Carbon, carbon & more carbon - A new project begins...

[MYAUDIS7]

So I took the plunge....

I thought I would share what just come in the mail after months of waiting. These parts are all OEM, coated in 245 Carbon Fiber (Same As Audi Products), and re-cleared so the fitment is superb. I took delivering of my 2014 S7 a few months back and started on the mods right away. I am one that likes the oem look with a twist.

Pictures are not the greatest but I will post quality photos once the mirrors and wheels are on.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2924/14423039150_a20b4c9f03_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nYvR3N)

Night and Day.... Some would say the stock diffuser is boring, not any more.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3895/14586666806_79b4534c50_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/odYtRh)

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5563/14423073088_53dccb0f6e_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nYw28W)

These will be installed by the dealer...
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In the works at HRE...
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[DNGRTOM]

Carbon designz? How long did delivery take? I just got 245 mirror caps delivered, took like 6 wks - impressed with the quality, I wish there were more options for the S6 like the splitter you got.
Mind taking more pics of the rear diffuser? I've got the AWE black diamond tips and I'm trying to figure out what to do back there...

[Need4Speed]

Very Nice

Carbon and HRE's

cant go wrong with that

[MYAUDIS7]

Carbon designz? How long did delivery take? I just got 245 mirror caps delivered, took like 6 wks - impressed with the quality, I wish there were more options for the S6 like the splitter you got.
Mind taking more pics of the rear diffuser? I've got the AWE black diamond tips and I'm trying to figure out what to do back there...

Correct on Carbon Designz. Quality is very impressive. Took roughly 6 weeks. I am switching out the exhaust soon with a more aggressive tone. Probably with matte or gloss Black tips. I will take a better picture soon.

Another option I was thinking is painting the diffuser black with the carbon insert. but now that I have both I couldn't help but put both on.

[MYAUDIS7]

Little Better View....

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5583/14426196697_854bd9361c_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nYN2Fg)

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[TheChef]

Good stuff man. Looking forward to it!

[DNGRTOM]

Little Better View....

nice - thank you, its nice that all the carbon will match, I wonder about different manufacturers weaves being noticeable...on my bike it for sure is and, bonus, each one fades at a different rate too

[CreoSTi]

Looks good!

[MYAUDIS7]

nice - thank you, its nice that all the carbon will match, I wonder about different manufacturers weaves being noticeable...on my bike it for sure is and, bonus, each one fades at a different rate too

With it being cleared and covered by xpel, it should hold up nice. The weave is spot on with the interior.

[Fast4DR S6]

Looks Awesome. Have known Robert for years and always delivers with quality and great service. Parent company is BKS Tuning

[MYAUDIS7]

always delivers with quality and great service. Parent company is BKS Tuning

Thanks!

I 2nd that!! a great alternative to other products! ... I was gonna go the RS7 diffuser route but didn't want to open that can of worms. HRE should tie the look in nicely.

[chief4]

how much did the mirror caps set you back? I want the carbon mirrors on my RS7 but dont really wanna drop 4k....I'm gonna pick up some HREs and the flat bottom wheel around the end of the year...really happy the way it came from the factory...

[997GT3Girly]

Just curious is this car located in San Antonio?

[Omnipotent]

Little Better View....

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5583/14426196697_854bd9361c_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nYN2Fg)


That's one sexy azz! [drool]

[carymac]

Looks good so far!


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[DNGRTOM]

Thanks!

I 2nd that!! a great alternative to other products! ... I was gonna go the RS7 diffuser route but didn't want to open that can of worms. HRE should tie the look in nicely.

I went to install my mirror caps today and well, I hope you test fitted yours before doing the Xpel.

[Amaxwell5]

Looking good bro.

[MYAUDIS7]

how much did the mirror caps set you back? I want the carbon mirrors on my RS7 but dont really wanna drop 4k....I'm gonna pick up some HREs and the flat bottom wheel around the end of the year...really happy the way it came from the factory...

Check out carbon-designz.com

I worked out a bulk deal with Robert via email, but you can buy them individually. I think the prices are very reasonable for the quality!!

[MYAUDIS7]

Just curious is this car located in San Antonio?

Indeed it is!

[MYAUDIS7]

I went to install my mirror caps today and well, I hope you test fitted yours before doing the Xpel.

Xpel will be done afterwards and the lower portion will be wrapped in gloss black. Did you have trouble? Front spoiler and diffuser fit very snug, but there is an additional layer of carbon, resin and clear coating to account for.

[997GT3Girly]

Indeed it is!

Can we meet up sometime so I can hear your exhaust before I decide to order it for my S6. [;)]

[MYAUDIS7]

Can we meet up sometime so I can hear your exhaust before I decide to order it for my S6. [;)]

Sure. PM sent.

