The carbon slicktop thread

[heinzboehmer]

I can’t wait to buy $300 worth of one time use tools in order to DIY the Karb roof install this winter. 🙃

Hey it's cool, just send them over to me when you're done and they'll be two time use tools!

[SQ13]

I can’t wait to buy $300 worth of one time use tools in order to DIY the Karb roof install this winter. 🙃

[0-60motorsports]

0-60motorsports
https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=14529707

I should make a new thread here and post that info here. I'll do that tomorrow.

[Avedis]

If you get one, please post a pic of the underside. Curious to see if it’s the same layup as the E92 M3 roof.

0-60motorsports

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showpost.php?p=14529707

[bigjae46]

Does anyone have any leads on a OEM Carbon roof ? Maybe one that never got installed ? I have OE slick top and every part on car bas been oe csl, so I would like to keep it genuine with a roof as well. I will pay top dollar if anyone has any leads to one.

If you get one, please post a pic of the underside. Curious to see if it’s the same layup as the E92 M3 roof.

[Arlen4369]

Does anyone have any leads on a OEM Carbon roof ? Maybe one that never got installed ? I have OE slick top and every part on car bas been oe csl, so I would like to keep it genuine with a roof as well. I will pay top dollar if anyone has any leads to one.

[Cronenberged]

Thanks for all the advice, gents. I’m going to snag a metal roof and the 2M slick headliner seeing as the OE is NLA. This wasn’t on my initial todo list and now it’s too late for the genuine headliner. Boo.

2M replication is very good, you won't be disappointed. Second there are a few interior restores if you can order OE type material from.

[LSB4Me]

If you're going to paint the roof get metal. The weight isn't that negligible between metal/CF panel. Plus it will cost you about $800 if not more to paint it anyways which would equal out to just buying the CF panel.

Thanks for all the advice, gents. I’m going to snag a metal roof and the 2M slick headliner seeing as the OE is NLA. This wasn’t on my initial todo list and now it’s too late for the genuine headliner. Boo.

[LeeForst]

I did the metal OEM roof for that reason (paint match) - couldn’t be happier

[Nate047]

Or get the carbon fiber roof and paint it anyway for the ultimate BDE Chad move

[bigjae46]

If you're going to paint the roof get metal. The weight isn't that negligible between metal/CF panel. Plus it will cost you about $800 if not more to paint it anyways which would equal out to just buying the CF panel.

I’ve been waiting on an OE metal roof panel for 6 months.

[Cronenberged]

I thought my car was done, but now I want a slicktop. Though I don’t want exposed carbon.

Also of note, I don’t care too much about the weight savings but if OE metal is 1k and carbon is 1800, might as well go carbon.

Which roof would be best if I plan to paint it?

PS: Big thanks for pointing out 2M. I’ll send them the car for the job when their headliner is ready.

If you're going to paint the roof get metal. The weight isn't that negligible between metal/CF panel. Plus it will cost you about $800 if not more to paint it anyways which would equal out to just buying the CF panel.

[bavarian3]

I thought my car was done, but now I want a slicktop. Though I don’t want exposed carbon.

Also of note, I don’t care too much about the weight savings but if OE metal is 1k and carbon is 1800, might as well go carbon.

Which roof would be best if I plan to paint it?

PS: Big thanks for pointing out 2M. I’ll send them the car for the job when their headliner is ready.

i'd be concerned about paint matching if going with carbon + paint

[LSB4Me]

I thought my car was done, but now I want a slicktop. Though I don’t want exposed carbon.

Also of note, I don’t care too much about the weight savings but if OE metal is 1k and carbon is 1800, might as well go carbon.

Which roof would be best if I plan to paint it?

PS: Big thanks for pointing out 2M. I’ll send them the car for the job when their headliner is ready.

[Nate047]

Looks awesome, I wish this was the right time to do this on my car.