Arkym Lip Install

///M Ryder · 02-18-2011, 06:22 PM

I posted two shots of the install on my 1200 mile service thread last night. I also asked the question about sealing the lip for a cleaner look. Well I got no responses so, I ventured into the untested waters and did it today. The results are just what I was looking for.........enjoy.................Phil

The first photo is the left corner after the initial install

GOLFFRR · 02-18-2011, 06:28 PM

looks awesome! I really like this lip

///M Ryder · 02-18-2011, 06:39 PM

I was a little nervous about the fit before I ordered it. But based on the many here that have installed it, I went for it. And I must say this is one of the best fitting after-market pieces I've seen. I probably used more tape than most but I wanted it to be really secure.....Phil

Cal@Sonic MS · 02-18-2011, 11:53 PM

Very nice. That's an ingenious idea with the sealant, we may have to copy your idea for our future installs

grendelrt · 02-19-2011, 12:30 PM

I use that black silicone ALL THE TIME. I have gone through god knows how many tubes over the years. I just used it last week working on the Z to fill in a connector where the gasket was bad. Its like my duct tape!

tha_good_life · 02-20-2011, 12:41 AM

when you remove the lip from your car, will this silicone be easy to remove?

Sean@PYSpeed.com · 02-20-2011, 12:49 AM

Looking good. Now the only problem is removing the sealant when removing the lip from the car. Is the sealant compound easy to remove and won't damage the paint.

808E90 · 02-20-2011, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bapesta206

when you remove the lip from your car, will this silicone be easy to remove?

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Originally Posted by Sean@PYSpeed.com

Looking good. Now the only problem is removing the sealant when removing the lip from the car. Is the sealant compound easy to remove and won't damage the paint.

If that sealant is anything like Betalink then no

///M Ryder · 02-20-2011, 05:02 PM

Based on what I've read paint damage shouldn't be a issue. As far as removing the sealant, it should be fairly easy. You guys must remember, it's only a small amount across the top. It wasn't installed with sealant behind the lip. Think of caulking a sink or tub......same affect with less sealant..............Phil

tha_good_life · 02-22-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Ryder

Based on what I've read paint damage shouldn't be a issue. As far as removing the sealant, it should be fairly easy. You guys must remember, it's only a small amount across the top. It was installed with sealant behind the lip. Think of caulking a sink or tub......same affect with less sealant..............Phil

If it's the same as caulking then no issue with removing! Yeah, I think I was impatient when installing my Challenge lip and some part didn't tape properly to my bumper.

TommyK · 02-22-2011, 08:47 PM

looks great. Nice work on the instal

USMC M3 · 12-17-2011, 01:31 PM

Might be doing the same on my lip install, how is it holding up?

///M Ryder · 12-17-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cisco94109

Might be doing the same on my lip install, how is it holding up?

No problems what so ever. I've got about 3 or 4 track days on it as well......Phil

MR///M3 · 12-17-2011, 02:34 PM

I had the arkym lip on my 335i. Great quality and fitment. I really wish there was a lip out there that looked OEM though, that's the only thing preventing me from getting a lip right now, everything looks too tacked on imo.

SchnellM3 · 12-17-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MR///M3

I had the arkym lip on my 335i. Great quality and fitment. I really wish there was a lip out there that looked OEM though, that's the only thing preventing me from getting a lip right now, everything looks too tacked on imo.

