BMW creates Flax Fiber to replace Carbon Fiber

F32Fleet · 06-21-2025, 02:07 PM

The EU is considering a ban on carbon fiber.

https://engineerine.com/eu-ban-carbon-fiber/

TXSTYLE · 06-21-2025, 02:09 PM

I am perfectly OK with GREEN and conservation for our ONE and ONLY Planet.

However... They will seriously need to improve this design and pattern.

AlpineG05 · 06-21-2025, 02:21 PM

Not that this affects me in any way, but…

It’s a no for me, dawg.

bholler · 06-21-2025, 02:22 PM

“I’m sorry, It’s a no for me dawg”

chrisado · 06-21-2025, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCali E36

I mean it’s pride month after all.

Wtf has that to do with the article. Keep your hate mongering bs to yourself

SoCali E36 · 06-21-2025, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisado

Wtf has that to do with the article. Keep your hate mongering bs to yourself

Oh boy…

6SPDG82 · 06-21-2025, 06:05 PM

WTFlax?!

silvermanor · 06-21-2025, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisado

Wtf has that to do with the article. Keep your hate mongering bs to yourself

Vancouver is gay

SoCali E36 · 06-21-2025, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by silvermanor

Vancouver is gay

That’s probably why he’s triggered. He’s the type of guy to get hurt and walk out of a comedy club.

chrisado · 06-21-2025, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCali E36

That’s probably why he’s triggered. He’s the type of guy to get hurt and walk out of a comedy club.

Only a knuckle dragging, trailer trash cult moron would try to somehow connect the article with his anti gay, anti trans, anti-environment, anti everything brainwashed views.

chrisado · 06-21-2025, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by silvermanor

Vancouver is gay

How would you know that? I doubt you have ever left the trailer park

tnot · 06-21-2025, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mech Spec

Some weird reaction to the fiber being natural based.

The new fiber weave is fully embedded in resin, just like carbon weave is fully embedded in resin. It's just another substrate that is more sustainably sourced. I wouldnt expect it to be any different than CF twill in longevity or resistance to animals (lol)

Having more ductility is a nice bonus, as CF parts are notoriously bad in this regard.

The pattern is very different. Im sure there are folks who would prefer a more traditional weave.

Well stated!

Brandoch · 06-21-2025, 07:27 PM

It's very easy to spot the MAGA fan club.
Flax Composite apparently offends them just as much as basic humility.

SoCali E36 · 06-21-2025, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisado

Only a knuckle dragging, trailer trash cult moron would try to somehow connect the article with his anti gay, anti trans, anti-environment, anti everything brainwashed views.

lol gtfo of here.

Efthreeoh · 06-21-2025, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisado

Only a knuckle dragging, trailer trash cult moron would try to somehow connect the article with his anti gay, anti trans, anti-environment, anti everything brainwashed views.

But isn't the whole idea to capture carbon so it doesn't get in the air? Is not carbon fiber a great way to capture carbon and save the planet?

R N M · 06-21-2025, 09:12 PM

BMW this is a joke!

Just call it what it is - pure cost cutting.

How much emissions are you saving vs real CF - the CF parts are mostly in M cars and only some actually have CF roofs / seats etc. The impact to the environment is Zero. Why not have your executives fly commercial instead of private jets.

R N M · 06-21-2025, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JJacksonIII

Wow, people are predictable. Change no good! Me like metal dashboards! And steel stronger than aluminum!

Let's just freeze time and stop all future innovation so we don't upset the know-it-alls.

We are all for innovation if main purpose is to increase performance of that particular part. The main focus of this exercise in product development is to decrease emissions. I’m sorry that is NOT my objective when buying an M car.

You want to give me the Fake CF in the EV - sure.
But please leave the M cars alone!

gsrbri · 06-21-2025, 09:49 PM

2026 M3 option sheet

- Sunroof ($1,000)
- Flax roof (+$2,000)
- Flax ceramic brakes (+$8,000)

chrisado · 06-21-2025, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

But isn't the whole idea to capture carbon so it doesn't get in the air? Is not carbon fiber a great way to capture carbon and save the planet?

I dunno. I wasn’t commenting on the merits of it. I was responding to a comment some dumb c made suggesting it was related to pride month.

Tejas1836 · 06-21-2025, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gsrbri

2026 M3 option sheet

- Sunroof ($1,000)
- Flax roof (+$2,000)
- Flax ceramic brakes (+$8,000)

Bucket Seats (+$5,000)

IcewaterPete · 06-21-2025, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Blindside_137

It’s April 1st right?

Right?

My first thought too. WTF.

So now once the rodents gorge themselves on the soy based wiring harnesses they can feast on a desert of flax fiber. Brilliant Munich. Just brilliant.

kmarei · 06-21-2025, 10:21 PM

How often do I have to water this?
And do I need to worry about weeds?

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