Unboxing a Karbonius Carbon Fibre Vented Engine Cover

[Santino]

here You go boys i had one few months back witch i did sell

[jet_dogg]

As cool as that is I still prefer the stock/karbonius one. With the airbox you'd have to decide which piece is going to have the m power vinyl on it.

That cover also needs to be modified to work and is generic looking as well since it's purposeful.

[M Coupe]

Looks like Karbonius has another option for carbon engine covers and this one is in 1x1 vs 2x2 weave. Yours for only $850 sans emblem =)

https://ind-distribution.com/products/karbonius-e46-m3-csl-concept-s54-engine-cover

[jet_dogg]

Their csl concept one has been out for awhile.

Installing that on an m3 is like a 330ci putting on an m badge, just not as big of a violation.

[sina]

Don't remember where I found this photo, but I absolutely love the look. Would love to see a cool retro/throwback design like that for the S54.

[maupineda]

This cost me my left testicle (luckily I have a spare). Although Karbonius listed this as 'in stock' it took several weeks for them to manufacture (they offered me a different carbon fibre to the one I ordered - which was refused).

Luckily Fedex delivery made up in some part for the delay - was very snappy from Spain to Oz.

Quality appears impeccable. Nice recess for M badge (pity it's not included for the price)

Main fear is it's gonna show up everything else under the bonnet once installed

Did you ever fix this? any update? I am about to buy one.

[ugaexploder]

Did you ever fix this? any update? I am about to buy one.

your post got me wanting to check mine. i've had the engine cover in possession for quite some time, but wanted to install at the same time as the intake. fwiw, mine came just like OP's along with some washers

[maupineda]

Thanks for sharing. it seems is just the nature of the beast, even the original motorsport one is like that.

[ugaexploder]

of course, no problem at all.

yeah, it may just be how these cf covers are designed, although the photo shared by ocean from the Karb website makes it seem like there are/were some supplied with those metal dowels. I'm sure it presents its own set of issues. I guess the CF is strong enough and as long as I don't overtighten and spread out the force with a washer, it should be okay?

which one were you thinking about getting and in what finish? just curious

[maupineda]

Ordering tonight. Will get the CSL concept in 2x2 gloss as my intake is like that. I am debating between CSL or ///M script. I know my car is faaar from a CSL as mine is a Z4M, but I already have too many M’s in the engine bay.

[0-60motorsports]

Would love to get the CSL concept one with ///M script in 2x2 Gloss CF to match my OE CSL intake. Wish they made one that said CS

[maupineda]

Placed the order for the CSL concept version, and chose 'CSL' script. we will see. I ordered directly from Karb as opposed to IND, which if I am lucky and do not need to pay taxes will be cheaper including the ///M logo to finish it up.