carbon fiber roof - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

joshcp · 01-01-2013, 12:53 PM

hi guys, im new on this site but have been on m3 cutters for some time now, i am in the process of manufacturing carbon roofs for the e46 coupe, i have alot of experience in the carbon industry and techniques, i have my own company who designs and produces custom carbon bathroom suites and kitchens. So since i have an m3 i wanted to do some custom parts for it which is now going to be including a carbon roof,

so with this in mind i thought i would gauge the reaction of the e9x croud to see if any one would be interested in carbon roofs for the e9x. if so i will get onto it for you guys and get one on the go while i do my roof.

look forward to the feed back guys,

Manny_World · 01-01-2013, 01:00 PM

I like the M3 carbon roof... However, I also love my moon roof. If you can make a carbon roof that supports the moon roof, you'll have my interest.

fenixxishot · 01-01-2013, 01:10 PM

It think it will come down to pricing as the previous poster mentioned their is an oem carbon roof on the m3 (which i believe will fit all e9x) however it does not have a moon roof cutout.

Eric335 · 01-01-2013, 03:06 PM

I dont care about the moon roof. But one thing to consider is the install. I remember in Creaminz thread he had this done and the install was VERY extensive and difficult.

Price anything right and it will sell (:

cmyk · 01-01-2013, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric335

I dont care about the moon roof. But one thing to consider is the install. I remember in Creaminz thread he had this done and the install was VERY extensive and difficult.

Price anything right and it will sell (:

Replacing the roof in general is extremely time consuming (CF or not). My roof replacement alone took the shop over a week and a half, for what it's worth (not including paint and trim replacement -- simply cutting out the old roof and welding the new one in took something like 50 hours).

Eric335 · 01-01-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cmyk

Replacing the roof in general is extremely time consuming (CF or not). My roof replacement alone took the shop over a week and a half, for what it's worth (not including paint and trim replacement -- simply cutting out the old roof and welding the new one in took something like 50 hours).

Damn! That must have cost a pretty penny. What were you replacing it for? Damage? CF? Moonroof?

junkie90 · 01-01-2013, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fenixxishot

It think it will come down to pricing as the previous poster mentioned their is an oem carbon roof on the m3 (which i believe will fit all e9x) however it does not have a moon roof cutout.

If that's the case..

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=687969

cmyk · 01-01-2013, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric335

Damn! That must have cost a pretty penny. What were you replacing it for? Damage? CF? Moonroof?

Hail damage. Total was a bit under $16,000, and almost 9 weeks in the shop. Roof took the longest out of all the panel replacements.

Smooth 330i · 01-01-2013, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Manny_World

I like the M3 carbon roof... However, I also love my moon roof. If you can make a carbon roof that supports the moon roof, you'll have my interest.

+1 !!

Trojan4evr · 01-02-2013, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric335

I dont care about the moon roof. But one thing to consider is the install. I remember in Creaminz thread he had this done and the install was VERY extensive and difficult.

Price anything right and it will sell (:

He also had a problem with comfort access because of the install if I recall.

1QuikWS6 · 01-02-2013, 02:37 AM

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i have my own company who designs and produces custom carbon bathroom suites and kitchens

So you can make me a carbon fiber toilet seat?

That would look great in my Man Cave bath...

skatenc123 · 01-02-2013, 03:09 AM

it be down with the roof or toilet seat!!! haha not joking tho.

gds52 · 01-02-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cmyk

Replacing the roof in general is extremely time consuming (CF or not). My roof replacement alone took the shop over a week and a half, for what it's worth (not including paint and trim replacement -- simply cutting out the old roof and welding the new one in took something like 50 hours).

Don't want to sound sarcastic but I think that shop took more time in doing everything on your car

cmyk · 01-02-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by gds52

Don't want to sound sarcastic but I think that shop took more time in doing everything on your car

They did, true, but even the "in a perfect world" lowball insurance estimate allotted something like 25 hours for the roof replacement. Took them around double the time because they didn't have their shit together, but even 25 shop hours is not quick.

e92_euro · 01-02-2013, 03:05 PM

just vinyl wrap if CF lol

edirtaynine · 01-02-2013, 03:33 PM

cf (real or fake) roof with sunroof = looks dumb and completely defeats the purpose

gds52 · 01-02-2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cmyk

They did, true, but even the "in a perfect world" lowball insurance estimate allotted something like 25 hours for the roof replacement. Took them around double the time because they didn't have their shit together, but even 25 shop hours is not quick.

