Market for 1m Carbon Fenders?

scratchgolf135 · 07-02-2022, 12:13 PM

I know there are a ton of people doing conversions these days but there’s only one set of carbon fenders and they are expansive to ship and have questionable fitment. Are people interested in carbon but don’t like the only option out there? I’m asking because I’m going to start making my own carbon parts and would like to make quality molds for 1m fenders but I’m curious if others would be interested in these if I go through the trouble. I’ll likely cut the side vents out in mine when they’re done which will be much cleaner with carbon rather than steel. Just wondering what the interest level is.

scratchgolf135 · 07-02-2022, 12:14 PM

I would also come up with a 3d printed piece to allow actual venting from the fender so that’s another consideration.

joe86 · 07-05-2022, 02:45 AM

I can't believe nobody has done this yet. I was just looking at the 1m carbon fiber fenders for sale and I would for sure buy the ones with a functional fender well vent. I hate fake vents.

Gangplank · 07-05-2022, 04:31 AM

Are there that many people doing cosmetic conversions?

joe86 · 07-05-2022, 09:16 PM

It's not for cosmetics. 1m fenders will allow you to fit wider front tires. And real vents will allow some pressure out of the wheel wells at high speed for aerodynamic benefits.

A97syclone · 07-13-2022, 04:04 PM

I'd buy some depending on the cost and how much weight they cut. You should do some doors too. full frame doors for OEM windows and an option for a frame to mount plastic windows for the racecar bois.
I'd be interested in carbon fiber or fiberglass versions of both.
Also, if you could offer an option for the fenders to have more width for a more aggressive wide look but still line up correctly with the 1M OEM bumper and skirts.

scratchgolf135 · 07-13-2022, 05:55 PM

I’ll likely do doors but only the outside skin, not the interior frame. Too many obstacles with mounting inside the thing. And by that I mean you cut the outside of the door from the inside and replace it with the cf outside panel bonded to the metal inside, not just carbon fiber laid over the outside of the car which literally just adds weight. So much dumb in skinning. Don’t get me started.

Gangplank · 07-14-2022, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by joe86

It's not for cosmetics. 1m fenders will allow you to fit wider front tires. And real vents will allow some pressure out of the wheel wells at high speed for aerodynamic benefits.

Ok the that's a huge plus. So it would require a 1M front and rear bumper as well?

joe86 · 07-14-2022, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Gangplank

Ok the that's a huge plus. So it would require a 1M front and rear bumper as well?

If they are duplicating the 1m fenders then it would require OE 1m front bumper/front end conversion. The 1M fenders stick out farther where they meet the non M sideskirt but I don't think it looks bad. Although if someone made a sideskirt that matched I would be a buyer.

scratchgolf135 · 07-15-2022, 06:30 AM

These would be molded from oem 1m fenders and would require a full conversion to fit properly.

xdujuanx · 07-15-2022, 09:48 AM

I would be interested in a set.

scratchgolf135 · 07-15-2022, 11:58 AM

Well that's good for me on interest. I'll order the fiberglass and get going. Still have to order the fenders as well, I'm in the middle of my conversion but also juggling single turbo install, fuel system, headlight mods, radiator, oil coolers, the list goes on. I'll try to get these done soon though.

aznbo187 · 07-15-2022, 09:11 PM

Also interested!

Tylia M-Werks · 07-23-2022, 07:21 AM

I am interested as well.

Pbbd · 10-14-2022, 04:32 AM

old post but i am interested as well!

Yeineken · 10-18-2022, 06:36 PM

Interested.

ShocknAwe · 10-18-2022, 08:18 PM

Well let us know how it goes! Once you do a mold I'd be curious if they could be rolled from sheet/steel as well but thick CF probably easier.

st-pierre · 02-16-2023, 11:59 AM

Hey did you ever get around to making parts carbon ?

scratchgolf135 · 02-16-2023, 01:23 PM

I haven't yet. I'm still in the middle of building my car. It's taking longer than I thought it would with three kids and house projects but I plan to get to this once the car is on the road and I have the garage free again.

Pot_Pie_35i · 04-17-2023, 11:16 PM

Sounds awesome, you should be able to sell some(depending on the price of course). Problem is the weight savings vs one of those FRP kit fenders is probably close to 0, and those would be much cheeper.

