Carbon Fiber door handles and CF mirror covers need your opinion!

HPFMTRE · 10-15-2009, 01:55 PM

Hey guys check this out. im looking for something not expensive to spice up the car some more so i saw these carbon fiber door handles. what do you think ricey at all? i think they would look clean opinions?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...Q5fAccessories

Also what about these carbon fiber mirror covers? any one have pics of these on a silver grey M3?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...Q5fAccessories

2000_328CI · 10-15-2009, 01:58 PM

not a fan of either... but that's just me

Nick@Jlevi SW · 10-15-2009, 02:26 PM

I like the mirrors, they seem at least partly functional. The door handles are a bit much IMO, they are clearly just an after thought.

turbodreamer86 · 10-15-2009, 02:38 PM

I say nay on the CF door handles. I was thinking about doing CF mirrors too. Dunno how they would look though!? I have only seen a pic of two Ms with CF mirrors, but they were both crappy low res pics. Do you by any chance have any hi res ones and with it the whole car pictured?

Btw your M is amazing.

ldev869 · 10-15-2009, 03:18 PM

I like the mirrors, but the door handles seem like overkill

fckupayme · 10-15-2009, 08:11 PM

this kid used to have an AW ZCP M3 with gold HREs and carbon mirrors and handles... looked pretty nice for some reason

Buk_Andy · 10-15-2009, 09:47 PM

Robert no on the door handles but YES on the Mirrors bro. Either way you got a sick ass car and no one will see those mods when you fly past them lol.

greg916 · 10-15-2009, 10:01 PM

I say just leave your car how it is now. Already looks good so why change it?

HPFMTRE · 10-15-2009, 10:19 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

I like the mirrors, they seem at least partly functional. The door handles are a bit much IMO, they are clearly just an after thought.

Im really liking the mirrors

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbodreamer86

I say nay on the CF door handles. I was thinking about doing CF mirrors too. Dunno how they would look though!? I have only seen a pic of two Ms with CF mirrors, but they were both crappy low res pics. Do you by any chance have any hi res ones and with it the whole car pictured?

Btw your M is amazing.

Thanks for the compliment! i have no pics of the mirror only one i could find was one of tazas car at bimmerfest i think it looks pretty good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buk_Andy

Robert no on the door handles but YES on the Mirrors bro. Either way you got a sick ass car and no one will see those mods when you fly past them lol.

hahaha thanks man. It still has to look nice while being fast lol.

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Originally Posted by greg916

I say just leave your car how it is now. Already looks good so why change it?

ugh i know but my car will be at SEMA next month and i wanna spice it up a bit add a little extra touch. Im installing my Asuka CF hood soon also so i think the mirrors would compliment the hood nicely.

MSpired · 10-15-2009, 11:47 PM

For your car I say yes on the mirrors and no on the door handles. Although, I would put all this money towards a CF roof over either of them.

HPFMTRE · 10-16-2009, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSpired

For your car I say yes on the mirrors and no on the door handles. Although, I would put all this money towards a CF roof over either of them.

i want the roof but does it really only save 5lbs? i thought it took off like 40-50 lbs off the car i already dont have a sunroof does anyone know how much it would save? the website says 5lbs...

MSpired · 10-16-2009, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HPFMTRE

i want the roof but does it really only save 5lbs? i thought it took off like 40-50 lbs off the car i already dont have a sunroof does anyone know how much it would save? the website says 5lbs...

ya, if you don't have a sunroof already, it will prob only save you 5lbs, but how much are the mirrors and door handle going to save you?

The roof is just baller imo

HPFMTRE · 10-16-2009, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSpired

ya, if you don't have a sunroof already, it will prob only save you 5lbs, but how much are the mirrors and door handle going to save you?

The roof is just baller imo

haha 0.3lbs lol..yeah man if i can get the roof in time we will definitely crank it out to get it ready for SEMA. Ill let you know whats up.

m3m3me · 10-16-2009, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HPFMTRE

i want the roof but does it really only save 5lbs? i thought it took off like 40-50 lbs off the car i already dont have a sunroof does anyone know how much it would save? the website says 5lbs...

Vorsteiner's website is correct. 5 lbs for non-sunroof.
Very worth it, but you'll have to paint it to match your car to please this forum.

HPFMTRE · 10-16-2009, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3m3me

Vorsteiner's website is correct. 5 lbs for non-sunroof.
Very worth it, but you'll have to paint it to match your car to please this forum.

i would DEFINITELY leave the carbon fiber exposed haha.

HardPark'd TT · 10-16-2009, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3m3me

Vorsteiner's website is correct. 5 lbs for non-sunroof.
Very worth it, but you'll have to paint it to match your car to please this forum.

nope his carbon fiber matches so it would be ok

OP I haven't seen your car but I wanted to do the door handles on my M3 a few months ago. If your car is simple and clean black or cf door handles add a nice touch. I did my TT handles in black and people always comment on them.

Beamn46 · 10-16-2009, 01:07 AM

Ur car is sooo clean!! i think adding all of that would throw it off...but if i really had to choose between the two i would say NO for the handles and Yes for the mirrors..but i would look for a better quality..not a cover.

