Arkym Front Lip VS Challenge Front lip - Page 2

330iTiAg · 02-12-2011, 09:04 AM

+1.

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Originally Posted by 11' AW M3

arkym is by far the cleanest lip for the m... it flows with the bumper while the challenge IMO looks like some random cf piece stuck on to the bottom of the bumper. I know I am in the minority here but I really don't like the challenge piece (aesthetically)

330iTiAg · 02-12-2011, 09:07 AM

The ARKYM sits above the felt boxes (based on pictures I've seen). How about the Challenge?

Does either lip present issues with clearance? I wouldn't want something that's constantly scraping speed bumps and ends of driveways.

Cal@Sonic MS · 02-12-2011, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 330iTiAg

The ARKYM sits above the felt boxes (based on pictures I've seen). How about the Challenge?

Does either lip present issues with clearance? I wouldn't want something that's constantly scraping speed bumps and ends of driveways.

Any add-on front lip will present more of an issue in regards to clearance. However, judging from experience...the ARKYM lip has more clearance than the Challenge (which sits quite a bit lower than the ARKYM.)

Sean05 · 02-12-2011, 06:37 PM

Hey it was nice meeting with u at the dealer

also keep ur lip just installed mine and it looks so attractive

bape_sta206 · 02-12-2011, 07:55 PM

Here is my write up and pics of my Challenge lip.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=488360

1cleanm3 · 02-15-2011, 04:02 AM

i really like the challenge lip, i come so close to ordering it a lot and always back down.

I like the side profile of the challenge however the front looks wierd to me, I need to see one in person on a slammed e92 (white)

huyner328 · 02-15-2011, 12:04 PM

I personally don't like the Challenge... seems out of place to me. But with Bape's pictures, it looks a lot different than the EAS pictures for whatever reason.

Arkym does it for me, love it a lot. Lumma is in a close 2nd though...

anthony @ eas · 02-15-2011, 12:32 PM

Here's another AW e92 with the Challenge lip.

M3_LIN · 02-15-2011, 12:42 PM

agree with everyone about arkym lip

example:

arkym lip FTW

The challenger lip for me doesnt flow. It extrudes out too much. Not clean for my taste!

Ed Lin

Nate@IND · 02-15-2011, 12:59 PM

Having installed both lips here in house Challenge hands down. Fitment and quality are perfect.

M3_LIN · 02-15-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate@IND

Having installed both lips here in house Challenge hands down. Fitment and quality are perfect.

hrmm. I hope so. For DOUBLE the price?!?!!?!

Ed Lin.

Nate@IND · 02-15-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by M3_LIN

hrmm. I hope so. For DOUBLE the price?!?!!?!

Ed Lin.

You must factor in where the part is produced. Challenge is made in Wisconsin where is Arkym made?

Eric@PYSpeed.com · 02-15-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate@IND

You must factor in where the part is produced. Challenge is made in Wisconsin where is Arkym made?

Nate, all ARKYM Parts are 100% Made in California USA.

Nate@IND · 02-15-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric@PYSpeed.com

Nate, all ARKYM Parts are 100% Made in California USA.

Cool! I did not know that

11' AW M3 · 02-15-2011, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1cleanm3

i really like the challenge lip, i come so close to ordering it a lot and always back down.

I like the side profile of the challenge however the front looks wierd to me, I need to see one in person on a slammed e92 (white)

I couldn't agree with you more.. from the side profile, the challenge looks sick. From the front, it looks really weird. To me, it just looks like some random piece of CF was stuck onto the bottom of the bumper. Keep your arkym!

tom @ eas · 02-15-2011, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate@IND

Having installed both lips here in house Challenge hands down. Fitment and quality are perfect.

Well said. Couldn't agree more.

bape_sta206 · 02-17-2011, 12:51 AM

I actually like both. if i had the money, i would buy both.

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3_LIN

agree with everyone about arkym lip

example:

arkym lip FTW

The challenger lip for me doesnt flow. It extrudes out too much. Not clean for my taste!

Ed Lin

kimchi///kush · 02-18-2011, 01:31 PM

I had the Arkym lip for a few months. I thought it looked pretty good...until I smashed it: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=439125

Waiting til summertime to replace with something else. Challenge is at the top of my list...but sooo expensive.

1cleanm3 · 02-19-2011, 04:11 PM

Im waiting to see a challenge front lip on a modded white m3 in person, hopefully at a meet. As of now the Arkym is staying its so nice and clean

. Not going to lie its going to take a lot for me to switch. Im waiting for their hood.

