Ark 1 Series Project : And It Begins

1013mm · 12-29-2010, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarracino89

+1 well John, looks like you have two friends who will have it so you can hear it for yourself before most.

I do too, but the other one gives a better angle on the actual tips rather than their openings.

yep yep

ARK BMW · 12-29-2010, 08:04 PM

A small update. We have the tecno tips / Burnt Tips / and fully polished.
Tomorrow, a very raw prototype picture will be posted.

Burnt and Tecno

and Fully polished.

Thaddy · 12-29-2010, 08:43 PM

Those tips just don't look right on a BMW.

stormcrow · 12-29-2010, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Thaddy

Those tips just don't look right on a BMW.

Agreed. And the kicker? They (Ark) were told what the people wanted and yet they give us the same lame tips as nearly every other exhaust manufacturer out there. Business people today - no desire to listen to their potential clientelle.

Ark dudes - does that look anything like "black" and "aggressive"? ha.

onefastman · 12-29-2010, 09:14 PM

You could always order a set of cyba tips and have those cut off and replaced.

Novator · 12-29-2010, 09:17 PM

I don't think many people will feel for that sort of finish on the tips and I personally don't like the fact that the tips are rolled (very close to the stock tips in my opinion), but it is always nice to see something different whether I like it or not. I look forward to futher pictures though.

ARK BMW · 12-29-2010, 09:20 PM

comments and suggestions are always taken seriously at ARK.

Sarracino89 · 12-29-2010, 09:39 PM

First and foremost, I appreciate Ark's choice to delve into the 1series market and try and offer another choice when it comes to the exhaust. I am apalled at how recently it seems that members on this forum have been tearing down companies trying to offer them a solution for what they are looking for. Ark is a KDM(korean Domestic Market) company and as such it is understandable why they said they have at the moment those types of tips. I am sure they will listen to members suggestions, but at this point those are the tips they use for their current exhaust systems for the genesis, G series, and Z's. I will be picking up my car tomorrow and will discuss members suggestions with them and find out which direction they are thinking of going. But as for now, realize that they don't have to offer us an exhaust they could invest their time somewhere else so let's be greatful for once.

BSM 135i · 12-29-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarracino89

First and foremost, I appreciate Ark's choice to delve into the 1series market and try and offer another choice when it comes to the exhaust. I am apalled at how recently it seems that members on this forum have been tearing down companies trying to offer them a solution for what they are looking for. Ark is a KDM(korean Domestic Market) company and as such it is understandable why they said they have at the moment those types of tips. I am sure they will listen to members suggestions, but at this point those are the tips they use for their current exhaust systems for the genesis, G series, and Z's. I will be picking up my car tomorrow and will discuss members suggestions with them and find out which direction they are thinking of going. But as for now, realize that they don't have to offer us an exhaust they could invest their time somewhere else so let's be greatful for once.

yeah they don't have to, but if they put out something that no one likes then they are just wasting their time. Especially since there are a lot of exhaust options available to us, I'm not putting Ark down, and i'm pretty sure that their exhaust will be great considering what cars they have products for but we drive BMW's not Hyundai's and Nissan's, the JDM scene is different than the BMW scene and what looks good on them doesn't mean it'll look good on a BMW and vice versa. but your comment just seems like we should

to them

I have an aFe black tipped exhaust and i love it but i think it could be more aggressive looking. I like the look of the burnt tips but those tecno tips IMO are

but i'm with everyone else, can you guys swap those tips out with non-rolled more aggressive looking tips and have a black tip option available?

EINSER M · 12-29-2010, 11:58 PM

+1 to what bsm just said. im personally not a fan of rolled tips. they look fat and ugly to me. like a swollen lip on someone's face. but if ark can build an exhaust with their savoir faire for the enthusiasts on this forum kudos to them. the reason why i havent had a set of exhaust on my car so far is nothing out there has made me go wow.

BSM 135i · 12-30-2010, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kirkx5m

+1 to what bsm just said. im personally not a fan of rolled tips. they look fat and ugly to me. like a swollen lip on someone's face. but if ark can build an exhaust with their savoir faire for the enthusiasts on this forum kudos to them. the reason why i havent had a set of exhaust on my car so far is nothing out there has made me go wow.

isnt that your 1 on their lift?

Sarracino89 · 12-30-2010, 12:45 AM

Hey sorry, what I said earlier came out a bit harsh, (i was dealing with some ungrateful customers of mine at the time, and kinda took it out here) i apologize. Essentially what I was getting at though is that those are the tips they have on some of their current exhausts, don't get me wrong, I don't think either of those would look good on a bmw, and if those are what they go with, I will be covering them up, like you said, good on jdm, not good on BMW. Like I said in an earlier post, I will paint the tips black if they don't already come like that. And you are right BSM & KIRKx5m, if they didn't make it geared towards us enthusiasts, then they are wasting both of our time and theirs, especially mine and kirkx5m since we haven't had our cars for the last couple days.

