OEM+ Widened Carbon Fenders
by Alsatek GmbH
build journal: a special series
Wider, lighter - with style.
The E46 M3 has somewhat limited front wheel & tire fitment.
Some of the aggressive front wheel fitments for street cars are 9.5J+28ET with -2.0 camber on a 275.
A slightly widened fender can unlock new optimization possibilities for front wheel fitment.
This is what the CSL should have been fitted with. 20 years later, here's a German take on an OE+ design.
I documented the EU to NA logistics, unboxing impressions, preliminary DIY fitment, new wheel & tire fitment possibilites along with the required hardware.
Cheers,
- Matt / @m3_epoustouflant
+10mm at the top of the arch.
The fenders were designed and molded from an OEM fender. This allows for use of the OEM fender liners without noticeable gaps.
Pre-Preg & Autoclave Carbon.
The pre-preg & autoclave carbon manufacturing process was chosen for its high tensile strength and light weight (1.2kg per fenders).
Fits with OE accessories.
The grills were snapped in easily. The side trims needs adjustment by your body shop.
Get your set
Professional installation is required.
From my experience with it, the carbon fenders requires little to no fitment work. It does require a complete paint & finishing process, along with installation.
No hardware is required to mount the new fenders. The OEM fenders' mounting hardware is re-used along with the side grills and turn signal lights & trims.
Made in germany
Motorsport DNA
Alsatek is a German composite manufacturer of automotive racing components for motorsport teams.
They are focused on developing and manufacturing high quality carbon products using high end carbon manufactuirng processes.