RW Carbon Review

[chetman7]

Any up close pics of the upper splitter weave? I wondering of the weave direction will match my already lower splitter
How was fitment?

[Rppngears]

Originally Posted by chetman7

Any up close pics of the upper splitter weave? I wondering of the weave direction will match my already lower splitter
How was fitment?

Fitment was great, don’t have any close ups but I’ll try to remember to grab one

[Spoolin Montego]

Looks like they announced a pretty decent BF sale today

[WIKDF80]

Originally Posted by Spoolin Montego

Looks like they announced a pretty decent BF sale today

Yeah I saw it on Instagram. You can save a good percentage if you order over a certain amount. $0 - $1000 is only 10% though. Not great but better than nothin!

[jailonacs99]

I know it's only been a couple of months but how are the parts holding up?

Or anybody who purchased RW Carbon parts (especially ones that may take road debris beating like the diffuser) have any long term usage updates?

I'm interested in a diffuser from them but am worried how the clear coat will hold up over time, especially with no warranty and their suggestion it be waxed regularly. It'd have to be uninstalled every month to do that

[WIKDF80]

Originally Posted by jailonacs99

I know it's only been a couple of months but how are the parts holding up?

Or anybody who purchased RW Carbon parts (especially ones that may take road debris beating like the diffuser) have any long term usage updates?

I'm interested in a diffuser from them but am worried how the clear coat will hold up over time, especially with no warranty and their suggestion it be waxed regularly. It'd have to be uninstalled every month to do that

When it's light out tomorrow I will take some detailed pics of both the rear diffuser and rear spoiler. They've been on the car for a few months now.

[jailonacs99]

Well, went ahead and picked up their M Perf style diffuser and installed it yesterday.

Piece looked good out of the box, QC-wise. Fitment-wise, the left side isn't as snug as the right and sticks out about 1/8 inch more (right is rock solid, left gives a bit when I push).

I'm a bit concerned that the two center bolts, because the diffuser tabs are more distant than the tabs on the car, the bolts don't reach as far as the heat shield. Just the plastic tabs. Considering buying longer bolts. Has anyone had an issue with their diffuser rattling or coming loose?

[ntg44]

Originally Posted by jailonacs99

I know it's only been a couple of months but how are the parts holding up?

Or anybody who purchased RW Carbon parts (especially ones that may take road debris beating like the diffuser) have any long term usage updates?

I'm interested in a diffuser from them but am worried how the clear coat will hold up over time, especially with no warranty and their suggestion it be waxed regularly. It'd have to be uninstalled every month to do that

I have the 3d style rear diffuser from them and the rear seat backs. The rear diffuser is perfect a year later, and fitment was perfect as far as I can tell. The rear seat backs make annoying squeak noises when moving in the seat, but it's just held on by tape, so I'm convinced any of the seat backs would have done the same. Doesn't really bother me though once settled in, but I probably wouldn't buy them again.

Yes, it's terrible ethics to copy another company's design for basically anything RW sells. But the prices are so outrageous for the majority of these parts that rw carbon is really the only option I'd ever consider. I'm not a cheap a**, but sometimes these companies don't realize that volume is just as profitable as high margins. There's a great reason rw carbon exists. Being in the wholesale food industry, the "eat with a spoon, not with a shovel" philosophy resonates with me, and so that's why I chose RW. Competition is always good for business, and the consumer wins. Can always choose the other vendors whether on principle or better quality product.

[jailonacs99]

I could care less about them being a "knock off" design too. It's more a question of quality and durability. If these hold up, look pretty much the same, and go for half the price? Absolutely. I'm buying a cosmetic car accessory. Not an actual performance part.

I just uninstalled and reinstalled my RW CF diffuser just to make sure it's as snug as can be. Definitely is. I'll probably still pick up a couple of longer hex bolts at Home Depot if I can find the right size, but for now seems secure.

[SeatownF80]

I have the vorsteiner style rear diffuser from RW on for about 2 years now and its hold up pretty well. Fitment was like a 7/10 and quality was 8/10 but you have to get up close to notice it.

I had the authentic Vorsteiner front lip and I smashed that shit up within a year as its my DD. $2000 gone. Would definitely go with a knock off front lip next time.

[WIKDF80]

Originally Posted by jailonacs99

I could care less about them being a "knock off" design too. It's more a question of quality and durability. If these hold up, look pretty much the same, and go for half the price? Absolutely. I'm buying a cosmetic car accessory. Not an actual performance part.

I just uninstalled and reinstalled my RW CF diffuser just to make sure it's as snug as can be. Definitely is. I'll probably still pick up a couple of longer hex bolts at Home Depot if I can find the right size, but for now seems secure.

Exactly right.

All my RW is holding up just fine. Zero issues with clear coat. Just as glossy as day 1. All these other companies try to make it sound as though you're buying a structural performance part that somehow needed a year of R&D. Give me a break.

[GuyLedouche]

My RW diffuser. Fitment falls short for use on a $80k car. Any of you die hard RW guys want to buy it?

