The carbon slicktop thread

[Casa de Mesa]

One question I have not seen asked anywhere here.

What do you guys think that CF roof conversion Is going to do with resale value of the car?

Currently thinking about doing the conversion and it popped in my mind, as it’s the mod that’s not reversible.

I understand that most of you, who did this mod are keeping the car long term, or don’t really care. Just wondering how could be this mod percepted by not so performance oriented or OEM loving buyers, if I sell the car in distant future maybe.

Definitely depends on quality of the part, install, condition of the roof, etc. If I were a buyer, I'd want a documented install ensuring proper adhesive, prep work, etc. was in order and it was sealed properly. It's one thing to get it installed correctly and another to ensure it prevents water ingress.

Like anything, it can be a value add or a detriment. It really depends on the above and the overall/respective quality of the rest of the car.

I did the conversion, think it will add value in my case, but as you keyed in on already, I am not planning on selling the car so I could care less if it improved or decreased the value.

[bigjae46]

One question I have not seen asked anywhere here.

What do you guys think that CF roof conversion Is going to do with resale value of the car?

Currently thinking about doing the conversion and it popped in my mind, as it’s the mod that’s not reversible.

I understand that most of you, who did this mod are keeping the car long term, or don’t really care. Just wondering how could be this mod percepted by not so performance oriented or OEM loving buyers, if I sell the car in distant future maybe.

As long as you installed the roof bow and it was competently done I would say it slightly enhance the value. I would make sure it has some sort of UV protection or clear coat on it.

[Tbonem3]

For me, CF roofs hurt value. Despite it being such a cool mod (and expensive), unless you can be very very sure of the job that was done, it's a big liability. I'm mostly speaking to the install, but even the piece itself can deteriorate requiring big $ to replace/fix.

Give me a true slicktop anyday.

[RazorM]

One question I have not seen asked anywhere here.

What do you guys think that CF roof conversion Is going to do with resale value of the car?

Currently thinking about doing the conversion and it popped in my mind, as it’s the mod that’s not reversible.

I understand that most of you, who did this mod are keeping the car long term, or don’t really care. Just wondering how could be this mod percepted by not so performance oriented or OEM loving buyers, if I sell the car in distant future maybe.

[Hallerhan]

Many buy the cf roof for the look. I don’t think it would be crazy at all especially if you have all the csl parts and plan on keeping the car long term.

although, if I had a slicktop I would leave it.

id be doing it purely for the aesthetics.. Id hate putting a vinyl sticker on my roof, but maybe that's the smartest way to see if i would like it before fully committing haha

[Nate047]

Seems like overkill if your car is already slick top, but then again people spend thousands to lose 10 or 15 lbs on these cars in other ways.

[Toby22]

Has anyone ever seen an Oxford Green e46 with a carbon roof?

also, I would be crazy to install a carbon roof on a slick top M3 right? I feel like the money doesn’t justify the weight savings

Many buy the cf roof for the look. I don’t think it would be crazy at all especially if you have all the csl parts and plan on keeping the car long term.

although, if I had a slicktop I would leave it.

[Hallerhan]

Has anyone ever seen an Oxford Green e46 with a carbon roof?

also, I would be crazy to install a carbon roof on a slick top M3 right? I feel like the money doesn’t justify the weight savings

[nextelbuddy]

anyone know if the Karb roof allows me to keep my roof rack mounting points? I know it’s pretty much the only one that lets you use the oem rails but I love my roof box and wanna see if I can still be able to keep it

go ahead and use roof box with rails on your CF Roof. then cringe and cry when something falls on top of the CF roof...

i've never understood why people want to use roof rails with a CF roof. its sketchy with possibly damage and repairs of the CF roof can be more in-depth and comprehensive depending on how deep the damage goes and if it goes beyond the clear coat/gel coat and into the fiber itself... its not like a steel roof that can be repaired/pulled and repainted easily. id the damage is deep then the roof is coming off and getting replaced instead of spot repaired like with a steel roof.

[EthanolTurbo]

Hello All,

Does anyone know of a good body shop in the Bay Area that can re-laquer/gel coat an E92 M3 carbon roof and fit to a sunroof car?

The M3 needs to go on a diet (I've already been on one!).

Thanks!

I think TC Design can and will do it.

[hoshanaeckhart]

Hello All,

Does anyone know of a good body shop in the Bay Area northern virginia roofing contractors that can re-laquer/gel coat an E92 M3 carbon roof and fit to a sunroof car?

The M3 needs to go on a diet (I've already been on one!).

Thanks!

[repoman89]

anyone know if the Karb roof allows me to keep my roof rack mounting points? I know it’s pretty much the only one that lets you use the oem rails but I love my roof box and wanna see if I can still be able to keep it

My installer offered to drill through the roof to keep access to the mounts. So I guess it can be done but I opted to cover them up since I went with CSL rails anyway.

[wildm333]

anyone know if the Karb roof allows me to keep my roof rack mounting points? I know it’s pretty much the only one that lets you use the oem rails but I love my roof box and wanna see if I can still be able to keep it

[Tonggi]

I put in the oem roof bow and didnt weld it. I use bonding epoxy and rivets. Holding up just fine.

[Casa de Mesa]

Get the roof bow welded while it's at the shop. Reason #2 answers your question.

Also, I believe you want to drill the spot welds to slowly remove the steel roof versus "cut the steel roof". If Slonik's carbon roof is a 1:1 copy, then you wouldn't need modifications.

A bit more details. I have Slonik's carbon roof bow on the way too, so planning to bond that plus the roof, rather than welding in a BMW steel roof bow.

When I said "cut the roof out" it was tongue and cheek - I know you have to drill or sand out the spot welds. I'm leaning toward belt sanding them out if I end up doing this myself.

Edit: Here is the belt sander, made specifically for this kind of task: https://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.co...r-P296676.aspx