Carbon Fiber Engine Cover?

1st_Knight · 04-14-2008, 07:18 PM

With the installation of the DINAN Aluminum Tower Strut and Stage 2 Supplemental Strut Bars, I had noticed that the OEM plastic engine covers with the longitudinal silver bars no longer seemed to visually appear fitting within the engine bay. In my opinion, these painted lines appear too busy while intersecting the strut bars. I do really like the aluminum finish on the DINAN Strut bars, but think the thin silver lines have to go….

Therefore, I was contemplating to aesthetically trim up engine bay a little bit, and to not go too much with the carbon fiber and/ or silver lines. I was just curious, has anyone installed carbon fiber engine & fuel rail covers? If so, please post pictures. Also, the other alternative I had in mind was to remove the plastic OEM engine covers and strip and/ or re-paint the silver bars all black, and to just leave the “BMW” silver letters untouched.

Your opinions will be greatly appreciated, should I go Carbon Fiber, do a re-finish, or neither?

1st_Knight · 04-15-2008, 03:49 PM

Just ordered my CARBONIO CF Engine Valve & Fuel Rail Covers ....I will post pics as soon as I receive and install them ...

mPlasticDesign · 04-15-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st_Knight

Just ordered my CARBONIO CF Engine Valve & Fuel Rail Covers ....I will post pics as soon as I receive and install them ...

do a DIY thread...

misterawa · 04-16-2008, 12:48 PM

I can't wait to see how the CF engine cover looks with the Dinan bars. I'm interested in CF engine cover too, but am contimplating getting the Radenergie cover.

Black///Mamba · 04-16-2008, 02:12 PM

who cares what your engine cover looks like? this car was meant to go, not show.

1st_Knight · 04-16-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Black///M

who cares what your engine cover looks like? this car was meant to go, not show.

LOL....

Starscream · 04-16-2008, 03:42 PM

hijacking this thread a little,

anyone know where to get a decent looking one for the S54 engine?

all ones Ive seen look like crap, I want one as close to OEM look as possible

mPlasticDesign · 04-16-2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Starscream

hijacking this thread a little,

anyone know where to get a decent looking one for the S54 engine?

all ones Ive seen look like crap, I want one as close to OEM look as possible

Vorsteiner has a nice one.....
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MMMazing07 · 04-16-2008, 04:43 PM

unless you go to car shows or have a lot of work dont to the engine (intake manifold, supercharger?,nitrious) IMO theres really no reason to get one. I mean its going to be sitting in your engine where it gets hot and dirty. And those covers are $$$$ for something that will be seen by people once in a while.

Starscream · 04-16-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MMMazing07

unless you go to car shows or have a lot of work dont to the engine (intake manifold, supercharger?,nitrious) IMO theres really no reason to get one. I mean its going to be sitting in your engine where it gets hot and dirty. And those covers are $$$$ for something that will be seen by people once in a while.

Hot yes, Dirty never,

I really like the look of them,

Starscream · 04-16-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Metak

Vorsteiner has a nice one.....
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Like that,

don't like the Vorstiner logo, that would have to go

Starscream · 04-16-2008, 07:46 PM

actually found this one at half the price of the Vorsteiner one

http://www.bavariancreations.com/ind...PROD&ProdID=60

Looks pretty decent, Sunken M logo, nice and clean look and $150 is a good price seeing as Ive seen them for $300 +

misterawa · 04-17-2008, 01:51 PM

Hey Starscream,

Do you know if this CF engine cover would fit the 2.5? Not sure if it's available without the M logo?

mPlasticDesign · 04-17-2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by misterawa

Hey Starscream,

Do you know if this CF engine cover would fit the 2.5? Not sure if it's available without the M logo?

Won't fit but there is covers for the 2.5 w/o M logo out there.

mPlasticDesign · 04-17-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Starscream

actually found this one at half the price of the Vorsteiner one

http://www.bavariancreations.com/ind...PROD&ProdID=60

Looks pretty decent, Sunken M logo, nice and clean look and $150 is a good price seeing as Ive seen them for $300 +

Notice that the one in the engine bay is different than the one being sold. 3 ridges on the one installed, none on the uninstalled?

Starscream · 04-17-2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Metak

Notice that the one in the engine bay is different than the one being sold. 3 ridges on the one installed, none on the uninstalled?