[MYAUDIS7]

Looking good bro.

Thank you Sir!

[lv2000]

Car looks amazing !!!!! Good job

[DNGRTOM]

Xpel will be done afterwards and the lower portion will be wrapped in gloss black. Did you have trouble? Front spoiler and diffuser fit very snug, but there is an additional layer of carbon, resin and clear coating to account for.

for sure, that's to be expected but mine was a bigger problem. Sent pics to Robert and he agreed fitment was unacceptable. Hopefully it was only my set that was off.

[MYAUDIS7]

Interesting.... I checked the tabs and looks good visually. I'll let the dealer figure the fitment out. Let me know what you find out.


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[DNGRTOM]

Interesting.... I checked the tabs and looks good visually. I'll let the dealer figure the fitment out. Let me know what you find out.


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PN is correct [edited my earlier post], they may have just warped a bit during production.

[zee007]

Looks great!

[MYAUDIS7]

PN is correct [edited my earlier post], they may have just warped a bit during production.

Do you have a new set on the way. I have an appointment set on Tuesday of next week to have mine installed.

[MYAUDIS7]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/12/erezegus.jpg

I'm too impatient to wait for the dealer so I figured it out on my own:)

Fitment is perfect!

[yvnrg1981]

I was looking into getting the Carbon Blue set, with the spoiler and mirror covers, and i was wondering how the mirrors woud look. See the white buttom is just such a stand out. Wondering why they couln't do the buttom piece to match. Can we get a wide shot please and with mirror folded as well. If possible ofcourse. The carbon is spot on and looks great. Just needs that buttom piece done.

[Biggity]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/12/erezegus.jpg

I'm too impatient to wait for the dealer so I figured it out on my own:)

Fitment is perfect!
Gorgeous. That made my jaw drop.

[DNGRTOM]

Gorgeous. That made my jaw drop.

ditto, glad the fit so well - the black gloss wrap under the mirrors will be a very nice touch.

[MYAUDIS7]

I was looking into getting the Carbon Blue set, with the spoiler and mirror covers, and i was wondering how the mirrors woud look. See the white buttom is just such a stand out. Wondering why they couln't do the buttom piece to match. Can we get a wide shot please and with mirror folded as well. If possible ofcourse. The carbon is spot on and looks great. Just needs that buttom piece done.

They are just sitting on there right now. I am going to wrap the button half in satin black to match the HREs .. If you look at the RS7 it is actually painted black. You can get the button half done in carbon but..... You have to buy the whole mirror assembly because it is attached. So I opted out of that option. Imgoing to do the pods on the door as well. You have to remove the door panel to get to that. So I'll have an eventful weekend.

Today I was just checking the fitment. Next week they will be wrapped and I'll take completed pics.

Stay tuned . Just got word my P40sc are done too!!!

[MYAUDIS7]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/12/javama8y.jpg

Button half Is attached to this!!

[VVG]

How long did it take from order to delivery? Did you have to pay any customs fees?

[DNGRTOM]

How long did it take from order to delivery? Did you have to pay any customs fees?

6wks, I had to pay $30 customs

[MYAUDIS7]

How long did it take from order to delivery? Did you have to pay any customs fees?

Roughly 6 weeks. $30.00ish COD for import tax.

I will say I did very small trimming To make them line up on one of the mirrors. Basically some clear coat build up around the lane change assist.

Nothing a dremel tool can't fix. Little grinding and polishing.

[MYAUDIS7]

6wks, I had to pay $30 customs

Beat me to it!

[Silverarrow240]

WOWZA!!!!! That's one sexy S7!!!! Can't wait to see the whole car!!!!!

[MYAUDIS7]

WOWZA!!!!! That's one sexy S7!!!! Can't wait to see the whole car!!!!!


Gorgeous. That made my jaw drop.


Looks great!

Thanks!!! HREs ship Monday!

[mmaturo]

I'm curious how the mirrors look from a higher angle rather than from even with them. Putting mine on this week that I ordered through MTM. Debating on what to do with the bottoms. Will likely wrap them gloss black but may see if I can just get it all painted piano black. I'm too impatient to wait to get the caps on prior to the wrap but don't know if the wrap guy could really get it close to the joints to look ok without taking everything apart again which I rather not have them do (having mirror caps put on by dealer).

[dennisg]

I think the white looks good under there, but satin will look good too, to match the HRE's. I think it will not be easy to wrap and make it look perfect.

Maybe you could use that Duplicolor spray (a more refined plasti dip-like product) on there. It looks amazing on my valance and you could peel it off later if you wanted. I posted some pics in another thread. Check it out. It would be easy to do with the cap off.

