IKON Motorsports Front Lip for Model 3: A Review

[Dysan911]

Looks good. Yeah, I thought it was supposed to come with some hardware so you can bolt it up to a few of the stock locations. Basically swapping out the push pins for bolts. If all you used was double-sided tape it looks like you did a great job.

 

[SsorcaM]

I had to buy the bolts and clips from lowes. I followed Hkbruin’s directions on this thread. Worked really well.

 

[Jaykk3]

Looks great!! Which / what size bolts and clips did you buy?

 

[SsorcaM]

Looks great!! Which / what size bolts and clips did you buy?

I used these u nuts in a 5/16 long size and 5/16 bolts and washers.

 

[DMan918]

I received mine yesterday. It comes with all necessary hardware.

 

[KevinRicks]

Mine front lip will be here sometime first week of April! Any trick to popping out the front plugs?

 

[BigYuse]

I had to buy the bolts and clips from lowes. I followed Hkbruin’s directions on this thread. Worked really well.

are you lowered? Cars looks great

 

[KevinRicks]

are you lowered? Cars looks great

Not yet but will be. MPP adjustable comfort coilovers by the end of April. Trying to figure out where to get them installed here in Atlanta. Have the OEM rear spoiler coming as well.

 

[KevinRicks]

Not yet but will be. MPP adjustable comfort coilovers by the end of April. Trying to figure out where to get them installed here in Atlanta. Have the OEM rear spoiler coming as well.

Wrong message to reply to! Sorry.

 

[SsorcaM]

are you lowered? Cars looks great

Yes. Unplugged Performance mild springs.

 

[Electromonkey]

I wonder how hard it would be to spray this gloss black. I already have the maxton rear valance in gloss black so kinda figure I'd need the front lip to match...

I painted mine myself. It’s quite some work. Sanding, Polyvance Super Prep to remove the mold release agent, plastic primer, primer and filler, sanding, base coat, and then 2k clear coat.

 

[Ren.OG]

I painted mine myself

AND you got the good one that uses original mounting holes. They discontinued it right after I bought mine, no idea why cuz its nearly perfect.

 

[WhiteMY]

When installing the Ikon lip, is double sided tape absolutely necessary or are the screws secured enough? Also, I hear a few folks talk about a gap between the lip and the bumper, where does that occur?

I have the PP on order, and will paint it white like one of the previous poster because I like that oem look. Thanks for your feedback.

 

[WhiteMY]

AND you got the good one that uses original mounting holes. They discontinued it right after I bought mine, no idea why cuz its nearly perfect.

If you buy it through Ikon’s website on Amazon, they still sell the PP with the original mounting holes (no drilling needed). I just bought mine last night after seeing all the great looking pics on this thread.

 

[Ren.OG]

When installing the Ikon lip, is double sided tape absolutely necessary or are the screws secured enough? Also, I hear a few folks talk about a gap between the lip and the bumper, where does that occur?

The Back end and corners of the lip are held up by screws/fasteners but the top-front sags a bit away from the bottom of the bumper.
This is probably the gap you're speaking of, the tape will be needed to close that gap.
I used the tape + some black silicone caulk to seal the gap even further.

I stopped using Amazon, glad I already have mine then.

 

[Dysan911]

I decided to pull the trigger and replace the cheap 3-piece lip I have presently and go with this one since I think it looks way better. I found it on Ebay. Ikon motorsports apparently has an Ebay account. It went from a price of $199, to $154 to $147 and now it's back up to $199 again. I found the seller Advancedtuning selling it for still for $154 and snagged it since I missed out on the $147 cost . It does show it comes with the hardware and a few strips of double-sided tape. (At least the pics of it they include on the item).

 

[WhiteMY]

Having some issues popping open the undercarriage front tray to install the clamps for the PP lip. Any advise on how best to open and close it back up? It seems to be wedged under the front bumper in a number of places. Thanks.

 

[WhiteMY]

Having some issues popping open the undercarriage front tray to install the clamps for the PP lip. Any advise on how best to open and close it back up? It seems to be wedged under the front bumper in a number of places. Thanks.

I finally got the under tray to pop out, had to pull the bumper down and the stick a finger into grab the tray to pull in down (wasn’t fun). While the lip looks really cool the fitness seems below average, as that gap you guys are talking about is no joke. Also, longer clips they supply to secure the sides are pretty useless, they don’t go all the way in. I had to use the OEM push pin to substitute and secure (somewhat) the round clip housing.

 

[Dysan911]

Did you end up using the double-sided tape at all to help with preventing gaps? From the pics, it looks really good.

 

[santua]

Debating if I should go with IKON or UP.