M3 roof on a 335i

youngnastyman · 11-11-2010, 06:10 PM

Can i fit an M3 Carbon Fiber roof on my 335i? I'm sure its ridiculously expensive but i'm curious if its possible..

anyone make a replica?

Drew_Inna_SD · 11-11-2010, 06:35 PM

wow? this has to be up there with dumbest questions ever...

Tee212 · 11-11-2010, 06:45 PM

nope its impossible, everyone knows the 328 and 335i has a much smaller roof. Youll need to widen all the pillars and doors.

Hedges · 11-11-2010, 06:54 PM

Do it!

wchoy · 11-11-2010, 07:13 PM

dude OP look at how cars are constructed...

Asclepius · 11-11-2010, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tee212

nope its impossible, everyone knows the 328 and 335i has a much smaller roof. Youll need to widen all the pillars and doors.

ummmm not tru.....its actually been done by a member on this forum: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...uperman&page=4

Tee212 · 11-11-2010, 07:56 PM

ahh i forgot to enable the sarcasm filter on e90post.

SR2007 · 11-11-2010, 10:29 PM

Ive seen this done several times on this forum, cant find the threads though. Is plug and play with minor alterations. But not impossible the most expensive part is going to be buying the roof itself. GL!!

JayKay335i · 11-11-2010, 10:35 PM

Talking crap while having no clue.

Yes it can be done. I know somebody makes an aftermarket one as well. Dont remember who it was and whether or not it was dry carbon or what.

MyE92 · 11-11-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SR2007

Ive seen this done several times on this forum, cant find the threads though. Is plug and play with minor alterations. But not impossible the most expensive part is going to be buying the roof itself. GL!!

+1

samchoi604 · 11-12-2010, 05:25 AM

Man.. just vinyl it. Are you going to track your car at the nurburgring? I don't think it's worth all the trouble just to shave that few pounds. Not to mention the potential squeeky/rattling roof after the swap.

BillLee · 11-12-2010, 07:43 AM

I remember a vendor was selling CF roofs for us 335i guys, no one was interested though.

marcel b · 11-12-2010, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Tee212

nope its impossible, everyone knows the 328 and 335i has a much smaller roof. Youll need to widen all the pillars and doors.

WTF? Not sure what you know, but it is wrong. Have a look at the spare parts catalog. The roof of the 335i (with sunroof) is also used in the M3 with sunroof.

http://de.bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/41317179798/ (click on E92 and scroll down)

Before taking a piss out of somebody, do your homework

marcel b · 11-12-2010, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Drew_Inna_SD

wow? this has to be up there with dumbest questions ever...

why would that be?

MusclezMarinara · 11-12-2010, 08:26 AM

Yes

Andy M · 11-12-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by samchoi604

Man.. just vinyl it. Are you going to track your car at the nurburgring? I don't think it's worth all the trouble just to shave that few pounds. Not to mention the potential squeeky/rattling roof after the swap.

I'm with samchoi on this...

Vinyl it if you're just going for the look. If you really need to shave off those few pounds when tracking, it'd probably be easier to remove the seats (or run on a treadmill

).

youngnastyman · 11-12-2010, 01:15 PM

I have the gloss black vinyl on top already but something about that carbon fiber on the m3 just looks sexy to me.. not a big fan of CF vinyl though...

335iMIAMI · 11-12-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by youngnastyman

I have the gloss black vinyl on top already but something about that carbon fiber on the m3 just looks sexy to me.. not a big fan of CF vinyl though...

Go for the roof then , it's just not going to be cheap

JayKay335i · 11-12-2010, 01:46 PM

I agree. Get the roof. CF vinyl is gey IMHO.

DOUT · 11-12-2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tee212

nope its impossible, everyone knows the 328 and 335i has a much smaller roof. Youll need to widen all the pillars and doors.

LMAO idiots like you on the forum make me laugh.

OP - yes it can be done, and relatively easily.
Forum member "Mote" has done it.
The roof may be expensive and if I recall correctly C&C collisions will gladly take care of the labor for you for around $1500.

stimpy · 11-12-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by marcel b

Before taking a piss out of somebody, do your homework

lol ... euros

Mr.RT · 11-12-2010, 05:05 PM

It can be done!!! Have no idea what the others are sayin that it cant be done.

And +1 for doing the real CF roof, not the generic CF wrap.

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youngnastyman Major 211 Rep 1,420 Posts Drives: F83 M4 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (13)	M3 roof on a 335i Can i fit an M3 Carbon Fiber roof on my 335i? I'm sure its ridiculously expensive but i'm curious if its possible.. anyone make a replica?
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Drew_Inna_SD Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	wow? this has to be up there with dumbest questions ever... __________________ soundcloud.com/andrewmcnasty
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Tee212 Banned 81 Rep 4,541 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Riverside iTrader: (9) Garage List 2010 335 [8.00]	nope its impossible, everyone knows the 328 and 335i has a much smaller roof. Youll need to widen all the pillars and doors.
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Hedges Major General 116 Rep 5,178 Posts Drives: 12 C63 AMG Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (8)	Do it! __________________
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wchoy First Lieutenant 5 Rep 311 Posts Drives: '08 AW e90 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii / LA iTrader: (0)	dude OP look at how cars are constructed...
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Tee212 Banned 81 Rep 4,541 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Riverside iTrader: (9) Garage List 2010 335 [8.00]	ahh i forgot to enable the sarcasm filter on e90post.
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SR2007 Captain 48 Rep 698 Posts Drives: 07 E92 328i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (3)	Ive seen this done several times on this forum, cant find the threads though. Is plug and play with minor alterations. But not impossible the most expensive part is going to be buying the roof itself. GL!! __________________ Amuse Trunk/Amuse Front/CF M3 Hood/Hamman Spoiler/Staggered Iconz/Custom Interior/MMW Headers/Straight Pipe/Custom Tune/330 Mani/too much too list..... Team Elite / WFC#342
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JayKay335i Banned 189 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	Talking crap while having no clue. Yes it can be done. I know somebody makes an aftermarket one as well. Dont remember who it was and whether or not it was dry carbon or what.
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samchoi604 Colonel 60 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: black on black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (3)	Man.. just vinyl it. Are you going to track your car at the nurburgring? I don't think it's worth all the trouble just to shave that few pounds. Not to mention the potential squeeky/rattling roof after the swap.
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BillLee Major General 679 Rep 5,382 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HTX iTrader: (21) Garage List 09 E92 M3 [9.00]	I remember a vendor was selling CF roofs for us 335i guys, no one was interested though. __________________ Follow me on instagram: billy.by
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youngnastyman Major 211 Rep 1,420 Posts Drives: F83 M4 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (13)	I have the gloss black vinyl on top already but something about that carbon fiber on the m3 just looks sexy to me.. not a big fan of CF vinyl though...
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JayKay335i Banned 189 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	I agree. Get the roof. CF vinyl is gey IMHO.
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Mr.RT Lieutenant 29 Rep 461 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 818/NoHo/SoCal iTrader: (28)	It can be done!!! Have no idea what the others are sayin that it cant be done. And +1 for doing the real CF roof, not the generic CF wrap.
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