No argument there, I was just kidding.
but damn....thts a lot of labor on just sunroof. This would be my 3 working days...lol

fenixxishot · 01-02-2013, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by junkie90

If that's the case..

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=687969

Makes sense I guess I just assumed that the e90 M3's had a CF roof option guess thats a no.

fenixxishot · 01-02-2013, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

So you can make me a carbon fiber toilet seat?

That would look great in my Man Cave bath...

I would be too afraid my fat ass would crack a carbon fiber toilet seat they aren't they delicate?

skatenc123 · 01-03-2013, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by fenixxishot

I would be too afraid my fat ass would crack a carbon fiber toilet seat they aren't they delicate?

maybe a toilet lid.

01-01-2013, 12:53 PM	#1
joshcp Registered Drives: e46 m3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: cornwall Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	carbon fiber roof hi guys, im new on this site but have been on m3 cutters for some time now, i am in the process of manufacturing carbon roofs for the e46 coupe, i have alot of experience in the carbon industry and techniques, i have my own company who designs and produces custom carbon bathroom suites and kitchens. So since i have an m3 i wanted to do some custom parts for it which is now going to be including a carbon roof, so with this in mind i thought i would gauge the reaction of the e9x croud to see if any one would be interested in carbon roofs for the e9x. if so i will get onto it for you guys and get one on the go while i do my roof. look forward to the feed back guys,
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Manny_World EuroSquad Drives: e92 335i, e34 525i & e60 530i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Las Vegas Posts: 1,746 iTrader: (10) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [4.00] 2007 BMW 530i [4.33] 1994 BMW 525i [0.00]	I like the M3 carbon roof... However, I also love my moon roof. If you can make a carbon roof that supports the moon roof, you'll have my interest. __________________ Cobb\|Macht Schnell DP & Stud Conversion Kit\|ER FMIC & CP\|aFe DCI\|HKS SSQV 4 BOV\|Muffler Delete\| Bilstein PSS9 coilovers\|StopTech Power Slotted Rotors\| StopTech Ceramic Pads\| StopTech SS Lines\|BMW Perfor. SSK\|HRE 840\|OSS Designs\|CF Vented Hood\|M3 Spoiler\|MagnaFlow 4in Tips\|ACS Pedals\|All weather Mats \|Muteki Bolts\| M3 Hood Struts\|BMW All Weather Mats Last edited by Manny_World; 01-01-2013 at 11:35 PM.

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Eric335 Colonel Drives: 2007 E92 SG 335i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SW Florida Posts: 2,458 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [3.83]	I dont care about the moon roof. But one thing to consider is the install. I remember in Creaminz thread he had this done and the install was VERY extensive and difficult. Price anything right and it will sell (: __________________ My ///Mods (clickable):Procede Rev2.5 SE, Active Autowerke DPs, AlpineMSS HID AEs, Black Kidneys+Lower Grill, Golf-tee Mod, M3-Style Spoiler

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e92_euro First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E92 328i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 365 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 328i [5.00]	just vinyl wrap if CF lol __________________ {2008 e92 328i MT} 19" 313 wheels wrapped in Yokohama S Drive \| FK Silverline Coilovers \| Burgertuning spacers \| Active Autowerkes Exhaust \| Aero Front Kit \| ZHP Shift Knob \| City Vision AE \| Coded Corners \|

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edirtaynine Major General Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,100 iTrader: (0)	cf (real or fake) roof with sunroof = looks dumb and completely defeats the purpose __________________ e90post killed plastidip Just say no to painted stock wheels

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fenixxishot Lieutenant Drives: 08 335i e92 AW MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Austin Posts: 467 iTrader: (4)	It think it will come down to pricing as the previous poster mentioned their is an oem carbon roof on the m3 (which i believe will fit all e9x) however it does not have a moon roof cutout.

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skatenc123 Lieutenant Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NC Posts: 531 iTrader: (1)	it be down with the roof or toilet seat!!! haha not joking tho.

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