Will Karbonius make a plug and play CSL replica bumper?

[0-60motorsports]

He’s gone completely MIA.

I hope he is ok. He is such a nice guy and so polite.

[jet_dogg]

I don't know the guy but I don't actually believe the excuse. Many businesses skyrocketed last year and more people redistributed their disposable income towards goods from services.

There is no shortage of demand for his bumpers.

[HanSooloo]

I just saw this on EuroConnex: https://euroconnex.co/collections/e4...n-front-bumper

I am wondering if this is a plug and play fit for regular E46 M3s. Epoustouflant would you happen to know?

Specifically wondering about the following:

1. Compatibility with the kevlar bumper carrier. From what I read elsewhere people had to modify CSL style bumpers before mounting them on a regular M3. Is there any cutting or modifying required?
2. I see that the tow hook hole is pre-drilled. Does the cap come with it as well or would I need to re-use my existing one?
3. Would I need to transfer the foam part from the existing bumper to the new one?

[BrelaM3]

I messaged Karbonius about this in November and they said they had no plans for making CSL bumper at this moment, its a shame because they make great quality products, I am also in the market but like everyone said with MileEnd down I haven't seen a bumper yet that I am willing to risk fitment with.

[Gt4]

I don't know the guy but I don't actually believe the excuse. Many businesses skyrocketed last year and more people redistributed their disposable income towards goods from services.

There is no shortage of demand for his bumpers.

Believe what you want but his business can’t skyrocket for the simple fact that he has no employee. All the Mile End parts are made by a single guy in a 20’x30’ shop one at the time.

Last year, he told me that he had problem buying some material from supplier. Another friend who do CF parts for helicopter told me the same and he works for a big compagny.

I helped JC with fitment on the first CSL bumpers he made 2 years ago, we did test fit on my Estoril M3 and also helped him couple months ago with the fitment of the new CSL trunk he made.

[Casa de Mesa]

Specifically wondering about the following:

1. Compatibility with the kevlar bumper carrier. From what I read elsewhere people had to modify CSL style bumpers before mounting them on a regular M3. Is there any cutting or modifying required?
2. I see that the tow hook hole is pre-drilled. Does the cap come with it as well or would I need to re-use my existing one?
3. Would I need to transfer the foam part from the existing bumper to the new one?

To answer #3, if you follow that link you provided, it says an aluminum bumper support is required.

Believe what you want but his business can’t skyrocket for the simple fact that he has no employee. All the Mile End parts are made by a single guy in a 20’x30’ shop one at the time.

Ahh, the influx point of any business. It is a big decision to make - take the financial risk and hopefully grow vs. stay put and plod along. If I'm reading between the lines accurately, I feel his pain and have been there myself. It's a tough decision...

A single person business that makes stuff (in particular, by hand) is almost always capped quite literally by the physical limits of time. Looks like he's hit that cap. Hope he figures his way through it, people really seemed to like his stuff.

[Gt4]

Ahh, the influx point of any business. It is a big decision to make - take the financial risk and hopefully grow vs. stay put and plod along. If I'm reading between the lines accurately, I feel his pain and have been there myself. It's a tough decision...

A single person business that makes stuff (in particular, by hand) is almost always capped quite literally by the physical limits of time. Looks like he's hit that cap. Hope he figures his way through it, people really seemed to like his stuff.

Exactly! He isn’t looking at all to grow. He doesn’t want to deal / waste time with employee. In the end, he would be able to do more volume but would have to rent a bigger shop, pay employee that might do quality issue or have to train them and in the end would he really make more money vs trouble?

He is passionate and love what he is doing. He is doing CF and fiberglass parts or repair jobs in his local area. Mile End BMW parts isn’t is only customers and he also works in different field than cars.

And before someone ask, he isn’t interested in Group buy and the BMW parts will only be sold through Mile End Composite

[HanSooloo]

To answer #3, if you follow that link you provided, it says an aluminum bumper support is required.

Ahh, thank you for pointing that out. On the iPad browser, the page didn’t scroll, so couldn’t read the detailed info.

Checking on a computer, I can see the entire page.

Does anyone know if swapping the Kevlar mount for aluminum is all it takes to mount properly?


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[jet_dogg]

Believe what you want but his business can’t skyrocket for the simple fact that he has no employee. All the Mile End parts are made by a single guy in a 20’x30’ shop one at the time.

Last year, he told me that he had problem buying some material from supplier. Another friend who do CF parts for helicopter told me the same and he works for a big compagny.

I helped JC with fitment on the first CSL bumpers he made 2 years ago, we did test fit on my Estoril M3 and also helped him couple months ago with the fitment of the new CSL trunk he made.

You're arguing something completely other than the point of my post. That's great that you know the guy though.

[Epoustouflant]

I just saw this on EuroConnex: https://euroconnex.co/collections/e4...n-front-bumper

I am wondering if this is a plug and play fit for regular E46 M3s. Epoustouflant would you happen to know?

Specifically wondering about the following:

1. Compatibility with the kevlar bumper carrier. From what I read elsewhere people had to modify CSL style bumpers before mounting them on a regular M3. Is there any cutting or modifying required?
2. I see that the tow hook hole is pre-drilled. Does the cap come with it as well or would I need to re-use my existing one?
3. Would I need to transfer the foam part from the existing bumper to the new one?

I have one of these on order with the widened fender. I'll tell you all about it when it's here.

It will need the aluminum carrier. Good question on the cap. I will ask.

[Casa de Mesa]

To answer #3, if you follow that link you provided, it says an aluminum bumper support is required.

Ahh, thank you for pointing that out. On the iPad browser, the page didn’t scroll, so couldn’t read the detailed info.

Checking on a computer, I can see the entire page.

Does anyone know if swapping the Kevlar mount for aluminum is all it takes to mount properly?


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No worries. And I apparently fat fingered my reply. I meant your question number 1, not 3.