This Just In.... iCarbon's from 'da Hood!

Sylon · 06-10-2010, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Garduna

If we really do get to select the elements we want on the cf hood (aka, options such as powerdome, inner vents, outer vents, oem look, big/small vents) then I honestly think you just killed the rest of the competition.

+1!

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Originally Posted by Garduna

I still want to see a cf roof (for both with and without sunroof)!!!!!!!!

Stick-on or actual roof replacement? A stick-on CF roof (I know how is sounds, but trust me, it looks incredible) is something the Japanese cars have been doing for a long time, especially the Subaru/Mitsu/Nissan crowds. It looks great, but I dont know if it could be done with the sunroof in our cars. There is that felt-like ring around the outside of the sunroof, I'm guessing thats for waterproofing.

Garduna · 06-10-2010, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Sylon

+1!

Stick-on or actual roof replacement? A stick-on CF roof (I know how is sounds, but trust me, it looks incredible) is something the Japanese cars have been doing for a long time, especially the Subaru/Mitsu/Nissan crowds. It looks great, but I dont know if it could be done with the sunroof in our cars. There is that felt-like ring around the outside of the sunroof, I'm guessing thats for waterproofing.

Well I don't want the stickons cuz I'm going for the gloss cf look for all of my cf bits. The stickon gloss is nowhere near the look of an actual gloss cf

iCARBON DESIGN · 06-10-2010, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Garduna

Well I don't want the stickons cuz I'm going for the gloss cf look for all of my cf bits. The stickon gloss is nowhere near the look of an actual gloss cf

You can make roof overlays out of real CF that is clear coated just like any other piece, but just make it REALLY thin. Then, use betalink or a lot of 3m tape to hold it down.

HOWEVER, not sure if this is something we want to get into. Never say never though

iCARBON DESIGN · 06-10-2010, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Garduna

If we really do get to select the elements we want on the cf hood (aka, options such as powerdome, inner vents, outer vents, oem look, big/small vents) then I honestly think you just killed the rest of the competition.

I still want to see a cf roof (for both with and without sunroof)!!!!!!!!

Maybe not to THAT extent, but there will be a couple of options, that's for sure!

Haven't forgotten about your email Mike - Mario and I have been really busy, we'll discuss over lunch tomorrow!

Sylon · 06-10-2010, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Garduna

Well I don't want the stickons cuz I'm going for the gloss cf look for all of my cf bits. The stickon gloss is nowhere near the look of an actual gloss cf

I didnt mean the 3M CF-look stuff, I was talking about real CF overlays, like what was said below.

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Originally Posted by iCARBON DESIGN

You can make roof overlays out of real CF that is clear coated just like any other piece, but just make it REALLY thin. Then, use betalink or a lot of 3m tape to hold it down.

HOWEVER, not sure if this is something we want to get into. Never say never though

^^^This.

A friend of mine has a CF overlay on the roof of his 350Z and it looks great. But like I said, I dont know if we can fit a CF overlay in where that felt ring thats around the sunroof. I was looking at it today and its a pretty tight fit.

Sk8fe · 06-10-2010, 05:38 AM

If my 1 is my daily, would I want to avoid vents in my CF hood (due to weather)? I'm guessing yes, but was just wondering what the consensus was?

BrokenVert · 06-10-2010, 05:54 AM

Here's an idea. Can we get a front wide body that looks sorta like the BMW performance piece? That's how you guys could distinguise yourselves from ER and rear widebody too...can't forget that I'm talkin NFS style...but better

Stealth135i · 06-10-2010, 06:33 AM

OH man OH man!!! these teasers are killer!!! i want the products now! iCarbon has stolen the market!

escobar929 · 06-10-2010, 07:08 AM

wow, that hood looks amazing! good job iCarbon!

onefastman · 06-10-2010, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

Here's an idea. Can we get a front wide body that looks sorta like the BMW performance piece? That's how you guys could distinguise yourselves from ER and rear widebody too...can't forget that I'm talkin NFS style...but better

+1!!!!!!!!!!

You guys could be responsably from turning the 1er from this car that is cutsie to one that is more aggressive than a mosler.

As far as the hood goes, I want aggressive but not cluttered so vents and dome for me. Please make them functional as I hate when they are not (come on its an expensive piece)

More info cough text me mario cough

mexicobmw · 06-10-2010, 09:15 AM

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ridin135 · 06-10-2010, 09:28 AM

Pics on car or ban, lol

onefastman · 06-10-2010, 09:50 AM

I agree

acivick · 06-10-2010, 10:20 AM

Interested. I always liked the look of the vorsteiner one, but I just can't justify the 1700 bones (for the double sided one) plus shipping plus cost of painting to get it looking like I want it to.

onefastman · 06-10-2010, 12:15 PM

Same here which is why I waited for this

Upgrade+ · 06-10-2010, 01:12 PM

Looks great so far! Hopefully price will be low too. How complicated is it to install (wires, washer fluid)? How about an option for side skirts? Something a bit more aggressive than oem.

Novator · 06-10-2010, 02:21 PM

I think vents near the turbos/intake would make the most sense, since that's where all the heat is generated, but in a fashion that the vents can be closed/blocked off (i.e. rain/washing the car).

BSM 135i · 06-10-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by iCARBON DESIGN

It depends..... do you want vents by the dome??

lol

Yes please!

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Originally Posted by Sylon

Personally, if it were me, I wouldn't want the M3 vents up by the dome. I would rather have a choice, either the big vents along the front/sides like in the picture, or the M3 style vent holes next to the dome, but not both. I think it would look too "busy" and cluttered if it had both sets of vents on there.

I don't know, I think it looks pretty good (custom vorsteiner pictured) but i would still want an option for both vents or one or the other.

randomquickness · 06-10-2010, 03:30 PM

4 vents looks too busy IMO

BMW86 · 06-10-2010, 05:10 PM

Come on icarbon. Pics and price please

IMASINNER · 06-10-2010, 05:51 PM

Can it be painted to match the color of the car? And still show the CF threads?

So like a space grey colored CF hood?

onefastman · 06-10-2010, 07:09 PM

Yep, just cover the vents when you paint it. Maybe what I do but I will probably keep it all cf

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Sk8fe Lieutenant 153 Rep 428 Posts Drives: 2009 SGM 135i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (1)	If my 1 is my daily, would I want to avoid vents in my CF hood (due to weather)? I'm guessing yes, but was just wondering what the consensus was?
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escobar929 Brigadier General 154 Rep 4,528 Posts Drives: M2 CS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL iTrader: (14) Garage List 2020 M2 CS [10.00] 2020 M240i [0.00]	wow, that hood looks amazing! good job iCarbon!
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acivick Lieutenant 10 Rep 446 Posts Drives: Dinan Sedona 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunnyvale, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Interested. I always liked the look of the vorsteiner one, but I just can't justify the 1700 bones (for the double sided one) plus shipping plus cost of painting to get it looking like I want it to.
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onefastman Major General 159 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	Same here which is why I waited for this __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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Novator Captain 48 Rep 711 Posts Drives: '04 E46 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Beaufort, SC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2004 BMW M3 [8.00]	I think vents near the turbos/intake would make the most sense, since that's where all the heat is generated, but in a fashion that the vents can be closed/blocked off (i.e. rain/washing the car). __________________
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06-10-2010, 03:30 PM	#41
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06-10-2010, 05:10 PM	#42
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IMASINNER Private 7 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Grey 135i DCT w/M Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta iTrader: (0)	Can it be painted to match the color of the car? And still show the CF threads? So like a space grey colored CF hood?
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