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      01-31-2021, 07:57 PM   #1
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Carbon fiber seat backs

looking to get some carbon fiber seat backs. Does anyone have experience with rw carbon or dinmann?

Rw is slightly cheaper. But does dinmann have a better rep?
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looking to get some carbon fiber seat backs. Does anyone have experience with rw carbon or dinmann?

Rw is slightly cheaper. But does dinmann have a better rep?
Don't waste your money, both of those are just ebay resellers at a markup, get something like these:

http://ebay.us/IjowUs

If it was a lip or something else I could see you looking around, these are seat backs with double sided tape only, they are all the same
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      01-31-2021, 09:25 PM   #3
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Don't waste your money, both of those are just ebay resellers at a markup, get something like these:

http://ebay.us/IjowUs

If it was a lip or something else I could see you looking around, these are seat backs with double sided tape only, they are all the same
Really? Nice. Ty.

What’s 3k mean. As it relates to carbon fiber?
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I purchased the Dinmann CF Seatbacks and returned them because I've found some bubbles and imperfection of the CF weave. However, I've purchased some interior CF parts from Dinmann and CF weave & Fitment was perfect!
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Don't waste your money, both of those are just ebay resellers at a markup, get something like these:

http://ebay.us/IjowUs

If it was a lip or something else I could see you looking around, these are seat backs with double sided tape only, they are all the same
Really? Nice. Ty.

What’s 3k mean. As it relates to carbon fiber?
3k typically = $3,000.00

If it's specific to carbon fiber...good question.
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Find a used set of EAS seat backs. You can get them for 600-700 used, and weave is damn near OEM perfect. I ran them for 2+ years, sold them for what I paid. The fit is so good, too, that you don't need to reinforce with double sided tape.
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3k typically = $3,000.00

If it's specific to carbon fiber...good question.
Has to do with the weave pattern, CF can be made in 1x1, 2x2, 3x3 etc.

This site has a good explination:
https://dragonplate.com/carbon-fiber...es-and-fabrics
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It has to do with the tow size (bundle of filaments) that make up the cf. units are usually dtex (metric) or denier (imperial). Lower numbers mean smaller tow bundles resulting in a finer weave and typically more expensive.

Edit: typing on phone, excuse the poor grammar.
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I purchased the Dinmann CF Seatbacks and returned them because I've found some bubbles and imperfection of the CF weave. However, I've purchased some interior CF parts from Dinmann and CF weave & Fitment was perfect!
Are you implying some products are bad, but some are good?
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Are you implying some products are bad, but some are good?
I believe Dinmann products are hand made so there is bound to be some inconsistencies in the product. Got mine from ABS auto body for like $350.
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I believe Dinmann products are hand made so there is bound to be some inconsistencies in the product. Got mine from ABS auto body for like $350.
Yeah I bought a steering wheel for e92m from him and it was great. Im just confused with that post.
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I do not recommend RW carbon seat backs. They are squeaky and don't fit perfectly. They fit well enough, but the squeaks every time I got in the seat and when I shifted in my seat got pretty annoying. And they will most likely crack when you take them off so one time use basically. I've had much better luck with their rear diffuser but I wouldn't buy the seat backs again.
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I believe Dinmann products are hand made so there is bound to be some inconsistencies in the product. Got mine from ABS auto body for like $350.
how was the quality of the abs seat backs?
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Are you implying some products are bad, but some are good?
Hi,

I was just trying to say that my experience with Dinmann Seat Backs had some defects. I'm not trying to say Dinmann products are bad as entirely, but overall they do make great products

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