HardPark'd TT · 10-16-2009, 01:08 AM

I think Paul@Euro-Spec used to or still does carry the mirror covers. I know he had them on his sedan at a show once.

Cazz · 10-16-2009, 01:46 AM

Those door handles might look OK on a black or dark blue car (need to see it to really judge). I agree that they don't work on a gray vehicle.

HardPark'd TT · 10-16-2009, 01:49 AM

Let me find a photoshop I did of black door handles I did on my M3. IMO I thought it looked really good on the silver grey...

edit: Here we go...

10-15-2009, 02:26 PM	#3
Nick@Jlevi SW 1.888.JLEVISW Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 26,718 My Ride: DER ÜBER1 View My Garage	I like the mirrors, they seem at least partly functional. The door handles are a bit much IMO, they are clearly just an after thought. __________________ 1.888.JLEVISW \| sales@jlevisw.com \| AIM: Nick at JSW

10-15-2009, 02:38 PM	#4
turbodreamer86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ & KC Posts: 144 My Ride: 2004 M3 View My Garage	I say nay on the CF door handles. I was thinking about doing CF mirrors too. Dunno how they would look though!? I have only seen a pic of two Ms with CF mirrors, but they were both crappy low res pics. Do you by any chance have any hi res ones and with it the whole car pictured? Btw your M is amazing. __________________ ///M Photo Shoots Full Mod List ///M Progression Hidden IR Crew

10-15-2009, 03:18 PM	#5
ldev869 OEM ///Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 417 My Ride: 02 ///M Tres, B6 A4 View My Garage	I like the mirrors, but the door handles seem like overkill __________________ -Luke 2002 ///M3 6MT Alpine White/Black euroaddiction

10-15-2009, 08:11 PM	#6
fckupayme Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 2,511 My Ride: Razor Scooter on 20s View My Garage	this kid used to have an AW ZCP M3 with gold HREs and carbon mirrors and handles... looked pretty nice for some reason __________________ 996TT/E39M: In Progress

10-15-2009, 09:47 PM	#7
Buk_Andy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 31 My Ride: 05 M3 SMG View My Garage	Robert no on the door handles but YES on the Mirrors bro. Either way you got a sick ass car and no one will see those mods when you fly past them lol. __________________

10-15-2009, 01:58 PM	#2
2000_328CI DK Jack Sparrow Join Date: May 2004 Location: Isla de Muerta Posts: 20,852 My Ride: Decepticon View My Garage	not a fan of either... but that's just me

10-15-2009, 10:01 PM	#8
greg916 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 51 My Ride: 2005 M3 Competition View My Garage	I say just leave your car how it is now. Already looks good so why change it?

10-15-2009, 11:47 PM	#10
MSpired Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Posts: 2,514 My Ride: VF SC '02 BMW M3 View My Garage	For your car I say yes on the mirrors and no on the door handles. Although, I would put all this money towards a CF roof over either of them. __________________

10-16-2009, 01:07 AM	#17
Beamn46 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Renton,Wa Posts: 1,394 My Ride: 02 M3 SMG CB/CINN View My Garage	Ur car is sooo clean!! i think adding all of that would throw it off...but if i really had to choose between the two i would say NO for the handles and Yes for the mirrors..but i would look for a better quality..not a cover. __________________ ~K&N intake~JVT Headers~Shark injectors~Full CF CSL Trunk~V-CSL front~Alufelgen SF-71 wheels~KW V2 Coils~Hawk HPS F/R~Euro drilled rotors F/R~Depo smoke corners~Depo Smoked Sides~Matte Grills~MyCARR 81 LED~Rogue RSM/RTABS

10-16-2009, 01:08 AM	#18
HardPark'd TT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Coast, Cali Posts: 10,075 My Ride: is parked hard. View My Garage	I think Paul@Euro-Spec used to or still does carry the mirror covers. I know he had them on his sedan at a show once. __________________ I HATERS Audi TT 225Q - e46 M3 SOLD - e46 325i SOLD www.DTM-Spec.net - www.gfabmedia.com - www.centralcoasteurocars.net

10-16-2009, 01:46 AM	#19
Cazz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 96 My Ride: 2005 BMW M3 View My Garage	Those door handles might look OK on a black or dark blue car (need to see it to really judge). I agree that they don't work on a gray vehicle. __________________ ZCP ///M-track button relocate DIY Multifunction steering wheel retrofit DIY

10-16-2009, 01:49 AM	#20
HardPark'd TT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Coast, Cali Posts: 10,075 My Ride: is parked hard. View My Garage	Let me find a photoshop I did of black door handles I did on my M3. IMO I thought it looked really good on the silver grey... edit: Here we go... __________________ I HATERS Audi TT 225Q - e46 M3 SOLD - e46 325i SOLD www.DTM-Spec.net - www.gfabmedia.com - www.centralcoasteurocars.net Last edited by HardPark'd TT; 10-16-2009 at 01:53 AM.

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