Vorsteiner VS Carbon 8 trunk

LoyaltyDivision · 05-13-2009, 05:40 PM

What do you all think? The vorsteiner rear trunk is certainly more sporty and pronounced but the Carbon 8 is half the price.

canucklion · 05-13-2009, 05:54 PM

you get what you pay for, 'nough said.

Sal@AUTOcouture · 05-13-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

you get what you pay for, 'nough said.

a cheap boot that fits like crap, or an expensive boot that fits like crap. Your choice.

VTECaddict · 05-13-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AutoCouture

a cheap boot that fits like crap, or an expensive boot that fits like crap. Your choice.

which one comes with maddd propss?

mJ335 · 05-13-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by VTECaddict

which one comes with maddd propss?

Vorsteiner, of course.

OP: If you want a trunk that looks like the OEM spoiler was molded in, get Carbon 8. If you want a trunk with more flare and smoother edges, get Vorsteiner.

Between those two, I would get Vorsteiner. If you want extra, extra flare, then go Karbonwerke.

Craig@SupremePower · 05-14-2009, 01:06 AM

Vorsteiner all day.... Sal's just whinin because he won't spend the money for one!!!

iheartsole · 05-14-2009, 01:29 AM

i like the vorsteiner! looks the best

lowkeyjr · 05-14-2009, 06:52 AM

vorsteiner ftw!

CV335 · 05-14-2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

you get what you pay for, 'nough said.

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Originally Posted by Craig@SupremePower

Vorsteiner all day....

+1

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Originally Posted by AutoCouture

a cheap boot that fits like crap, or an expensive boot that fits like crap. Your choice.

Please don't mislead fellow e90posters. I've seen pics of the Carbon 8 and the fitment is horrible. You can actually see a big non-uniform gap between the rear fenders and the trunk. I won't even talk about the line alignment

Vorsteiner's trunk is more expensive, and yeah it is not 100% fitment, but at the very minimum you'll get 95% fitment. The only trunks I've seen with minor alignment issues are the ones in the DVWP version. The 1x1 and 2x2 CF versions look great. Plus you'll get great customer service from Vorsteiner...if you are not satisfied with the product they will work with you to get either a replacement or a refund.

lul77 · 05-15-2009, 12:50 AM

i have the c8 trunk and don't think its that bad

but yeahh if they cost the same amount i woulda went vorsteiner. go w/ option 3 if you like vorsteiner and ther the JLW (or just JL) trunk. i think there's a group buy goin on now in the vendors section

Sal@AUTOcouture · 05-15-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by CV335

+1

Please don't mislead fellow e90posters. I've seen pics of the Carbon 8 and the fitment is horrible. You can actually see a big non-uniform gap between the rear fenders and the trunk. I won't even talk about the line alignment

Vorsteiner's trunk is more expensive, and yeah it is not 100% fitment, but at the very minimum you'll get 95% fitment. The only trunks I've seen with minor alignment issues are the ones in the DVWP version. The 1x1 and 2x2 CF versions look great. Plus you'll get great customer service from Vorsteiner...if you are not satisfied with the product they will work with you to get either a replacement or a refund.

If anything, YOU are misleading by saying that the fitment is 95%. LOL. I have yet to see a vorsteiner product that fits well. Shit, they cant even make plate frames that look right...

fizzle · 05-15-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by AutoCouture

If anything, YOU are misleading by saying that the fitment is 95%. LOL. I have yet to see a vorsteiner product that fits well. Shit, they cant even make plate frames that look right...

+1 vorsteiner is the WORST with fitment.

Craig@SupremePower · 05-15-2009, 10:32 AM

Sorry guys but your way off base... #1 the OP asked which fits better and #2 95% fitment is fairly easily attainable!

CV335 · 05-15-2009, 11:05 AM

OP, here are some pics of my trunk. Hopes this helps you with your decision. The installer didn't do any modificaitons at all.

BelgianE90 · 05-15-2009, 11:12 AM

I have the E90 CSL bootlid from Vorsteiner and it fits very very good. Even better than my Vorsteiner Hood.
I can't compare so I will not talk about the other brands.

Grtz

Prissy · 05-15-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AutoCouture

a cheap boot that fits like crap, or an expensive boot that fits like crap. Your choice.

+1, heard few stories about the VRS's bad fitment

LoyaltyDivision · 05-15-2009, 03:09 PM

Thanks for all the replies guys. I am actually thinking of going with karbonwerke's lid. I like how it arcs a bit more and is more aggressive. I also dig how the roundel is higher. It comes out in a few months so we'll see. They guarantee fitment just like everyone else.

Malek@MRF · 05-15-2009, 03:25 PM

Is Karbonwerke supposed to make a trunk for the E92?

The trunk on the E90 above, based on pictures looks worlds better than any VRS E92 trunk I have seen. The bad fitment can be spotted from that distance easily.

LoyaltyDivision · 05-15-2009, 07:57 PM

Ya, they will be making one for the E92. You can see more pics and follow the thread below.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=carbon+trunk

& more pics http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=188

brbheels · 05-15-2009, 08:40 PM

Haven't seen the Carbon 8 so I can't comment, but the VS trunk fit pretty well w/o any modifications and I was pretty happy with it. Unfortunately I was happy enough with its fitment that I ordered the V35 hood. Talk about poor fitment.... it's embarassing..

mJ335 · 05-15-2009, 09:52 PM

VRS - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261407 good fitment (from reading feedbacks) but high price.
C8 - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=140 bad fitment (cutting, readjustments, drilling) but 1/2 the price of Vorsteiner's.
Karbonwerke - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=karbonwerke unknown fitment feedback, similar price to VRS, extra extra flare compared to the other bootlids. (not my personal choice regarding design)

Your choice.

808E90 · 05-15-2009, 11:51 PM

Karbonwerkes FTW!!

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lul77 Lieutenant Colonel 111 Rep 1,757 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nj iTrader: (12)	i have the c8 trunk and don't think its that bad but yeahh if they cost the same amount i woulda went vorsteiner. go w/ option 3 if you like vorsteiner and ther the JLW (or just JL) trunk. i think there's a group buy goin on now in the vendors section __________________ available for photoshoots in NJ/NY area. click links for ::samples:. http://lul77.zenfolio.com/
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CV335 Major 67 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: '06 MCS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TX iTrader: (5)	OP, here are some pics of my trunk. Hopes this helps you with your decision. The installer didn't do any modificaitons at all. Attached Images Last edited by CV335; 05-22-2009 at 02:26 AM..
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BelgianE90 Private 10 Rep 58 Posts Drives: Bmw E90 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Belgium iTrader: (1)	I have the E90 CSL bootlid from Vorsteiner and it fits very very good. Even better than my Vorsteiner Hood. I can't compare so I will not talk about the other brands. Grtz
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brbheels Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 207 Posts Drives: M440I Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CLT iTrader: (10)	Haven't seen the Carbon 8 so I can't comment, but the VS trunk fit pretty well w/o any modifications and I was pretty happy with it. Unfortunately I was happy enough with its fitment that I ordered the V35 hood. Talk about poor fitment.... it's embarassing..
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