E46 1:1 Carbon Doors
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It's light, very light.
Vacuum infused carbon fiber is used for its tensile strength and its lightweight, coming in at 3.8 kg / 8.4 lbs
It's a 1:1 replica.
The inner doors are an exact replica. and use kevlar carbon sheets to strengthen the shell. OEM hardware is used across the doors.
It's raw carbon.
The carbon is left in raw transparent gel coat, leaving your shop to complete the needed paint & body work.
The crash bar is optional.
I opted for it considering my street use. It adds 1.8kg per door.
build journal: special series
En route to sub 3000 lbs.
I look to shed weight with little comfort compromises. It isn't easy, and usually expensive - this is no different.
In a new Special Series, I document the development and logistics of getting these doors to America.
With the Atlantic bridged, I cover the unboxing, fitment adjustments, installation notes and final paint & body steps.
Spec your doors
"We just wanted to make sure."
I filmed and edited a reel, along with a detailed entry on test fitment.
Unboxing Impressions
In this entry, I cover my unboxing impressions: both doors made it safe and sound. I review the improvements I spec'ed from the E92 variant.
Preparation Notes.
In this entry, we set out our aesthetics objectives and I cover the preliminary preparation and adjustments to the exterior panel of the 1:1 OE+ carbon doors.
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