Yup I noticed that,
either one pictured seems decent enough, high gloss and good weave,

Thats def on my back burner, I just bought a V1 this week and I have my eye on the Dice Silverline kit when they get the bugs out,

wonder how long its gonna be on sale for

1st_Knight · 07-29-2008, 09:53 PM

Man...it has been a long time since I have updated this thread...Anyways, I did get the Carbonio CF covers, but decided to go with the Dinan CF instead...

Here is a pic taken about 2 weeks ago...

misterawa · 08-01-2008, 05:45 PM

...All Dinan!

Chuck I · 08-01-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st_Knight

Man...it has been a long time since I have updated this thread...Anyways, I did get the Carbonio CF covers, but decided to go with the Dinan CF instead...

Here is a pic taken about 2 weeks ago...

Man that looks GREAT! Where did you find the Dinan cover? I'd love to have one... Chuck I

1st_Knight · 08-04-2008, 02:31 PM

After much searching and asking around on various forums, I was very fortunate to get a sale from JArrow....Great guy, excellent product.....

I even still have the Carbonio CF covers in a box...

jarrow · 08-04-2008, 03:30 PM

Thanks for the kudos. Just keep searching, they show up occasionally.

1st_Knight · 08-04-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jarrow

Thanks for the kudos. Just keep searching, they show up occasionally.

Your welcome...BTW, anything else that you may be selling from your Z4?

04-14-2008, 07:18 PM	#1
1st_Knight 'Entwicklung 85 - Zukunft4' 26 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 04 Z4 SMG DINAN S1 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (1)	Carbon Fiber Engine Cover? With the installation of the DINAN Aluminum Tower Strut and Stage 2 Supplemental Strut Bars, I had noticed that the OEM plastic engine covers with the longitudinal silver bars no longer seemed to visually appear fitting within the engine bay. In my opinion, these painted lines appear too busy while intersecting the strut bars. I do really like the aluminum finish on the DINAN Strut bars, but think the thin silver lines have to go…. Therefore, I was contemplating to aesthetically trim up engine bay a little bit, and to not go too much with the carbon fiber and/ or silver lines. I was just curious, has anyone installed carbon fiber engine & fuel rail covers? If so, please post pictures. Also, the other alternative I had in mind was to remove the plastic OEM engine covers and strip and/ or re-paint the silver bars all black, and to just leave the “BMW” silver letters untouched. Your opinions will be greatly appreciated, should I go Carbon Fiber, do a re-finish, or neither?
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misterawa John 14:6 59 Rep 587 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (3)	I can't wait to see how the CF engine cover looks with the Dinan bars. I'm interested in CF engine cover too, but am contimplating getting the Radenergie cover.
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Starscream Colonel 135 Rep 2,120 Posts Drives: ///M Roadster + E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Park Ridge NJ + Windermere FL iTrader: (23)	hijacking this thread a little, anyone know where to get a decent looking one for the S54 engine? all ones Ive seen look like crap, I want one as close to OEM look as possible __________________ Imola Red Roadster
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MMMazing07 More than you can afford pal....ferrari 180 Rep 1,471 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	unless you go to car shows or have a lot of work dont to the engine (intake manifold, supercharger?,nitrious) IMO theres really no reason to get one. I mean its going to be sitting in your engine where it gets hot and dirty. And those covers are $$$$ for something that will be seen by people once in a while.
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Starscream Colonel 135 Rep 2,120 Posts Drives: ///M Roadster + E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Park Ridge NJ + Windermere FL iTrader: (23)	actually found this one at half the price of the Vorsteiner one http://www.bavariancreations.com/ind...PROD&ProdID=60 Looks pretty decent, Sunken M logo, nice and clean look and $150 is a good price seeing as Ive seen them for $300 + __________________ Imola Red Roadster
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misterawa John 14:6 59 Rep 587 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (3)	Hey Starscream, Do you know if this CF engine cover would fit the 2.5? Not sure if it's available without the M logo?
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1st_Knight 'Entwicklung 85 - Zukunft4' 26 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 04 Z4 SMG DINAN S1 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (1)	Man...it has been a long time since I have updated this thread...Anyways, I did get the Carbonio CF covers, but decided to go with the Dinan CF instead... Here is a pic taken about 2 weeks ago...
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