JBM3 47 Report post Posted April 30, 2018 (edited) Thought I'd share today's arrival, very exciting times! Karbonius CSL Air intake - Box, Snorkel. Have decided to go with carbon fiber trumpets over OEM plastic trumpets. Carbon Fiber M3 GTR Style Vented Bonnet. Muffler (already on my car): https://www.agency-power.com/shop/titanium-muffler-exhaust-bmw-m3-e46/ My M3: http://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/59830-new-forum-member-on-the-north-shore-e46-m3/ Edited July 12, 2018 by JBM3 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted April 30, 2018 Wow, you're not doing things by half! And I'm really interested to see that GTR hood, does it use pins? Although I'm not interested in companies that claim "amazing gains" without posting dyno charts that they must already have (you can't make a performance exhaust without a lot of dyno time) it sure looks pretty! Does that K&N setup for the e46 really cost $1,000? $120 for the filter and $880 for the other two bits? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBM3 47 Report post Posted April 30, 2018 4 minutes ago, M3AN said: Wow, you're not doing things by half! And I'm really interested to see that GTR hood, does it use pins? Although I'm not interested in companies that claim "amazing gains" without posting dyno charts that they must already have (you can't make a performance exhaust without a lot of dyno time) it sure looks pretty! Does that K&N setup for the e46 really cost $1,000? $120 for the filter and $880 for the other two bits? @M3AN looking at pins! it doesn't come with pins so will have to be a "once its on" decision, I dont as yet if it "needs" them. I totally agree with you in terms of company's that claim x amount of HP per part I am a realist and the dyno will be the true argument settler! Yes the K&N air intake system is $675 USD that's about $954 NZD, the you have import taxes of about $200. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bennyboy 199 Report post Posted April 30, 2018 Ho-ly crap! awesome 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted April 30, 2018 Have to see this at a meet one day. Hope it sounds great! (of course it will) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnM575 112 Report post Posted April 30, 2018 Great purchase going with the Karbonius airbox. I'm considering picking up up one of the revised Geoff Steel airboxes when I'm over in the UK later this year. Are you doing the full CSL conversion with flap and MAP sensor/custom tune? Who's doing the install? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBM3 47 Report post Posted April 30, 2018 (edited) 18 minutes ago, JohnM575 said: Great purchase going with the Karbonius airbox. I'm considering picking up up one of the revised Geoff Steel airboxes when I'm over in the UK later this year. Are you doing the full CSL conversion with flap and MAP sensor/custom tune? Who's doing the install? @JohnM575 I don't know alot about whats happening next to tell you the truth, @HELLBM are doing the install/tune ect. In terms of the flap I don't actually know where to get one Edited April 30, 2018 by JBM3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnM575 112 Report post Posted April 30, 2018 https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-european-bmw-parts/csl-intake-flap/11617833498~oee/ It appears your Karbonius snorkel essentially takes the place of the OEM flap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exextatic 111 Report post Posted April 30, 2018 10 minutes ago, JBM3 said: @JohnM575 I don't know alot about whats happening next to tell you the truth, @HELLBM are doing the install/tune ect. In terms of the flap I don't actually know where to get one By flap, he means this: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-european-bmw-parts/csl-intake-flap/11617833498~oee/ Looks like you already have Karbonius' CF replacement, based on your pictures. If you did want to run the genuine CSL flap, you'll need to have an MSS54HP DME modified to have the H-Bridge IC to actuate the flap. There are a few other parts you'll need for your conversion which I didn't see pictured: MSS54HP DME (your car may have an MSS54HP or an MSS54) MAP sensor (unfortunately BMW/Bosch has stopped producing the 'proper' sensor, but take a look at this thread) IAT (Intake Air Temperature) sensor P/N 13621739510, 12521427615, 12521732635 Air filter Air rail P/N 13417833597 Vent hose P/N 11157833649 Other bits if your car is SMG (fluid tank & bracket) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBM3 47 Report post Posted May 2, 2018 On 5/1/2018 at 9:20 AM, exextatic said: By flap, he means this: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-european-bmw-parts/csl-intake-flap/11617833498~oee/ Looks like you already have Karbonius' CF