[Daniels1117]

In the market for some side skirts. Everything I have from RW carbon (m5 cs spoiler, cf license plate frame, rear wheel arches) fits very well. I’m likely going to stick with them for side skirts. I spoke to a representative from RW today in an attempt to get a better understanding about the differences between the 3 skirts they have on their site. The pics and descriptions online were super helpful. Here is what I was told by RW carbon.

Hope this helps as I know a few other people are currently in the market for side skirts:

“The RWS are essentially a straight shot across. If you went eye level with them, they don’t have much depth and are an excellent choice if you’re looking for something in the middle of the aggression range.

The 3D are most aggressive and climb up the rocker panel. If you were eye level it would have some extra depth to it.

The non-styled ones are essentially the OEM performance skirts. Thinnest at the eye level. The sides are tapered so the middle is the thickest point.”

[Apex Missing Ape]

Which ones are you going with?

[Daniels1117]

Originally Posted by Apex Missing Ape

Which ones are you going with?

I can’t decide the picture they have aren’t great quality and it’s really hard to tell. I think I’ll end up ordering the rws or 3D and front lip this week

[Graaf_Autowerks]

Originally Posted by Daniels1117

I can’t decide the picture they have aren’t great quality and it’s really hard to tell. I think I’ll end up ordering the rws or 3D and front lip this week

I have the Kies motorsport ones. They are on a big sale right now. May be worth it, I’m happy with their fitment (pics in my garage have them installed).

https://www.kiesmotorsports.com/prod...xtensions-pair

[Daniels1117]

Originally Posted by Graaf_Autowerks

I have the Kies motorsport ones. They are on a big sale right now. May be worth it, I’m happy with their fitment (pics in my garage have them installed).

https://www.kiesmotorsports.com/prod...xtensions-pair

Can you send me pics or post them please? Did you cross shop these with any other skirts?

[Graaf_Autowerks]

Originally Posted by Daniels1117

Can you send me pics or post them please? Did you cross shop these with any other skirts?

I was comparing them to the ones on autotecnik and RW. They honestly all look similar if you get the MP style.

Just went Kies at the time because they were more reasonably priced, and they weren’t even discounted like they are now.

Initially planned on going with RW but my experience with the diffuser has left me dreading them. Quality and support isn’t worth the premium they ask for, when their stuff is eBay tier.

[M5pnw]

Im about to order RW carbon front lip, Side skirts, and other carbon peices soon. Im gonna get the non style ones because i like how simple and clean it looks. Already got an RW carbon diffuser installed. Those kies ones look nice. good price too but is it full carbon fiber?

[Graaf_Autowerks]

Originally Posted by M5pnw

Im about to order RW carbon front lip, Side skirts, and other carbon peices soon. Im gonna get the non style ones because i like how simple and clean it looks. Already got an RW carbon diffuser installed. Those kies ones look nice. good price too but is it full carbon fiber?

It is full carbon fiber. Good quality up front, will see how they last.

[Daniels1117]

Originally Posted by M5pnw

Im about to order RW carbon front lip, Side skirts, and other carbon peices soon. Im gonna get the non style ones because i like how simple and clean it looks. Already got an RW carbon diffuser installed. Those kies ones look nice. good price too but is it full carbon fiber?

Yea the OEM style ones are thinner on the ends and thickest in the middle I saw a video of a guy installing actual OEM “bmw performance” side skirts on his m5 and they looked a lot like the rw carbon OEM styled ones. I really can’t tell the difference between the other two options on the website. Kies price is tempting however.

[Daniels1117]

Originally Posted by Graaf_Autowerks

It is full carbon fiber. Good quality up front, will see how they last.

