View Full Version : Carbonio CAI - thoughts?
RS.Fez
09-29-2007, 09:15 PM
im in the process of beefing up my ride.....next thing up is if i should get a carbonio.....what are your guys thoughts? Yes? Not worth it?
i'd lik to hear your review.
PS:I will be runing APR 93oct software with APR full exhaust.
speedydragon
09-29-2007, 09:20 PM
mine's a b5, but it should relatively feel the same. Here's my review thread I did a few months back.
http://audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=148799
Topic has been covered quite alot lately. Here are a few B7 threads discussing this topic.
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=154911&highlight=carbonio
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=157393&highlight=carbonio
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=154701&highlight=carbonio
Try searching next time.
Good luck!
C Note
09-29-2007, 11:24 PM
Stick to OEM if you want performance. Go with Carbonio if you want sound and looks. Period.
Six Speed Turbo
09-30-2007, 03:03 PM
^^^ This is very true ^^^ This CAI has not proven any power gains to my knowledge...... but it sounds nice.
back2boost
10-01-2007, 08:56 AM
F** The Carbonio get a K&N Filter and APR 93 Program
John1.8T
10-01-2007, 09:06 AM
Carbonio doesn't do a *whole* lot for our cars, personally I like them and its a sharp addition.
It's not totally useless by any means - it does make some improvements. Its not real noticeable with our small turbos :)
Thanks to Mike (bhvrdr) for make a nice review and logs of the intake!
http://www.mjbmotorsport.com/id82.html
jayuuey
10-01-2007, 09:06 AM
I would never consider paying over $300 for any intake. The carbonio and evoms doesn't even come with piping.
First and foremost, you should get chipped! It feels like a different car at 20psi.
Ken@German
10-01-2007, 10:08 AM
If expecting huge hp/tq gains, you will be disappointed. Obviously it doesnt provide as much gain as exhaust/software, but you will notice a difference. Low-end response will improve. Car seems to pull harder. Sound is enhanced over stock airbox. Real Carbon Fiber. I have sold 100+ Carbonios so far and have one myself. No complaints. You only live once. Go for it! I have em in stock and ready to ship. PM or Email if interested. Thanks.