[peterparker]

So after putting on my new exhaust, my factory exhaust brace didn't clear. Rather than cut the factory brace or add a spacer, or even both. I decided to create a new one.

This is my first carbon fiber attempt. I'm just trying this first then off to my CF intake. I decided to tackle this first because it seemed easier.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=976988

The Mold - Factory Brace with wood




Laying the CF

I used the factory brace and added a .25 in wood spacer as a mold. Layered with 3 layers of 6K 2X2 Twill and West System Epoxy.

I have a feeling I'll still have to trim this, but at least I'm not cutting the factory brace.






Too much resin, not enough vaccum!








Cut down


Test fit


Clears by 5mm


I had no clear/gel coat but an extra layer of resin shall do



Other brace options

M3 Brace:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...4&postcount=90

Factory Brace with Spacer:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...7&postcount=32

Trimmed Factory Brace:
Gotta find the link

Originally Posted by ivtecc

Factory Brace with Spacer:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...7&postcount=32

[mike-y]

Factory Brace with Spacer:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...7&postcount=32

haha yeah. that many washers and bolts that long effectively make that brace completely useless.

[peterparker]

Originally Posted by mike-y

haha yeah. that many washers and bolts that long effectively make that brace completely useless.

Oh yeah, Might as well just take it off!

I've been running without that brace for about a month and cant really feel a difference.

But if it's there, I'm sure it has a purpose. So back on it goes!

[peterparker]

Updated!

[mashimarho]

Looks good! Very interesting, since you don't really see it from an outside perspective.