New splitter

[Mdawood]

Originally Posted by arvinz

Here's some images of my Boca lip from CFD

Yes! Looking forward to mine as well.

[1'M Blue]

What about the Varis splitter ?






A bit pricey though

[Mdawood]

Originally Posted by 1'M Blue

What about the Varis splitter ?






A bit pricey though

I inquired about varis. You're looking at at least 6-8 months lead time.

[Mdawood]

Carbon dynamics splitter Arrived today. That is fast!!! Can't wait for the install.

[DSCPLN]

Originally Posted by Mdawood

Carbon dynamics splitter Arrived today. That is fast!!! Can't wait for the install.

Ditto! FedEx Express 4TW

While I'm waiting here at the local PPF shop to have XPEL Ultimate protect the part from road debris, here are some iPhone pictures of the [Boca Carbon GTS Front Lip, BMW E82 1M] part itself:















The part is distributed from Germany, but manufactured in China.

For a 2x2 twill carbon fiber piece, I'd rate it an 8 out of 10. Priced as it should.

Some very basic tell tales for great manufacturing process on carbon fiber parts are:
- No visible overlap of different layers running through the mid-portions of the piece;
- Corners have overlapping carbon fiber layers rather than black glue or resin marks;
- Inside remains raw carbon fiber with little to no glue residue; and
- The matte or glossy finish has no notable wrinkles or ripples.

All of the checks were good except the glue/resin used along the corners, which is common for aftermarket carbon fiber parts.

Also for this piece, it doesn't really matter since no one will be on the floor inspecting the corners of the highest road-debris-to-car contact point.

TLDR: the quality of the part is perfect!

[Challupa Batman]

This thread could not have come at a better time, was just about to order the Slek lip, but decided to order the Boca on instead from a local dealer.

[Tinsta]

Nice, that Boca looks pretty much the same as the Slek splitter, nicely priced to.

[DSCPLN]

Can any of you who have the Boca Carbon Fiber lip installed take a picture of the underbody? I'm curious if your shops had to drill any extra holes

Using only the ones provided just don't give it the nice and flush look that I'm seeing from the pictures - there are no securing brackets on the front side of the splitter

[Mdawood]

Originally Posted by DSCPLN

Can any of you who have the Boca Carbon Fiber lip installed take a picture of the underbody? I'm curious if your shops had to drill any extra holes

Using only the ones provided just don't give it the nice and flush look that I'm seeing from the pictures - there are no securing brackets on the front side of the splitter

From my previous slek splitter, additional holes had to be drilled. Im guessing the same so it sits flush.

[Tinsta]

I used some Butyl tape across the front side of the splitter, where it touches the front of the bumper. Along with slightly longer 8mm screws, it's very solid and doesn't move, tested at over +100mph ontrack

[FRNTHVY]

I ordered a Slek back in May and still do not have valid tracking information even though I was told it was shipped twice. I am starting to regret the purchase and probably should have gone with Boca.

Anyone have and experience comparing the quality between Slek and Boca? Thanks!

Sam

[Mdawood]

I received mine and the quality is excellent. However, mine came with a crack. I contacted carbon dynamics and they want a quote to fix it-guessing they want to pay for the repair. Not sure if I should do that or ask for a new one. Advice?

[Mdawood]

Here are some pics- if this works via my phone app

[Mdawood]

Another one

[craina]

I would not accept anything other than a full refund or new, not cracked splitter.

[ayao]

Seems like the right thing to do would be a new replacement. That looks like significant damage.

[Mdawood]

That's what I was thinking. Why should I get it fixed when I purchased a new splitter...

[1'M Blue]

I once repaired a broken Cf splitter and it came out just like new one .. but that bad knowing it came cracked during transit which is not your fault at all.

[Mdawood]

I showed them pictures of the box and they said it didn't look like it happened in transit. I emailed Maximilian at carbon dynamics yesterday about a full refund or a new replacement and am yet to hear back from him.

[Win]

Originally Posted by Mdawood

I showed them pictures of the box and they said it didn't look like it happened in transit. I emailed Maximilian at carbon dynamics yesterday about a full refund or a new replacement and am yet to hear back from him.

If they don't give you a full refund or replacement let us know. I've been on the fence with CF parts lately 'cause if you've ever been to China - any huge annual marketplace where global buyers meet Chinese suppliers it's mind blowing.

Anything can be copied exactly if you buy enough volume.

[Mdawood]

Will do. If I don't hear back from them by tomorrow, I will file a claim through PayPal and go from there.

[DSCPLN]

Originally Posted by Mdawood

Will do. If I don't hear back from them by tomorrow, I will file a claim through PayPal and go from there.

Last message I got from Max was:

I am in holidays for one week. I will contact you at the first of August (upcoming Monday)

Kind Regards,
Maximilian Sch*********
Sales Manager

So I'd probably give him until then.