Side Skirts and RW Carbon "Covers"

Joe-BMW33 · 04-01-2022, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by peteinpa

Joe. If you decide to go CF also consider getting the bits wrapped in ppf. Side skirts / bumper trim / splitter and mirror caps are all exposed and as you know it is difficult if not impossible to repair.

Good point, these parts aren't cheap to begin with. I have a full front PPF now including the mirror caps. I definitely would have to factor that in. If I went the RW or Autoteknic route and did everything, it's like $3,000. That ain't gonna happen. Even $1,000 for the side skirts is tough to rationalize.

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jag81 · 04-01-2022, 07:33 AM

Not sure if the exhange rate and import duties would make these a cheaper solution for you all in the US

https://www.carbonfactory.co.uk/coll...r-parts?page=4

540iSUP · 04-02-2022, 11:50 PM

$1000 isn't cheap for the skirts, but they are so nice and the fit is spot on. I don't think Autoteknic makes the side skirts.

As far as lips go, my rule is that I have to be okay with it flying off. That is why I found the CF lip second hand. No matter what you do, that lip will eventually hit something. You don't have the same worries with side skirts or rear diffuser.

540iSUP · 04-03-2022, 08:32 AM

I also suggest waiting for a holiday to purchase these parts if you can. I picked up the side skirts on Black Friday for around $700 shipped. Still pricey, but easier to swallow.

2022M550i · 04-03-2022, 09:23 AM

I think the carbon bits for these cars are reasonably priced, especially for the nice quality that I'm seeing. It could be much worse.

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04-01-2022, 07:33 AM	#24
jag81 Private First Class 90 Rep 179 Posts Drives: G30 540iX, E87 130i Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Not sure if the exhange rate and import duties would make these a cheaper solution for you all in the US https://www.carbonfactory.co.uk/coll...r-parts?page=4
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540iSUP Captain 704 Rep 803 Posts Drives: G30, E36 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: California iTrader: (1)	$1000 isn't cheap for the skirts, but they are so nice and the fit is spot on. I don't think Autoteknic makes the side skirts. As far as lips go, my rule is that I have to be okay with it flying off. That is why I found the CF lip second hand. No matter what you do, that lip will eventually hit something. You don't have the same worries with side skirts or rear diffuser.
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540iSUP Captain 704 Rep 803 Posts Drives: G30, E36 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: California iTrader: (1)	I also suggest waiting for a holiday to purchase these parts if you can. I picked up the side skirts on Black Friday for around $700 shipped. Still pricey, but easier to swallow.
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2022M550i Lieutenant Colonel 3034 Rep 1,556 Posts Drives: 2022 M550i, 2015 Viper Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I think the carbon bits for these cars are reasonably priced, especially for the nice quality that I'm seeing. It could be much worse. .
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