Upgrade your BMW M2/M3/M4 aesthetics with our carbon fiber engine covers. Crafted to perfection, these covers seamlessly replace the OEM counterpart, adding a sleek and sporty touch to your engine bay. Elevate your BMW experience with our premium carbon fiber engine covers. 

– BMW M Badge not included.

CarBahn Part#: CBB04-00-8980

CarBahn Cold air intake consists of a Carbon Fiber Airbox Lid replacement for OEM airbox lid to reduce weight and add visual appeal to the engine bay and a high flow filter. The high flow filter increases power between 7-15hp depending on boost pressure and application.

CarBahn CAI is completely sealed like the OEM system, so no power is lost from hot air leaking into the intake like most aftermarket systems that are designed for style and noise, not function.

When tracking a car with a high performance suspension and R compound tires will often overload the OEM eccentric adjuster causing it to slip. This is especially true when you hit racing curbs at high speed on a track day.  

When you install our rear toe link adjusters you no longer need the factory eccentric adjuster. This provides the opportunity to lock those adjusters so the alignment will stay put when driving on the track. We highly recommend this option when purchasing our toe link kit if you are going to partake in track days. 

⚠️ This kit ONLY works in conjunction with our Toe Link Kit, CBF82-3123 and cannot be used with stock toe links!

The Stage 1 Power package is safe and powerful. Combining the latest heat exchanger and software technology. CarBahn’s Heat exchanger increases OEM heat exchanger capacity by 40%! This heat exchanger uses F1 heat exchanger technology. This makes our heat exchanger dramatically more efficient than the lower cost heat exchangers on the market. The race car heat exchanger is also very light. Combined with CarBahn ST2 software provides large increase in power safely. Please watch the video in this link for more information.  CarBahn’s EVO intelligent software possesses remarkable adaptability to a large range of fuel octanes. Through our software, we employ retuning techniques while ensuring that all critical safety features, which are often neglected, remain intact and add additional safety features where necessary. To gain a deeper understanding of these safety limits, we invite you to watch the informative video available at this link. By recalibrating the safety limits, our software seamlessly adapts from 93 to 100 octane, eliminating the necessity for a customized tune when employing race gas. This unique functionality enables the software to deliver maximum power with each octane variant without compromise. Consequently, there is no need to purchase a custom tune exclusively for race gas usage. Our software is meticulously designed to provide the highest achievable performance output while upholding safety as a paramount concern. Here, the term “intelligent software” denotes the accurate and optimized tuning of the software, avoiding excessive tuning. Our objective is to craft a torque curve that maintains a natural and harmonious delivery, as showcased in this link. We avoid generating excessive torque at low RPMs, which could result in tire slippage, engine stress, and drivetrain failures. By managing torque with a smooth delivery, our software enhances drivability, thereby fostering increased speed and reliability. In contrast to our competitors, who often attempt to maximize performance by pushing boost levels beyond safe limits, our approach prioritizes reliability. We refrain from compromising knock sensitivity and thermal protections, which are vital for safeguarding the engine from potential damage caused by extreme power extraction.

Durability:

Unlike most tunes available in the market, CarBahn’s software maintains the integrity of safety parameters, preserving them to prevent any compromise in engine performance and longevity. Parameters such as knock control sensitivity, super knocking control sensitivity, and catalyst thermal protection are carefully tuned within your OEM software to mitigate the risk of engine and catalyst failure. In our pursuit of optimizing power delivery, we have minimized power losses to a mere 12 HP when reducing these supposed power-reducing software protections. On the contrary, we have witnessed numerous instances of damaged engines resulting from the reduction of these safety parameters. Thus, it becomes apparent that gaining a marginal 12 HP advantage hardly justifies the potential risk of significant engine damage.

Do-it-yourself Approach:

It is essential to acknowledge the emergence of self-tuning tools in the automotive market. While these tools offer the convenience of tuning your vehicle independently, it is crucial to exercise caution. Many of these tools come equipped with pre-set programs that conveniently bypass safety limits, thus posing a substantial risk of engine damage. The art of tuning a high-output engine requires profound knowledge and experience to extract maximum power without compromising the engine’s structural integrity.

Emissions Legality:

Let us address the topic of removing the catalyst, commonly achieved through the utilization of downpipes. Our rigorous testing regimen involved conducting consecutive dyno runs with and without the catalyst, and the observed power gain was significantly smaller than commonly touted, typically around 11 HP. Nevertheless, it is important to acknowledge our shared responsibility towards environmental preservation, as clean air is vital to our well-being. Furthermore, obtaining the necessary emissions certifications without a catalyst is a daunting task and, from a legal standpoint, it is considered an infringement.