EINSER M · 12-30-2010, 12:51 AM

yah that's my car and samuel's at ark. let's work with them to get it right tight and bad ass

Sarracino89 · 12-30-2010, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kirkx5m

yah that's my car and samuel's at ark. let's work with them to get it right tight and bad ass

+1 get it right get it tight. haha sorry just had to throw those lyrics out. And kirk, ill be getting dropped off at about 11ish tomorrow so we could definitely give them more suggestions if other are willing to chime in tonight.
So far:
1. Aggressive style tips (not rolled?)
2. Black Tips for sure

EINSER M · 12-30-2010, 01:54 AM

hey sam im leaving my car there an extra day seemed like they could use the extra time there so if u wanna swing by my store after your done txt me and ill give you my 411. im about 10 min from ark further down the 10. ill pm u my digits

1013mm · 12-30-2010, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ARK BMW

A small update. We have the tecno tips / Burnt Tips / and fully polished.
Tomorrow, a very raw prototype picture will be posted.

Burnt and Tecno

and Fully polished.

i dont care what anyone says, i want those tips. i love rainbows.

do your best. flame me all you want, but i like.

BSM 135i · 12-30-2010, 03:00 AM

DAMMIT John!! lol

ARK BMW · 12-30-2010, 03:15 PM

Thank you for your comments. We will do our best to cater to everyone. There is still alot of work to be done here so we will keep you updated with detailed pictures and videos as this project goes into production.

Team ARK

1013mm · 12-30-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BSM 135i

DAMMIT John!! lol

onefastman · 12-30-2010, 03:59 PM

I would like to see them on a black car. My only concern is that it would look ricy, especially with my cf hood and trunk...

ARK BMW · 12-30-2010, 07:29 PM

When it comes down to colors i guess it comes down to personal preference. But then again.

1013mm · 12-30-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ARK BMW

When it comes down to colors i guess it comes down to personal preference. But then again.[IMG][/IMG]

