Carbon Fibre Hatch / Tailgate (Rust)

[Jumbo401]

Hi everyone, due to the rust issues occurring if the hatch of my e86 I’ve been debating whether to repair or go straight to a carbon fibre tailgate.

Just need some opinions on if a CF hatch is a good idea?

It’s supplied by a company called Geoff steel. £1450

https://www.geoffsteel.co.uk/shop/bmw-e86-z4-lightweight-tailgate/

 

[j3nks79]

If your car is a track car it makes perfect sense.
If not I wouldn’t bother. The fit and finish on their carbon fibre parts is functional rather than a perfect finish.

 

[Jumbo401]

If your car is a track car it makes perfect sense.
If not I wouldn’t bother. The fit and finish on their carbon fibre parts is functional rather than a perfect finish.

I didn’t know that : / so the fit would probably be a bit off. : (

I’m going more for a good fit and looks

 

[j3nks79]

If your car is a track car it makes perfect sense.
If not I wouldn’t bother. The fit and finish on their carbon fibre parts is functional rather than a perfect finish.

I didn’t know that : / so the fit would probably be a bit off. : (

I’m going more for a good fit and looks

Yes the fit will be off for sure. His E46 M3 CSL bootlids are a terrible fit. But his stuff is for track use weight saving.

 

[Jumbo401]

If your car is a track car it makes perfect sense.
If not I wouldn’t bother. The fit and finish on their carbon fibre parts is functional rather than a perfect finish.

I didn’t know that : / so the fit would probably be a bit off. : (

I’m going more for a good fit and looks

Yes the fit will be off for sure. His E46 M3 CSL bootlids are a terrible fit. But his stuff is for track use weight saving.

Thanks J3nks79 honestly mate you’ve been a great deal of help these past couple of days. very knowledgeable

 

[swissfraser]

Loving the irony of the guy selling carbon fibre being called Geoff Steel.

 

[Jumbo401]

Loving the irony of the guy selling carbon fibre being called Geoff Steel.

Thought the CF hatches were suspiciously cheap :rofl:

 

[Zedebee]

Not every E86 hatch has rust issues. If yours does and you have a common colour, your cheapest option is to buy a hatch from a breaker. They are rarely damaged.