OEM Carbon fiber weave qualms

MR///M3 · 04-16-2012, 11:37 PM

Hi guys,
I have been debating for a long time about whether or not I should get the OEM carbon fiber mirror caps, rear spoiler, and front "lip" pieces. But I'm pretty anal about things like the weaves matching, and I'm not sure if I would be too happy with 1x1 weave on the roof and 2x2 weave everywhere else.

For the people with these parts, is the mismatch really noticeable or not? Should I go for an aftermarket solution instead (although I haven't really seen a good 1x1 weave aftermarket performance spoiler)?

Any help or advice is appreciated.

Thanks,
Matt

THE TECH · 04-17-2012, 08:11 AM

Honestly, I don't think it's noticeable at all. All the parts are so far apart that it isn't an issue.

///M Ryder · 04-17-2012, 08:59 AM

I wouldn't mix the weave patterns. You can get the mirror caps in 1x1 weave and the performance spoiler is 1x1. As for the lip most are offered in 1x1.....unless you have a particular one in mind already and know it's only available in 2x2....................Phil

MR///M3 · 04-17-2012, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M Ryder

I wouldn't mix the weave patterns. You can get the mirror caps in 1x1 weave and the performance spoiler is 1x1. As for the lip most are offered in 1x1.....unless you have a particular one in mind already and know it's only available in 2x2....................Phil

yea I really don't want to, but the performance spoiler is only in 2x2. It doesn't come in 1x1 carbon fiber. I guess I'm just wondering if it's that noticeable with different weaves on different parts.

MR///M3 · 04-17-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

Honestly, I don't think it's noticeable at all. All the parts are so far apart that it isn't an issue.

Yea I have a feeling that it wouldn't be too noticeable, but it may just bother me because I will know that they don't match.

///M Ryder · 04-17-2012, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MR///M3

yea I really don't want to, but the performance spoiler is only in 2x2. It doesn't come in 1x1 carbon fiber. I guess I'm just wondering if it's that noticeable with different weaves on different parts.

So here's what I just discovered......if the spoiler is in fact 2x2.......I've never noticed a difference. Mine looks identical to my roof. I thought 2x2 had a very different look to it..............Phil

Lagunae92 · 04-17-2012, 09:52 AM

You don't walk around the car thinking"hmmmm, your roof doesn't match your front splitter!" I have all of the BMW CF parts, and everything is 2x2 except the roof. It's the largest piece and the least noticeable because it is highest in your eye line and set horizontally, opposed to the other parts setting more vertically and with the weave more obvious in 2x2.

Brucewonder · 04-17-2012, 10:08 AM

its not that noticeable unless your super anal. Im picky and it doesn't bother rme

MR///M3 · 04-17-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M Ryder

So here's what I just discovered......if the spoiler is in fact 2x2.......I've never noticed a difference. Mine looks identical to my roof. I thought 2x2 had a very different look to it..............Phil

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Originally Posted by Brucewonder

its not that noticeable unless your super anal. Im picky and it doesn't bother rme

ok great! thanks. I think I'm going to go OEM then.

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Originally Posted by Lagunae92

You don't walk around the car thinking"hmmmm, your roof doesn't match your front splitter!" I have all of the BMW CF parts, and everything is 2x2 except the roof. It's the largest piece and the least noticeable because it is highest in your eye line and set horizontally, opposed to the other parts setting more vertically and with the weave more obvious in 2x2.

yea you're right. thanks for the help!

M3PO · 04-17-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MR///M3

Yea I have a feeling that it wouldn't be too noticeable, but it may just bother me because I will know that they don't match.

It sounds like you're the type of person who will be bugged by it endlessly. So would I, so I say don't do it.

M3SQRD · 04-17-2012, 04:06 PM

I have the OEM CF mirror caps. When looking at them I've never once thought about them not matching the CF roof 1x1 plain weave.

PapaKlix · 04-17-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MR///M3

Hi guys,
I have been debating for a long time about whether or not I should get the OEM carbon fiber mirror caps, rear spoiler, and front "lip" pieces. But I'm pretty anal about things like the weaves matching, and I'm not sure if I would be too happy with 1x1 weave on the roof and 2x2 weave everywhere else.

For the people with these parts, is the mismatch really noticeable or not? Should I go for an aftermarket solution instead (although I haven't really seen a good 1x1 weave aftermarket performance spoiler)?

Any help or advice is appreciated.

