Karbonius full CF manifold for S65! It's here!

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

You poor guys. I feel jealous of Canadians that have 94 at some gas stations! How awesome is that!

Problem is that you can't really take advantage of it with a tune because it's only available in certain areas.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by maristgrad09

Join the group "BMW e9x M3 V8 owners club"

Then look at the post by Rob franssen. The video is in the comments.

Not the same box.

[Exclusivs]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

Not the same box.

Not every box is created equal

[buddalun]

Can the circular area for the BMW roundel be changed to a different shape? I'd like to be able to keep the "///M V8" badges if possible.

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by buddalun

Can the circular area for the BMW roundel be changed to a different shape? I'd like to be able to keep the "///M V8" badges if possible.

It can be replaced with any badge as long as it's circular

[Bartledoo]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

It can be replaced with any badge as long as it's circular

Gahh every time I see your name as the newest poster in my subscribed threads list...I am disappointed with lack of media!

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by Bartledoo

Gahh every time I see your name as the newest poster in my subscribed threads list...I am disappointed with lack of media!

I'm as impatient as you are! The wait is killing me

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by Bartledoo

Gahh every time I see your name as the newest poster in my subscribed threads list...I am disappointed with lack of media!

I seriously just came in here because I saw SYT posted. Ugh.

[buddalun]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

It can be replaced with any badge as long as it's circular

I understand the badge can be replaced, you indicated that earlier in the thread. I'm asking if the shape of the plenum can be changed to not be circular so that it can accommodate the OE "///M V8" badges.

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by buddalun

I understand the badge can be replaced, you indicated that earlier in the thread. I'm asking if the shape of the plenum can be changed to not be circular so that it can accommodate the OE "///M V8" badges.

That's one of the first things I asked when I saw the prototype like a year ago. Karbonius says they aren't changing the shape of the mold.

[deansbimmer]

Originally Posted by buddalun

I understand the badge can be replaced, you indicated that earlier in the thread. I'm asking if the shape of the plenum can be changed to not be circular so that it can accommodate the OE "///M V8" badges.

That would require a change and remake of the mold. Not likely for one request.

[buzz367]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

That's one of the first things I asked when I saw the prototype like a year ago. Karbonius says they aren't changing the shape of the mold.

Seems awfully stubborn of them.

[deansbimmer]

Originally Posted by buzz367

Seems awfully stubborn of them.

It might seem that way to someone who doesn't know what it takes to make a new mold.

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by buzz367

Seems awfully stubborn of them.

I mean, it is what it is. I mentioned it as soon as I saw it. In the end they're the only company who is doing something this awesome for us so I'm pretty excited, roundel or no roundel.

[Obioban]

Originally Posted by buzz367

Seems awfully stubborn of them.

A properly done CF mold (which is what Karbonius uses) consists of two HUGE CNCed alu blocks. The tooling costs are enormous. Making a second mold, for a couple of people that want a different sticker for reasons that basically come down to vanity, is not at all trivial.

[buzz367]

Originally Posted by deansbimmer

It might seem that way to someone who doesn't know what it takes to make a new mold.

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

I mean, it is what it is. I mentioned it as soon as I saw it. In the end they're the only company who is doing something this awesome for us so I'm pretty excited, roundel or no roundel.

Originally Posted by Obioban

A properly done CF mold (which is what Karbonius uses) consists of two HUGE CNCed alu blocks. The tooling costs are enormous. Making a second mold, for a couple of people that want a different sticker for reasons that basically come down to vanity, is not at all trivial.

Guys, I get it... I just think designing the box with a roundel when the stock box doesnt have that, knowing that the majority of the community will probably want to maintain the //M V8 instead seems a little close minded, thats all.

[Bartledoo]

I think I'm going to put something like this instead of the BMW roundel...



Edit: I apologize if this evokes political response in anyone. I just think it would be funny and I am a political atheist.

[SYT_Shadow]

Holy shit please no politics on the thread

[8500RPM]

I check this thread every day for updates. I'm sure I'm not the only one...Good Luck

[6ixSpd]

Lol @ whining about the circular sticker issue... Holy pretentious, batman. So what if the M V8 logo is not going to be there? You can slap a giant BMW M Power one instead, just like the E39's S62 decor... Priorities, huh?

And thanks SYT_Shadow for looking into this. Not sure what gains are to be had but I bet it will sound insane!

[SYT_Shadow]

I've been told we'll have vids in a few days! I'll post the Karbonius link when i get it

[buzz367]

Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Lol @ whining about the circular sticker issue... Holy pretentious, batman. So what if the M V8 logo is not going to be there? You can slap a giant BMW M Power one instead, just like the E39's S62 decor... Priorities, huh?

And thanks SYT_Shadow for looking into this. Not sure what gains are to be had but I bet it will sound insane!

I think critiquing an expensive product that is meant to be aesthetically attractive (as well as functional from a performance standpoint) is fair. Maybe that's just one man's opinion? No one is whining.

I'll still probably buy the box