I like the door idea more personally, I've never seen any good looking lightweight door options for 1ers. Prolly MUCH more complicated to mold though.

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scratchgolf135 First Lieutenant 278 Rep 372 Posts Drives: alpine white 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fishers, IN iTrader: (0)	Market for 1m Carbon Fenders? I know there are a ton of people doing conversions these days but there’s only one set of carbon fenders and they are expansive to ship and have questionable fitment. Are people interested in carbon but don’t like the only option out there? I’m asking because I’m going to start making my own carbon parts and would like to make quality molds for 1m fenders but I’m curious if others would be interested in these if I go through the trouble. I’ll likely cut the side vents out in mine when they’re done which will be much cleaner with carbon rather than steel. Just wondering what the interest level is.
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scratchgolf135 First Lieutenant 278 Rep 372 Posts Drives: alpine white 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fishers, IN iTrader: (0)	I would also come up with a 3d printed piece to allow actual venting from the fender so that’s another consideration.
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07-05-2022, 02:45 AM	#3
joe86 Private 20 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 08 135 coupe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bay area iTrader: (0)	I can't believe nobody has done this yet. I was just looking at the 1m carbon fiber fenders for sale and I would for sure buy the ones with a functional fender well vent. I hate fake vents.
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Gangplank Brigadier General 1541 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2011 e82 135i n55 Sport w/ DCT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vero Beach, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	Are there that many people doing cosmetic conversions? __________________ 2011 135i w/ DCT \| ZSP Sport Pkg \| PPK \| Ohlins R
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joe86 Private 20 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 08 135 coupe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bay area iTrader: (0)	It's not for cosmetics. 1m fenders will allow you to fit wider front tires. And real vents will allow some pressure out of the wheel wells at high speed for aerodynamic benefits.
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A97syclone Private 68 Rep 69 Posts Drives: '11 128i Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (0)	I'd buy some depending on the cost and how much weight they cut. You should do some doors too. full frame doors for OEM windows and an option for a frame to mount plastic windows for the racecar bois. I'd be interested in carbon fiber or fiberglass versions of both. Also, if you could offer an option for the fenders to have more width for a more aggressive wide look but still line up correctly with the 1M OEM bumper and skirts.
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07-13-2022, 05:55 PM	#7
scratchgolf135 First Lieutenant 278 Rep 372 Posts Drives: alpine white 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fishers, IN iTrader: (0)	I’ll likely do doors but only the outside skin, not the interior frame. Too many obstacles with mounting inside the thing. And by that I mean you cut the outside of the door from the inside and replace it with the cf outside panel bonded to the metal inside, not just carbon fiber laid over the outside of the car which literally just adds weight. So much dumb in skinning. Don’t get me started.
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07-15-2022, 06:30 AM	#10
scratchgolf135 First Lieutenant 278 Rep 372 Posts Drives: alpine white 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fishers, IN iTrader: (0)	These would be molded from oem 1m fenders and would require a full conversion to fit properly.
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xdujuanx New Member 3 Rep 12 Posts Drives: e82 N55, 07Speed3, NSRT4, LNFS Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	I would be interested in a set.
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07-15-2022, 11:58 AM	#12
scratchgolf135 First Lieutenant 278 Rep 372 Posts Drives: alpine white 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fishers, IN iTrader: (0)	Well that's good for me on interest. I'll order the fiberglass and get going. Still have to order the fenders as well, I'm in the middle of my conversion but also juggling single turbo install, fuel system, headlight mods, radiator, oil coolers, the list goes on. I'll try to get these done soon though.
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scratchgolf135 First Lieutenant 278 Rep 372 Posts Drives: alpine white 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fishers, IN iTrader: (0)	I haven't yet. I'm still in the middle of building my car. It's taking longer than I thought it would with three kids and house projects but I plan to get to this once the car is on the road and I have the garage free again. __________________ IG: t_turner64
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Pot_Pie_35i New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2008 135i (PTE 6466) Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: MO iTrader: (0)	Sounds awesome, you should be able to sell some(depending on the price of course). Problem is the weight savings vs one of those FRP kit fenders is probably close to 0, and those would be much cheeper. I like the door idea more personally, I've never seen any good looking lightweight door options for 1ers. Prolly MUCH more complicated to mold though.
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