VAC | Arkym AeroRace Carbon Fiber Roof Install - Rob's sick E90 330i - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Mike@VAC · 05-07-2012, 02:37 PM

As most people here know, Rob is serious about light cars. He has had some serious performance cars over the years - and that shows when you look at his E90 330i. This is on of the sickest E90s to come through our shop - he already had carbon deck lid and hood, Advans, Stoptechs and race seats done. So, when he asked me about cutting out his stock roof (moonroof equipped of course) I knew he was serious.

Enter Arkym. Full carbon replacement roof for $1399 - nice. Since BMW never produced a carbon roof for an E90 this Arkym piece was a no brainer. All Arkym vacuum infused carbon fiber products are designed and produced in the USA. Huge weight savings, perfect fit.

Total weight savings ~ 50lbs.

Before pics:

Glass out:

Roof off:

Brace installed:

Roof on:

Per client request, we put the stock headliner back in, just locked the moonroof door and tightened up everything to ensure there were no squeaks/rattles etc.

1 day after picking up the car, Rob took the car to Lime Rock for a track event. The car was rock solid (as expected) and he was thrilled with the results. I trust he will post in here soon

I will have some good 'final' pics in the next few weeks.

If you have any questions about this process or any Arkym products please call/email/PM/IM at any time. We are ready to do another

Mike

E90Company · 05-07-2012, 03:00 PM

Wow, looks amazing. Nice work fellas.

335Power · 05-07-2012, 03:29 PM

Nice work but why all the money in an 330?

Mike@VAC · 05-07-2012, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335Power

Nice work but why all the money in an 330?

He likes his 330i

the infamous... · 05-07-2012, 04:45 PM

holy shit!! thas legit! great work y'all

mashimarho · 05-07-2012, 04:49 PM

Dayum!
330i are sick..

tres · 05-07-2012, 04:52 PM

pm me labor costs

TSM330i · 05-07-2012, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335Power

Nice work but why all the money in an 330?

My 330 is 200lbs lighter than a 335 and NEVER a warning light at the track (or ever for that matter).
I've had my 330 for over 5 years also so 335s still had no "fix" for the HPFP.

Thanks for the write up Mike! The pics really don't do the roof justice. It is a true performance item.

My car was fantastic at Lime Rock. Transitions are super quick and extremely nimble. I truly feel the car is stiffer than it was with the moonroof in. The size of the new cross member is much heavier than the moonroof bracing.

Thanks again Mike! Fantastic job!

NiVeDh · 05-07-2012, 09:08 PM

Very nice.

edirtaynine · 05-07-2012, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike@VAC

He likes his 330i

hahahhah best answer ever

Zojirushi · 05-08-2012, 06:23 PM

Damn!!!! That looks nice! If I still had my e90 I would probably do the same.

cssnms · 05-08-2012, 06:37 PM

Does the factory roof just pop off like that? I guess I thought it was, well,,, more attached than that and would require cutting.

Nice job VAC.

steve7909 · 05-08-2012, 06:59 PM

VAC is the best!! They give me great info an support an have NEVER steered me wrong!! Thanks guys... ( Steve from university )

R 4 5 T 4 M 4 N · 05-08-2012, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cssnms

Does the factory roof just pop off like that? I guess I thought it was, well,,, more attached than that and would require cutting.

Nice job VAC.

Think you just have to drill the rivets out.

哇靠~M3 · 05-08-2012, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zojirushi

Damn!!!! That looks nice! If I still had my e90 I would probably do the same.

had to comment on your screen name.. LOL

Chrispy650 · 05-08-2012, 07:23 PM

Dat roof is too awesome.

TypicalCat · 05-08-2012, 07:31 PM

wow.. great work here! honestly i would miss my sunroof too much... =(

desertfx41 · 05-08-2012, 08:04 PM

The e90 community needs people like Rob pioneering new products like this. Awesome job man. Weight reduction is where it is at for these cars.

TSM330i · 05-09-2012, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertfx41

The e90 community needs people like Rob pioneering new products like this. Awesome job man. Weight reduction is where it is at for these cars.

Thanks!

This is what I think the M3 should be.
My car weighs about 3,215lbs. about 200lbs less than stock

