Arkym Front Lip VS Challenge Front lip

1cleanm6 · 02-08-2011, 04:25 AM

I love my Arkym front lip however bored bored bored, need a new setup. The Arkym has awesome fitment and looks amazing, however im just not happy with the carbon fiber. You cant even tell its CF unless your 12 inches away, from a little distance it looks like a gloss black lip.

The only other option im thinking is the Challenge Front lip in CF. I know this company makes VERY legit products, Ive never heard anything bad. Has anyone went from an Arkym lip to a challenge? What do you guys think?
Which one sits lower?

Please post pictures on AW cars if you have them

thx!

Eugene-TAIWAN · 02-08-2011, 05:08 AM

I think you will run into that problem anytime you pick a 1x1 weave.

but good luck

chris s · 02-08-2011, 08:39 AM

Challenge is hands down the best aftermarket lip on the market...from the weave to the fit. I think most would agree.

It DOES sit lower than the Arkym, so if clearance is an issue for you, you should consider that. I'm told its as low as the felt boxes on the underside of the bumper.

James T. Kirk · 02-08-2011, 09:59 AM

Pics please.

tom @ eas · 02-08-2011, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1cleanm3

I love my Arkym front lip however bored bored bored, need a new setup. The Arkym has awesome fitment and looks amazing, however im just not happy with the carbon fiber. You cant even tell its CF unless your 12 inches away, from a little distance it looks like a gloss black lip.

The only other option im thinking is the Challenge Front lip in CF. I know this company makes VERY legit products, Ive never heard anything bad. Has anyone went from an Arkym lip to a challenge? What do you guys think?
Which one sits lower?

Please post pictures on AW cars if you have them

thx!

Challenge is indisputably among the best when it comes to carbon fibre aesthetics for the e9x M3.

Here are some images of a recent Challenge GT Carbon Front Lip install on a AW e92 M3:

We do not offer many aesthetics for the e9x M3 models as the market has been saturated with sub-par product. The Challenge GT Carbon Front Lip Spoiler is manufactured from 100% dry-laid carbon fibre here in the US, weighing in at approx 2lbs. as a finished product and fits like if it were OEM.

We are a stocking distributor for Challenge, feel free to drop by our facility in Anaheim and see the pieces in person.

Crazy Bimmer · 02-08-2011, 11:35 AM

M3_LIN · 02-08-2011, 12:44 PM

i would try arkym's FRONT BUMPER!!!!!!!! You know you'll like that!

Personally dont like the challenger front. I really like the clean look of Arkyms. It flows better IMO.

I would do it if i had the cash!

(Sniff)

Ed Lin

tightie · 02-08-2011, 01:01 PM

wow.. challenge lip is so sick

Cal@Sonic MS · 02-08-2011, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3_LIN

i would try arkym's FRONT BUMPER!!!!!!!! You know you'll like that!

Personally dont like the challenger front. I really like the clean look of Arkyms. It flows better IMO.

I would do it if i had the cash!

(Sniff)

Ed Lin

+1.

The Challenge Lip is top notch but if it's the issue with the CF not showing that's bugging you the most... you're going to run with the same issue with the Challenge.

tha_good_life · 02-08-2011, 03:51 PM

I'm finally going to install my lip tonight or this weekend after having it lay around my house since October. After the test fitment, it does sit low as the carpet plastic hanging under the bumper's side. I'll post pictures once installed.

The quality is top notch!

Cal@Sonic MS · 02-08-2011, 07:53 PM

Here's some pics of a Gloss Black ARKYM Front Lip we installed today...

tom @ eas · 02-08-2011, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bapesta206

I'm finally going to install my lip tonight or this weekend after having it lay around my house since October. After the test fitment, it does sit low as the carpet plastic hanging under the bumper's side. I'll post pictures once installed.

The quality is top notch!

Congrats - be sure to post pics once installed.

datbimmerdoe · 02-09-2011, 09:58 PM

challenge

phusion974 · 02-10-2011, 02:18 AM

The Challenge lip is sick. Such a clean design.

jonasaurus · 02-10-2011, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eugene-TAIWAN

I think you will run into that problem anytime you pick a 1x1 weave.

+1

Both look equally as good

330iTiAg · 02-10-2011, 11:21 PM

Agreed. The ARKYM looks more integrated. The Challenge looks more like an add-on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3_LIN

Personally dont like the challenger front. I really like the clean look of Arkyms. It flows better IMO.

Brosef · 02-10-2011, 11:58 PM

I've never cared for front lips, but I think the challenge looks much better and more integrated (very reminiscent of the GTS).

carkingtuning2011 · 02-11-2011, 12:11 AM

nice!

protein · 02-11-2011, 07:23 PM

I prefer the look of the Arkym over the Challenge as well. Looks cleaner somehow.

11' AW M3 · 02-11-2011, 09:30 PM

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)

GOLFFRR · 02-11-2011, 09:36 PM

after seeing those pics by EAS i def like the challenge!

