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Old 11-28-2007, 12:51 PM
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I'm thinking of replacing my chrome grills with carbon fiber ones (I know, I know, nobody likes the grills that came with their car) , my question is how well do they hold up to everyday use? I've heard stories of carbon fiber pieces delaminating or just starting to come apart. I've also heard about the shiny finish turning matte and looking REALLY bad , anyone here have any experience with these kind of parts? Let me know!!
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Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='502203' date='Dec 3 2007, 03:33 PM
Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
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pm member neoenvision. he has carbon fiber kidney grills on his e60. hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='502388' date='Dec 3 2007, 09:37 PM
pm member neoenvision. he has carbon fiber kidney grills on his e60. hope this helps.
Thanks, I will do just that!
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I'd personally stick with the Matte Black grills. If you go with CF, make sure it's a full replacement as the overlays don't always fit right.
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