[MYAUDIS7]

I'm curious how the mirrors look from a higher angle rather than from even with them. Putting mine on this week that I ordered through MTM. Debating on what to do with the bottoms. Will likely wrap them gloss black but may see if I can just get it all painted piano black. I'm too impatient to wait to get the caps on prior to the wrap but don't know if the wrap guy could really get it close to the joints to look ok without taking everything apart again which I rather not have them do (having mirror caps put on by dealer).

I'm having them wrapped on Tuesday. We'll see how it goes. To wrap perfectly everything will need to come off. I took the door panel off last night and it looks like you have to drop the window to get to the hardware so I am avoiding that. IKON wraps will be doing it. Check out their site.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/13/papyvu6y.jpg

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[MYAUDIS7]

I think the white looks good under there, but satin will look good too, to match the HRE's. I think it will not be easy to wrap and make it look perfect.

Maybe you could use that Duplicolor spray (a more refined plasti dip-like product) on there. It looks amazing on my valance and you could peel it off later if you wanted. I posted some pics in another thread. Check it out. It would be easy to do with the cap off.

Yeah that is an option if the wrap fails. I've worked with plasti dip before. Stuff is awesome. It's on my xterra (daily driver) along with a butt load of line x!! :)

[lv2000]

What's the web site I want the mirrors and splitter

[Nebster]

This is amazing


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[MYAUDIS7]

What's the web site I want the mirrors and splitter

Carbon-designz.com

It is a sister company of BK-tuning in Germany... They make a ton of oem carbon pieces .... You'll see !!!

I was thinking the steering wheel insert next.

[lv2000]

Awesome thank you myaudis7.


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[MYAUDIS7]

Awesome thank you myaudis7.


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No problem man! Your car looks great by the way!

[MYAUDIS7]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/18/a5eze2u4.jpg

Yeah buddy!! The detail with HRE wheels are incredible!

[carymac]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/18/a5eze2u4.jpg

Yeah buddy!! The detail with HRE wheels are incredible!
These look sweet! Can't wait to see them mounted.

[MYAUDIS7]

You and me both.!!! So with the mirrors I decided to remove them and properly paint them gloss black. (The wrap didn't make the cut).....here they are before I reinstall them....
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/18/tyne3e2e.jpg

[Omnipotent]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/18/a5eze2u4.jpg

Yeah buddy!! The detail with HRE wheels are incredible!

The carbon against the white looks sick!! [up]

HRE's are the ish! But I'm curious to see how this design works on a 7. It seems more suited for a 4 or 6. It helps that you chose a dark wheel on a white car as the wheel won't stand out as much, as the design gets kind of lost in the dark color.

Just my opinion... and I hope it turns out to prove me wrong! [wrench] [up]

[MYAUDIS7]

No worries appreciate the feed back. Like I said before ... I am trying a different route then most that own the 7.

Ever since I seen this picture by Tag I figure black wheels lowered on the hr module in this style and carbon mirrors would look great.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/18/ezu8u2ej.jpg

We shall see!!

[Omnipotent]

No worries appreciate the feed back. Like I said before ... I am trying a different route then most that own the 7.

Ever since I seen this picture by Tag I figure black wheels lowered on the hr module in this style and carbon mirrors would look great.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/18/ezu8u2ej.jpg

We shall see!!

Yeah, here's another similar White/Black S7... Not bad! HRE's design is way better! But with this design wheel I think a 21" is a must... they look too small on the 7.

http://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.audiworld.com-vbulletin/1200x675/80-picture_php_pictureid_243946_7fe89c8c260fd036842b4 710d1987c3b9c089ef4.jpg

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[MYAUDIS7]

Yeah HRE for sure. I think it will give it a mean look along with all the carbon and black optic package .

[Omnipotent]

Yeah HRE for sure. I think it will give it a mean look along with all the carbon and black optic package .

Yeah, for sure! Your car is gorgeous!

Props for thinking outside the box! [up]

[MYAUDIS7]

Yeah, for sure! Your car is gorgeous!

Props for thinking outside the box! [up]

Thanks man!! I should get the tires in by next week.

[dennisg]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/18/a5eze2u4.jpg

Yeah buddy!! The detail with HRE wheels are incredible!

[drool] I get excited every time I see an HRE... They are works of art. I know other people like other wheels and to each his own, but for me, there are no other wheels... [hail]

[MYAUDIS7]

[drool] I get excited every time I see an HRE... They are works of art. I know other people like other wheels and to each his own, but for me, there are no other wheels... [hail]

Yes sir. I guess you have to see them in person to appreciate them even more!

These are 20" .... Can't do 21" in my neck of the woods!

[dennisg]

Yes sir. I guess you have to see them in person to appreciate them even more!

These are 20" .... Can't do 21" in my neck of the woods!

I love the ride with my 20's and Michelins in comfort mode... just like an old Caddilac! Smooth! Like buttah!