[Spoolin Montego]

Originally Posted by GuyLedouche

My RW diffuser. Fitment falls short for use on a $80k car. Any of you die hard RW guys want to buy it?

Looks perfect to me lol. Some replicas have what I call droopy sides where it's not level with the bumper across the top ridge but this one looks spot on.

Btw loved your show guy 😂

[WIKDF80]

Originally Posted by Spoolin Montego

Looks perfect to me lol. Some replicas have what I call droopy sides where it's not level with the bumper across the top ridge but this one looks spot on.

Btw loved your show guy 😂

Me too! What ever happened to that show?

[jailonacs99]

I'll tell you what, basic diffuser or not...now that it's on there I don't see how an F82 can look "normal" without one. I'm definitely glad I finally picked one up, can't believe I waited this long. It was such an integral part of the rear styling and character of my 335is, there's no way I'm ever taking it off my M4.

[WIKDF80]

Originally Posted by jailonacs99

I'll tell you what, basic diffuser or not...now that it's on there I don't see how an F82 can look "normal" without one. I'm definitely glad I finally picked one up, can't believe I waited this long. It was such an integral part of the rear styling and character of my 335is, there's no way I'm ever taking it off my M4.

It's kind of dopey to think these cars come without rear splitters and front lips honestly. They just really complete the look of the car.

[JagR2611]

Originally Posted by LeFort One

Clear coat on these carbon fiber products are one in the same. I had an authentic vorsteiner diffuser that I bought when it was first released and over time began to haze as well. This was after having major fitment issues, which RW carbon hasn't had much of in my experience.

At the end of the day, this is inevitable with aftermarket carbon fiber products.

Can't you just PPF & coat to prevent any potential clear coat issues???

[bmwmdistrict]

Originally Posted by JagR2611

Can't you just PPF & coat to prevent any potential clear coat issues???

Yes. I purchased RW Carbon front lip, splitters, and sideskirts and I had all pieces covered in PPF. In my opinion, this is a must regardless of brand to ensure protection and longevity from weather elements and harsh sun.

I attached some pictures when I got the pieces installed. Only had them on for two months, but zero issues. The fitment was perfect and quality was top notch. Zero complaints...

[Demxsr]

All my RW pieces have cracked and deformed over the years. No accidents, 100% garage kept. Its cheaper, but you'll pay for it after a few years. Fitment wasn't great from the get go, but I was able to force/bend or cut parts to make them fit. The resin they use is pretty low quality and can't handle higher temps. My diffuser went over its transitional glass temperature near my exhaust tips not long after I installed it. This caused weave imprinting and deformation in that area. And since then I've had delamination and cracking issues in different areas on the diffuser, front lip and splitters.

Its almost impossible for a company to make high quality CF parts that will fit and last like OEM, while having them being as cheap as RW. They use fiberglass backing in some of their pieces, which actually can be harmful to the part. And it's obvious they do wet hand lay ups which is very bad for fiber to resin ratio. I've seen some posts that their CF GTS hood is actually heavier than the stock aluminum one, that should tell you something.

I'm not here saying they are a bad company or people or anything. But its cheap for a reason. I bought a lot of their stuff because they were so cheap compared to the competition. I'm guessing in another year or 2 i'll have to throw all of it away or do substantial repairs. Edit: this isn't ideal compared to being able to resell high quality parts, that are well taken care of, later on to recoup some of the cost.

[Spoolin Montego]

Originally Posted by Demxsr

All my RW pieces have cracked and deformed over the years. No accidents, 100% garage kept. Its cheaper, but you'll pay for it after a few years. Fitment wasn't great from the get go, but I was able to force/bend or cut parts to make them fit. The resin they use is pretty low quality and can't handle higher temps. My diffuser went over its transitional glass temperature near my exhaust tips not long after I installed it. This cause weave imprinting and deformation in that area. And since then I've had delamination and cracking issues in different areas on the diffuser, front lip and splitters.

Its almost impossible for a company to make high quality CF parts that will fit and last like OEM, while having them being as cheap as RW. They use fiberglass backing in some of their pieces, which actually can be harmful to the part. And its obvious they do wet hand lay ups which is very bad for fiber to resin ratio. I've seen some posts that their CF GTS hood is actually heavier than the stock aluminum one, that should tell you something.

I'm not here saying they are a bad company or people or anything. But its cheap for a reason. I bought a lot of their stuff because they were so cheap compared to the competition. I'm guessing in another year or 2 ill have to throw all of it away or do substantial repairs.

I think you're thinking of the 2m hood being more than oem? I've heard that one is pretty heavy. I have a cf rw hood on my m3 and it was around 21lbs with the vent

[Demxsr]

Originally Posted by Spoolin Montego

I think you're thinking of the 2m hood being more than oem? I've heard that one is pretty heavy. I have a cf rw hood on my m3 and it was around 21lbs with the vent

Ya you might be right. I read it in a GTS hood thread that people were talking about at length about RW's fitment issues. The rep or owner straight up told the guy not to buy his hood if he was worried about fitment. Either way, if all you are looking for is the look of carbon fiber, and not worried about the quality and fitment, then they are one are a cheap option.