CF doors by Carbon Microsystem

[bigjae46]

Does anyone make a high quality OEM style hood in carbon fiber for our cars?

I wasn't able to find one.

AJ Hartmann but it requires pins since its not a full 2 sided hood.

It's not that big of a weight saver over stock unless you're willing to put up with some fluttering at speed.

[9kracing]

It’s in the plan for next year

Awww yeah.

I think Slon makes one, but they refused to ship to the US.

[Carbon Microsystem]

Does anyone make a high quality OEM style hood in carbon fiber for our cars?

I wasn't able to find one.

If there is interest and three or more customers will come together for a carbon fiber hood for the e46, then we can do it.

The hood will be completely carbon with reinforcement of all important places so that it can be used with the original fasteners and hood lock.

Here is an example of the hood that we make for the e92.

[9kracing]

Yes, if it can be used with OEM latches and doesn't require hood pins, I'll take one.

[Projecte46m3]

I would be interested as well if there is a potential weight savings over the stock hood.

[usdmej]

apologies for the lack of updates as i formulate a plan on getting these doors DIY installed. aiming to clear some time in the next couple of weeks to get started on this project.

in the meantime, i was able to remove the logo from the side of the doors. the instructions provided by Carbon Microsystem worked as exactly as described






they recommend sanding with 240 grit to remove the label. i had 220 grit laying around so carefully sanded by hand. moderate to hard pressure was enough to get the label off and while not damaging the carbon underneath



one small hurdle cleared! cleaning, sanding, and cleaning the entire inner door skin should be adequate to ready it for clearcoat

[bigjae46]

apologies for the lack of updates as i formulate a plan on getting these doors DIY installed. aiming to clear some time in the next couple of weeks to get started on this project.

I snugged the hinges to the door so the hinges won’t move without some force. So you can put the door on the hinges and move it around. Once it is lined up carefully lift the door out and slowly tighten the nuts.

Definitely an amateur at this so there is probably a better way.