Carbon fiber parts for your E30

[B-well]

I agree, carbon fiber is so widely mis-used. Even with hoods and such, they spray half a gallon (4lbs.) of clear coat on them. Look at the F-40, almost dry lay-up with minimal paint/clear. It looks rough.

EXACTLY. look at carbon uses in the racing community and you will be discusted in the appearance, but at the same time astonished with the weight savings

[Farbin Kaiber]

Needs to be more substantial.

[Anguz]

SO I made a quick ABS plastic radiator cover what do you guys think? is it worth making out of CF, its just a cosmetic piece..

shit i like it!!


ill even buy the plastic piece ..

how much?

[CabbE30]

You should make it go over the radiator fender to fender. Maybe even replace the plastics behind the headlights.

[NV325i]

I'll offer up my vert for any of your ideas you might have. I'm down in Carson City.

[ja burna]

Im down for a carbon fiber radiator shroud!

[Farbin Kaiber]

I'm looking for licensing rights for the idea! ;)

[absolutdog]

I love the fog blanks... will look great on my alpine If the price is reasonable I want

If we are just going for aesthetics...
how about some door handles
Or something resembling the NLA Shadowline kit
or CF euro bumper wraps or plate fillers

just my .02
Don't care for the rad cover as the hinge gets in the way of it being as large as it should be, like in the subaru pictured

would CF work as a heat shield??

[SoCalKidz]

Full center console with cup holder, driver side kick panel, and window rain haired for 4 doors!

[e30runner]

How about an oem intake box cover?

[DisgustipatedAP1]

Make a sunroof plug so I can remove my sunroof assembly.

[kamotors]

will be repairing a pretty rare E30 kamei front spoiler with skinning the back with carbon fiber to strengthen and repair some cracks.(already sold to my friend)


how it should look

[CW325]

You should make it go over the radiator fender to fender. Maybe even replace the plastics behind the headlights.

Yea something like this would be awesome!! They are referred to as "cooling plates" and are made to help direct airflow to the radiator. At least than they would have some sort of performance gain rather than just a cosmetic piece.

[Jand3rson]

For reference.

Blech. That's the biggest thing I hate about new cars.

Plastic, carbon fiber or otherwise, I HATE covers that cover up everything inside the engine bay.

[E30 Wagen]

The only carbon fiber pieces I will buy for my e30, or any car really, will be OEM fitting body panels that reduce weight. Replacing little bits just to have it as carbon fiber always looks tacky to me.