Carbon Fiber Trim - Page 2

cak323i · 10-04-2012, 11:38 AM

That's why I added a pic showing my center trim so you can see just how much it sticks out....from my viewpoint, the CF overlay works out very well. Doesn't stick out anymore than my trim in my opinion

Alex323Ci · 10-04-2012, 12:49 PM

I'm sorry but the vinyl is to cover up ugly trim. Otherwise if you want a CF look trim the vinyl is a joke. Looks nothing like real Carbon Fiber with a 3D depth. I'm not saying it doesn't have it's place in a tight budget, just that it looks nothing side by side to how spectacular real CF looks. And isn't that the reason to go CF on the trim??
EAS used to sell a good coupe trim. Bimmian too but now think they just have the overlays.
Rear CSL diffusers are rather abundant now, the fitment varies so be careful of the one you buy and the tabs. There is also a difference on pointed and non-pointed ends between diffusers. Have it's test fitted before painting so any trimming or body work can be done. This keeps from painting it twice.

cheonguk · 10-04-2012, 12:55 PM

wow cf trims look really nice.

cak323i · 10-04-2012, 01:20 PM

I think the only real carbon fiber that you will find are with overlays... I haven't seen it in anything else... I tried the vinyl cf wrap and kinda liked it but compared to even my cf overlays... I prefer my overlays over vinyl.

As Alex mentioned it has to do with the 3D depth you get using real carbon fiber....

E46Cherry · 10-04-2012, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex323Ci

I'm sorry but the vinyl is to cover up ugly trim. Otherwise if you want a CF look trim the vinyl is a joke. Looks nothing like real Carbon Fiber with a 3D depth. I'm not saying it doesn't have it's place in a tight budget, just that it looks nothing side by side to how spectacular real CF looks. And isn't that the reason to go CF on the trim??
EAS used to sell a good coupe trim. Bimmian too but now think they just have the overlays.
Rear CSL diffusers are rather abundant now, the fitment varies so be careful of the one you buy and the tabs. There is also a difference on pointed and non-pointed ends between diffusers. Have it's test fitted before painting so any trimming or body work can be done. This keeps from painting it twice.

Well if that's the case, you mind selling me your diffuser then?! hahah

10-04-2012, 11:38 AM	#21
cak323i Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: RI Posts: 2,531 My Ride: ///M3 & 330i ZHP View My Garage	That's why I added a pic showing my center trim so you can see just how much it sticks out....from my viewpoint, the CF overlay works out very well. Doesn't stick out anymore than my trim in my opinion __________________ 2004 TiAg ///M3 2003 Imola Red 330i ZHP 1999 *Electric Red 323i* - *SOLD* ZHP Project Thread TiAg ///M Project Thread

10-04-2012, 12:49 PM	#22
Alex323Ci Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Huntington Beach -Surf City USA Posts: 15,106 My Ride: M3 & 323Ci (sold) View My Garage	I'm sorry but the vinyl is to cover up ugly trim. Otherwise if you want a CF look trim the vinyl is a joke. Looks nothing like real Carbon Fiber with a 3D depth. I'm not saying it doesn't have it's place in a tight budget, just that it looks nothing side by side to how spectacular real CF looks. And isn't that the reason to go CF on the trim?? EAS used to sell a good coupe trim. Bimmian too but now think they just have the overlays. Rear CSL diffusers are rather abundant now, the fitment varies so be careful of the one you buy and the tabs. There is also a difference on pointed and non-pointed ends between diffusers. Have it's test fitted before painting so any trimming or body work can be done. This keeps from painting it twice. __________________ OEM CSL WHEELS - OEM CSL BRAKES - OEM AUTOFOLD MIRRORS - CSL TRUNK - CSL DIFFUSER - AA SPORT TUNE - AA PULLEYS - BILSTEIN PSS9s - AUTOSOLUTIONS SSK CF CSL RACE LIP - NAVI HU - BMW PERFORMANCE CF STRUT BAR - BMW GROUP-N MTRMTS - UUC SS BRAKELINES, TRANS MOUNTS, RTABs - 4.10 BMW M-SPORT DIFF

10-04-2012, 01:20 PM	#24
cak323i Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: RI Posts: 2,531 My Ride: ///M3 & 330i ZHP View My Garage	I think the only real carbon fiber that you will find are with overlays... I haven't seen it in anything else... I tried the vinyl cf wrap and kinda liked it but compared to even my cf overlays... I prefer my overlays over vinyl. As Alex mentioned it has to do with the 3D depth you get using real carbon fiber.... __________________ 2004 TiAg ///M3 2003 Imola Red 330i ZHP 1999 *Electric Red 323i* - *SOLD* ZHP Project Thread TiAg ///M Project Thread Last edited by cak323i; 10-04-2012 at 01:22 PM.

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10-04-2012, 12:55 PM	#23
cheonguk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 15 My Ride: 330Ci View My Garage	wow cf trims look really nice.