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      10-14-2016, 11:40 AM   #1
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Has anyone used performance parts from RW CARBON?

Hi all - does anyone know the difference with RW CARBON and CARBON FIBER PERFORMANCE parts from getbmwparts.com? Both are 2x2 carbon fiber and clear coated - guaranteed fitment for both - what's the difference? Thanks in advance...
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RW Carbon = China replicas
GetBMWparts.com = OEM BMW

I have the mirror caps from RW carbon and they are acceptable quality IMO.
Here are some pics of my X5 for reference.

Carbon fiber caps by Nam Ji, on Flickr

Carbon fiber caps by Nam Ji, on Flickr

Carbon fiber caps by Nam Ji, on Flickr

Carbon fiber caps by Nam Ji, on Flickr

F15 by Nam Ji, on Flickr

Carbon treatment by Nam Ji, on Flickr
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RW Carbon = China replicas
GetBMWparts.com = OEM BMW

I have the mirror caps from RW carbon and they are acceptable quality IMO.
Here are some pics of my X5 for reference.

[img]https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8623/2...455b5692_b.jpg[/img]Carbon fiber caps by Nam Ji, on Flickr

[img]https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8641/2...11b7e329_b.jpg[/img]Carbon fiber caps by Nam Ji, on Flickr

[img]https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8690/2...88a9bf15_b.jpg[/img]Carbon fiber caps by Nam Ji, on Flickr

[img]https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7636/2...38ef4071_b.jpg[/img]Carbon fiber caps by Nam Ji, on Flickr

[img]https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8753/2...bafae122_b.jpg[/img]F15 by Nam Ji, on Flickr

[img]https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8681/2...ae52bc3c_b.jpg[/img]Carbon treatment by Nam Ji, on Flickr
Thank you! That does it for me; yours look identical to OEM. Why spend 4X the price...again thanks- where did you get your spliter? Any yellowing on your mirrors? This is authentic CARBON fiber, yes?
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I got the splitter from getbmwparts.com which is oem. I've had the mirror caps since July of this year and so far no yellowing. Make sure that when you receive your caps to inspect it thoroughly for defects or poor workmanship.
And yes, they are real carbon fiber. Good luck.
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I got the splitter from getbmwparts.com which is oem. I've had the mirror caps since July of this year and so far no yellowing. Make sure that when you receive your caps to inspect it thoroughly for defects or poor workmanship.
And yes, they are real carbon fiber. Good luck.
Thanks again - I'll post picks -
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I got the splitter from getbmwparts.com which is oem. I've had the mirror caps since July of this year and so far no yellowing. Make sure that when you receive your caps to inspect it thoroughly for defects or poor workmanship.
And yes, they are real carbon fiber. Good luck.
Thanks again - I'll post picks -
I can get you the AutoTecknic's CF Mirror Cover.
So far their products never fail my customers.
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I got the splitter from getbmwparts.com which is oem. I've had the mirror caps since July of this year and so far no yellowing. Make sure that when you receive your caps to inspect it thoroughly for defects or poor workmanship.
And yes, they are real carbon fiber. Good luck.
Thanks again - I'll post picks -
I can get you the AutoTecknic's CF Mirror Cover.
So far their products never fail my customers.
In box me cost and for spliter and diffuser as well
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Ben, what is your price on the mirror caps and how are the fitment?
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Ben, what is your price on the mirror caps and how are the fitment?
Fitment is very good. Flush to the whole mirror assembly. *at least that what I tested on with the first batch.
I'll PM you the price.
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I got the splitter from getbmwparts.com which is oem. I've had the mirror caps since July of this year and so far no yellowing. Make sure that when you receive your caps to inspect it thoroughly for defects or poor workmanship.
And yes, they are real carbon fiber. Good luck.
Thanks again - I'll post picks -
I can get you the AutoTecknic's CF Mirror Cover.
So far their products never fail my customers.
In box me cost and for spliter and diffuser as well
PM'ed you last night.
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Ben, what is your price on the mirror caps and how are the fitment?
Kzang are you having fitment issues with the ones you have from RW?
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Ben, please also pm the price. Thx.
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Ben, please also pm the price. Thx.
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Kzang are you having fitment issues with the ones you have from RW?
Fitment is not 100%.. where the carbon fiber meets the bottom part of the mirrors it is slightly it protrudes more and is not flush. Check out my second photo and you will see what I mean. And Ben's price is pretty much the same price I paid for the RW. If Ben's caps are 100% fitment, I would try his over RW provided his Carbon fiber weave is identical to OEM as RW carbon were.
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I would recommend the Genuine stuff, only because of the associated risks and fitment.

I fitted the Mirror caps and Spoiler over the weekend, and they fit like a glove. It was a pain to remove the mirrors though.

If only, BMW has 22 inch wheels OEM.
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I would recommend the Genuine stuff, only because of the associated risks and fitment.

I fitted the Mirror caps and Spoiler over the weekend, and they fit like a glove. It was a pain to remove the mirrors though.

If only, BMW has 22 inch wheels OEM.
Paying $700+ for mirror caps are pretty tough to swallow... although with oem you don't have to worry about fitment
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I would recommend the Genuine stuff, only because of the associated risks and fitment.

I fitted the Mirror caps and Spoiler over the weekend, and they fit like a glove. It was a pain to remove the mirrors though.

If only, BMW has 22 inch wheels OEM.
Paying $700+ for mirror caps are pretty tough to swallow... although with oem you don't have to worry about fitment
This is the picture of the product on my car.
I did the test fitting and no flaw or whatsoever on the fitment.
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Paying $700+ for mirror caps are pretty tough to swallow... although with oem you don't have to worry about fitment
Yes hehe....

However, I am and have been patient, buying parts in advance of delivery, and now some after delivery. There are still some good deals at times to be had, which brings the OEM close enough (50%) to the replicas.

In Australia, we don't have RGSports or getBMW, so the risk (cost) of fault and returning is much higher, have to get creative sometimes. I would probably swing the other way if I am in the USA.

Will look into replacing the front grill today once I get the tor30 bit. Somehow, in my drill and screwdriver bit set, I have 20, 25 and 40, but no 30 for some reason, not sure if its an AU thing.

Then I would be gunning for a good deal on the front lip and side flaps, and finishing with a tow bar.
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Seriously!!!
Yours fit pretty much like kzang's - is it slightly protruding on the leading edge?
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Yours fit pretty much like kzang's - is it slightly protruding on the leading edge?
I think the one that I carry is more flush.
I can give it a shot again later today or tomorrow.
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