Seems like the market has reached a point where there are many good quality, competitive options. The two that really catch my eye are the OG... Karbonius box, and newer Streamline. The price is only off by around 270 euros, so at that price range, are there any compelling reasons, or facts, to go with a Karbonius > Streamline? Seems like Streamline has come a long way since it's introduction in 2017.
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One of, if not the, best airboxes on the market (Karbonius) vs a company that has significant issues at least 75% of the time? (streamline)
Hard decision.
2005 IR/IR M3 Coupe
2012 LMB/Black 128i
2008 Black/Black M5 Sedan -
Karbonius hands down
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1997 BMW M3 - Boston Green/Modena
2003 BMW M3 · Coupe · 6MT - Alpine White/M-Texture AlcantaraComment
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I own a streamline and wouldn’t recommend it. Spend the extra $$.06 ZCP SMG | HTE CSL MAP QuaranTune | SL CSL Airbox | Eventuri Scoop | DMG Strut Bar | RE El Diablo | CPI Euro200R | AP Headers | Porsche BBK | ST XTA | TMS 3-Pulleys/F-Sway/Mono FCAB | AKG Trans/diff/Subframe/RTAB | SPL RCA | SGT SCZA Trunk | ACL | Beisan | Redish | AFD E85 |
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Sold on karbonius! Curious, what issues do you have COVID-19?Comment
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Yup Karb without question2002 Topasblau M3 - Coupe - 6MT - Karbonius CSL Airbox - MSS54HP Conversion - Kassel MAP - SSV1 - HJS - PCS Tune - Beisan - MK60 Swap - ZCP Rack - Nogaros - AutoSolutions - 996 Brembos - Slon - CMP - VinceBar - Koni - Eibach - BlueBus - Journal
2012 Alpinweiss 128i - Coupe - 6AT - Slicktop - Manual Seats - Daily - JournalComment
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Ok ok ok guys next one... How about Supersprint vs. SGT?DD: /// 2011.5 Jerez/bamboo E90 M3 · DCT · Slicktop · Instagram
/// 2004 Silvergrey M3 · Coupe · 6spd · Slicktop · zero options
More info: https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...os-supersprintComment
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Originally posted by Tbonem3 View Post
2004 Silbergrau Metallic 6MT
Karbonius/OEM Snorkel/Flap/HTE Tuned
Ssv1/Catted Sec. 1/SS 2.5" Sec. 2/SCZA
OE CSL Bootlid/AS SSK/BC Coils/4.10 Gears/ Sportline 8S Wheels/Cobra Nogaros
RACP Plates/Vincebar/CMP/Turner RTAB/Beisan
2006 M6 Black Saphire SMG
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I'm yet to install my Streamline box, so I obviously can't comment on fitment etc, but it looks damn good. Top quality work imho...Comment
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Damn you beat me to it. I was gonna say Streamline sounds like SGT with an accent.Originally posted by Tbonem3 View Post'03.5 M3 SMG Coupe - Jet Black / BlackComment
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It's a shame we lost the hundreds of poor reviews of Status Gruppe shit company. Streamline owner/threads were more comical.
I cant imagine any worth their grain of salt would even think of comparing Karb to either of those two clown companies.Comment
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I’ve seen several of both airboxes and the attention to detail from karb is unbelievable. The only complaint I’ve heard about karb was the snorkel does not line up sometimes. I’ve talked to several SL airbox owners on IG and most had several imperfections. Biggest one for me was that the unfiltered part didn’t sit completely flush with the filtered part. Mine took about 4 months to receive (2 months were promised) and 8 months to get their snorkel. Like anything they make it look better on their IG page. But don’t show the imperfections.
06 ZCP SMG | HTE CSL MAP QuaranTune | SL CSL Airbox | Eventuri Scoop | DMG Strut Bar | RE El Diablo | CPI Euro200R | AP Headers | Porsche BBK | ST XTA | TMS 3-Pulleys/F-Sway/Mono FCAB | AKG Trans/diff/Subframe/RTAB | SPL RCA | SGT SCZA Trunk | ACL | Beisan | Redish | AFD E85 |
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I think it would be worth looking into Karbonius vs. Evolve. If I'm not mistaken the Karbonius is made in spain from their instagram photos, unsure of the Evolve manufacturing.Originally posted by Kdubski View Post
The streamline would be closer to the Geoff Steele one, and after hearing about how the streamline owner is shady, I'd go with the Geoff Steele.Last edited by Circa Surviven; 12-18-2020, 01:33 AM.Garage:
2002 BMW M3: Slicktop jetblack/cinnamon. SMG to 6-speed. Arc-8's. Koni yellows/Dinan springs. Macht elbow. Megan headers. Stock section 1+AR20. SCZA section 3.
1998 Mercedes E300 Turbodiesel: Pizza bag warmer.Comment
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Any idea when Karbonius airbox's will become available again? Currently out of stock with no ETA date.Comment
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