05-11-2024, 11:24 AM | #1 |
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Directional Weave for Carbon M3 CS-style Grill?
Looking at a nose job for the M3 and have gotten a little OCD as I've noticed that the Vorsteiner-style grill appears to have directionally symmetrical carbon weave that matches the left/right direction of the brake inlets. For example:
Yet all the CSL-style Grills I'm seeing are one piece and directional the whole way across.. (I'm sort of partial to this motorsport style with the open bottom)
Has me worried that it might not be a stock for stock style DIY home replacement like I'm seeing on YouTube. |
05-11-2024, 11:47 AM | #2 |
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Carbon Fiber Art from Russia has a CSL style grille that has the split weave direction. No idea about quality or anything, i just know that it exists. https://cfa-carbon.world/m3g80shop/t...tor-grille-csl
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I notice some photos do have a badge-blank, others do not (some of the pictures had uni-directional weave too)....also noticed they had optional forged carbon...not sure if I'd like that Getting closer though, thanks for a lead! |
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to put this in perspective though , the OEM carbon roof isn't even the same weave pattern as the rest of the carbon on the car, the direction of this or that doesn't seem like such a big deal |
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05-11-2024, 12:42 PM | #6 |
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Very nice, please let me know how the install goes. My M3 does not have ACC, so hopefully their non-ACC is similarly woven?
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They forgot to drill the hole for front camera but it’s no big problem, I can easy do it myself.
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It’s got the badge for M3/4 Competition.
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AutoTecknic G8X M3 / M4 Dry Carbon Podium V1 Front Grille SKU: ATK-BM-0415-DCG Honestly I don't get the difference between the separated and joined kidneys. Seems like (with the exception of the one mentioned above) most of the directional carbon grills have separated kidneys, makes me wonder how different the install process is and if there are any install differences in fit and finish....
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Now THAT is exactly what I'm talking about. Looks great! Thank you for satisfying my OCD
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