How do Carbon fiber parts hold up to Winter

Phantom 335i · 06-17-2013, 09:31 AM

I am looking at a CF trunk for my car, but I am wondering how they hold up to winter? or is it something that would have to come off the car for winter driving?

redfox · 06-17-2013, 09:47 AM

I have mine all year round. No issues. I would think it's better than stainless steel parts because CF parts will never rust.

That said, you have to get the fitment right. Else, the weather seals won't sit flush against the trunk lid.

Andy M · 06-17-2013, 11:26 AM

Never had any issue with CF either.

CF would shatter if in Edmonton -35C degree weather (I'm from Edmonton lol) but that's only with a lot of impact. I also find it chips easily when hit with the direct force of say a rock chip. But as a trunk, that shouldn't be any issue.

Remember that hockey sticks which are designed to work in the cold and be beaten up in the cold are made of carbon fiber now.

Havok_2011 · 06-17-2013, 11:31 AM

My trunk was full CF reveal on the 328i, had it out all winter season, zero issues with it. Held up perfectly, and last winter had some pretty bad moments/storms.

Phantom 335i · 06-17-2013, 04:56 PM

Awesome Thanks guys

335alive · 06-17-2013, 08:33 PM

as long as the clear coat is good...

i didn't know the "eyebrows" on my cf grilles were peeling. salt got in there and now they look like shit.

anyone selling cf grilles? lol

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redfox INSTAGRAM: @yaasplease 166 Rep 1,023 Posts Drives: 2015 YMB M4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	I have mine all year round. No issues. I would think it's better than stainless steel parts because CF parts will never rust. That said, you have to get the fitment right. Else, the weather seals won't sit flush against the trunk lid. __________________ 2015 ///M4: M/Vorsteiner Aero, P3Cars, HRE R101, Dinan S2, Coils & Intake; Eis/Akra Exhaust 2013 WRX Hatchback: LED Conversion, Blacked Out, Rally Armor 2015 Macan Turbo: Techart Exhaust, Cargraphics Lowering Module, Blacked Out
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Andy M 79 Rep 1,208 Posts Drives: 09 BMW 335i xdrive Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	Never had any issue with CF either. CF would shatter if in Edmonton -35C degree weather (I'm from Edmonton lol) but that's only with a lot of impact. I also find it chips easily when hit with the direct force of say a rock chip. But as a trunk, that shouldn't be any issue. Remember that hockey sticks which are designed to work in the cold and be beaten up in the cold are made of carbon fiber now.
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Havok_2011 246 Rep 3,155 Posts Drives: Alpine White 2011 M3 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (7)	My trunk was full CF reveal on the 328i, had it out all winter season, zero issues with it. Held up perfectly, and last winter had some pretty bad moments/storms.
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335alive i accidentally the verb 19 Rep 671 Posts Drives: 13 Subaru BRZ Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: caledon, ontario iTrader: (2)	as long as the clear coat is good... i didn't know the "eyebrows" on my cf grilles were peeling. salt got in there and now they look like shit. anyone selling cf grilles? lol __________________ '88 Porsche 944 - SOLD '90 Audi Coupe Quattro - SOLD '07 E90 335i 6MT - SOLD '08 E90 335i 6MT - SOLD '13 BRZ SportTech 6MT - current
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