The carbon slicktop thread

[Actuary]

Update from Karbonius - apparently their retailer in the US (ECS Tuning) has asked them to do a group buy. However they said if ECS does not go through with it, that we can go ahead and proceed on the forums. They said to please wait a couple of weeks. No mention of pricing or anything.

This would be awesome 👏

[Cronenberged]

I think Lang or 2m both might not offer clear coated option.

Langs roofs don't come with clear coat. 2M does, they do body work.

[Cronenberged]

Does 2M Autowerks manufacture their roof or are they a dealer for RKP, DTM, etc.?

They manufacture it. They started making them when they did their GTR build.

[Nate047]

Well, shop originally I was going to finally gave me a tentative price, so he's asking for over $2k for the install and i doubt it would take less than a week. Anyone else in SoCal know of a reputable shop?

Who did you get this quote from? I would hit up Marc at Bavarian Workshop, he's done a few of these.

https://www.bavarianworkshop.com

[ra2fanatic]

Who did you get this quote from? I would hit up Marc at Bavarian Workshop, he's done a few of these.

www.bavarianworkshop.com

The M is practically done at this point. Just waiting on the spare Mile End Composites CSL front to get painted and will be picking her up tomorrow.

[Cronenberged]

So I have a pretty good relationship with Herschel from Brewer Motorsports formerly Scottsdale Motorsports. I asked for a rough quote for 5 roofs (below) if anyone is interested. These are non clear coated but they're prepreg and I will vouch these roofs have the best mold. I'm not trying to steal this just help out, but shipped individually and not all together these will prob come to 2k+ shipped. Yes the roofs are made from the original PTG mold. I have the Team PTG Naca Duct version. Besides the Lang roof which is super stiff with the divny cell foam core these are structurally strong enough that you don't need a brace. Roofs are shipped in a protected wooden crate.


BREWER MOTORSPORT LLC
BMW Team PTG E46 M3 GT
E46 M3 CFK Solid Carbon Fiber Roof
COST: $1,750.00
+Packaging: $100.00 x 5 roofs= $500.00 for 5 carbon fiber roofs and packaging materials.
+Insurance: T.B.D.
+Shipping: T.B.D.

More than 5 roofs can be ordered, I just asked for pricing of a small batch. With address I can get a accurate individual cost.

[Kaylee.S]

Someone PM'd me that a body shop in LA will do the full install for $1000.

Seems like a great price, care to share what body shop this is?

[fullyflaredd]

So I have a pretty good relationship with Herschel from Brewer Motorsports formerly Scottsdale Motorsports. I asked for a rough quote for 5 roofs (below) if anyone is interested. These are non clear coated but they're prepreg and I will vouch these roofs have the best mold. I'm not trying to steal this just help out, but shipped individually and not all together these will prob come to 2k+ shipped. Yes the roofs are made from the original PTG mold. I have the Team PTG Naca Duct version. Besides the Lang roof which is super stiff with the divny cell foam core these are structurally strong enough that you don't need a brace. Roofs are shipped in a protected wooden crate.


BREWER MOTORSPORT LLC
BMW Team PTG E46 M3 GT
E46 M3 CFK Solid Carbon Fiber Roof
COST: $1,750.00
+Packaging: $100.00 x 5 roofs= $500.00 for 5 carbon fiber roofs and packaging materials.
+Insurance: T.B.D.
+Shipping: T.B.D.

More than 5 roofs can be ordered, I just asked for pricing of a small batch. With address I can get a accurate individual cost.

Would you be able to get a quote for 10+? $1750 is pretty steep. I don't doubt it's amazing quality, but Karb, RKP, etc are all cheaper options.

So Mark (member Feffman) spoke with ECS regarding a Karb group buy. Discount would be about $300-400 and shipping would be $135. Still waiting to hear more from them.

Also spoke with 2M, discount would be $200. So $1300 for the roof, and $200 for shipping if not in socal.

The Lang option seems nice as they are providing a decent discount, however having to clear coat it at whatever shop is installing might negate some of that discount.

Everyone we've reached out to has some sort of interest in a group buy, so at least that is good. Maybe I'll create a poll then we can proceed? My guess is a lot of people will lean towards Karbonius and will be happy to pay a premium. I'm wondering if it would be possible to get 15+ or 20+ people for a Karbonius group buy for better discounts. Just not sure how many people are willing to dish out ~$3k in total for a roof+install, or more depending on headliner etc.

[heinzboehmer]

So Mark (member Feffman) spoke with ECS regarding a Karb group buy. Discount would be about $300-400 and shipping would be $135. Still waiting to hear more from them.

Ugh. Carbon roof is a couple items down in the todo list, but 100% down for a Karbonius group buy. If it happens count me in.

[ra2fanatic]

You guys are jumping through some serious hoops to get discounts when after tax and shipping, it's still $1500. By the time you guys get this GB up and running a handful of you guys would have hit up IND on a sale and gotten it for $1500 shipped and ready to roll.

[fullyflaredd]

Sending out a bunch of emails isn't really jumping through serious hoops, at least not for me. It's also one of those mods that I'm sure a lot of people aren't in a huge rush to buy, but a little convincing with a discount might sway them to purchase, especially if we could get Karb on board. At the end of the day every little bit saved helps. More money for other mods 😃

[Cronenberged]

Would you be able to get a quote for 10+? $1750 is pretty steep. I don't doubt it's amazing quality, but Karb, RKP, etc are all cheaper options

I'm a working a quote for 10+ to see what Brewer says. It's def not the cheapest option as it will still require a clear coat $300 usually, but structurally I know for a fact nothing will compare.

[Lip]

You guys are jumping through some serious hoops to get discounts when after tax and shipping, it's still $1500. By the time you guys get this GB up and running a handful of you guys would have hit up IND on a sale and gotten it for $1500 shipped and ready to roll.

I agree, if people just want a great looking roof, just go with RKP. Putting on a groupbuy is a pain in the ass. I know because I've done a few.

Personally, I am on the waiting list for Karbonius since theirs is both autoclave (superior to wet hand lay) and have built in tabs for stock roof moldings (save $500). Plus, my personal discount (not shareable with this community, sorry) is lower than RKP shipped.

[EthanolTurbo]

I agree, if people just want a great looking roof, just go with RKP. Putting on a groupbuy is a pain in the ass. I know because I've done a few.

Personally, I am on the waiting list for Karbonius since theirs is both autoclave (superior to wet hand lay) and have built in tabs for stock roof moldings (save $500). Plus, my personal discount (not shareable with this community, sorry) is lower than RKP shipped.

I'm in for Karbonius, and I'll buy a CSL airbox with it too.

[Tonggi]

What size drillbit is used to remove those spot welds?