Carbon Creations

Mega Man · 11-04-2011, 10:37 PM

Does anyone have experience with them or their products?

bigEC · 11-05-2011, 12:19 PM

I dont know much about them. I know I ordered a part from them for my old car and the order got lost or something. They gave me a full refund and were very easy to deal with. This was years ago though, probably like 2007. Wish i could help more haha

135iiiiii · 11-05-2011, 02:22 PM

Are they making stuff for the 1?

Mega Man · 11-05-2011, 06:39 PM

They have a carbon fiber hood that looks OEM.

It's the cheapest I've seen for our car, under $600.
I'm not sure if the old adage, "You get what you pay for," is applicable here.

VIS and Seibon make OEM and "GT-R" style hoods in the $1000 price range, and I think Vornsteiner and others just over $1000.

The most expensive I know of is 3D Design for $4000.

Mega Man · 11-10-2011, 08:10 PM

It's really light! Well, I don't have a stock hood to compare it too, but it feels lighter than I had imagined.

I ordered some hood pins, and as soon as they come through, it's installation time!

SparklingRed · 11-10-2011, 08:33 PM

Nice find!

SparklingRed · 11-10-2011, 08:36 PM

I searched Duraflex and found this:

http://www.duraflexbodykits.com/2008...s-p-34806.html

Riley1524 · 11-10-2011, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SparklingRed

I searched Duraflex and found this:

http://www.duraflexbodykits.com/2008...s-p-34806.html

That's a great price!! I'm not familiar with this company though. Seems too good to be true

SparklingRed · 11-10-2011, 09:20 PM

we can wait for OP to verify!

Mega Man · 11-10-2011, 11:56 PM

That is the price.

M3Newbie88 · 11-10-2011, 11:57 PM

That price is really good especially when its on special right now.. will wait to check out pics from OP

HondaGoneRogue · 11-11-2011, 09:21 AM

Subscrb'd

HondaGoneRogue · 11-11-2011, 11:29 AM

I saw the ED booth at SEMA and asked about the 1er products. I can't wait to see that 1M front end you guys are making!!!!!!

M3Newbie88 · 11-11-2011, 11:55 AM

Very nice.. any other plans on different hoods or even side skirts.. there are no options for side skirts and that would be something alot of people will want to get..

SparklingRed · 11-14-2011, 05:41 PM

New vendors are always welcomed!

AeroFunction · 11-14-2011, 05:47 PM

I am so ready to be a vendor. I am just waiting another week or so for our high end Euro products to launch. Then we'll be here, FerrariChat, and 6Speed.

cooler2442 · 11-14-2011, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KhurramT

I am so ready to be a vendor. I am just waiting another week or so for our high end Euro products to launch. Then we'll be here, FerrariChat, and 6Speed.

What's the ETA on the sideskirts for our car? Also will they look good without having to get the front and rear bumper?

ken1137 · 11-14-2011, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mega Man

I ordered some hood pins, and as soon as they come through, it's installation time!

Pics Pleeaaazzze

Mega Man · 11-14-2011, 10:19 PM

I'm still waiting on the pins.

I ordered them on the 9th, and my status on my purchase is still, "pending."

This is ridiculous. It's not the site I ordered from's fault. It's Chase Banking.

Word to the wise, an order made using your (Chase Bank) debit card can have "pending" status for a really long time. I inquired about it just now, and have been told it will take "1 business day" for a reply.

The reason I used a debit card, is because I have an American Express card, but the web site I ordered from doesn't accept American Express. My debit card is a Visa, so I used that. Chase bank is holding up my order with it's "pending" status. It's been pending for quite a while, IMO.

Completely off topic, but I'm quite unhappy with my service with Chase, not just from this incident alone. They have horrible service, and sometimes their customer service reps are knowledgeable about the products they offer. I made a fairly large deposit a couple months ago, and was getting man-handled into opening a Savings Account. I didn't do it, but the rep wouldn't make my deposit until I heard him talk about Savings Accounts and that my money wasn't safe in a Checking Account. I sat with him in his cubicle for 20+ minutes, while he tried to convince me to open a Savings Account with them. I was really quite upset with wasting this time, and I think my body language was making my annoyance clear, but he was really trying to sell me on this Savings Account idea.

He went on and on about if someone were able to access my Checking Account and make purchases, versus it can't be accessed in a Savings Account. What it said to me was that this banking institution isn't safe.

After this was over, I was inquiring about sending money to family in Japan. He said he would have to talk to a manager over this transaction. He was gone for quite a while, before coming back with the wrong account information in his hands. He couldn't find my papers, and I was really quite aggravated over this. He was trying to make small talk, but came off quite insulting, hinting that I either don't look like the type of person to have this much money, or that this money is better in a "Savings Account," because [Chase's] Checking Accounts aren't secure.

