Who makes the best fitting/looking CSL trunk?

roll_the_dice · 08-04-2013, 04:48 PM

I am going to buy a carbon fiber CSL trunk. Who makes the best fitting and looking trunk? I searched, but found nothing really concrete. Would love to hear some real word experience. If the trunk had to be fitted, let me know what had to be done.

Post pics if you have them please. If you are a vendor send me a PM with your best price and tell me about fitment along with a link or pictures. I have a 2010 e90...so one that will fit the LCI. If you have a used trunk, let me know as well.

Thanks in advance or your input!

JoeyMachathil · 08-04-2013, 11:40 PM

Hit up jay from jgmods, from what I hear, fitment is pretty on point when you order with him!

335xituned · 08-05-2013, 05:04 AM

Mine is an lci cf from sonic tunning and fitment was 100% cant find an issue besides hsving to drill the wholes witch i don't know if others is the same

roll_the_dice · 08-05-2013, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Joey_HiEars

Hit up jay from jgmods, from what I hear, fitment is pretty on point when you order with him!

Thanks, I looked on his site and didn't see any (I don't remember), but I will PM him.

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Originally Posted by E90tuned

Mine is an lci cf from sonic tunning and fitment was 100% cant find an issue besides hsving to drill the wholes witch i don't know if others is the same

What brand is yours and who did you buy it from? Thanks

335xituned · 08-05-2013, 08:16 AM

Sonic tunning

roll_the_dice · 08-05-2013, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by E90tuned

Sonic tunning

Thanks! I didn't see you had that in your original post. I must have still been asleep.

335xituned · 08-05-2013, 10:36 AM

Haha it's ok i didn't realize i wrote it twice! But if you want pics or anything let me know only thing was there is no bracket to mount the key cylinder witch to me wasent a big deal since i never use it always use the fob or the handle

roll_the_dice · 08-05-2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by E90tuned

Haha it's ok i didn't realize i wrote it twice! But if you want pics or anything let me know only thing was there is no bracket to mount the key cylinder witch to me wasent a big deal since i never use it always use the fob or the handle

Pictures would be great...thanks.

The cylinder doesn't matter to me either. I don't think I have ever used it.

BRGmatthew · 08-05-2013, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

Pictures would be great...thanks.

The cylinder doesn't matter to me either. I don't think I have ever used it.

I dont think you even have one, I dont have one on my 09 lol

roll_the_dice · 08-05-2013, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BRGmatthew

I dont think you even have one, I dont have one on my 09 lol

I almost went out and looked...I didn't think I did either, but was too lazy to go look!

lol

But I was right, I have never used it!

rbtamms · 08-05-2013, 11:31 AM

I compared some CSL trunks before I decided to go for the Duke Dynamics...For me, it's the best high kick i've seen & the fitment is 9.5/10

Eagle1oh7 · 08-05-2013, 01:46 PM

I have a Seibon CSL trunk, I'd say fitment was 9.5/10, no placement for badges and it looks nice. There is a very minute difference in gap, on the top, but it is nowhere near being an eyesore and quite negligible. Love it and weighs 10lbs!

roll_the_dice · 08-05-2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rbtamms

I compared some CSL trunks before I decided to go for the Duke Dynamics...For me, it's the best high kick i've seen & the fitment is 9.5/10

Thanks! I like the DD too...just need to find one at a great price!

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Originally Posted by Eagle1oh7

I have a Seibon CSL trunk, I'd say fitment was 9.5/10, no placement for badges and it looks nice. There is a very minute difference in gap, on the top, but it is nowhere near being an eyesore and quite negligible. Love it and weighs 10lbs!

Pics? I have looked at the Seibon on ebay...just can't decide.

roll_the_dice · 08-05-2013, 08:05 PM

Did anyone change their hydraulic hinges for the trunk when swapping to a carbon fiber trunk? My paint shop today said the weight difference might make it necessary to go to a light duty hydraulic hinge??

rbtamms · 08-06-2013, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

Did anyone change their hydraulic hinges for the trunk when swapping to a carbon fiber trunk? My paint shop today said the weight difference might make it necessary to go to a light duty hydraulic hinge??

I didn't bother changing mine. But yes, the trunk is so light & you need a little more force to pull it down.

Cuba · 08-06-2013, 11:37 PM

sonic tuning

roll_the_dice · 08-07-2013, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rbtamms

I didn't bother changing mine. But yes, the trunk is so light & you need a little more force to pull it down.

Thanks...I will look into it. How long have you had your trunk installed? My body ship said over time it could indent the trunk lid because of the pressure.

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Originally Posted by Cuba

sonic tuning

Thanks, I sent Sonic Tuning a PM a few days ago and haven't heard back. They don't have them listed on their website.

rbtamms · 08-07-2013, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

Thanks...I will look into it. How long have you had your trunk installed? My body ship said over time it could indent the trunk lid because of the pressure.

I had mine for more than a year & I didn't encounter any problem so far...

roll_the_dice · 08-07-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rbtamms

I had mine for more than a year & I didn't encounter any problem so far...

Thanks, that is what I wanted to hear!

roll_the_dice · 08-12-2013, 06:13 PM

Ordered a CSL carbon fiber trunk from Sonic Tuning today! Can't wait to get it! Already have tracking too! That is awesome!

jose_sonictuning · 08-13-2013, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

Ordered a CSL carbon fiber trunk from Sonic Tuning today! Can't wait to get it! Already have tracking too! That is awesome!

Thanks for your order.

Your trunk is going out tomorrow.

Make sure you post up pictures once it's installed!

Cheers,

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