About Steve Dinan:

With an illustrious career spanning over four decades, Steve Dinan stands as an authority in streetcar turbo tuning. Under his leadership, our team has triumphed in three prototype racing championships and secured two overall victories at the esteemed 24 Hours of Daytona in collaboration with Chip Ganassi Racing. Steve Dinan’s unparalleled expertise solidifies our claim as the leading force in tuning high-performance engines.

Warranty Information:

CarBahn is proud to announce the Monoball for the G8X BMW M2, M3, M4 models.

The CarBahn Monoball Kit replaces the rubber bushings in the stock thrust arms with sealed precision ball joints inside machined aluminum housings. As a result of eliminating the deflection that is inherent in rubber bushings, braking stability is improved, and the tendency for the car to follow ruts in the road (especially with wider wheels and tires) is reduced. The bearings inside the Monoball Assembly are nylon-lined for quiet operation and are sealed against water and debris intrusion for longevity.

CarBahn is proud to announce the Mono-ball for the G8X BMW M2, M3, M4 models.

The CarBahn Monoball Kit replaces the rubber bushings in the stock thrust arms with sealed precision ball joints inside machined aluminum housings. As a result of eliminating the deflection that is inherent in rubber bushings, braking stability is improved, and the tendency for the car to follow ruts in the road (especially with wider wheels and tires) is reduced. The bearings inside the Monoball Assembly are nylon-lined for quiet operation and are sealed against water and debris intrusion for longevity.

Philosophy:

CarBahn’s EVO intelligent software possesses remarkable adaptability to a large range of fuel octanes. Through our software, we employ retuning techniques while ensuring that all critical safety features, which are often neglected, remain intact and add additional safety features where necessary. To gain a deeper understanding of these safety limits, we invite you to watch the informative video available at this link. By recalibrating the safety limits, our software seamlessly adapts from 93 to 100 octane, eliminating the necessity for a customized tune when employing race gas. This unique functionality enables the software to deliver maximum power with each octane variant without compromise. Consequently, there is no need to purchase a custom tune exclusively for race gas usage. Our software is meticulously designed to provide the highest achievable performance output while upholding safety as a paramount concern. Here, the term “intelligent software” denotes the accurate and optimized tuning of the software, avoiding excessive tuning. Our objective is to craft a torque curve that maintains a natural and harmonious delivery, as showcased in this link. We avoid generating excessive torque at low RPMs, which could result in tire slippage, engine stress, and drivetrain failures. By managing torque with a smooth delivery, our software enhances drivability, thereby fostering increased speed and reliability. In contrast to our competitors, who often attempt to maximize performance by pushing boost levels beyond safe limits, our approach prioritizes reliability. We refrain from compromising knock sensitivity and thermal protections, which are vital for safeguarding the engine from potential damage caused by extreme power extraction.

Durability:

Unlike most tunes available in the market, CarBahn’s software maintains the integrity of safety parameters, preserving them to prevent any compromise in engine performance and longevity. Parameters such as knock control sensitivity, super knocking control sensitivity, and catalyst thermal protection are carefully tuned within your OEM software to mitigate the risk of engine and catalyst failure. In our pursuit of optimizing power delivery, we have minimized power losses to a mere 12 HP when reducing these supposed power-reducing software protections. On the contrary, we have witnessed numerous instances of damaged engines resulting from the reduction of these safety parameters. Thus, it becomes apparent that gaining a marginal 12 HP advantage hardly justifies the potential risk of significant engine damage.

Do-it-yourself Approach:

It is essential to acknowledge the emergence of self-tuning tools in the automotive market. While these tools offer the convenience of tuning your vehicle independently, it is crucial to exercise caution. Many of these tools come equipped with pre-set programs that conveniently bypass safety limits, thus posing a substantial risk of engine damage. The art of tuning a high-output engine requires profound knowledge and experience to extract maximum power without compromising the engine’s structural integrity.

Emissions Legality:

Let us address the topic of removing the catalyst, commonly achieved through the utilization of downpipes. Our rigorous testing regimen involved conducting consecutive dyno runs with and without the catalyst, and the observed power gain was significantly smaller than commonly touted, typically around 11 HP. Nevertheless, it is important to acknowledge our shared responsibility towards environmental preservation, as clean air is vital to our well-being. Furthermore, obtaining the necessary emissions certifications without a catalyst is a daunting task and, from a legal standpoint, it is considered an infringement.

About Steve Dinan:

With an illustrious career spanning over four decades, Steve Dinan stands as an authority in streetcar turbo tuning. Under his leadership, our team has triumphed in three prototype racing championships and secured two overall victories at the esteemed 24 Hours of Daytona in collaboration with Chip Ganassi Racing. Steve Dinan’s unparalleled expertise solidifies our claim as the leading force in tuning high-performance engines.

