both curves match each other.

Sincerely,

Peter
TEAM APR


So I'm gonna try to do a template this weekend and send it to them. Wish me luck

3.2CLS

I actually did not mean the splitter as I by accident denoted earlier. I can have a company create a true custom carbon fiber lip as BrianLin first showed. I have a friend who has excellent photoshop skills working on the essential prototype now. I'll have it posted within the next few days, depending on his efforts towards working on it.

After that, I can contact the company and see what kind of deal I could get working. One of the designers is in Cali so I may ask one of you to be the test design if and when this actually gets going.

I really think this would add an unbelievable amount of appeal to the front end of what I consider a slightly boring front bumper. Keep posting your thoughts, it's looking pretty positive so far

3.2CLS

Also I was thinking of something similar to the Mercedes AMG kit carbon fiber lips as shown here:



The bottom carbon fiber lip there I think it adds an aggressive tone without being too overbearing

MikeCLS6

^^^Nice looking MB

I would prefer a color matched front lip over any kind of splitter. The CLS is to fancy of a car to have a splitter on it

distortedolskool

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YES. i think a slight lip that is less extreme than the ron jon would be nice. kind of like the TL lip that can be modded for the CL.

Dirty Type-S

i dono, i also think it might be like BAD ASS if our Cls had CF slpittler lol!

banana

I would be interested but I would need to see it for real or a very good pshop (don't count me in for the deposit though). I think something similar to the MB above would be the right way to design it.

I'm keeping my finger crossed for the cams .........

3.2CLS

That's the way I want to do it, just like the MB picture there. Hopefully we can do something with it

LiquidCLs6

dont put me down for the deposit, but I'm definately interested in this, and I havent even bought my CLs6 yet!

calvinnguy3n

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im also interested in a new style lip. i wanted something a little more subtle than ronjon's lip. also some subtle sideskirts and rear skirt just to balance out the roundness of the rears wouldnt hurt

maybe something like the ones mentioned above or the rsx's optional kit, or the integra's optional kit?:







or a CL version of this aztect lip kit?




..just a thought

sinfulj32

^^ that is not an integra optional kit

calvinnguy3n

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i stated above the green jdm front integra that it was an AZTECT LIP KIT. the red integra above that was the one with the optional lip kit

calvinnguy3n

iTrader: (1)

i stated above the green jdm front integra that it was an AZTECT LIP KIT. the red integra above that was the one with the optional lip kit

typeS6S

I would be down if I can see a ps first

mystikk

Interesting ..

sinfulj32

so lets get a list of who's down or what

3.2CLS

I"ll start the list and we'll get something going. Again, I'll have a photoshop version up hopefully soon, I'm toying with a few different ideas for it as we speak. If this really works, it'll be a $50-100 deposit, just to show real interest so I don't have too many made. Anyway, here it goes:

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calvinnguy3n

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i'm down but i gotta see a photoshopped version of it first and the final price it will be sold at

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3.2CLS

Just as a reminder putting your name on this list doesn't sign you up for anything or enforce you to pay anything. It's simply a list for if the product comes out to your liking and at the right price, that you're willing to put the deposit down for it to be made

typeS6S

I'll be interested as well

fenixxishot

here im pretty interested just wanna see pics i love the rj kit it just that lip is a bit much
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LiquidCLs6

Cant wait to see that photo shop of it but ya i'm in...

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fenixxishot

i think you might have cut some one out liquid
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sure it was just b/c of the close post times

Techniques

that green integ is my fav teg on honda-tech. hahah

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xxpnoiboi03xx

Hey guys, i dunno if this is exactly at all what your lookin for, but i saw this in car domain, and its got a custom body kit, with a diffuser. its kinda rice, not. i dunno, you be the judge, im just showin u guys what i saw.

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