Big Changes... build thread (carbon fiber roof, vented hood)

e90ca · 09-21-2015, 02:40 PM

Looks great Sean!! The hood vents came out excellent! I'll have to swing by to check it out in person!!

Motorsport.Nick · 09-21-2015, 04:48 PM

The roof. Amazing!

Alen E90 · 09-22-2015, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by swagon

Isn't there a better BMW for tracking than an E90, tho?

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Originally Posted by EzequielR

I see e90 M3 owners track their cars all the time! Actually I think I've seen more dedicated track builds as e90s. I don't know why though... so I haven't answered your question.

The E90 is a great track car, handling is top notch!!

Isaiah5411 · 09-22-2015, 08:29 AM

Looks great!

Maybe they'll make a carbon fiber roof assembly for the vert someday to get rid of a few tons.

One question about the hood: I'm a total noob here, but...do you worry at all about rain getting into the engine bay through the vents? Never thought about it 'til now. (e.g. Would you bother to cover it with something when parked in the rain?)

Sooo...I Googled it, of course. Here is an interesting thread. Thoughts?
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...the-engine-bay

SeanS54 · 09-24-2015, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LaxIan55

That is excellent work and an awesome idea on the hood!!

thanks!

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Originally Posted by Craig@SupremePower

nice job!

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Originally Posted by EzequielR

Beautiful!!! but hold up, what do I smell here?

Hmmm, smells like a soon to be widebody? I may be wrong though, my nose is always acting up.

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Originally Posted by ACEE

that hood is killer though!!!! Good work!!!

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Originally Posted by Alen E90

Wooow the CF roof came out great and your hood tripped me out at first lol! Didn't even know the vents were there until that second pic after it

yup, you have to do a double take to know it's there... hopefully it's functional

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Originally Posted by swagon

Isn't there a better BMW for tracking than an E90, tho?

It's all about setup and confidence. I used to have a track S2K but that thing was so tail happy and unpredictable I hated it. There was a guy with a fully raced out mid 90's Toyota Tercel (FWD) and he was killing it. You can track anything.

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Originally Posted by EzequielR

I see e90 M3 owners track their cars all the time! Actually I think I've seen more dedicated track builds as e90s. I don't know why though... so I haven't answered your question.

Every event I go to there's quite a few E90 M3s and M3's in general. I don't see many 335i guys though.

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Originally Posted by e90ca

Looks great Sean!! The hood vents came out excellent! I'll have to swing by to check it out in person!!

Thanks Mike!

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Originally Posted by Motorsport.Nick

The roof. Amazing!

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Originally Posted by Alen E90

The E90 is a great track car, handling is top notch!!

Especially with all the M3 bits and an LSD.

SeanS54 · 09-24-2015, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Isaiah5411

Looks great!

Maybe they'll make a carbon fiber roof assembly for the vert someday to get rid of a few tons.

One question about the hood: I'm a total noob here, but...do you worry at all about rain getting into the engine bay through the vents? Never thought about it 'til now. (e.g. Would you bother to cover it with something when parked in the rain?)

Sooo...I Googled it, of course. Here is an interesting thread. Thoughts?
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...the-engine-bay

I strategically placed the vents in the center of the car away from the intake filters. Our engines run so hot that any rain that gets in there will quickly become steam. Also, the water will fall directly onto the Engine cover and that's about it.

I wouldn't recommend this if you leave where it snows and if you park outside overnight. We're facing a 4 year drought in Cali but I think El Nino is coming.

AK. · 09-25-2015, 03:35 AM

Just curious, how much did it cost for installation?

335iAP · 09-25-2015, 10:19 PM

That's the first vented hood I've ever liked.

PORTMOODY · 09-26-2015, 12:15 AM

nice work.

SeanS54 · 09-27-2015, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AK.

Just curious, how much did it cost for installation?

Installation can run from $2-$3K depending on options (painted or wrap roof rails/shark fin, new non-sunroof head liner, etc). I opted to keep my factory head liner.

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Originally Posted by 335iAP

That's the first vented hood I've ever liked.

