I've had an Eventuri since it came out with Evolve tune, definitely better noise than stock and a few extra HP and torque. Certainly smoother power delivery with Evolve tune. Nice thing is its easy to revert back to stock, especially in CA.
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True, I forgot about that. I feel like that plus an Eventuri is about as good as you can get without doing the air box and tune. But is it worth it at such a close price point?Originally posted by elrichmeister View Post
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OEM Carbon Box from Karbonius
BMW E46 OEM STYLE AIRBOX, CSL Airbox is one of the most demanded improvements among BMW M3 E46 enthusiastic. That is both for performance gain, and for sound it brings to car. On the other hand, it is a laborious, time-consuming and expensive modification. For those who are looking for similar sound to CSL airbox but do not look for HP gain, we have developed the Karbonius OEM Style S54 airbox. It is a simplified version of CSL airbox, that, apart from louder sound to engine (+12 dB compared to plastic OEM) gives awesome appearance and easy installation using stock elbow and MAF. No needed to install any additional hardware or remap. *In SMG version, genuine BMW CSL SMG expansion tank needed. Regarding power increase, we got +4HP in recent dyno test comparing with OEM airbox. Not really significant considering that dyno can have a 2% margin error. In conclusion, and pending new test in future, we can say no significant power increase and no HP loss. As usual, piece manufactured 100% in carbon fiber prepreg, cured in autoclave in our facilities in Spain (EU) under strict quality requirement and for qualified stuff. Kit Includes: • Airbox • CNC machine-made items of anodized aluminium • Stainless-steel screws • Certificate of authenticity Characteristics: • Similar sound to CSL airbox • No remap needed • 100% Carbon Prepreg • Cured in autoclave • High gloss UV protection varnish • Perfect fit. No adjustment required • 2 years guarantee Fitment: • BMW E46 M3 • BMW E85/E86 Z4M
Get some of the carbon box sound without needing to tune or modify DME.
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No denying that. Its an alternative for ease of passing smog inspection computer, however it will fail visualOriginally posted by Nate047 View Post
True, I forgot about that. I feel like that plus an Eventuri is about as good as you can get without doing the air box and tune. But is it worth it at such a close price point?
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Thanks for all of your input guys, I really appreciate it.
I am either going all in with a complete Karbonius CSL replica set up or something simple like the Eventuri.
The cost is obviously a lot more going with the Karbonius, but you get what you pay for.
Btw, my wife thinks I am crazy putting money into a 22 year old car!!
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We're all mad hereOriginally posted by MathewM3 View PostBtw, my wife thinks I am crazy putting money into a 22 year old car!!2002 TiAg M3 Coupe (SMG to 6spd), 2003 Jet Black M5
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Whoa first time I’ve seen this. Anybody installed one of these or does Karbonius have any sound/video clips?Originally posted by elrichmeister View Post
There is 1 more option:
OEM Carbon Box from Karbonius
BMW E46 OEM STYLE AIRBOX, CSL Airbox is one of the most demanded improvements among BMW M3 E46 enthusiastic. That is both for performance gain, and for sound it brings to car. On the other hand, it is a laborious, time-consuming and expensive modification. For those who are looking for similar sound to CSL airbox but do not look for HP gain, we have developed the Karbonius OEM Style S54 airbox. It is a simplified version of CSL airbox, that, apart from louder sound to engine (+12 dB compared to plastic OEM) gives awesome appearance and easy installation using stock elbow and MAF. No needed to install any additional hardware or remap. *In SMG version, genuine BMW CSL SMG expansion tank needed. Regarding power increase, we got +4HP in recent dyno test comparing with OEM airbox. Not really significant considering that dyno can have a 2% margin error. In conclusion, and pending new test in future, we can say no significant power increase and no HP loss. As usual, piece manufactured 100% in carbon fiber prepreg, cured in autoclave in our facilities in Spain (EU) under strict quality requirement and for qualified stuff. Kit Includes: • Airbox • CNC machine-made items of anodized aluminium • Stainless-steel screws • Certificate of authenticity Characteristics: • Similar sound to CSL airbox • No remap needed • 100% Carbon Prepreg • Cured in autoclave • High gloss UV protection varnish • Perfect fit. No adjustment required • 2 years guarantee Fitment: • BMW E46 M3 • BMW E85/E86 Z4M
Get some of the carbon box sound without needing to tune or modify DME.
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Originally posted by simon_c View Post
Whoa first time I've seen this. Anybody installed one of these or does Karbonius have any sound/video clips?
Hey guys and gals, Just bringing to your attention that a Z4 Forum member recently approached Karbonius to see if they were interested in producing a carbon fibre airbox version of the stock S54 plenum. In response, Karbonius mentioned that if they had interest of 20 or more orders they would consider developing one. The
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I have this paired with an Eventuri. Is a nice setup, but as much as I defended in the beginning, is far from the CSL sound. It does improve from just an Eventuri, the tone is a bit deeper and has the CSL warble but tamed.Originally posted by simon_c View Post
Whoa first time I’ve seen this. Anybody installed one of these or does Karbonius have any sound/video clips?
i have in fact gone back and forth between Eventuri and OE filter as the Eventuri overrides the notes from the carbon plenum. With the OE filter the noise it more similar to the CSL but much lower in volume.
at some point I even had a sound generator as my thinking was that the three combine would be the ultimate combo, and is nice, but the sound is more synthetic. If you search here I posted videos.
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My wife seems to be okay with it - I think she's possibly realised that its only ever guys that it attracts 😂Originally posted by MathewM3 View PostBtw, my wife thinks I am crazy putting money into a 22 year old car!!2005 ///M3 SMG Coupe Silbergrau Metallic/CSL bucket seats/CSL airbox/CSL console/6 point RACP brace/Apex ARC-8s
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Wives should be so lucky as to have husbands that only tinker on old cars and not spending money on all sorts of other things.DD: /// 2011.5 Jerez/bamboo E90 M3 · DCT · Slicktop · Instagram
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