Starck Performance Website 1M Leak!

MDORPHN · 10-06-2011, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cooler2442

Anyone know if Starck is connected with iCarbon? Heard someone mention it before in a different thread.

I hope that's not the case. iCarbon had some nice products, but fell down very badly on customer service. Way too many promises and way too little actual delivery

I'm a bit discouraged because I've been searching for Starck Performance, and -- despite considerable publicity regarding Clockwork Orange -- have found nothing.

Viral marketing is ok, so long as there is real follow-up.

Neil

FLEX///M · 10-06-2011, 01:09 PM

Clockwork Orange is my car. However, Starck just helped with the build. As I stated before I was put in contact with them as I searched for pieces for my 1M before it arrived in May.

As a fan I want to get my hands on the lips they tested out in the photoshoot and took off after each shot. Just stumbled upon the website. That's it!

As far as Starck and iCarbon being the same company, when all the companies met for the build in June, iCarbon and Starck were two different groups of people. Even though they got along during the build, I noticed some tension. Maybe because I contacted iCarbon first and they took to long too answer so I went with Starck

cooler2442 · 10-06-2011, 05:43 PM

Ah so they were 2 different sets of people?

Just curious because the hood and trunk look basically 100% alike from the iCarbon one and iCarbon was promising to come back in October and Starck seems to be getting their operation up in October as well.

FLEX///M · 10-06-2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cooler2442

Ah so they were 2 different sets of people?

Just curious because the hood and trunk look basically 100% alike from the iCarbon one and iCarbon was promising to come back in October and Starck seems to be getting their operation up in October as well.

Yeah. I know kinda weird...

According to their website, STARCK was supposed to be ready by summer... and it just turned to fall. Maybe they go delayed and ended up having the same dates?

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BMW86 · 10-06-2011, 06:33 PM

It's weird Starck and iCarbon are due to make a return at the same time. I hope they are 2 different companies because if after all this time we find out they are the same... I'm not sure how that would go down considering iCarbon's reputation.

cooler2442 · 10-06-2011, 06:49 PM

Yup that is why I am a bit hesitant but I am glad that SleK is working on a similar type of hood where they will make it to your liking and give you vents if you want them and no vents if you don't with a similar type of power bulge. I think they said the vents will be actually functional as well and have some sort of rain protection but I am not sure. Same thing with a CSL type trunk.

eisenb11 · 10-06-2011, 08:01 PM

Does the hood bump actually serve any purpose, or is it for show? The M3 has a hood bump only because the engine wouldn't physically fit in the car without it (it makes room for the individual throttle bodies).

cooler2442 · 10-06-2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by eisenb11

Does the hood bump actually serve any purpose, or is it for show? The M3 has a hood bump only because the engine wouldn't physically fit in the car without it (it makes room for the individual throttle bodies).

Show since I don't think it does anything aerodynamics wise.

BMW86 · 10-06-2011, 08:24 PM

I really like the design of the M3 iCarbon hood but unfortunately it comes at a premium price and they're completely out of stock. Also, not sure if anyone has noticed but I see hardly anyone showing off photos of this hood because most people had fitment problems with them. Similar story to what happened with the first batch of lips they made.

superchargedman · 10-06-2011, 10:03 PM

That's what I was pointing out. How can this be a leak when he's the only contact we have had with Starck.

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Originally Posted by MDORPHN

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLEX///M

So looking into the progress for the full production of STARCK PERFORMANCE pieces, I went to the STARCK PERFORMANCE WEBSITE only to find it still with nothing but a landing page.

However, using my Ninja internet skills I quickly typed the various /BLANKS companies use while building their sites.

After four or five tries using /site or /www or /website, I tried /web and it worked!!

To see the site go to www.starckperformance.com/web

If you go the 1M section, there are a couple of pics that hadn't been released before that were mounted and taken off during the clockwork orange photoshoot.

I never got to see those lips as I wasn't present during the shoot and I didn't get to see those pics till now

I'm confused -- isn't that your car in the pix?

Neil

david.orr · 10-06-2011, 10:11 PM

Posted in their News section -

"So...our new website /link has been found. Never underestimate how good forum enthusiast are at finding stuff!"

good find! Nice products too

cooler2442 · 10-06-2011, 10:11 PM

Viral marketing? lol.

FLEX///M · 10-09-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by superchargedman

That's what I was pointing out. How can this be a leak when he's the only contact we have had with Starck.

lol. I wasn't a contact. I was used... for my car! (sounds dirty when you say it like that).

1mGator · 10-13-2011, 06:01 AM

Bump ..... any update on spur lip!!??

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLEX///M

So looking into the progress for the full production of STARCK PERFORMANCE pieces, I went to the STARCK PERFORMANCE WEBSITE only to find it still with nothing but a landing page.

However, using my Ninja internet skills I quickly typed the various /BLANKS companies use while building their sites.

After four or five tries using /site or /www or /website, I tried /web and it worked!!