12-29-2010, 08:04 PM	#24
ARK BMW New Member 6 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 1M Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montclair CA iTrader: (0)	A small update. We have the tecno tips / Burnt Tips / and fully polished. Tomorrow, a very raw prototype picture will be posted. Burnt and Tecno and Fully polished.
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Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	Those tips just don't look right on a BMW.
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12-29-2010, 09:14 PM	#27
onefastman Major General 159 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	You could always order a set of cyba tips and have those cut off and replaced. __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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Novator Captain 48 Rep 711 Posts Drives: '04 E46 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Beaufort, SC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2004 BMW M3 [8.00]	I don't think many people will feel for that sort of finish on the tips and I personally don't like the fact that the tips are rolled (very close to the stock tips in my opinion), but it is always nice to see something different whether I like it or not. I look forward to futher pictures though. __________________
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12-29-2010, 09:39 PM	#30
Sarracino89 Lieutenant 36 Rep 414 Posts Drives: 128i Black on Black Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 128i [0.00]	First and foremost, I appreciate Ark's choice to delve into the 1series market and try and offer another choice when it comes to the exhaust. I am apalled at how recently it seems that members on this forum have been tearing down companies trying to offer them a solution for what they are looking for. Ark is a KDM(korean Domestic Market) company and as such it is understandable why they said they have at the moment those types of tips. I am sure they will listen to members suggestions, but at this point those are the tips they use for their current exhaust systems for the genesis, G series, and Z's. I will be picking up my car tomorrow and will discuss members suggestions with them and find out which direction they are thinking of going. But as for now, realize that they don't have to offer us an exhaust they could invest their time somewhere else so let's be greatful for once.
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12-29-2010, 11:58 PM	#32
EINSER M Major General 377 Rep 5,730 Posts Drives: BMW i3 rex Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (44) Garage List 2018 I01 i3s \| CURRENT [0.00] 2018 G01 X3 \| CURRENT [0.00] 2017 I01 i3 \| SOLD [0.00] 2017 F48 X1 \| SOLD ... [0.00] 2016 I01 i3 \| SOLD [0.00] 2017 F22 M240 \| SOLD [8.00] 2016 F25 X3 diesel ... [0.00] 2006 E60 550 \| SOLD [6.00] 2011 E90 335 \| SOLD [8.66] 2012 E82 135 \| SOLD [5.50] 2011 E82 1M \| SOLD [7.94] 2007 E85 Z4M\| SOLD [4.50] 2003 E53 X5 4.6is S ... [9.00] 2008 E92 328 \| SOLD [0.00] 2008 E82 135 \| SOLD [0.00] 2008 E90 335 \| SOLD [0.00] 2003 E46 M3 \| SOLD [7.50] 2006 E90 330 \| SOLD [10.00] 2003 E46 330ZHP \| SOLD [0.00]	+1 to what bsm just said. im personally not a fan of rolled tips. they look fat and ugly to me. like a swollen lip on someone's face. but if ark can build an exhaust with their savoir faire for the enthusiasts on this forum kudos to them. the reason why i havent had a set of exhaust on my car so far is nothing out there has made me go wow.
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12-30-2010, 12:45 AM	#34
Sarracino89 Lieutenant 36 Rep 414 Posts Drives: 128i Black on Black Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 128i [0.00]	Hey sorry, what I said earlier came out a bit harsh, (i was dealing with some ungrateful customers of mine at the time, and kinda took it out here) i apologize. Essentially what I was getting at though is that those are the tips they have on some of their current exhausts, don't get me wrong, I don't think either of those would look good on a bmw, and if those are what they go with, I will be covering them up, like you said, good on jdm, not good on BMW. Like I said in an earlier post, I will paint the tips black if they don't already come like that. And you are right BSM & KIRKx5m, if they didn't make it geared towards us enthusiasts, then they are wasting both of our time and theirs, especially mine and kirkx5m since we haven't had our cars for the last couple days.
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12-30-2010, 12:51 AM	#35
EINSER M Major General 377 Rep 5,730 Posts Drives: BMW i3 rex Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (44) Garage List 2018 I01 i3s \| CURRENT [0.00] 2018 G01 X3 \| CURRENT [0.00] 2017 I01 i3 \| SOLD [0.00] 2017 F48 X1 \| SOLD ... [0.00] 2016 I01 i3 \| SOLD [0.00] 2017 F22 M240 \| SOLD [8.00] 2016 F25 X3 diesel ... [0.00] 2006 E60 550 \| SOLD [6.00] 2011 E90 335 \| SOLD [8.66] 2012 E82 135 \| SOLD [5.50] 2011 E82 1M \| SOLD [7.94] 2007 E85 Z4M\| SOLD [4.50] 2003 E53 X5 4.6is S ... [9.00] 2008 E92 328 \| SOLD [0.00] 2008 E82 135 \| SOLD [0.00] 2008 E90 335 \| SOLD [0.00] 2003 E46 M3 \| SOLD [7.50] 2006 E90 330 \| SOLD [10.00] 2003 E46 330ZHP \| SOLD [0.00]	yah that's my car and samuel's at ark. let's work with them to get it right tight and bad ass
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12-30-2010, 01:54 AM	#37
EINSER M Major General 377 Rep 5,730 Posts Drives: BMW i3 rex Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (44) Garage List 2018 I01 i3s \| CURRENT [0.00] 2018 G01 X3 \| CURRENT [0.00] 2017 I01 i3 \| SOLD [0.00] 2017 F48 X1 \| SOLD ... [0.00] 2016 I01 i3 \| SOLD [0.00] 2017 F22 M240 \| SOLD [8.00] 2016 F25 X3 diesel ... [0.00] 2006 E60 550 \| SOLD [6.00] 2011 E90 335 \| SOLD [8.66] 2012 E82 135 \| SOLD [5.50] 2011 E82 1M \| SOLD [7.94] 2007 E85 Z4M\| SOLD [4.50] 2003 E53 X5 4.6is S ... [9.00] 2008 E92 328 \| SOLD [0.00] 2008 E82 135 \| SOLD [0.00] 2008 E90 335 \| SOLD [0.00] 2003 E46 M3 \| SOLD [7.50] 2006 E90 330 \| SOLD [10.00] 2003 E46 330ZHP \| SOLD [0.00]	hey sam im leaving my car there an extra day seemed like they could use the extra time there so if u wanna swing by my store after your done txt me and ill give you my 411. im about 10 min from ark further down the 10. ill pm u my digits
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12-30-2010, 03:00 AM	#39
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12-30-2010, 03:15 PM	#40
ARK BMW New Member 6 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 1M Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montclair CA iTrader: (0)	Thank you for your comments. We will do our best to cater to everyone. There is still alot of work to be done here so we will keep you updated with detailed pictures and videos as this project goes into production. Team ARK
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onefastman Major General 159 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	I would like to see them on a black car. My only concern is that it would look ricy, especially with my cf hood and trunk... __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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12-30-2010, 07:29 PM	#43
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