d3l0n · 05-16-2012, 03:28 PM

nice job

ciomas · 05-17-2012, 05:54 PM

Very nice. That the right approach

05-07-2012, 02:37 PM	#1
Mike@VAC BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: E92 M3 VF Supercharged, 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 785 iTrader: (0)	VAC \| Arkym AeroRace Carbon Fiber Roof Install - Rob's sick E90 330i As most people here know, Rob is serious about light cars. He has had some serious performance cars over the years - and that shows when you look at his E90 330i. This is on of the sickest E90s to come through our shop - he already had carbon deck lid and hood, Advans, Stoptechs and race seats done. So, when he asked me about cutting out his stock roof (moonroof equipped of course) I knew he was serious. Enter Arkym. Full carbon replacement roof for $1399 - nice. Since BMW never produced a carbon roof for an E90 this Arkym piece was a no brainer. All Arkym vacuum infused carbon fiber products are designed and produced in the USA. Huge weight savings, perfect fit. Total weight savings ~ 50lbs. Before pics: Glass out: Roof off: Brace installed: Roof on: Per client request, we put the stock headliner back in, just locked the moonroof door and tightened up everything to ensure there were no squeaks/rattles etc. 1 day after picking up the car, Rob took the car to Lime Rock for a track event. The car was rock solid (as expected) and he was thrilled with the results. I trust he will post in here soon I will have some good 'final' pics in the next few weeks. If you have any questions about this process or any Arkym products please call/email/PM/IM at any time. We are ready to do another Mike __________________ Authorized STOCKING dealer: JRZ Suspension, Nitron Suspension, VF Engineering, Active Autowerke, Brembo, Forgeline, Quaife, OS Giken, Schrick, Arrow, CP, Carrillo, Tilton, ARP, Cometic, Pectel, AIM Sports, VP fuel/meth. Est. 1984 \| Follow us on Facebook! \| VAC Blog \| mike@vacmotorsports.com \| AIM: MichaelAMalloy
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05-07-2012, 03:00 PM	#2
E90Company Major General Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SFL Posts: 5,550 iTrader: (2)	Wow, looks amazing. Nice work fellas. __________________ FBO N54 6AT

05-07-2012, 04:45 PM	#5
the infamous... Lieutenant General Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka DAWNTOWN Posts: 16,890 iTrader: (0)	holy shit!! thas legit! great work y'all __________________ "simple is clean" -The ///ModFather [ iND ] - [ eAs ] - [ ACM ] - [ LTMW ] - [ AA ]

05-07-2012, 04:49 PM	#6
mashimarho Boss Drives: e92 LCI 335i xDrive™ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, michigan Posts: 5,716 iTrader: (27) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i xDrive [5.00]	Dayum! 330i are sick.. __________________ -Sean. 360 FORGED///DynamikiLLu51ions///ER///BMS///KW///VRSF///ARKYM///DD///CYBA///STOPTECH///BMW Performance /// My Progress: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=770326

05-07-2012, 04:52 PM	#7
tres Major Drives: 2011 bmw 335is 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: maryland Posts: 1,197 iTrader: (6)	pm me labor costs __________________ Member #431510 oem perf cf spoiler and front lip/m3strut brace/m3 subframe bushings/wavetrac lsd/ TMS solid diff bushings/MR adjustable toe arms/MR adjustable upper link/full m3 suspension/ecs tuning ss brake lines/GC coilovers./CPE dci's,catless dp,intercooler,charge pipe bov/BMS OCC/tuningtechfs tuned/RB pcv valve/defiv diff lockdownkit

05-07-2012, 03:29 PM	#3
335Power Captain Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA Posts: 740 iTrader: (11)	Nice work but why all the money in an 330?

05-07-2012, 09:08 PM	#9
NiVeDh Major General Drives: '08 E90 335i 6MT BSM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta / Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 8,020 iTrader: (131) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Sedan [4.46]	Very nice.

05-08-2012, 06:23 PM	#11
Zojirushi Private First Class Drives: 328i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 118 iTrader: (0)	Damn!!!! That looks nice! If I still had my e90 I would probably do the same.

05-08-2012, 06:37 PM	#12
cssnms Brigadier General Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Murland Posts: 3,097 iTrader: (4)	Does the factory roof just pop off like that? I guess I thought it was, well,,, more attached than that and would require cutting. Nice job VAC.

05-08-2012, 06:59 PM	#13
steve7909 Private Drives: 2007 e92 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 84 iTrader: (0)	VAC is the best!! They give me great info an support an have NEVER steered me wrong!! Thanks guys... ( Steve from university )

05-08-2012, 07:23 PM	#16
Chrispy650 Lieutenant Drives: E90 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal (Irvine) Posts: 485 iTrader: (2)	Dat roof is too awesome.

05-08-2012, 07:31 PM	#17
TypicalCat Major Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: OC Posts: 1,233 iTrader: (1)	wow.. great work here! honestly i would miss my sunroof too much... =( __________________

05-08-2012, 08:04 PM	#18
desertfx41 SSAH Drives: 2007 328i 6-spd manual Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 39 iTrader: (0)	The e90 community needs people like Rob pioneering new products like this. Awesome job man. Weight reduction is where it is at for these cars. __________________ '07 328i 6spd MT - Sport Package - H&R Sport Cup Kit - TMS 10mm/20mm Spacers- AA Tune - K&N - TMS Cross Drilled Rotors - Axxis MM Pads

05-16-2012, 03:28 PM	#20
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05-17-2012, 05:54 PM	#21
ciomas Captain Drives: LCI e92 335 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: london UK / 3city PL Posts: 654 iTrader: (0)	Very nice. That the right approach __________________ Öhlins//Swift//M3 front suspension//M3 subframe bushes//Quaife LSD//AR Design Catless//Forge Intercooler//Alcon BBK//Goodridge//AFE//RPI//Fenders//JB4 Stage 2

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