To see the site go to www.starckperformance.com/web

If you go the 1M section, there are a couple of pics that hadn't been released before that were mounted and taken off during the clockwork orange photoshoot.

I never got to see those lips as I wasn't present during the shoot and I didn't get to see those pics till now

Dackelone · 10-13-2011, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by FLEX///M

lol. I wasn't a contact. I was used... for my car! (sounds dirty when you say it like that).

Was it as "good" for you as it was for (all) of us!

Robcut1 · 10-15-2011, 01:15 PM

Stark performance not responding to emails

red@9k · 10-15-2011, 02:40 PM

smells like iCarbon to me

cooler2442 · 10-15-2011, 02:58 PM

Just wait for the SleK hood / trunk, it will be very similar. That is what I am waiting for.

BMW86 · 10-16-2011, 02:26 AM

Seems strange to me that Starck and iCarbon's website look somewhat similar in design. Not sure if that is just a coincidence or not.

Robcut1 · 10-17-2011, 09:16 AM

Will a standard E82 replacement rear carbon diffuser work in the 1 series m?

Papethova · 10-17-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Robcut1

Will a standard E82 replacement rear carbon diffuser work in the 1 series m?

My guess is no because the bumper is shaped differently. Im referring to the bottom line of the bumper where it would meet the "diffuser"

FLEX///M · 10-17-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Robcut1

Will a standard E82 replacement rear carbon diffuser work in the 1 series m?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papethova

My guess is no because the bumper is shaped differently. Im referring to the bottom line of the bumper where it would meet the "diffuser"

That is absolutely correct. It won't fit at all. Add to that the position of the M exits as well.

On another note, (that just crossed my mind) I think the styling of the 1M is what probably reflects what the styling of the F30 M3 will be like.

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FLEX///M Private First Class 20 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [7.34]	Clockwork Orange is my car. However, Starck just helped with the build. As I stated before I was put in contact with them as I searched for pieces for my 1M before it arrived in May. As a fan I want to get my hands on the lips they tested out in the photoshoot and took off after each shot. Just stumbled upon the website. That's it! As far as Starck and iCarbon being the same company, when all the companies met for the build in June, iCarbon and Starck were two different groups of people. Even though they got along during the build, I noticed some tension. Maybe because I contacted iCarbon first and they took to long too answer so I went with Starck
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cooler2442 Brigadier General 480 Rep 4,155 Posts Drives: 1/18 Monte Carlo Blue E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 Porsche GT4 [0.00]	Ah so they were 2 different sets of people? Just curious because the hood and trunk look basically 100% alike from the iCarbon one and iCarbon was promising to come back in October and Starck seems to be getting their operation up in October as well.
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10-06-2011, 06:33 PM	#27
BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	It's weird Starck and iCarbon are due to make a return at the same time. I hope they are 2 different companies because if after all this time we find out they are the same... I'm not sure how that would go down considering iCarbon's reputation.
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cooler2442 Brigadier General 480 Rep 4,155 Posts Drives: 1/18 Monte Carlo Blue E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 Porsche GT4 [0.00]	Yup that is why I am a bit hesitant but I am glad that SleK is working on a similar type of hood where they will make it to your liking and give you vents if you want them and no vents if you don't with a similar type of power bulge. I think they said the vents will be actually functional as well and have some sort of rain protection but I am not sure. Same thing with a CSL type trunk.
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10-06-2011, 08:01 PM	#29
eisenb11 Major 53 Rep 1,153 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 SSII Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redondo Beach, CA, USA iTrader: (0)	Does the hood bump actually serve any purpose, or is it for show? The M3 has a hood bump only because the engine wouldn't physically fit in the car without it (it makes room for the individual throttle bodies).
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I really like the design of the M3 iCarbon hood but unfortunately it comes at a premium price and they're completely out of stock. Also, not sure if anyone has noticed but I see hardly anyone showing off photos of this hood because most people had fitment problems with them. Similar story to what happened with the first batch of lips they made.
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10-06-2011, 10:11 PM	#33
david.orr Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,852 Posts Drives: Cars Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Posted in their News section - "So...our new website /link has been found. Never underestimate how good forum enthusiast are at finding stuff!" good find! Nice products too
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10-15-2011, 01:15 PM	#38
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red@9k New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 11' 1M Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	smells like iCarbon to me
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cooler2442 Brigadier General 480 Rep 4,155 Posts Drives: 1/18 Monte Carlo Blue E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 Porsche GT4 [0.00]	Just wait for the SleK hood / trunk, it will be very similar. That is what I am waiting for.
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Seems strange to me that Starck and iCarbon's website look somewhat similar in design. Not sure if that is just a coincidence or not.
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10-17-2011, 09:16 AM	#42
Robcut1 Second Lieutenant 112 Rep 267 Posts Drives: 2016 M4GTS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jupiter, Fl iTrader: (1)	Will a standard E82 replacement rear carbon diffuser work in the 1 series m?
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