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      10-07-2014, 04:58 PM   #1
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Arkym Carbon Fiber Engine Cover for M3/M4

This look really good, what do you guys think? Should I go for it?


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I prefer the painted engine covers from iND
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Negative. The carbon sway bar is art. It loses it's luster, so to speak, with the carbon engine cover.
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hmm only downside is will it be changing colors over time? due to heat etc. Like turn yellow?
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      10-07-2014, 08:23 PM   #5
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hmm only downside is will it be changing colors over time? due to heat etc. Like turn yellow?
This typically happens on mass-products pieces from overseas.

When proper heat-resistant resins are used, they will not change color.
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This typically happens on mass-products pieces from overseas.

When proper heat-resistant resins are used, they will not change color.
Ahh that is true! Looks like this is on the list next time I stop by haha!
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