Karbonius E30 3-Series Carbon Hood
The Karbonius E30 3-Series Carbon Hood is a precision-engineered carbon fiber replacement for the factory steel hood, delivering a 7 kg weight reduction at just 6 kg — making it one of the most impactful single weight-reduction upgrades available for the E30 platform. Manufactured entirely in Spain by qualified personnel using the finest carbon fiber materials and processes available in the automotive composites industry.
The hood is a simplified replica of the original exterior geometry, where the outer surface faithfully replicates the OEM profile while the interior is engineered as a wide, harmonious structural surface that improves both strength and aesthetics over the factory steel piece. The exterior and interior halves are joined on an assembly bench using structural adhesive, with structural adhesive-bonded nutserts for mounting. Multiple layers of UV-protective polyurethane varnish provide a deep, durable finish. Premium materials are used throughout production: Hexcel or SGL carbon fiber, Sika adhesives, and Glasurit varnishes.
What's Included
- Two-piece carbon fiber hood (exterior and interior, bonded assembly)
- Numbered certificate of authenticity
Product Details
- Weight: 6 kg (7 kg reduction compared to OEM steel hood)
- 2×2 weave; UV-protective polyurethane varnish
- Exterior available in 2x2 gloss carbon or primed ready to paint; underside available in gloss or matte
- 100% prepreg carbon fiber construction
- Autoclave-cured for strength and finish quality
- Carbon fiber from Hexcel or SGL; Sika adhesives; Glasurit varnishes
- Structural adhesive-bonded nutsert mounting hardware
- Direct OEM fitment — no adjustment required
- Manufactured under ISO 9001 quality management system
Important Notes
- Includes washer nozzle cutouts — contact IND to order a hood without any washer nozzle cutouts.
- Also available with primed exterior and gloss carbon interior at a $120 discount (SKU: E30CP01) — contact IND
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