[KnightedBMW]

Originally Posted by edofloat

Uh, when can you start? I have two!

Lol seriously. Get me a bathroom remodel for $6k. I’m in!

[floating.spirit]

If your pillows are filled with cash instead of down feathers, go for it. It'll look cool, especially if u put it on the car.

[razman]

I 100% agree that, besides being ridiculously ugly, the 6K price is ridiculous. But I also feel that way about all carbon fiber aftermarket products for the bmw, including $1,200 for carbon fiber side vents, $4k+ for a carbon fiber diffuser, etc. People have this false impression that carbon fiber is worth its weight in gold, it's not. You can buy 50 yd rolls of the stuff on Amazon for $300.

[MTM3]

Originally Posted by razman

I 100% agree that, besides being ridiculously ugly, the 6K price is ridiculous. But I also feel that way about all carbon fiber aftermarket products for the bmw, including $1,200 for carbon fiber side vents, $4k+ for a carbon fiber diffuser, etc. People have this false impression that carbon fiber is worth its weight in gold, it's not. You can buy 50 yd rolls of the stuff on Amazon for $300.

Precisely, I've posted the same thing and got a little flack.
Seriously CF cloth is cheap and resin is even cheaper. These parts should be barely more expensive than black gloss painted plastic lol
Truthfully it would be more expensive to paint the wing and side mirrors in body color. We're all doing BMW a favor picking gloss black over body color

[nathanm4]

M Performance Wing looks so much better IMP.

[BMWRacer523]

pass

[Custom Install]

Originally Posted by MTM3

Precisely, I've posted the same thing and got a little flack.
Seriously CF cloth is cheap and resin is even cheaper. These parts should be barely more expensive than black gloss painted plastic lol
Truthfully it would be more expensive to paint the wing and side mirrors in body color. We're all doing BMW a favor picking gloss black over body color

I agree that the raw material is inexpensive and OEM carbon components are overpriced, however there is a sweet spot. From what I've gathered a human is laying up carbon components , ABS mouldings are a product of tooling and once invested in your mass producing those.
I have a premium all carbon road bike. The frame, rims, spokes, hubs, handlebars, seatpost and most components are carbon. Yes, the raw material cost may be low, but when I'm full gas at 80+kph on a steep downhill road I'm hoping the 'additional cost' went towards engineering and design.
It's fair to say some of these car component manufacturers are taking advantage cost wise of a technology that's still associated with aerospace and F1, but Carbon components (when designed with maximum performance/minimal weight) are worth every penny, especially when I'm going down that hill.
Ps/ That wing is taking the p##s IMO

[MTM3]

Originally Posted by Custom Install

I agree that the raw material is inexpensive and OEM carbon components are overpriced, however there is a sweet spot. From what I've gathered a human is laying up carbon components , ABS mouldings are a product of tooling and once invested in your mass producing those.
I have a premium all carbon road bike. The frame, rims, spokes, hubs, handlebars, seatpost and most components are carbon. Yes, the raw material cost may be low, but when I'm full gas at 80+kph on a steep downhill road I'm hoping the 'additional cost' went towards engineering and design.
It's fair to say some of these car component manufacturers are taking advantage cost wise of a technology that's still associated with aerospace and F1, but Carbon components (when designed with maximum performance/minimal weight) are worth every penny, especially when I'm going down that hill.
Ps/ That wing is taking the p##s IMO

I don't know about bicycles and hockey sticks, but with a stamped skirt or rear valance You're not going down any hill, it's a stamped part from carbon fiber cloth and resin. there's no justification for such a premium

[Custom Install]

Originally Posted by MTM3

I don't know about bicycles and hockey sticks, but with a stamped skirt or rear valance You're not going down any hill, it's a stamped part from carbon fiber cloth and resin. there's no justification for such a premium

Yes I agree. Maybe I didn't make that clear enough.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by Topcarbon

https://www.acschnitzer-us.com/ac-sc...82-coupe/p4342

Again, good quality products with great reputation

Thoughts?

For $6k I'd want it to be fully adjustable and hand formed by 7 virgins.

[Custom Install]

Originally Posted by jmg

For $6k I'd want it to be fully adjustable and hand formed by 7 virgins.

Yeah 7 virgin twins 🤣

[sleepy floyd]

Not to pile on, but I wouldn't put that on my car if someone paid me $6k. Unless of course I was really set on convincing ppl that I drive a Civic.

[Topcarbon]

Ok, ive come to my senses
Thanks for everyones input

[rmh12]

This might put it in perspective

https://www.gmperformancemotor.com/parts/19432557.html

[six-n-twins53]

Please no

[Topcarbon]

Originally Posted by six-n-twins53

Please no

Yeah, ive come to senses

[Soylent]

Originally Posted by Topcarbon

Yeah, ive come to senses

On the wing or the virgins?