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      12-04-2024, 04:14 AM   #1
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G60 i5 genuine carbon aero kit and 943 wheel set. Aramid fiber inside

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Whew, lots and lots of photos, honestly didn't know what to choose, so I included 3 different sets: part photos, installation photos, and after photos.
A few things I need to mention:

1.The rear diffuser is not made of carbon fiber, but a new material called aramid fiber. Aramid fiber possesses excellent heat resistance, making them suitable for applications involving high temperatures. They can withstand temperatures up to 800°F (427°C) without significant degradation. I'll include a photo comparing CF with AF. Model M60 owners need to replace diffuser upper plate (CBKBMW-DIFFR-00296-BLK on my website) to fit this diffuser, but in this case, 40 model, not needed.

2.The M60 front grille has LED strip on it. If the original grille is also LED version, then this one is plug and play, no need coding.

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      12-04-2024, 01:42 PM   #2
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I just replaced my phone case with an Aramid fiber one. Seems nice so far.

Thanks for all the pictures.
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      12-04-2024, 06:13 PM   #3
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That CF kit is 🔥 especially on fire red. Pun intended

I’d love to see it when it’s not so overcast and with the sun out, I bet it’ll look even better 😉
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      12-04-2024, 10:21 PM   #4
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Why is there any heat issue to be concerned about? Where is the heat coming from?
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This kit makes the car look magnitudes better. Super sharp! To all engineers who designed it: you are more than appreciated.
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      12-05-2024, 06:26 AM   #6
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This color with the black highlights just reminds me of the Toyota crown. And not in a good way.
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      12-05-2024, 08:13 AM   #7
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that looks great! I really like those wheels also.
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This is massive.... The wheel 🛞 is on steeze 🥶.... Let's ride baby #BMW
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Very cool to have the close up photos to accompany the description, good post.
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Desperately needs spacers and lowering springs.
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Wheels have no dish, they look perfectly flat. Not my style at all.

I second the question, protection from what heat? This car has no tailpipes and appears to have protrusions to block the tailpipes on the regulator ICE car… am I seeing that right?
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Whew, lots and lots of photos, honestly didn't know what to choose, so I included 3 different sets: part photos, installation photos, and after photos.
A few things I need to mention:

1.The rear diffuser is not made of carbon fiber, but a new material called aramid fiber. Aramid fiber possesses excellent heat resistance, making them suitable for applications involving high temperatures. They can withstand temperatures up to 800°F (427°C) without significant degradation. I'll include a photo comparing CF with AF. Model M60 owners need to replace diffuser upper plate (CBKBMW-DIFFR-00296-BLK on my website) to fit this diffuser, but in this case, 40 model, not needed.

2.The M60 front grille has LED strip on it. If the original grille is also LED version, then this one is plug and play, no need coding.

As usual, be sure to check the source of all this awesomeness, my iCARMIX shop:
https://icarmix.com/?s=g60+i5&post_type=product
Wish we could have a photo shoot love that red color
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did you have to drill holes into the front and rear bumper for the splitters or did this use factory holes and screws?
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did you have to drill holes into the front and rear bumper for the splitters or did this use factory holes and screws?
Factory holes. Only the side rockers need to make holes. Kit comes with a template
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Whew, lots and lots of photos, honestly didn't know what to choose, so I included 3 different sets: part photos, installation photos, and after photos.
A few things I need to mention:

1.The rear diffuser is not made of carbon fiber, but a new material called aramid fiber. Aramid fiber possesses excellent heat resistance, making them suitable for applications involving high temperatures. They can withstand temperatures up to 800°F (427°C) without significant degradation. I'll include a photo comparing CF with AF. Model M60 owners need to replace diffuser upper plate (CBKBMW-DIFFR-00296-BLK on my website) to fit this diffuser, but in this case, 40 model, not needed.

2.The M60 front grille has LED strip on it. If the original grille is also LED version, then this one is plug and play, no need coding.

As usual, be sure to check the source of all this awesomeness, my iCARMIX shop:
https://icarmix.com/?s=g60+i5&post_type=product
What is relatively affordable?
I got mine all CF from dealer just wondering
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Why is there any heat issue to be concerned about? Where is the heat coming from?
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Wheels have no dish, they look perfectly flat. Not my style at all.

I second the question, protection from what heat? This car has no tailpipes and appears to have protrusions to block the tailpipes on the regulator ICE car… am I seeing that right?
Right, so the data I have on Aramid Fiber is about the material itself, generally. In this case, I can only think of the heat generated from asphalt haha. But aside from that, it seems that the material is used in the Aurospace industry, and the signal can easily go through it, as it's the same material used by BMW for shark fin cover. This means it won't block any trunk opening sensors
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Aramid is more commonly known to the everyday person as Kevlar or Nomex, but those are trademarked by DuPont much like the Teflon is to a PTFE coating.
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