For those running Karbonius CAI, do you use insulation?

kyrix1st · 01-13-2022, 04:31 AM

I know it isn't pretty, but they have the additional heat insulation kit so decided to get them.

Is clear coat going to be a long term issue without the insulation?

roastbeef · 01-13-2022, 05:32 AM

Yes, but I did it to insulate the intake air, not the finish.

kyrix1st · 01-13-2022, 07:40 AM

Nice, did you make that yourself?

SYT_Shadow · 01-13-2022, 07:59 AM

I got my two airboxes before they released the insulation kit.

Without the insulation kit, after two years of heavy track use the stroker Karbonius plenum looks perfect, as I'd expect

roastbeef · 01-13-2022, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kyrix1st

Nice, did you make that yourself?

Yes. Took my time and cut it myself.

Richbot · 01-13-2022, 12:27 PM

Mine has gold DEI tape all over the underside because it's balleur. No idea if it was helps, it was winter when I installed it however many years ago and I was bored

kyrix1st · 01-14-2022, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

I got my two airboxes before they released the insulation kit.

Without the insulation kit, after two years of heavy track use the stroker Karbonius plenum looks perfect, as I'd expect

Do you have them in different weave patterns?

I might get another one in matte, wondering if I should go with 1x1 plain weave instead of the 2x2 twill.

SYT_Shadow · 01-14-2022, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kyrix1st

Do you have them in different weave patterns?

I might get another one in matte, wondering if I should go with 1x1 plain weave instead of the 2x2 twill.

They're both the same, back then there were no options you cool kids get nowadays

kyrix1st · 01-15-2022, 02:42 AM

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They're both the same, back then there were no options you cool kids get nowadays

yeah, they sold so many of these they decided to spice up the lineup. happy times

Rochen_00 · 01-20-2022, 05:05 AM

Do you think using insulation helps or is it even worth it for full oem?

roastbeef · 01-20-2022, 07:36 AM

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Do you think using insulation helps or is it even worth it for full oem?

It helps, but how much and how "worth it" it is an individual assessment.

Richbot · 01-20-2022, 08:53 AM

The gold on mine helps it look balleur

BayE30 · 01-20-2022, 02:02 PM

i also wrapped the bottom of mine with DEI gold, dunno how much it helps, but I was bored and it was fun.

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