HellaFunctional · 02-12-2011, 02:28 AM

challenge > Arkym

02-08-2011, 04:25 AM	#1
1cleanm6 Brigadier General 441 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: M5 comp/Range/i3S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	Arkym Front Lip VS Challenge Front lip I love my Arkym front lip however bored bored bored, need a new setup. The Arkym has awesome fitment and looks amazing, however im just not happy with the carbon fiber. You cant even tell its CF unless your 12 inches away, from a little distance it looks like a gloss black lip. The only other option im thinking is the Challenge Front lip in CF. I know this company makes VERY legit products, Ive never heard anything bad. Has anyone went from an Arkym lip to a challenge? What do you guys think? Which one sits lower? Please post pictures on AW cars if you have them thx!
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02-08-2011, 05:08 AM	#2
Eugene-TAIWAN Brigadier General 249 Rep 3,157 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan iTrader: (4)	I think you will run into that problem anytime you pick a 1x1 weave. but good luck __________________ Past: Gintani stage3 M3, Cayman GTS present: Porsche 993RWB, 964RS America,996 cupcar, 964 turbo 3.6,Macan Turbo,997GT2,930 turbo,i3, MINI JCW
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02-08-2011, 08:39 AM	#3
chris s Major General 1250 Rep 6,912 Posts Drives: 2022 Dravit G80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (12)	Challenge is hands down the best aftermarket lip on the market...from the weave to the fit. I think most would agree. It DOES sit lower than the Arkym, so if clearance is an issue for you, you should consider that. I'm told its as low as the felt boxes on the underside of the bumper. __________________ 2022 Dravit/Fiona M3cx - Dinan midpipe w/VC, NW Carbonhaus CF, AST Springs, FC Spacers...more to come! 2016 Indi F80 M3 - SMB\|Amaro \| Mode Carbon \| ESS \| Akra EVO \| KW HAS...SOLD 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, ESS SC, Brembo BBK, BBS FI... GONE but not forgotten! 2008 AW e92 M3 6MT, ESS SC, BBS LM's...SOLD!
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02-08-2011, 12:44 PM	#7
M3_LIN LM-R Whore. 125 Rep 854 Posts Drives: 2009 White M3 Sedan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: LA iTrader: (1)	i would try arkym's FRONT BUMPER!!!!!!!! You know you'll like that! Personally dont like the challenger front. I really like the clean look of Arkyms. It flows better IMO. I would do it if i had the cash! (Sniff) 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.
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tha_good_life Brigadier General 376 Rep 4,089 Posts Drives: 21 X6MC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (22) Garage List 2021 BMW X6MC [10.00] 2010 BMW M3 [8.68]	I'm finally going to install my lip tonight or this weekend after having it lay around my house since October. After the test fitment, it does sit low as the carpet plastic hanging under the bumper's side. I'll post pictures once installed. The quality is top notch!
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02-08-2011, 07:53 PM	#11
Cal@Sonic MS 430 Rep 4,650 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: earth iTrader: (2)	Here's some pics of a Gloss Black ARKYM Front Lip we installed today...
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02-09-2011, 09:58 PM	#13
datbimmerdoe Lieutenant General 1271 Rep 17,493 Posts Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka CANES COUNTRY iTrader: (0)	challenge __________________ #datbimmerdoe #thatbimmertho FOLLOW @datbimmerdoe on INSTAGRAM
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02-10-2011, 02:18 AM	#14
phusion974 Lieutenant 19 Rep 437 Posts Drives: OE Tuned C63 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: L.A. iTrader: (0)	The Challenge lip is sick. Such a clean design.
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02-10-2011, 11:58 PM	#17
Brosef Brigadier General 875 Rep 3,450 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (4)	I've never cared for front lips, but I think the challenge looks much better and more integrated (very reminiscent of the GTS).
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02-11-2011, 12:11 AM	#18
carkingtuning2011 Banned 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2006 bmw e90 320i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: taiwan iTrader: (0)	nice!
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02-11-2011, 07:23 PM	#19
protein Private First Class 3 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 11 e92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I prefer the look of the Arkym over the Challenge as well. Looks cleaner somehow.
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02-11-2011, 09:30 PM	#20
11' AW M3 Major 80 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: 11' ZCP E92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: california iTrader: (2)	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) __________________ 2011 AW/FR Extended E92 M3... fully loaded
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02-11-2011, 09:36 PM	#21
GOLFFRR 10802 Rep 27,592 Posts Drives: GOLFFRR cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: we sell BMWs to "ALL" US states iTrader: (4)	after seeing those pics by EAS i def like the challenge! __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, EMAIL OUR GUY KOTE FIRST! Kote M Sales:Kotem@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-368-9101 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for warranties!
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02-12-2011, 02:28 AM	#22
HellaFunctional First Lieutenant 9 Rep 309 Posts Drives: 911S Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	challenge > Arkym
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