Recommend carbon fiber brands

ONEof500 · 10-18-2021, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

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Originally Posted by ONEof500

Is it true carbon or carbon overlaid on plastic or fiberglass? I have yet to see cost effective carbon that's isn't overlay.

carbon fiber parts are almost always mixed with FRP, as it's very difficult to mold full carbon fiber.

I understand but my RKP side skirts, sterckenn fangs, and OEM carbon are not overlayed on FRP but they are expensive.

JagR2611 · 10-18-2021, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mineral///M4

What carbon fiber brands does the forum members recommend? I want to start adding exterior pieces to my Mineral White Metallic ///M4. Is there any brands to definitely stay away from?

Thank you,
b

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Originally Posted by Mineral///M4

What carbon fiber brands does the forum members recommend? I want to start adding exterior pieces to my Mineral White Metallic ///M4. Is there any brands to definitely stay away from?

Thank you,
b

RKP or MP.

alpinefd · 10-18-2021, 08:28 PM

great choice

mdrobc13 · 11-12-2021, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by FSHNGRY

I'm an OEM believer. And also don't mind paying more for perfect fitment and matching weave patterns.

My vote is M Performance or RKP

Yes from what I've seen and been advised...OEM is best fitment wise and also for matching weave patterns with all of your exterior components. I've seen the mix and match approach and works well but sometimes you can see difference in the weave patterns between different parts. Also have seen non-OEM CF fade more easily and show wear than OEM ones at times. However for some parts especially easily broken and high wear ones (aggressive lips) one may consider going for cheaper options especially if you're gonna have to replace them constantly!

alozcarney · 02-08-2022, 08:32 AM

I have been looking around for a while and this G80 BMW carbon fiber spoiler for my BMW, period...there are other brands/styles but they don't flow as well. i was thinking of buying this m-performance carbon one and color matching to my car but haven't got around to it yet. yep, it is pricey.

bsmf8x · 02-08-2022, 09:56 AM

XPH and other vendors that guarantee fitment are your best bet after OEM.

Mode carbon and rw carbon have jacked up prices for the same quality as most other aftermarket companies.

xMegaMan · 03-20-2022, 12:59 AM

1)OEM-
2)3d design-
3)vorsteiner-
4)-rkp

G35POPPEDMYCHERRY · 04-04-2022, 10:41 AM

ebay

hellokitty · 06-21-2022, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by pmhip

Would you guys recommend glossy black or BMW Carbon Fiber on the outside trims of the vehicle ie: kidney grille, side vents, and side mirrors on an alpine white vehicle

Glossy. Otherwise you would be over doing it with CF IMO, especially if you already have other CF parts like spoiler, lip and mirror caps.

ZeusyZeus · 06-21-2022, 11:25 AM

I want to try PH and RF Carbon but something keeps pushing me away telling me to go OEM. 🤷🏻*♂️

Jim45678 · 06-21-2022, 03:29 PM

I installed Reventon Design and i'm pretty happy with them.

https://www.instagram.com/reventon_carbon/

More pics here: https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=345

c63sss · 06-22-2022, 02:21 AM

I used to go to RW performance for carbon on my benz, but honestly its ebay carbon with customer support. I have purchased my parts for my m3 from 1ne performance, and honestly besides OEM they have had the best fitment I have ever seen in aftermarket while being super affordable.

M3nmotion18 · 06-22-2022, 11:01 AM

OEM, RKP or Carbon 1.5.

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alozcarney Banned 6 Rep 10 Posts Drives: bmw m3 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: california iTrader: (0)	I have been looking around for a while and this G80 BMW carbon fiber spoiler for my BMW, period...there are other brands/styles but they don't flow as well. i was thinking of buying this m-performance carbon one and color matching to my car but haven't got around to it yet. yep, it is pricey. Last edited by alozcarney; 02-09-2022 at 02:05 PM..
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02-08-2022, 09:56 AM	#50
bsmf8x Lieutenant Colonel 777 Rep 1,636 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	XPH and other vendors that guarantee fitment are your best bet after OEM. Mode carbon and rw carbon have jacked up prices for the same quality as most other aftermarket companies.
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03-20-2022, 12:59 AM	#51
xMegaMan Private 14 Rep 90 Posts Drives: BMW M3(E92),BMW M4(F82) Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: CA,San Diego IG:_M3G4MAN iTrader: (3)	1)OEM- 2)3d design- 3)vorsteiner- 4)-rkp
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G35POPPEDMYCHERRY Banned 4997 Rep 4,139 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (1)	ebay
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ZeusyZeus Private 4 Rep 69 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Convertible F83 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I want to try PH and RF Carbon but something keeps pushing me away telling me to go OEM. 🤷🏻*♂️
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06-21-2022, 03:29 PM	#55
Jim45678 First Lieutenant 165 Rep 358 Posts Drives: M3 f80 Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: capital iTrader: (0)	I installed Reventon Design and i'm pretty happy with them. https://www.instagram.com/reventon_carbon/ More pics here: https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=345 Attached Images Last edited by Jim45678; 06-21-2022 at 03:34 PM..
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c63sss Private 16 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 17 c63s, 18 f80 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	I used to go to RW performance for carbon on my benz, but honestly its ebay carbon with customer support. I have purchased my parts for my m3 from 1ne performance, and honestly besides OEM they have had the best fitment I have ever seen in aftermarket while being super affordable.
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06-22-2022, 11:01 AM	#57
M3nmotion18 Captain 390 Rep 659 Posts Drives: 2018 IR ZCP BM3 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [9.71] 2021 MINI COOPER [10.00] 2023 GENESIS GV60 [10.00] 2017 LEXUS RX350 [10.00]	OEM, RKP or Carbon 1.5.
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