Carbon Air flow cover

**Mark CSL** · 31-10-2012, 01:07 AM

This is what i have been doing tonight.

I got some 2x2 weve carbon fibre

I wanted to do the Air feed cover on the front of the engine bay
This was the base coat for the carbon fiber on then wait for it to get tacky.

This is it with the carbon fibre on and one coat of clear resin.

It will get 2 more coats of clear resin then 2 coats of laqure to make it shine
i was thinking about adding a CSL sticker before the last coats go on what do you think ???

Neil M · 31-10-2012, 01:03 PM

Interesting project you have there Mark, it looks like you're wrapping the existing air intake in CF sheet, not one for the faint hearted.

CA Automotive do something similar (but replacement) intake in CF for the M3 which is around £250 from memory. You should be quids in if it works the way you anticipate.

They also produce a 'Ram Air' intake which couples to their interpretation of the CSL air box, link just for info - note the price:
http://www.ca-automotive.co.uk/singl...wX2lkPTg=.html

It'll be interesting to see when completed with 'CSL' logo

M3ACS · 31-10-2012, 09:21 PM

I've played with CF covering in the past, its fiddly but with practise can have some fantastic results!

Problem I had was patience especially when sanding down and adding all the layers of varnish...

**Mark CSL** · 31-10-2012, 10:15 PM

It does take time this is the last coats on it will need sanding down to level it off then 2 coats of clear laqure.

i will post up more when finished

83SY · 01-11-2012, 08:18 AM

Looks the muts nuts Mark! Good work mate

The tight Scot strikes again!

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 01-11-2012, 10:28 AM

Looks the dog's, you must have to much time on your big hands

derek · 01-11-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigMillwardCroft

Looks the dog's, you must have to much time on your big hands

Did you put your finger through the carbon fibre

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 01-11-2012, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by derek

Did you put your finger through the carbon fibre

That was just his little finger

**Mark CSL** · 01-11-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigMillwardCroft

That was just his little finger

Sand the part back then the final coat was applied

Done the carbon Spliters while i was at it

Resin applied

83SY · 02-11-2012, 08:17 AM

Can you post a pic of the engine bay when it's fitted

31-10-2012, 01:07 AM	#1
Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	Carbon Air flow cover This is what i have been doing tonight. I got some 2x2 weve carbon fibre I wanted to do the Air feed cover on the front of the engine bay This was the base coat for the carbon fiber on then wait for it to get tacky. This is it with the carbon fibre on and one coat of clear resin. It will get 2 more coats of clear resin then 2 coats of laqure to make it shine i was thinking about adding a CSL sticker before the last coats go on what do you think ??? __________________ www.procarkits.co.uk

31-10-2012, 01:03 PM	#2
Neil M Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,340 Casino cash: $19143	Interesting project you have there Mark, it looks like you're wrapping the existing air intake in CF sheet, not one for the faint hearted. CA Automotive do something similar (but replacement) intake in CF for the M3 which is around £250 from memory. You should be quids in if it works the way you anticipate. They also produce a 'Ram Air' intake which couples to their interpretation of the CSL air box, link just for info - note the price: http://www.ca-automotive.co.uk/singl...wX2lkPTg=.html It'll be interesting to see when completed with 'CSL' logo __________________ “With the CSL, BMW have achieved The Ultimate Driving Machine” SG CSL '051'

31-10-2012, 10:15 PM	#4
Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	It does take time this is the last coats on it will need sanding down to level it off then 2 coats of clear laqure. i will post up more when finished __________________ www.procarkits.co.uk

31-10-2012, 09:21 PM	#3
M3ACS S3 - On the open road Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 91 Casino cash: $567	I've played with CF covering in the past, its fiddly but with practise can have some fantastic results! Problem I had was patience especially when sanding down and adding all the layers of varnish...

01-11-2012, 08:18 AM	#5
83SY S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Somerset Posts: 1,577 Casino cash: $4530	Looks the muts nuts Mark! Good work mate The tight Scot strikes again!

01-11-2012, 10:28 AM	#6
CraigMillwardCroft CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Marlow Posts: 3,973 Casino cash: $18153	Looks the dog's, you must have to much time on your big hands

02-11-2012, 08:17 AM	#10
83SY S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Somerset Posts: 1,577 Casino cash: $4530	Can you post a pic of the engine bay when it's fitted