Did you install yourself? Did you use 3M tape or just the self tapping screws? I’ve heard some complaints about the 3m tape just collecting debris so a lot of people opt to go without the tape. If the screws fail, the tape clearly won’t save you lol

[Graaf_Autowerks]

Originally Posted by Daniels1117

Did you install yourself? Did you use 3M tape or just the self tapping screws? I’ve heard some complaints about the 3m tape just collecting debris so a lot of people opt to go without the tape. If the screws fail, the tape clearly won’t save you lol

I did self tappers only for these. Did not want a fly trap on each side collecting garbage.

Kies is the same as OEM style. Wider in the middle, tapering in on both ends.

[Daniels1117]

Originally Posted by Graaf_Autowerks

I did self tappers only for these. Did not want a fly trap on each side collecting garbage.

Kies is the same as OEM style. Wider in the middle, tapering in on both ends.

The 3D rw carbon skirts are supposed to be the “most agressive” of the 3, they seem to be a bit thicker and taller from what I can see. It’s tough to tell how any of these will look in my car due to the unique color. I’m sure I’ll be happy with whatever I decide. I haven’t seen many great options for front lips outside of the rw carbon one. You?

[Graaf_Autowerks]

Originally Posted by Daniels1117

The 3D rw carbon skirts are supposed to be the “most agressive” of the 3, they seem to be a bit thicker and taller from what I can see. It’s tough to tell how any of these will look in my car due to the unique color. I’m sure I’ll be happy with whatever I decide. I haven’t seen many great options for front lips outside of the rw carbon one. You?

Not for carbon fiber really. Maxton Design has a gloss black or “carbon look” option. I have the RW Carbon one but haven’t installed it yet because fitment wasn’t spot on, and being a 3-piece design it was going to have some weird gaps.

[Daniels1117]

Originally Posted by Graaf_Autowerks

Not for carbon fiber really. Maxton Design has a gloss black or “carbon look” option. I have the RW Carbon one but haven’t installed it yet because fitment wasn’t spot on, and being a 3-piece design it was going to have some weird gaps.

Interesting. I’ve bought 2-3 items from RW carbon and for me, their fitment has been top notch so I’m surprised to hear that. The only one they offer for my vehicle is a single piece front lip: https://www.********.com/267/1/0/1719/bmw-g30-lci-carbon-fiber-front-lip-spoiler.html

They also offer a Sliplo anti scrape kit for an additional charge that’s supposed to help save the bottom side of your front lip if you happen to curb it or whatever. Not sure if it’s worth it or if a similar item can be fashioned with some creativity at Home Depot….

[Daniels1117]

Originally Posted by Graaf_Autowerks

I did self tappers only for these. Did not want a fly trap on each side collecting garbage.

Kies is the same as OEM style. Wider in the middle, tapering in on both ends.

What do you suppose the difference is between the side skirts you have and these:
https://www.kiesmotorsports.com/prod...xtensions-pair

[Graaf_Autowerks]

Originally Posted by Daniels1117

What do you suppose the difference is between the side skirts you have and these:
https://www.kiesmotorsports.com/prod...xtensions-pair

Those are the same ones I have. Looks like price was increased to where I paid for them though. Wonder if that was a price mistake originally? Seemed crazy cheap, I almost bought a backup pair.

[Graaf_Autowerks]

Originally Posted by Daniels1117

Interesting. I’ve bought 2-3 items from RW carbon and for me, their fitment has been top notch so I’m surprised to hear that. The only one they offer for my vehicle is a single piece front lip: https://www.********.com/267/1/0/1719/bmw-g30-lci-carbon-fiber-front-lip-spoiler.html

They also offer a Sliplo anti scrape kit for an additional charge that’s supposed to help save the bottom side of your front lip if you happen to curb it or whatever. Not sure if it’s worth it or if a similar item can be fashioned with some creativity at Home Depot….

Yeah that’s what everyone tells me about RW, I guess I got two lemons in a row?

The one link doesn’t work, wondering what site you found the one piece at?

I never used a scrape kit, my issue usually isn’t the scraping but a head-on strike from someone’s blown out tire etc., that frays the carbon fiber. In the past I’ve just used some clear epoxy and repaired that myself without issue.