TRE carbon fibre parts quality

motorknut · 07-09-2024, 10:40 AM

I just received my TRE CF mirror covers. Shipping box was dented as heck, so I hurried to check the contents once I got home.

Found one piece had scratches and marring on 3 sections , including top side that is quite visible when installed. Also small chip in the finish.

I know these are third party pieces and perhaps I am not to expect OE finish, but I’m disappointed that their support team replied saying that this sort of finish is to be expected and is within their QC tolerance. Not meant to be scrutinized up close. (?!?) and she claimed BMW OE parts are the same.<- i find this hard to believe.

Is this generally the case with AutoID parts or other third party manufacturers? I honestly was expecting them to have higher standards.

I’ve bought cheap mirror covers from Aliexpress before, but those were closer to 75 USD, wasn’t surprised when the clear coat went to crap after a year. Bur I wouldn’t call the TRE pieces cheap - is it too much to expect it isn’t scratched up out the box? I heard good things about TRE on this forum, so I’m bummed. Ah well, lesson learnt.

UPDATE**: I've touched base with Joe at AutoID and he's kindly looking into the matter. so thanks for all the feedback and suggestions to talk to them again.

ourlee · 07-09-2024, 10:43 AM

Jabcats got this….

NewToM · 07-09-2024, 10:50 AM

My only experience with AutoID was their CF spoiler and black badges both of which have been on the car six months without issue.

M_Power Rob · 07-09-2024, 10:56 AM

I have the 01 spoiler, CS grille and front black badge with no issues.

Carefree · 07-09-2024, 11:18 AM

This is shocking (shades of Casablanca).

It’s well known every carbon fiber part from China is made at one factory and the only difference is $$$ mark up by greedy sellers.

motorknut · 07-09-2024, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Carefree

This is shocking (shades of Casablanca).

It’s well known every carbon fiber part from China is made at one factory and the only difference is $$$ mark up by greedy cellars.

To be fair - the TRE pieces are full carbon fiber. The cheap ones I got off AliExpress were overlays on ABS and didnt look as.well made. But it looked pretty damn good for the super low price.

Not all the china sellers are good. There are some that are fantastic quality, but you have to be in the know.

GregW / Oregon · 07-09-2024, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorknut

I just received my TRE CF mirror covers. Shipping box was dented as heck, so I hurried to check the contents once I got home.

Found one piece had scratches and marring on 3 sections , including top side that is quite visible when installed. Also small chip in the finish.

Is this generally the case with AutoID parts or other third party manufacturers? I honestly was expecting them to have higher standards.

My TRE spoiler from AutoID was/is perfect.

JCoR · 07-09-2024, 01:00 PM

I have CS spoiler and CSL grille from Auto ID and both were perfect. I was actually impressed by their packaging. My CSL grille was lost in transit by DHL and they replaced it promptly. Sorry you had issues and hopefully they can resolve it.

Bumpinjeep · 07-09-2024, 01:06 PM

That's really odd actually. My TRE front lip is top notch, OEM quality weave, truly the best that I've seen. I've had dented boxes come in from AutoTeknic and they replaced the parts that were damaged in shipping. I would call them again and talk to someone who can make decisions because clearly, that is unacceptable.

Ravenseal · 07-09-2024, 02:00 PM

A lot of these brands are buying parts from AliExpress is bulk boxes and slapping their logo on it. A lot of them have awful return policies if you buy directly from them. Guarantee you can find the exact same parts for less from the factories and still have better buyer protections through eBay.

JABCAT · 07-09-2024, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ourlee

Jabcats got this….

I received my TRE-01 rear spoiler from AutoID last week & it was very securely packaged (the box was reinforced along every edge), and the spoiler was flawless.

ourlee · 07-09-2024, 09:26 PM

What’d that thang cost ?

M_Power Rob · 07-09-2024, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ourlee

What’d that thang cost ?

https://autoid.co/products/bmw-m2-g8...911873fe&_ss=r

https://ind-distribution.com/product...d18b0c1e&_ss=r

NewToM · 07-09-2024, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

https://autoid.co/products/bmw-m2-g87-2-series-m240i-g42-pre-preg-carbon-fibre-id-01-rear-spoiler-by-tre-2021?_pos=1&_sid=4911873fe&_ss=r

https://ind-distribution.com/products/tre-g87-m2-carbon-id-01-rear-spoiler?_pos=1&_sid=7d18b0c1e&_ss=r

Have first one and love it. Would only change for Alpha-N but that ain’t happening…

M_Power Rob · 07-09-2024, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by NewToM

Have first one and love it. Would only change for Alpha-N but that ain’t happening…

They are the same...only difference is who is selling, AutoID vs IND.

JABCAT · 07-09-2024, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

https://autoid.co/products/bmw-m2-g8...911873fe&_ss=r

https://ind-distribution.com/product...d18b0c1e&_ss=r

Shipping to me in TX was cheaper from AutoID in England than from IND in IL - go figure. I'll pick it up from the painter on Friday & install it.

M_Power Rob · 07-09-2024, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JABCAT

Shipping to me in TX was cheaper from AutoID in England than from IND in IL - go figure. I'll pick it up from the painter on Friday & install it.

I got mine from AutoID too...when I got mine they were the only one selling it.