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Originally Posted by PORTMOODY

nice work.

SeanS54 · 10-05-2015, 09:12 PM

Updated pics of the completed hood. The entire hood is painted Ti Silver but under certain lighting the vents create shadows. These pics were taken during sun rise.

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E90 LCI Vented Hood (4) by Sean T, on Flickr[/IMG]

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E90 LCI Vented Hood (3) by Sean T, on Flickr[/IMG]

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E90 LCI Vented Hood (2) by Sean T, on Flickr[/IMG]

magus4286 · 03-24-2017, 11:15 AM

(I know this is an old post, but...)

OP: do you remember how that roof cross bow attached to the body? I'm about to do a CF sunroof panel insert and I'm wondering whether that bow just attaches to the same mounting points as the sunroof cartridge, by some other means, or if I'll need someone to spot weld it. Thanks!

SeanS54 · 03-24-2017, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by magus4286

(I know this is an old post, but...)

OP: do you remember how that roof cross bow attached to the body? I'm about to do a CF sunroof panel insert and I'm wondering whether that bow just attaches to the same mounting points as the sunroof cartridge, by some other means, or if I'll need someone to spot weld it. Thanks!

If I recall correctly, the center bow just hooks on to each side. But I don't think you can install it without completely removing the roof. Once you remove your sunroof assembly take a look and see if there's room to slide it in.

vincentvthaile · 06-05-2017, 02:05 AM

Hey bro, Love the build and thread! I was wondering if you could tell me how much it cost to get that hood? or get it done? I've been looking for a hood with airflow but some are just too aggressive! Love how subtle yours is!

SeanS54 · 06-05-2017, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by vincentvthaile

Hey bro, Love the build and thread! I was wondering if you could tell me how much it cost to get that hood? or get it done? I've been looking for a hood with airflow but some are just too aggressive! Love how subtle yours is!

Thanks! That was a custom hood built by my shop awhile back. I don't own the shop anymore but most shops can probably do something for you. I'm sure LTMW can do something (if guys still go there).

On my E46 M3 track car I went with a different hood vent that was super easy to install. Video here.

vincentvthaile · 06-06-2017, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanS54

Thanks! That was a custom hood built by my shop awhile back. I don't own the shop anymore but most shops can probably do something for you. I'm sure LTMW can do something (if guys still go there).

On my E46 M3 track car I went with a different hood vent that was super easy to install. Video here.

Oh thanks for the help! that is a simple way of installing vents! Do you happen to still have your e90? I just cant get over how subtle but aggressive it looks! Would you be willing to sell the hood at all??

vincentvthaile · 07-07-2017, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanS54

Thanks! That was a custom hood built by my shop awhile back. I don't own the shop anymore but most shops can probably do something for you. I'm sure LTMW can do something (if guys still go there).

On my E46 M3 track car I went with a different hood vent that was super easy to install. Video here.

Hey Sean! Just wanted to ask what shop is LTMW? damn wish you stilled owned the shop! Do you happen to have a template for the vented hood? Or have an idea of the price range that it would cost to get it done?

SeanS54 · 07-11-2017, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vincentvthaile

Oh thanks for the help! that is a simple way of installing vents! Do you happen to still have your e90? I just cant get over how subtle but aggressive it looks! Would you be willing to sell the hood at all??

My brother drives the car now. I can ask him if he's interested in selling. Do you ever make it up to Bay from SoCal?

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Originally Posted by vincentvthaile

Hey Sean! Just wanted to ask what shop is LTMW? damn wish you stilled owned the shop! Do you happen to have a template for the vented hood? Or have an idea of the price range that it would cost to get it done?

LTMW was a hot shop down in SoCal that would do a lot of custom body work on Bimmers. You don't hear about them too much on the forums now a days. Sorry I don't have a template but I would guess maybe a shop would charge $1-2K (labor & paint).

vincentvthaile · 07-12-2017, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanS54

My brother drives the car now. I can ask him if he's interested in selling. Do you ever make it up to Bay from SoCal?