Writing about this, and thinking about it now, I really should've filed some kind of formal complaint against this individual, but at that time, I was still jet-lagged from coming back from Japan, I just wanted to go home.

tl;dr I'm still waiting on my hood pins because of a stubborn bank. And, can anyone recommend a better banking institution than Chase?

ken1137 · 11-14-2011, 11:04 PM

Shinpai arimasen....I look forward to seeing the pics when available.

Mega Man · 11-15-2011, 08:47 PM

Sorry this is taking so long, everyone.

心配しないですが、ちょっと怒っている。

After making my inquiry to Chase last night, I got a response this morning explaining it's the merchant who's not submitting a receipt (doesn't sound right to me). Then I check my Account Activity, and find payment has finally been changed to "Debit Card Payment" status.

Maybe it was the merchant who didn't "charge me" right away, but I feel like it only got resolved because I raised a complaint to Chase, and it prompted them to take action.

In either case, I haven't received a shipping confirmation or tracking number to go along with my now "Debit Purchase," so, my pins still haven't shipped.

KhurramT, your website strongly recommends the use of hood pins, is it safe as a daily driver to install the hood without the pins? I have a freeway commute, and of course, local streets as well, to and from work.

ken1137 · 11-15-2011, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mega Man

心配しないですが、ちょっと怒っている。

11-04-2011, 10:37 PM	#1
Mega Man エアーマンが倒せない 271 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Carbon Creations Does anyone have experience with them or their products? __________________ 1ADDICT \| Black Shadowline Grills \| KW V2 \| CP-E Tow-Hook Plate \| CP-E Catback Exhaust \| Tow-Hook \| Evolution Racewerks Intercooler \| ER Charge Pipe \| HKS SQV IV \| ER Intercooler Shroud \| BMS Oil Catch Can \| COBB Access Port \| APEX ARC-8 \| EAS OE Performance Brake Upgrade \| SLeK Carbon Fiber Hood \|
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bigEC First Lieutenant 23 Rep 358 Posts Drives: White 135i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rockland NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 135i [0.00]	I dont know much about them. I know I ordered a part from them for my old car and the order got lost or something. They gave me a full refund and were very easy to deal with. This was years ago though, probably like 2007. Wish i could help more haha __________________ AUTOcouture Motoring\| 15-01 Pollitt Drive #6 \| Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 \| P: 201.666.3500 \| ACMallday@gmail.com
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Mega Man エアーマンが倒せない 271 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	They have a carbon fiber hood that looks OEM. It's the cheapest I've seen for our car, under $600. I'm not sure if the old adage, "You get what you pay for," is applicable here. VIS and Seibon make OEM and "GT-R" style hoods in the $1000 price range, and I think Vornsteiner and others just over $1000. The most expensive I know of is 3D Design for $4000. __________________ 1ADDICT \| Black Shadowline Grills \| KW V2 \| CP-E Tow-Hook Plate \| CP-E Catback Exhaust \| Tow-Hook \| Evolution Racewerks Intercooler \| ER Charge Pipe \| HKS SQV IV \| ER Intercooler Shroud \| BMS Oil Catch Can \| COBB Access Port \| APEX ARC-8 \| EAS OE Performance Brake Upgrade \| SLeK Carbon Fiber Hood \|
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11-10-2011, 08:10 PM	#5
Mega Man エアーマンが倒せない 271 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	It's really light! Well, I don't have a stock hood to compare it too, but it feels lighter than I had imagined. I ordered some hood pins, and as soon as they come through, it's installation time! __________________ 1ADDICT \| Black Shadowline Grills \| KW V2 \| CP-E Tow-Hook Plate \| CP-E Catback Exhaust \| Tow-Hook \| Evolution Racewerks Intercooler \| ER Charge Pipe \| HKS SQV IV \| ER Intercooler Shroud \| BMS Oil Catch Can \| COBB Access Port \| APEX ARC-8 \| EAS OE Performance Brake Upgrade \| SLeK Carbon Fiber Hood \|
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11-10-2011, 08:33 PM	#6
SparklingRed Lieutenant 42 Rep 469 Posts Drives: 125i -> M135i -> M2C Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Nice find! __________________
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SparklingRed Lieutenant 42 Rep 469 Posts Drives: 125i -> M135i -> M2C Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	I searched Duraflex and found this: http://www.duraflexbodykits.com/2008...s-p-34806.html __________________
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11-10-2011, 09:20 PM	#9
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Mega Man エアーマンが倒せない 271 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	That is the price. __________________ 1ADDICT \| Black Shadowline Grills \| KW V2 \| CP-E Tow-Hook Plate \| CP-E Catback Exhaust \| Tow-Hook \| Evolution Racewerks Intercooler \| ER Charge Pipe \| HKS SQV IV \| ER Intercooler Shroud \| BMS Oil Catch Can \| COBB Access Port \| APEX ARC-8 \| EAS OE Performance Brake Upgrade \| SLeK Carbon Fiber Hood \|
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11-10-2011, 11:57 PM	#11
M3Newbie88 Brigadier General 138 Rep 4,053 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	That price is really good especially when its on special right now.. will wait to check out pics from OP
