Plenum Cover

[dmanb2b]

Anyone here running these? Seems like a low cost option. I know it's show only, but true CF and made in US.


https://www.highline-motorsports.com...Vqz4q_uW697EuU

[Helmsman]

Looks low price! Page didn't say but I assume one leave the original plenum with them?

[akkando]

Saw that on Facebook. I think if you're going to spend that much might as well get the Carboproject plenum so you experience it while you drive by the sound rather than only when you pop the hood.

[Inluvwithastr1pper]

Red flag right away is their claim of 2-4 minute install

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by Inluvwithastr1pper

Red flag right away is their claim of 2-4 minute install

Haha, yeah that one was quite funny and made me think I'm the slowest guy on earth...

[amrazM]

you might as well wrap it in carbon fiber if youre going to buy just a "cover".

[Epoustouflant]

Originally Posted by dmanb2b

Anyone here running these? Seems like a low cost option. I know it's show only, but true CF and made in US.


https://www.highline-motorsports.com...Vqz4q_uW697EuU

It's been posted on the owners group. The weave is iffy, splits in the middle and this doesn't include an OE core. I wouldn't personally feel comfortable DIY splitting open a component responsible for managing airflow to ITBs.

The best OE replica Carbon plenum is Eventuri, by far. CarboProject makes a great product for those looking to spend less and have a motorsport look available in various finish options with the enlarged lid.

They both sound amazing, with the Eventuri being the loudest from talking to people who have had both.

[roastbeef]

It's just a cover that you glue to the top of your oem plenum. Garbage.

[advans]

definitely garbage for almost $600.

[dmanb2b]

Hey y'all thank you. That's good feedback. I know it's just a cover, which is why I said I know it's just for show.

There is no splitting the intake open as it's literally a vanity cover. I am also familiar with the other options. Wraps look like wraps and spending $1,300+ for sound and no performance gain isn't really appealing when one has a loud exhaust. $4-$600 on a CF cosmetic only mod doesn't seem too crazy, to me at least.

For those claiming "garbage", I do know their e30 sunroofs are of high quality and very popular with that crowd, which I have seen in person. This isn't some imported garbage from China. Can be ordered in bare CF, cleared etc. Shit, they even made a few Kevlar sunroofs that looked pretty cool (imo). I may just give it a shot and report back, I was just curious if anyone here has one.

[SAMM3Y]

If you drilled/dremeled some cross sections out of the top of an oem plenum and then glued this on top, you'd get an audible difference depending on the thickness of the carbon.

Could give you a fun project to make a rib cage top out of a plenum and a little epoxy work then BAM.. save yourself some $ against others and if the carbon is real thin be perfect since it's supported.

[akkando]

Originally Posted by dmanb2b

Hey y'all thank you. That's good feedback. I know it's just a cover, which is why I said I know it's just for show.

There is no splitting the intake open as it's literally a vanity cover. I am also familiar with the other options. Wraps look like wraps and spending $1,300+ for sound and no performance gain isn't really appealing when one has a loud exhaust. $4-$600 on a CF cosmetic only mod doesn't seem too crazy, to me at least.

For those claiming "garbage", I do know their e30 sunroofs are of high quality and very popular with that crowd, which I have seen in person. This isn't some imported garbage from China. Can be ordered in bare CF, cleared etc. Shit, they even made a few Kevlar sunroofs that looked pretty cool (imo). I may just give it a shot and report back, I was just curious if anyone here has one.

How loud is your exhaust?

[roastbeef]

I meant "garbage" as in, not functional.

[Jerezblack.m3]

Go for it! Tell us how it is. I think it looks cool just not willing to pay that much for it. Haha and It reminds me of the lexus cf engine cover. Its your car and your money.

[dmanb2b]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

I meant "garbage" as in, not functional.

Understood...yeah, I guess there have been a few car things I have spent money on that aren't functional...I do appreciate you clarifying though and that's something I need to consider. How often do you open the hood...

[Matthew III]

I duno that's still awfully expensive for a "sticker". At $550 your half way to buying the eventuri plenum.

[dmanb2b]

Originally Posted by Matthew III

I duno that's still awfully expensive for a "sticker". At $550 your half way to buying the eventuri plenum.

You have a link for that $1,100 eventuri plenum? I dunno, people seem to have no problem paying for CF non performance parts on exterior. Not sure what all this "sticker" hate is for an under-hood CF ornament.

[akkando]

Originally Posted by dmanb2b

You have a link for that $1,100 eventuri plenum? I dunno, people seem to have no problem paying for CF non performance parts on exterior. Not sure what all this "sticker" hate is for an under-hood CF ornament.

It's halfway to a carboproject plenum. You have a point though, people spend plenty on cosmetic mods. Usually those are mods that can be seen though without opening the hood.

[Matthew III]

whoops meant to write carboproject. there's also intakes that create more sound above 3k rpm range priced the same as this plenum cover. But to each their own =)

[dmanb2b]

Originally Posted by Matthew III

whoops meant to write carboproject. there's also intakes that create more sound above 3k rpm range priced the same as this plenum cover. But to each their own =)

Ah...forgot about carboproject. I was googling eventuri thinking I must be missing something..lol. No worries and that makes sense

[dmanb2b]

Originally Posted by akkando

It's halfway to a carboproject plenum. You have a point though, people spend plenty on cosmetic mods. Usually those are mods that can be seen though without opening the hood.

Ya, I'm 50/50 on it tbh. May just save myself the $ all together and stay stock. I do appreciate the feedback guys, which is why I asked. Good to hear what other enthusiasts have to say though.

[Pheonix]

I would skip this stick on cover! Save your money for the real deals if you really want the CF look with the bonus induction noise. There are many better way to spend $550.