Shimmy's Ikon CRT Lip Mini Review

shimmy23 · 05-03-2018, 08:38 PM

We all like a little carbon fiber, right?! Yes! I’m currently running a BMWP spoiler, BMWP mirrors, and previously had a GTS rep lip from ACM installed. The ACM lip was short lived as I cracked it on some railroad tracks. To be honest, I wasn’t that bummed. Fitment was a 7/10. That being said, I wanted another lip. I wanted something subtle this time. So many lip options to choose from! So many vendors to buy from and with prices ranging from $200-$2000, I was on a budget this time.
Having done enough pic searching on M3post and google, I had the CRT lip as a top contender. Prices on this lip ranged from $200-$600 depending on make and vendor. Since my last lip only lasted a month, I figured I’d give some of these ebay lips a try. My ebay search began and I stumbled upon this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-08-13-...53.m1438.l2649

Here’s my review of the Ikon Motorsports CRT lip:
Fit: 9/10
Finish: 8/10
Cost: $200
Installation: if you can change oil, you can install this!

The lip arrived well packaged with plenty of foam and bubble wrap. No complaints here!

Overall, the finish is an 8/10. There is one area where the weave lays wavey. I wasn’t too happy about this, but its hardly noticeable when installed.

The fitment is pretty darn good. Everything lines up well and molds to the bumper lines close enough for an aftermarket lip. I’ll admit that it’s a small piece, so not much can go wrong here. I installed it using 3M auto tape along the edges and 3 smaller bolts/nuts/washers. Easy peasy!

I love that this lip is only $200. It’s on the cheaper end, with the same quality as a $400 CRT lip. I’d highly recommend this Ikon Motorsports CRT lip for those looking for an affordable nice piece. I’ll be buying another if this one cracks.

jamba · 05-03-2018, 09:53 PM

Nice. How much does it add (or rather reduce) on clearance?

My driveway is a pia and I'm currently scraping the plastic liner underneath. Been looking for a lip that doesn't add much

shimmy23 · 05-03-2018, 09:57 PM

It doesn’t hang any lower than the bumper itself

retrojay2345 · 05-04-2018, 09:34 AM

im guessing you had to drill into bumper?

shimmy23 · 05-04-2018, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by retrojay2345

im guessing you had to drill into bumper?

Yes. however, its drilled in areas that aren't visible if the lip is ever removed.

dj_dub · 05-04-2018, 02:47 PM

Off topic...just wanted to add that the wheels look so damn good. Haha

shimmy23 · 05-04-2018, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dj_dub

Off topic...just wanted to add that the wheels look so damn good. Haha

Salamat pare!

donut_boi · 05-05-2018, 02:19 PM

Great looking wheels pare!

///M Power-Belgium · 05-05-2018, 03:46 PM

Your new lip and the rest of the car looks really good !

Your angel eyes look really sharp and bright . Would love to know more information/specs about your angel eyes ?

shimmy23 · 05-05-2018, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Your new lip and the rest of the car looks really good !

Your angel eyes look really sharp and bright . Would love to know more information/specs about your angel eyes ?

They are oneighty headlights.
Gloss black shrouds
Full led rings
Tinted markers with little LED removed
Euro clear lens swap for both corner and main projector
Osram CBI bulbs

///M Power-Belgium · 05-06-2018, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy23

They are oneighty headlights.
Gloss black shrouds
Full led rings
Tinted markers with little LED removed
Euro clear lens swap for both corner and main projector
Osram CBI bulbs

They look great ! Thank you for the information

Webb70 · 05-07-2018, 11:22 AM

I wonder how that would look with the OEM splitters ?

BRNDNSLVRA · 05-14-2018, 04:38 PM

Love the wheels!

Efini · 05-21-2018, 04:50 PM

those wheels look good

derbo · 07-26-2018, 11:47 PM

shimmy23 how does this install with the 3 bolts? The OE way has brackets and such so I'm curious as I want to go this route too!

roastbeef · 07-27-2018, 02:10 AM

Something is off with it.... not the weave, but in the roundness of the bottom of the lip. It's too thick or something.

derbo · 07-27-2018, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roastbeef

Something is off with it.... not the weave, but in the roundness of the bottom of the lip. It's too thick or something.

The only one that looks great besides the original seems to be the RKP one which is a direct replica of the original.

The RKP one looks thinner than the IKON one and since its a true replica mold of the OE CRT one, it has a different bottom area and doesn't have fat panel like the IKON one.

Though, its a $2000 vs $200 lip.. lol

PORTMOODY · 05-13-2020, 05:16 AM

Has anyone installed the plastic version of this lip from ikon motor sports?

05-03-2018, 08:38 PM	#1
shimmy23 F15 daddymobile 2341 Rep 3,507 Posts Drives: GS X5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (3)	Shimmy's Ikon CRT Lip Mini Review We all like a little carbon fiber, right?! Yes! I’m currently running a BMWP spoiler, BMWP mirrors, and previously had a GTS rep lip from ACM installed. The ACM lip was short lived as I cracked it on some railroad tracks. To be honest, I wasn’t that bummed. Fitment was a 7/10. That being said, I wanted another lip. I wanted something subtle this time. So many lip options to choose from! So many vendors to buy from and with prices ranging from $200-$2000, I was on a budget this time. Having done enough pic searching on M3post and google, I had the CRT lip as a top contender. Prices on this lip ranged from $200-$600 depending on make and vendor. Since my last lip only lasted a month, I figured I’d give some of these ebay lips a try. My ebay search began and I stumbled upon this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-08-13-...53.m1438.l2649 Here’s my review of the Ikon Motorsports CRT lip: Fit: 9/10 Finish: 8/10 Cost: $200 Installation: if you can change oil, you can install this! The lip arrived well packaged with plenty of foam and bubble wrap. No complaints here! Overall, the finish is an 8/10. There is one area where the weave lays wavey. I wasn’t too happy about this, but its hardly noticeable when installed. The fitment is pretty darn good. Everything lines up well and molds to the bumper lines close enough for an aftermarket lip. I’ll admit that it’s a small piece, so not much can go wrong here. I installed it using 3M auto tape along the edges and 3 smaller bolts/nuts/washers. Easy peasy! I love that this lip is only $200. It’s on the cheaper end, with the same quality as a $400 CRT lip. I’d highly recommend this Ikon Motorsports CRT lip for those looking for an affordable nice piece. I’ll be buying another if this one cracks. __________________ -brandon F15 Glacier Silver journal
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05-03-2018, 09:57 PM	#3
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derbo Derbo Tuning 3606 Rep 3,020 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	shimmy23 how does this install with the 3 bolts? The OE way has brackets and such so I'm curious as I want to go this route too! __________________ IG:ruhrohz_m3 Journal: Link E9x ZCP Suspension Info: Link Track Chat Discord: https://discord.gg/VsKbTyqBVj SF Bay Area: DM For coding services
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05-13-2020, 05:16 AM	#18
PORTMOODY Captain 141 Rep 635 Posts Drives: Coal Roller Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1)	Has anyone installed the plastic version of this lip from ikon motor sports?
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