Tim B. · 02-19-2011, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 1cleanm3

Im waiting to see a challenge front lip on a modded white m3 in person, hopefully at a meet. As of now the Arkym is staying its so nice and clean

. Not going to lie its going to take a lot for me to switch. Im waiting for their hood.

I say keep the Arkym, looks better IMO. By the way, how are you liking the Challenge x-pipe? You have me really wanting one now.

02-12-2011, 09:07 AM	#24
330iTiAg First Lieutenant Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 327 iTrader: (0)	The ARKYM sits above the felt boxes (based on pictures I've seen). How about the Challenge? Does either lip present issues with clearance? I wouldn't want something that's constantly scraping speed bumps and ends of driveways. __________________ 2011.5 M3 Coupe: Space Gray, 4MY, ZCP, ZCV, ZP2, 494, 5AC, 655, and 752 Mods: Full Venture Shield protection kit, RPi scoops, Euro fog light switch, LUX 3.0, clear reflectors, OEM black chrome grilles and side gills

02-12-2011, 06:37 PM	#26
Sean05 Putcha ang ganda... Drives: 08 MR E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. Posts: 4,969 iTrader: (9)	Hey it was nice meeting with u at the dealer also keep ur lip just installed mine and it looks so attractive __________________

02-15-2011, 04:02 AM	#28
1cleanm3 Brigadier General Drives: ///E92M3RR SportPrius Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: the 818 Posts: 3,506 iTrader: (7)	i really like the challenge lip, i come so close to ordering it a lot and always back down. I like the side profile of the challenge however the front looks wierd to me, I need to see one in person on a slammed e92 (white) __________________ HRE + CHALLENGE + KW V3 + GINTANI + ARKYM + YOKOHAMA AD08

02-15-2011, 12:04 PM	#29
huyner328 Former N54 Fanatic Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 1,765 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 BMW E90 M3 [4.87] 1987 BMW 325iC [0.00]	I personally don't like the Challenge... seems out of place to me. But with Bape's pictures, it looks a lot different than the EAS pictures for whatever reason. Arkym does it for me, love it a lot. Lumma is in a close 2nd though... __________________ FREE MIXES! https://soundcloud.com/djbradpiff

02-15-2011, 12:32 PM	#30
anthony @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: R56 Cooper S Join Date: May 2009 Location: 4015 E Leaverton Court, Anahiem, CA 92807 Posts: 3,486 iTrader: (0)	Here's another AW e92 with the Challenge lip. __________________ Anthony M. \| european auto source (eas) email: anthony@europeanautosource.com web: www.europeanautosource.com tel 866.669.0705 \| ca: 714.369.8524 x25 \| fax: 714.908.1796 Blog \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Flickr \| Twitter

02-12-2011, 07:55 PM	#27
bape_sta206 tha_good_life Drives: 2010 JzB E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,565 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [4.27]	Here is my write up and pics of my Challenge lip. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=488360

02-15-2011, 12:42 PM	#31
M3_LIN LM-R Whore. Drives: 2009 White M3 Sedan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: LA Posts: 846 iTrader: (1)	agree with everyone about arkym lip example: arkym lip FTW The challenger lip for me doesnt flow. It extrudes out too much. Not clean for my taste! Ed Lin __________________ 09AWE90M: Light headlight tint, Full front end clear bra wrap(Harris@InstyleGraphics), Ceramic tint(40%), Piaa GTX H3 bulb, HID 8k AE, 6k Low, INT Luxer1 lights, RD springs, LMR 20X9 +8, 20X10 +18 (Dave @ Status), Vertice CF hood Ducts(Dat @ VertexUSA), Tecnocraft FULL Envy Intake system+plenum(KEVLAR)+cabin filter covers, Meister GTC exhaust, Arkym F LIP.

02-15-2011, 12:59 PM	#32
Nate@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,735 iTrader: (16)	Having installed both lips here in house Challenge hands down. Fitment and quality are perfect. __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866.963.4520 \| IND STYLE \| EISENMANN BLOG

02-18-2011, 01:31 PM	#40
kimchi///kush Private Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 73 iTrader: (1)	I had the Arkym lip for a few months. I thought it looked pretty good...until I smashed it: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=439125 Waiting til summertime to replace with something else. Challenge is at the top of my list...but sooo expensive.

02-19-2011, 04:11 PM	#41
1cleanm3 Brigadier General Drives: ///E92M3RR SportPrius Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: the 818 Posts: 3,506 iTrader: (7)	Im waiting to see a challenge front lip on a modded white m3 in person, hopefully at a meet. As of now the Arkym is staying its so nice and clean . Not going to lie its going to take a lot for me to switch. Im waiting for their hood. __________________ HRE + CHALLENGE + KW V3 + GINTANI + ARKYM + YOKOHAMA AD08

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