replacement, based on your pictures. If you did want to run the genuine CSL flap, you'll need to have an MSS54HP DME modified to have the H-Bridge IC to actuate the flap. There are a few other parts you'll need for your conversion which I didn't see pictured: MSS54HP DME (your car may have an MSS54HP or an MSS54) MAP sensor (unfortunately BMW/Bosch has stopped producing the 'proper' sensor, but take a look at this thread) IAT (Intake Air Temperature) sensor P/N 13621739510, 12521427615, 12521732635 Air filter Air rail P/N 13417833597 Vent hose P/N 11157833649 Other bits if your car is SMG (fluid tank & bracket) Thanks for pointing these out These aren't pictured as they are still in transit 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBM3 47 Report post Posted May 3, 2018 Pic's now include carbon fiber bonnet! ? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted May 3, 2018 Holy crap. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted May 3, 2018 Carbon paradise!!!! Very nice indeed, will be watching with interest! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBM3 47 Report post Posted May 10, 2018 On 5/3/2018 at 9:45 PM, CSET said: Carbon paradise!!!! Very nice indeed, will be watching with interest! Bonnet fitted today, photos courtesy of my panelbeater, I haven’t yet seen it in person! Will take some better photos tomorrow 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted May 10, 2018 (edited) OMG LOL FTW. ? ? ? Oh, and please consider posting pics along the way rather than adding them all to the first post, if they're all put there the page ends up taking too many resources to load. Up to you, it's not a rule. Edit: yay, we've got proper emojis now. Edited May 10, 2018 by M3AN 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBM3 47 Report post Posted May 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, M3AN said: OMG LOL FTW. ? ? ? Oh, and please consider posting pics along the way rather than adding them all to the first post, if they're all put there the page ends up taking too many resources to load. Up to you, it's not a rule. Edit: yay, we've got proper emojis now. Thanks for the advice! I'm still new to all this so don't know the "right way" to do this ? ill get there LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted May 10, 2018 You need to bring it to one of our coffee meets Jed... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBM3 47 Report post Posted May 10, 2018 (edited) 20 minutes ago, M3AN said: You need to bring it to one of our coffee meets Jed... 1st Sunday of every month? Sounds good to me! ? I'v followed the thread also so I dont forget, Sign me up for the July 1st meet, my car will be completely finished by then! Edited May 10, 2018 by JBM3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BimmerShaun 10 Report post Posted May 10, 2018 Just a heads up, did you check to see if those headers fit a right hand drive car? The only company I can remember from when I had my e46 m3 that did off the shelf headers was Super Sprint. Hope they're all good though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBM3 47 Report post Posted May 10, 2018 5 hours ago, BimmerShaun said: Just a heads up, did you check to see if those headers fit a right hand drive car? The only company I can remember from when I had my e46 m3 that did off the shelf headers was Super Sprint. Hope they're all good though Hi, yea parts fit :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted May 11, 2018 Where did you buy the gtr bonnet from, and what did it cost? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BatMansWilly 74 Report post Posted May 11, 2018 Car looks killer man, keep up the good work! IMO, I would have left the bonnet unpainted.....that's just me tho ? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBM3 47 Report post Posted May 11, 2018 3 hours ago, zero said: Where did you buy the gtr bonnet from, and what did it cost? Got the bonnet from a guy I could put you in contact with if you're serious about buying. Cost $1650. 50% deposit on order and 50% on hand over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBM3 47 Report post Posted May 11, 2018 2 hours ago, BatMansWilly said: Car looks killer man, keep up the good work! IMO, I would have left the bonnet unpainted.....that's just me tho ? Can definitely appreciate that! Reasons for painting it, 1. Didnt want one panel a different colour. 2. Thought painting it and leaving the vents would make them stand out more and go with the "Grey and Black" theme 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 544 Report post Posted May 11, 2018 Certainly gone 110% on intake and exhaust. Will be watching with envy. Interested in power gains.... and induction sound to die for 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
