The carbon slicktop thread

[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.

[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?

[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.

[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.

[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

[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.

[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.

[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 👏

[selm3]

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.

that would be great they do have a great product!

[fullyflaredd]

i talked to David on Instagram and he said he hadnt heard anything about a group buy. I would suggest DMing him on instagram his user name is 2M_david

Will do! Thank you!

[nextelbuddy]

That would be awesome if you can. I reached out to them, however I'm not sure my email found them as I got no response, and I got an answering machine when I called.

i talked to David on Instagram and he said he hadnt heard anything about a group buy. I would suggest DMing him on instagram his user name is 2M_david

[fullyflaredd]

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.

[fullyflaredd]

I will go ask 2M Autowerks and get a quote for 5 and a quote for 10+.

That would be awesome if you can. I reached out to them, however I'm not sure my email found them as I got no response, and I got an answering machine when I called.

[fullyflaredd]

The price you paid is the same price I've seen for the parts. Not sure what the labor would be at my shop.



Is local pickup available for us SoCal guys?

I would assume so.


Quick update for everyone - still waiting to hear back from Karbonius. Although they initially responded, they have not told us yet whether or not they would be interested in a group buy.

So far the options are:

DTM Fiberwerks
Lang
Geoff Steel
RKP

i will give it a day or two to see if we can get another possible option and then type out a detailed summary with pricing at the end of this week and let everyone decide what we should do.

Also a big thanks to Feffman for helping reach out as well.

[EthanolTurbo]

$1500 to install wow that’s super cheap. It’s a big job!

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