Thanks,
Matt

too funny, i just posted my experience going through this same decision except i actually bought both: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=615280

///M Ryder · 04-17-2012, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PapaKlix

too funny, i just posted my experience going through this same decision except i actually bought both: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=615280

This is funny....I was just about to post the link to your thread

.........Phil

Singletrack · 04-18-2012, 08:13 AM

I'm incredibly detail oriented, and I couldn't really tell a difference. It's not as though you are holding them against each other - they are at least several feet apart. Plus, CF looks different depending on the angle which, again, will never be the same between parts.

Leonardo629 · 04-18-2012, 11:36 PM

I'm super picky when it comes to my car, and I can't really tell the weave pattern difference between my BMW carbon mirror and the carbon roof, and I have an AW coupe.

BLACK OPS · 04-19-2012, 12:34 AM

Well I always thought they were 1x1 weave parts...

04-16-2012, 11:37 PM	#1
MR///M3 e90post veteran 58 Rep 1,375 Posts Drives: Past: '12 M3, '09 335 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: central NJ iTrader: (5)	OEM Carbon fiber weave qualms Hi guys, I have been debating for a long time about whether or not I should get the OEM carbon fiber mirror caps, rear spoiler, and front "lip" pieces. But I'm pretty anal about things like the weaves matching, and I'm not sure if I would be too happy with 1x1 weave on the roof and 2x2 weave everywhere else. For the people with these parts, is the mismatch really noticeable or not? Should I go for an aftermarket solution instead (although I haven't really seen a good 1x1 weave aftermarket performance spoiler)? Any help or advice is appreciated. Thanks, Matt __________________ 2012 Melbourne Red/Bamboo Novillo E92 M3 - ZCP, ZPP, DCT, BMW Apps, Sat Radio, Heated Seats Mods- 20" BBS LM DBK, 18" Volk TE37SL, iPE F1 Exhaust, OSS, Arkym, RD Sport, and much more... Thanks to- PYSpeed -- Morr Wheels -- OSS Designs -- iND-Distribution
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///M Ryder Grown Azz Man 429 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: GT4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	I wouldn't mix the weave patterns. You can get the mirror caps in 1x1 weave and the performance spoiler is 1x1. As for the lip most are offered in 1x1.....unless you have a particular one in mind already and know it's only available in 2x2....................Phil __________________ 2016 GT4.....Sapphire Blue Metallic, Platinum stitch Leather/Alcantara interior, Carbon Fiber Trim, PCM w/Nav, Guards Red Belts, 2 Zone Climate, Sport Chrono, LWB, Smokers Pack, Big Gas Tank, Light Design Pack, Bi-Xenon w/PDL, Auto Dim Mirror, Clear Side Markers, GTS Clear Taillights
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Lagunae92 Captain 74 Rep 753 Posts Drives: BMW e92 M3 Laguna Seca Blue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Long Beach iTrader: (0)	You don't walk around the car thinking"hmmmm, your roof doesn't match your front splitter!" I have all of the BMW CF parts, and everything is 2x2 except the roof. It's the largest piece and the least noticeable because it is highest in your eye line and set horizontally, opposed to the other parts setting more vertically and with the weave more obvious in 2x2. __________________ 2009 e92 M3 Individual Laguna Seca Blue\|Black Novillo\|DCT\|19"rims\|Carbon Leather\|Premium\|Tech.\|Heated Seats\|Prem. Sound\|iPod\| Mods: \|Electronic Performance Steering Wheel\|ZCP CF Spoiler\|ZCP CF Spliters\|ZCP CF Mirrors\|Edition Front Grilles\|Edition Side Grilles\|BMW Performance Brake Handle\|3D Design Pedals\| Style Rumore Exhaust\|H&R Springs\|LCI Tails\|Challenge CF Door Panels\|
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Brucewonder Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,541 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 yea boi Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Socal iTrader: (4)	its not that noticeable unless your super anal. Im picky and it doesn't bother rme __________________ 2011.5 E92 ///M3 SSII/FR
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M3SQRD Major General 2161 Rep 5,543 Posts Drives: E92 M3,G20 330ix,F22 240iX,F82 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (11)	I have the OEM CF mirror caps. When looking at them I've never once thought about them not matching the CF roof 1x1 plain weave.
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Leonardo629 Lieutenant Colonel 168 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Taiwan iTrader: (10)	I'm super picky when it comes to my car, and I can't really tell the weave pattern difference between my BMW carbon mirror and the carbon roof, and I have an AW coupe.
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04-19-2012, 12:34 AM	#16
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