CF Goodies? Opinions / experience welcome!

SFD507 · 07-14-2009, 12:58 PM

Hey all,

I'm currently debating whether or not to act on my urge to give my car a carbon fiber theme. The first thing I would do would be mirrors, which brings me to the first of a couple things I'd like some input on.

1) Does anyone have an opinion on carbon fiber mirror replacements vs. covers? Are the covers totally obvious, or do they look good? I like the idea of being able to take them off some day should I want to go back to the white look without having to have professional help, but will not put something on my car that looks shoddy.

2) I'm also debating these CF door pillars http://www.**********s.com/product.a...Pillars_E90_PR. Does anyone have any experience with these or know anyone who does?

3) The last thing I'd do immediately would be CF grille inserts. I've heard these usually are not problematic.

Thanks in advance for any input.

- SFD507

E92-Lighting · 07-14-2009, 01:11 PM

CF goodies, carbon 8

tom @ eas · 07-14-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SFD507

1) Does anyone have an opinion on carbon fiber mirror replacements vs. covers? Are the covers totally obvious, or do they look good? I like the idea of being able to take them off some day should I want to go back to the white look without having to have professional help, but will not put something on my car that looks shoddy.

The covers are totally obvious - please don't purchase these no matter how cheap you can get them.

StrifeM3 · 07-14-2009, 01:51 PM

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The covers are totally obvious - please don't purchase these no matter how cheap you can get them.

SFD507 · 07-14-2009, 02:02 PM

So, whats the process for installing the CF mirror shell replacement? Do they need to be done professionally or can this be a weekend project?

tom @ eas · 07-14-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SFD507

So, whats the process for installing the CF mirror shell replacement? Do they need to be done professionally or can this be a weekend project?

Simply pop off the old cap and replace with the new. This is a very simple job.

SFD507 · 07-14-2009, 05:25 PM

Great. Do the door pillars available here http://www.**********s.com/product.a...Pillars_E90_PR look crappy in person? Anyone?

tom @ eas · 07-14-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SFD507

Great. Do the door pillars available here http://www.**********s.com/product.a...Pillars_E90_PR look crappy in person? Anyone?

No idea, but same rule applies for any stick-on parts.

iheartsole · 07-14-2009, 06:58 PM

cf all the way

SFD507 · 07-14-2009, 10:51 PM

Does anyone make CF replacements for the trim? And I can't find any replacements for the colored part of the mirror. Only covers that go over.

SFD507 · 07-15-2009, 07:45 AM

bump

SpmnE9zero · 07-15-2009, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SFD507

Does anyone make CF replacements for the trim? And I can't find any replacements for the colored part of the mirror. Only covers that go over.

For the exterior trim? I do not know but this would be really dif. Would like to see it done.

SFD507 · 07-15-2009, 10:54 AM

Is there anyone on the forum who does CF work? If there is anyone, what do you think would be the feasibility of this kind of thing?

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SFD507 Private 8 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2018 Panamera ST Turbo Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Is there anyone on the forum who does CF work? If there is anyone, what do you think would be the feasibility of this kind of thing? __________________ The pedal on the right makes the things in the mirrors smaller. Current: '16 f32 435xi \| '05 e46 M3 vert Previous: '08 e90 335xi \| '13 Ducati Hyperstrada \| '12 Yamaha FZ6R
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