Feeler: Carbon Fiber Door Panels

[flipper325es]

I don't know how I missed this one. Can I still join to this GB? I need one set for the front doors (2 door car). Let me know how do I make payment.

Thanks

PM sent.

[cbouchez]

they look good! can't wait for the next gGB

[flipper325es]

CF hood would be pretty wonderful.

I actually want a trunk with the built in lip spoiler.

If the factory decides to go ahead with other E30 parts, I'll spread the word.

I just did a quick web search on VIS hoods, which normally list for around $680. To my surprise, this place sells them for $408, and also has the cheapest shipping:

https://www.carbonfiberhoods.net/bmw-3-seriese30-8491-24dr-oem-vis-carbon-fiber-hood-p-1576.html

[nickso]

Thanks for the pics, Nick! That's the same config I'm getting for my track car. Did you use their fastener kits to attach the panels? Or something else?



Yeah, their stuff was designed for track cars. They are interested in expanding their business, and I had several conversations with them about making parts for stock cars, such as full 3D door panels that are formed, rather than cut from CF sheets. We also talked about hoods (bonnets for you :p) and trunks lids, in both race (pins) and street (OE brackets) versions.

Good quality E30 CF hoods in the US are $600-$700, with flimsy ones going for $400-$500. These guys know what they are doing, and have nice equipment. If they can make good hoods for under $500, there may be a market, even with shipping. Especially with a group buy. ;)

im trying jimmyc from the zones velcro method. after extensive trialling (i slammed the door shut a few times) it seems to be holding very well.

i may put four screws through each front one yet and i haven't decided what im using to pull the door closed with yet so that will probably be screwed through too. probably just leave the rears velcro'd.

i could do with a cf bonnet too but the price will likely put me off. m52 is hopefully going in this winter plus cage, harnesses, buckets and perhaps a home made coilover kit......it all adds up to no money left ;)

[e30trooper]

dont mind me ,but those " CF" door cards are ulgy and ricey

[nickso]

dont mind me ,but those " CF" door cards are ulgy and ricey

i would say the same about your wind deflector on your roof. :mrgreen:

each to their own my good man. :)

[e30trooper]

i would say the same about your wind deflector on your roof. :mrgreen:

each to their own my good man. :)

I would say the same about your car but in your sig I dont see anything, and btw thats the old car and the wind deflector was oem
:)

[nickso]

I would say the same about your car but in your sig I dont see anything, and btw thats the old car and the wind deflector was oem
:)

well if thats your old car i dont see anything either.

you dont want to see my car, its pretty council. :D

only jap and and 80's fords have wind deflectors round here.

[flipper325es]

The FedEx estimate for my bulk shipment delivery is Nov. 4. I'm out of town early next week, back on the 5th, so individual shipments should go out on Friday Nov. 6.

Sorry for the delay -- it's mostly FedEx's fault, not the factory's. Apparently in the UK, FedEx takes 3 days to pick up, compared to one day in the US. And they are having a postal worker strike there, so everyone is using other means to ship. It took FedEx 6 days to pick up.

Alex

[E30_pilot]

So i might be gettin these on my bday. Sounds good to me!! Lol

[aznbo187]

If we were to order them now, would these be shipped out from the UK?

[flipper325es]

If we were to order them now, would these be shipped out from the UK?

Yes, shipped from the factory in the UK, directly to your house. Ask the factory if they would still be willing to give you the 15% GB discount.

[justin_l_]

Any way to get a tracking number on direct orders from the factory?

[flipper325es]

Any way to get a tracking number on direct orders from the factory?

Yep, just shoot them an e-mail: sales@performance-trim.com

[flipper325es]

It's here!!!

To my surprise, FedEx attempted delivery today. Of course, there was nobody home to sign for it, but I stopped by their distribution center on my way out of town this afternoon, and shipped the panels out. You should get them Thursday or Friday at the latest.

Another surprise was that the factory packed the fastener kits in separate envelopes and not with the panels (although I understand why), so I'll have to ship them out separately when I return. It will cost me $3.50 per envelope to do that. Since it's my fault for not confirming this sooner, I'm prepared to eat the extra cost. But if those of you with fastener kits decide to PayPal me for the second shipment, I'd be mighty pleased and grateful.

Alex