EuroConnex GB: Pre-Preg CF Front Air Intake

[Epoustouflant]

Hey guys,

I posted this on IG stories and a FB group yesterday and the feedback was great. I finalized pricing with René this morning.

BUILDING UPON E46 M3 CSL CARBON CATALOGUE
The E46 M3 Front Air Intake made in pre-preg and autoclaved carbon fiber

Made with 100% in prepreg carbon fibre in their facilities in Germany, René has developed a negative mold of the OEM front air intake, or otherwise called the intake suction hood.

The kit is 2 piece, with the upper part being a complete pre-preg and autoclaved carbon fiber component glued to the bottom OEM plastic part that directs air to the OEM intake. The pictures demonstrate the upper pre-preg carbon part of the product.

The carbon is available 1x1 or 2x2 carbon weave and is cured in autoclave. The product is clear coated in 2 component hardened clear coat for a durable finish and resistant to the high temperatures of the engine bay. It is available in Gloss or Matte finish.

SPECIFICATIONS

• 100% carbon fibre pre-preg and autoclave
• Made in Germany
• Bottom part is brand new OEM BMW
• Available in 1x1 and 2x2 weave pattern
• Available in Gloss & Matte clear coat
• Great easy fitment guaranteed plug & play

GB Terms

• Save 30% off MSRP
• You will need a Connex account to view pricing due to MAP policies of brands on the site.
• 10x Early Access Pricing Spots
  Max of 20x spots.
• We need to reach 15x to activate
• Available worldwide.
  8 to 12 weeks lead time.

Link to participate.

[jet_dogg]

I like how he took pictures of mine to post.

[jbfrancis3]

So Rene starts with a new part #13717830100, makes this new CF cover for it, he glues it top of the OEM part, then the assembly is the final product sold and shipped to the buyer?

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw-parts/intake-suction-hood/13717830100/

[Epoustouflant]

So Rene starts with a new part #13717830100, makes this new CF cover for it, he glues it top of the OEM part, then the assembly is the final product sold and shipped to the buyer?

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...d/13717830100/

That's the process. BNIB OEM part to start with. No core needed.

[jbfrancis3]

That's the process. BNIB OEM part to start with. No core needed.

Love it. Its a nice piece and I found the price to be quite reasonable, considering the complexity of the CF part. Surely, he's already test fit and glued at least one together?

[Epoustouflant]

Love it. Its a nice piece and I found the price to be quite reasonable, considering the complexity of the CF part. Surely, he's already test fit and glued at least one together?

Yes, his old installed pictures just really, really suck.

[jet_dogg]

I'm a little disappointed. I was under the impression that it was entirely carbon which is what I thought I was paying for. At no time did he mention it was an overlay.

Also the group buy discount is more like 10 off since he pockets the vat for dumb americans.

[Epoustouflant]

I'm a little disappointed. I was under the impression that it was entirely carbon which is what I thought I was paying for. At no time did he mention it was an overlay.

Also the group buy discount is more like 10 off since he pockets the vat for dumb americans.

It isn't an overlay. It's a negative mold and the top part is complete pre-preg and autoclaved carbon. The bottom part is OEM plastic. There's air circulating in-between the 2. Members outside the EU aren't charged VAT with the Connex.

[jbfrancis3]

I'm a little disappointed. I was under the impression that it was entirely carbon which is what I thought I was paying for. At no time did he mention it was an overlay.

Also the group buy discount is more like 10 off since he pockets the vat for dumb americans.

Where is VAT mentioned/applied?

[jet_dogg]

It isn't an overlay. It's a negative mold and the top part is complete pre-preg and autoclaved carbon. The bottom part is OEM plastic. There's air circulating in-between the 2. Members outside the EU aren't charged VAT with the Connex.

I haven’t examined mine hence my surprise at your description. So connex price is retail -20 then -30 for group buy?

[Epoustouflant]

The 10x early access pricing spots are gone. You can now put in your order

[IamFODI]

Just deleted a bunch of posts for getting personal. Sadly some good info got swept up in the deletions. Sorry for that. This caught me at a time when I don't really have the bandwidth to take a scalpel to ~10 different posts. Also didn't want to risk seeming like I as a mod was taking a side in a potentially important discussion.

Let's try again, shall we?

[BADCLOWN]

Does this guy only make M3 related parts?

[Epoustouflant]

Does this guy only make M3 related parts?

He does have a few standard E46 parts!

[BADCLOWN]

Does he have a website or eBay store?