LTMW was a hot shop down in SoCal that would do a lot of custom body work on Bimmers. You don't hear about them too much on the forums now a days. Sorry I don't have a template but I would guess maybe a shop would charge $1-2K (labor & paint).

oh okay thanks for replying! yeah if you could ask your brother to see if he would sell the hood, that be great! please let me know!

sirdaft1 · 07-13-2017, 11:39 PM

Sean, how much of the weight savings on the CF roof was from removing the sunroof cassette and how much was from the actual roof sheet metal skin itself? I've removed the entire sunroof cassette and replaced with a CF filler plate. Just curious on weight savings of full CF roof vs the actual skin of the sheet metal roof.

HCMW Adam · 08-25-2017, 07:57 PM

The old thread, but new to me. I love the roof panel and proper install. I like the vented hood style vs some regular after market versions.

MILLER335I · 05-17-2019, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanS54

metal roof removed:
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20150915_101410 by Sean T, on Flickr[/IMG]

new cross bow center beam added:
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20150915_142335 by Sean T, on Flickr[/IMG]

carbon fiber roof test fit... fits like a glove

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20150915_111553-1 by Sean T, on Flickr[/IMG]

glue applied:
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20150915_150310 by Sean T, on Flickr[/IMG]

roof clamped on and factory side bolts reinstalled:
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20150915_163527 by Sean T, on Flickr[/IMG]

glass and roof liner will be reinstalled tomorrow. stay tuned for updates

Hi Sir! What is the PN on the cross bow center beam? Thanks!

09-21-2015, 02:40 PM	#23
e90ca Captain 82 Rep 671 Posts Drives: 2011 335i M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pleasanton, CA iTrader: (12)	Looks great Sean!! The hood vents came out excellent! I'll have to swing by to check it out in person!! __________________ 2011 335i with M-Sport Performance package, Carbon Fiber interior trim, gloss black kidney grills. 18" Apex Arc-8, JB4, ETS Charge pipe
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09-21-2015, 04:48 PM	#24
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09-22-2015, 08:29 AM	#26
Isaiah5411 Lieutenant Colonel 187 Rep 1,677 Posts Drives: 2008 Montego Blue 328i E93 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Modagascar iTrader: (0)	Looks great! Maybe they'll make a carbon fiber roof assembly for the vert someday to get rid of a few tons. One question about the hood: I'm a total noob here, but...do you worry at all about rain getting into the engine bay through the vents? Never thought about it 'til now. (e.g. Would you bother to cover it with something when parked in the rain?) Sooo...I Googled it, of course. Here is an interesting thread. Thoughts? http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...the-engine-bay __________________ 2008 Montego "330i" /3.0 manifold /AA /Eurobox /PE /Alufelgen CS7 /Macht Schnell /Michelin PSS /XPel "O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, behold, I will lay thy stones with fair colours, and lay thy foundations with sapphires." (Isaiah 54:11)
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09-25-2015, 03:35 AM	#29
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SeanS54 Captain 168 Rep 842 Posts Drives: F82 M4 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (20)	Updated pics of the completed hood. The entire hood is painted Ti Silver but under certain lighting the vents create shadows. These pics were taken during sun rise. [IMG]E90 LCI Vented Hood (4) by Sean T, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]E90 LCI Vented Hood (3) by Sean T, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]E90 LCI Vented Hood (2) by Sean T, on Flickr[/IMG] __________________ https://www.youtube.com/user/SeanS54/videos
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03-24-2017, 11:15 AM	#34
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06-05-2017, 02:05 AM	#36
vincentvthaile New Member 4 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328i e90 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	Hey bro, Love the build and thread! I was wondering if you could tell me how much it cost to get that hood? or get it done? I've been looking for a hood with airflow but some are just too aggressive! Love how subtle yours is!
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07-13-2017, 11:39 PM	#42
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08-25-2017, 07:57 PM	#43
HCMW Adam Private 40 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [0.00]	The old thread, but new to me. I love the roof panel and proper install. I like the vented hood style vs some regular after market versions. __________________ FBO, Vargas Stg 1, lots of cooling and proper maintenance.
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