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HondaGoneRogue They like my Swag... 433 Rep 3,762 Posts Drives: 15 GSM 435i GC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Dakota iTrader: (4) Garage List 2015 435i Gran Coupe [0.00]	I saw the ED booth at SEMA and asked about the 1er products. I can't wait to see that 1M front end you guys are making!!!!!! __________________ 2015 435i Gran Coupe - Current 2008 AW 135i - Sold
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11-11-2011, 11:55 AM	#14
M3Newbie88 Brigadier General 138 Rep 4,053 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	Very nice.. any other plans on different hoods or even side skirts.. there are no options for side skirts and that would be something alot of people will want to get..
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11-14-2011, 05:41 PM	#15
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11-14-2011, 05:47 PM	#16
AeroFunction New Member 2 Rep 28 Posts Drives: Many.. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fullerton, CA iTrader: (0)	I am so ready to be a vendor. I am just waiting another week or so for our high end Euro products to launch. Then we'll be here, FerrariChat, and 6Speed.
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11-14-2011, 10:19 PM	#19
Mega Man エアーマンが倒せない 271 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	I'm still waiting on the pins. I ordered them on the 9th, and my status on my purchase is still, "pending." This is ridiculous. It's not the site I ordered from's fault. It's Chase Banking. Word to the wise, an order made using your (Chase Bank) debit card can have "pending" status for a really long time. I inquired about it just now, and have been told it will take "1 business day" for a reply. The reason I used a debit card, is because I have an American Express card, but the web site I ordered from doesn't accept American Express. My debit card is a Visa, so I used that. Chase bank is holding up my order with it's "pending" status. It's been pending for quite a while, IMO. Completely off topic, but I'm quite unhappy with my service with Chase, not just from this incident alone. They have horrible service, and sometimes their customer service reps are knowledgeable about the products they offer. I made a fairly large deposit a couple months ago, and was getting man-handled into opening a Savings Account. I didn't do it, but the rep wouldn't make my deposit until I heard him talk about Savings Accounts and that my money wasn't safe in a Checking Account. I sat with him in his cubicle for 20+ minutes, while he tried to convince me to open a Savings Account with them. I was really quite upset with wasting this time, and I think my body language was making my annoyance clear, but he was really trying to sell me on this Savings Account idea. He went on and on about if someone were able to access my Checking Account and make purchases, versus it can't be accessed in a Savings Account. What it said to me was that this banking institution isn't safe. After this was over, I was inquiring about sending money to family in Japan. He said he would have to talk to a manager over this transaction. He was gone for quite a while, before coming back with the wrong account information in his hands. He couldn't find my papers, and I was really quite aggravated over this. He was trying to make small talk, but came off quite insulting, hinting that I either don't look like the type of person to have this much money, or that this money is better in a "Savings Account," because [Chase's] Checking Accounts aren't secure. Writing about this, and thinking about it now, I really should've filed some kind of formal complaint against this individual, but at that time, I was still jet-lagged from coming back from Japan, I just wanted to go home. tl;dr I'm still waiting on my hood pins because of a stubborn bank. And, can anyone recommend a better banking institution than Chase? __________________ 1ADDICT \| Black Shadowline Grills \| KW V2 \| CP-E Tow-Hook Plate \| CP-E Catback Exhaust \| Tow-Hook \| Evolution Racewerks Intercooler \| ER Charge Pipe \| HKS SQV IV \| ER Intercooler Shroud \| BMS Oil Catch Can \| COBB Access Port \| APEX ARC-8 \| EAS OE Performance Brake Upgrade \| SLeK Carbon Fiber Hood \| Last edited by Mega Man; 11-14-2011 at 10:26 PM..
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11-15-2011, 08:47 PM	#21
Mega Man エアーマンが倒せない 271 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Sorry this is taking so long, everyone. 心配しないですが、ちょっと怒っている。 After making my inquiry to Chase last night, I got a response this morning explaining it's the merchant who's not submitting a receipt (doesn't sound right to me). Then I check my Account Activity, and find payment has finally been changed to "Debit Card Payment" status. Maybe it was the merchant who didn't "charge me" right away, but I feel like it only got resolved because I raised a complaint to Chase, and it prompted them to take action. In either case, I haven't received a shipping confirmation or tracking number to go along with my now "Debit Purchase," so, my pins still haven't shipped. KhurramT, your website strongly recommends the use of hood pins, is it safe as a daily driver to install the hood without the pins? I have a freeway commute, and of course, local streets as well, to and from work. __________________ 1ADDICT \| Black Shadowline Grills \| KW V2 \| CP-E Tow-Hook Plate \| CP-E Catback Exhaust \| Tow-Hook \| Evolution Racewerks Intercooler \| ER Charge Pipe \| HKS SQV IV \| ER Intercooler Shroud \| BMS Oil Catch Can \| COBB Access Port \| APEX ARC-8 \| EAS OE Performance Brake Upgrade \| SLeK Carbon Fiber Hood \|
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