NewToM · 07-09-2024, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

They are the same...only difference is who is selling, AutoID vs IND.

Mere details…. 😅

jackieyuen123 · 07-09-2024, 11:01 PM

I ordered my parts from ocean design (China company in Xiamen) and the quality is top notch, you can Google the site and enquire about it.

motorknut · 07-10-2024, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep

That's really odd actually. My TRE front lip is top notch, OEM quality weave, truly the best that I've seen. I've had dented boxes come in from AutoTeknic and they replaced the parts that were damaged in shipping. I would call them again and talk to someone who can make decisions because clearly, that is unacceptable.

I’m trying to reach out to the AutoID guys to clarify. Hopefully they can help with the piece in question, since it doesn’t seem typical of their standards.

Basketcase · 07-10-2024, 08:50 AM

have any pictures of the damage?

Joe AUTOID · 07-10-2024, 10:21 AM

motorknut

Thank you for reaching out to me privately regarding this issue post this thread. I have passed this over to the rest of my team for a replacement unit.

Having inspected the imagery sent over by motorknut I can state this damage would have been caused during shipping and would not have passed our QC. We thoroughly inspect every product that goes out of our doors as proven by these responses and our customer reviews.

Thank you to all those who responded with their positive experience with TRE products and AUTOID.

If anyone else has any issues please reach out to me in the future.

07-09-2024, 10:40 AM	#1
motorknut Private 42 Rep 88 Posts Drives: BMW G87 M2 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: at home iTrader: (0)	TRE carbon fibre parts quality - buyers shouldn’t expect too much? I just received my TRE CF mirror covers. Shipping box was dented as heck, so I hurried to check the contents once I got home. Found one piece had scratches and marring on 3 sections , including top side that is quite visible when installed. Also small chip in the finish. I know these are third party pieces and perhaps I am not to expect OE finish, but I’m disappointed that their support team replied saying that this sort of finish is to be expected and is within their QC tolerance. Not meant to be scrutinized up close. (?!?) and she claimed BMW OE parts are the same.<- i find this hard to believe. Is this generally the case with AutoID parts or other third party manufacturers? I honestly was expecting them to have higher standards. I’ve bought cheap mirror covers from Aliexpress before, but those were closer to 75 USD, wasn’t surprised when the clear coat went to crap after a year. Bur I wouldn’t call the TRE pieces cheap - is it too much to expect it isn’t scratched up out the box? I heard good things about TRE on this forum, so I’m bummed. Ah well, lesson learnt. UPDATE*: I've touched base with Joe at AutoID and he's kindly looking into the matter. so thanks for all the feedback and suggestions to talk to them again. Last edited by motorknut; 07-10-2024 at 12:06 PM.. Reason: updated status*
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07-09-2024, 10:43 AM	#2
ourlee Lieutenant Colonel 1535 Rep 1,505 Posts Drives: WTB your comfort seats Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vista View Apartments iTrader: (0)	Jabcats got this….
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NewToM Captain 1635 Rep 780 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Brooklyn Grey Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Ventura County iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW M2 G87 [9.47]	My only experience with AutoID was their CF spoiler and black badges both of which have been on the car six months without issue.
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M_Power Rob Brigadier General 4557 Rep 3,655 Posts Drives: '23 M240 and '23 M2 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	I have the 01 spoiler, CS grille and front black badge with no issues.
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Carefree Major 2263 Rep 1,494 Posts Drives: M240i, M2 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Arizona, New York iTrader: (0)	This is shocking (shades of Casablanca). It’s well known every carbon fiber part from China is made at one factory and the only difference is $$$ mark up by greedy sellers.
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JCoR Private 217 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 24 M2, 21 Silverado Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 M2 [10.00]	I have CS spoiler and CSL grille from Auto ID and both were perfect. I was actually impressed by their packaging. My CSL grille was lost in transit by DHL and they replaced it promptly. Sorry you had issues and hopefully they can resolve it.
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Bumpinjeep Colonel 6219 Rep 2,539 Posts Drives: 2023 M2 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Redmond, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 M2 [8.33]	That's really odd actually. My TRE front lip is top notch, OEM quality weave, truly the best that I've seen. I've had dented boxes come in from AutoTeknic and they replaced the parts that were damaged in shipping. I would call them again and talk to someone who can make decisions because clearly, that is unacceptable. __________________ Present BMW: 2023 M2 BSM W/Carbon everything, 6 Speed Past BMWs: 2020 M2C HS Executive, 6 Speed 2017 M3 YMB Executive, 6 Speed, ZCP Everything else: 2024 Wrangler 4Xe 2020 MK 7.5 GTI
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07-10-2024, 10:21 AM	#22
Joe AUTOID Enlisted Member 274 Rep 43 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Chelmsford, Essex iTrader: (0)	motorknut Thank you for reaching out to me privately regarding this issue post this thread. I have passed this over to the rest of my team for a replacement unit. Having inspected the imagery sent over by motorknut I can state this damage would have been caused during shipping and would not have passed our QC. We thoroughly inspect every product that goes out of our doors as proven by these responses and our customer reviews. Thank you to all those who responded with their positive experience with TRE products and AUTOID. If anyone else has any issues please reach out to me in the future.
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