[mmaturo]

You and me both.!!! So with the mirrors I decided to remove them and properly paint them gloss black. (The wrap didn't make the cut).....here they are before I reinstall them....
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/18/tyne3e2e.jpg

Sooo need to do this. Have my caps on but needs the black. What happened with the wrap that you were not happy with? I think I will cave too and take them to get painted properly.

[MYAUDIS7]

Sooo need to do this. Have my caps on but needs the black. What happened with the wrap that you were not happy with? I think I will cave too and take them to get painted properly.

If you look at the pic the lower portion can not be removed from the motor assembly ( the come from the factory like this pre painted)
Wrapping was almost impossible to do unless making a cut somewhere. So I opted for paint. The end result is much better. I will use xpel over it once the paint is completing set.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/19/4yheja9y.jpg

[mmaturo]

gotcha, thank you. Glad you are one step ahead of me.

[Silverarrow240]

Yeah, for sure! Your car is gorgeous!

Props for thinking outside the box! [up]

+1000! Such a good looking car

[MYAUDIS7]

gotcha, thank you. Glad you are one step ahead of me.

No problem

Not sure if anyone has attempted this so hopefully this will create less of a headache for some.

Dealer is installing them back in tomorrow.... Haven't had the car for a week. I'm having withdrawals !

[MYAUDIS7]

gotcha, thank you. Glad you are one step ahead of me.

How did your mirrors turn out from MTM? Fitment, design, etc?

[MYAUDIS7]

Mirrors installed
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/20/a8evuqy2.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/20/eturyhu3.jpg

[mmaturo]

Mirrors installed
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/20/a8evuqy2.jpg

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Wow that looks great. So did you have the dealer do the door disassembly to get the mirrors off too?

[mmaturo]

How did your mirrors turn out from MTM? Fitment, design, etc?

They are ok, design/carbon are perfect looking. I think yours are a little tighter fitting but without them side by side I cant say. The carbon is perfect, it is tight fitting. Mine look like they have a little more thickness in front of the turn signal light as it turns towards the car...mine stick out forward some but looks like yours do a little also. The joints are fine until right where it comes down to the base under the lane change warning light to the tip of the carbon. So in your final pic that tip at the lowest point on the carbon is a little off just above the mount to the door. It could probably be shaved down inside somewhere though it looks like to me. Looks like the resin may have been a little thick. I actually wonder if they are from the same source in the end. My 2 cents is that if you say your carbon is perfect I would suggest people order the ones you got...now if only they existed a month earlier when I had only found MTM 3 months ago. Would have saved a few hundred dollars. Damn yours looks good...got to go do the paint immediately.

[MYAUDIS7]

They are ok, design/carbon are perfect looking. I think yours are a little tighter fitting but without them side by side I cant say. The carbon is perfect, it is tight fitting. Mine look like they have a little more thickness in front of the turn signal light as it turns towards the car...mine stick out forward some but looks like yours do a little also. The joints are fine until right where it comes down to the base under the lane change warning light to the tip of the carbon. So in your final pic that tip at the lowest point on the carbon is a little off just above the mount to the door. It could probably be shaved down inside somewhere though it looks like to me. Looks like the resin may have been a little thick. I actually wonder if they are from the same source in the end. My 2 cents is that if you say your carbon is perfect I would suggest people order the ones you got...now if only they existed a month earlier when I had only found MTM 3 months ago. Would have saved a few hundred dollars. Damn yours looks good...got to go do the paint immediately.

Yeah I had Audi do the disassembly... 2 hours of labor. I wanted it done right.

The mirrors have some bulkiness in area due to the addition layers. but as far as the line up it is great. It is very hard to tell unless you have an eye ball up on it! Lol

The only issue was the side assist module opening... instead of trying to mod the mirrors I actually rounded the corners of the module to flow with the opening. The module opening in my opinion has to be hard to be precise without actually having the module in while fabrication took place.

All in all I am very pleased and think the full blacked out option is the way to go.

[mmaturo]

Yeah I had Audi do the disassembly... 2 hours of labor. I wanted it done right.

The mirrors have some bulkiness in area due to the addition layers. but as far as the line up it is great. It is very hard to tell unless you have eye ball up on it! Lol

The only issue was the side assist module opening... instead of trying to mod the mirrors I actually rounded the corners of the module to flow with the opening. The module opening in my opinion has to be hard to be precise without actually having the module in while fabrication took place.

All in all I am very please and think the full blacked out option is the way to go.

Thanks again and agree. I guess the good news is the side assists went in fine on mine. I bet my dealer charges double the hours...oh well.

[MYAUDIS7]

Wheels finally on!! Better pics coming..

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/16/yneduqen.jpg

[1stRinger]

Simply stunning!


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