Unboxing a Karbonius Carbon Fibre Vented Engine Cover

[Obioban]

They do, but I also felt like I already have an M, but neither my car is a CSL approximation, but at least is a coupe.

I meant for me.

you do you! 🤪

[maupineda]

They do, but I also felt like I already have an M, but neither my car is a CSL approximation, but at least is a coupe.

[Obioban]

I really like the look of the smooth, CSL concept car one.

The do offer it without saying CSL, too...

[Ramage]

I am a Karbonius fanboy and I'm not afraid to say it. High quality Spanish parts, what's not to love?

Damn you for posting this!

I was 100% convinced I would never want a carbon fiber beauty valve cover until I saw this... now I must have one.

I like the vented design, making it "justifiable" as a heat reduction performance mod. At least that is what I will tell my wife to convince her I am not wasting $1300 CDN on some carbon fiber with holes cut into it.

Add in some new "Performance" red or blue coil packs that one can see through the vents, and this becomes a MUST-HAVE MOD for all S54 engines.

[WestBankM4]

I am a Karbonius fanboy and I'm not afraid to say it. High quality Spanish parts, what's not to love?

[0-60motorsports]

I have installed the cover, I did not see any comment about transferring over the grommets for the PCV or the oil cap, but I did and they fit just fine.

however, the cover does miss material to sit flush / net on the stud bases, there is a gap of 2-3mm and the washers provided are not enough to fill the space. So I temporarily used some weld studs I had laying around, I will measure and try to get the right size spacers. Also the holes on the cover are a bit tool large, so the washers are needed between the cover and the nuts.

Looks pretty cool! I would report those issues to Karbonious so they can sort them out in future productions...

[maupineda]

I have installed the cover, I did not see any comment about transferring over the grommets for the PCV or the oil cap, but I did and they fit just fine.

however, the cover does miss material to sit flush / net on the stud bases, there is a gap of 2-3mm and the washers provided are not enough to fill the space. So I temporarily used some weld nuts I had laying around, I will measure and try to get the right size spacers. Also the holes on the cover are a bit tool large, so the washers are needed between the cover and the nuts.

[Slideways]

2x2. What might be throwing you off is the weave is going straight along the piece rather than at a 45 degree angle.

[maupineda]

Adding my experience. My CSL concept cover came in and the quality is excellent. Still need to fit it and also, is this a 1x1 or 2x2. I am sure I spec’d 2x2 but not sure.

[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.

[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]

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.

[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]

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

[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