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02-18-2011, 06:22 PM	#1
///M Ryder Grown Azz Man 429 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: GT4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	Arkym Lip Install I posted two shots of the install on my 1200 mile service thread last night. I also asked the question about sealing the lip for a cleaner look. Well I got no responses so, I ventured into the untested waters and did it today. The results are just what I was looking for.........enjoy.................Phil The first photo is the left corner after the initial install Attached Images __________________ 2016 GT4.....Sapphire Blue Metallic, Platinum stitch Leather/Alcantara interior, Carbon Fiber Trim, PCM w/Nav, Guards Red Belts, 2 Zone Climate, Sport Chrono, LWB, Smokers Pack, Big Gas Tank, Light Design Pack, Bi-Xenon w/PDL, Auto Dim Mirror, Clear Side Markers, GTS Clear Taillights
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02-18-2011, 06:39 PM	#3
///M Ryder Grown Azz Man 429 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: GT4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	I was a little nervous about the fit before I ordered it. But based on the many here that have installed it, I went for it. And I must say this is one of the best fitting after-market pieces I've seen. I probably used more tape than most but I wanted it to be really secure.....Phil __________________ 2016 GT4.....Sapphire Blue Metallic, Platinum stitch Leather/Alcantara interior, Carbon Fiber Trim, PCM w/Nav, Guards Red Belts, 2 Zone Climate, Sport Chrono, LWB, Smokers Pack, Big Gas Tank, Light Design Pack, Bi-Xenon w/PDL, Auto Dim Mirror, Clear Side Markers, GTS Clear Taillights
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02-18-2011, 11:53 PM	#4
Cal@Sonic MS 430 Rep 4,650 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: earth iTrader: (2)	Very nice. That's an ingenious idea with the sealant, we may have to copy your idea for our future installs
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02-19-2011, 12:30 PM	#5
grendelrt Private 6 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 DCT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (1)	I use that black silicone ALL THE TIME. I have gone through god knows how many tubes over the years. I just used it last week working on the Z to fill in a connector where the gasket was bad. Its like my duct tape! __________________ 2008 Jerez Black / Black M3 DCT 1990 300zx Twin Turbo Modded 2007 Yamaha R6 Past: 2008 EVO X, 2003 325i
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02-20-2011, 12:41 AM	#6
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]	when you remove the lip from your car, will this silicone be easy to remove?
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02-20-2011, 12:49 AM	#7
Sean@PYSpeed.com Major General 306 Rep 8,952 Posts Drives: 2009 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (22)	Looking good. Now the only problem is removing the sealant when removing the lip from the car. Is the sealant compound easy to remove and won't damage the paint.
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02-20-2011, 05:02 PM	#9
///M Ryder Grown Azz Man 429 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: GT4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	Based on what I've read paint damage shouldn't be a issue. As far as removing the sealant, it should be fairly easy. You guys must remember, it's only a small amount across the top. It wasn't installed with sealant behind the lip. Think of caulking a sink or tub......same affect with less sealant..............Phil __________________ 2016 GT4.....Sapphire Blue Metallic, Platinum stitch Leather/Alcantara interior, Carbon Fiber Trim, PCM w/Nav, Guards Red Belts, 2 Zone Climate, Sport Chrono, LWB, Smokers Pack, Big Gas Tank, Light Design Pack, Bi-Xenon w/PDL, Auto Dim Mirror, Clear Side Markers, GTS Clear Taillights Last edited by ///M Ryder; 02-22-2011 at 11:20 PM..
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TommyK Brigadier General 119 Rep 3,325 Posts Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i LCI [0.00] 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	looks great. Nice work on the instal
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12-17-2011, 01:31 PM	#12
USMC M3 Devil Dog 9 Rep 134 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	Might be doing the same on my lip install, how is it holding up?
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12-17-2011, 02:34 PM	#14
MR///M3 e90post veteran 58 Rep 1,375 Posts Drives: Past: '12 M3, '09 335 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: central NJ iTrader: (5)	I had the arkym lip on my 335i. Great quality and fitment. I really wish there was a lip out there that looked OEM though, that's the only thing preventing me from getting a lip right now, everything looks too tacked on imo. __________________ 2012 Melbourne Red/Bamboo Novillo E92 M3 - ZCP, ZPP, DCT, BMW Apps, Sat Radio, Heated Seats Mods- 20" BBS LM DBK, 18" Volk TE37SL, iPE F1 Exhaust, OSS, Arkym, RD Sport, and much more... Thanks to- PYSpeed -- Morr Wheels -- OSS Designs -- iND-Distribution
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