Warranty Information:

CarBahn S58 M2, M3 & M4 High Flow Replacement Intake Air Filters.

CarBahn high flow replacement air filters for your OEM airbox.  With less restriction and similar cleaning characteristics, these filters will increase the breathability of your high-performance engine. CarBahn measured a power gain of 10 HP.

The CarBahn engine is both stronger and less expensive than the BMW OEM factory engine. The S58 CarBahn engine is designed to improve the strength of your engine if you are tuning your car. Connecting rods are replaced with Carrillo forged racing rods. Pistons are CP forged racing pistons. The engine also comes with high performance valve springs for increased boost. The engine is a complete overhaul with blue printing and balancing. This engine is designed for an increase in torque of 50% over stock.

Steve Dinan’s engine shop has been building racing engines for 43 years. Those engines have won many championships including three prototype racing championships including 2 overall wins in the 24hrs of Daytona in 2011-2013. You will not find a higher quality engine. All engines are backed with a two-year warranty.

Engine core acceptance parameters

Must be complete core (factory engine, from oil pan to valve cover)

• Block must have no:
  • Holes or cracks in casting
  • Holes or crack in covers
  • Bore damage that cannot be honed out
  • Thrust surface damage
  • Journal surfaces damage
  • Bolt hole damage that can’t be repaired
• Heads must have no:
  • Holes or cracks in casting
  • Holes or crack in covers
  • Thrust surface damage
  • Journal surfaces damage
  • Bolt hole damage that can’t be repaired
• Additional repair charges could apply for damaged items that are not normally changed during an overhaul and cannot be repaired or serviced
  • Valves
  • Crankshafts
  • Camshafts
  • Guides
  • ValveTronic mechanism
  • Vanos mechanism

CarBahn Performance Controller (CPC):

The CPC is a plug and play ECU that increases boost pressure in turbocharged cars to dramatically increase HP and Torque. The unit has selectable maps through a Bluetooth app on your smart phone. You can download these apps for your smartphone through the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

These maps are designed to accommodate different octane fuels for additional increased performance. You can choose between 91, 93 and 100 Octane. As with all CarBahn products an optional powertrain warranty can be purchased.

If you want to trade your CarBahn Performance Controller in for software in the future, there is a $250 upgrade fee and if you purchased the warranty, it is transferable to the software at no additional charge!

Emissions legality:

A note on down pipes (removing the catalyst). We have run back-to-back dyno runs with the cat on and off and the power gain is much smaller than most people claim usually around 11hp. We all need to breathe the air. It is difficult to get your car its required emissions test without catalyst and it is illegal.

About Steve Dinan: 

Steve Dinan has over 40 years of streetcar tuning experience. As an engine supplier we won 3 prototype racing championships and two overall wins at the 24hrs of Daytona partnering with Chip Ganassi Racing. No one know more about tuning high performance engines than Steve Dinan.

Warranty Information:

CarBahn has produced the largest and most thermally efficient heat exchanger on the market. Increasing cooling capacity by 40%. This heat exchanger utilizes F1 heat exchanger technology. This heat exchanger technology is dramatically more efficient than the lower cost heat exchangers on the market. The race car heat exchanger is significantly lighter weight.

Increasing boost generates more heat. The addition of the heat exchanger allows you to run more boost safely by reducing charge air temperature. This reduction in charge air temperature also makes more power.  This is particularly noticeable in summer months when ambient temperatures are higher.

When used in conjunction with CarBahn software the addition of this heat exchanger provides enough safety that we can offer a factory matching warranty on your engine and drivetrain.

CarBahn has developed a Toe Link Kit for the F8x M2, M3 & M4 and the G8X M3 & M4 designed to add precision and predictability at the limit.

The Stock Rear Toe Link and Stock Rear Lower Trailing Arm are built with rubber bushings causing excessive deflection. During hard acceleration, these arms flex and allow the rear wheels to have excessive geometry changes. All this flex in the stock suspension links cause the car to be unstable when cornering and pushing on the limits of acceleration. CarBahn eliminates this flex by replacing the rubber bushings with Teflon coated machined steel rod ends.

Most, if not all, of our competitors’ products wrap the rod end in a loose rubber boot, which not only allows to enter but also retain the water and debris which results in excessive noise and a short service life until the rod ends have to be replaced. The CarBahn rod ends are sealed perfectly against water and environmental contamination, thus providing a long, quiet, maintenance-free service life.

The CarBahn rod ends are sealed perfectly against water and environmental contamination, thus providing a long, quiet, maintenance-free service life.