The carbon slicktop thread

[heinzboehmer]

However another forum member is currently helping by reaching out to quite a few local manufacturers to see if we can get something going. We are hoping to get a RKP one going as they're probably the highest quality aside from Karbonius, and Karbonius doesn't really do group buys anymore. Will keep you all posted.

I do want to get a carbon roof in the future, but it's not really a priority right now. However, if someone sets up a Karbonius group buy I would jump on it without thinking.

[fullyflaredd]

Wanted to provide an update regarding GS roofs. They've been pretty unresponsive since asking for pics and given that it's a pretty pricey item and they're overseas, I would rather not setup a group buy only for people to be disappointed after shelling out a decent sum of money.

However another forum member is currently helping by reaching out to quite a few local manufacturers to see if we can get something going. We are hoping to get a RKP one going as they're probably the highest quality aside from Karbonius, and Karbonius doesn't really do group buys anymore. Will keep you all posted.

[ra2fanatic]

Where is the RKP roof manufactured? Link?

Formerly Challenge and now RKP. IND-Distributions carries their product and they are in IL I believe. I know there are a few vendors at carry this roof, but I like going to IND directly since I've dealt with them with several purchases before and they've got great customer service.

https://ind-distribution.com/collections/m3-e46/products/rkp-e46-m3-carbon-roof-panel

[Feffman]

The RKP roof is flawless.

Where is the RKP roof manufactured? Link?

[ra2fanatic]

oh boy....the M is gonna be sitting around at the shop for at least 2 weeks. The glass I ordered, which I had hoped was the last in the state was nabbed up by someone else, so now it's going to be coming from Germany....ugh...

bmwpartspros wouldn't let me cancel that order, so stuck waiting.

[Bimmerrodg]

In for GS group buy.

[enjoy_m3]

Anyone have experience with DTM roof?

https://dtmfiberwerkz.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=59_79_124_154&product_id=259

[Cronenberged]

Another notable roof would be 2M Autowerks out of california. It's probably safe to say they have the best clear coat as well. Also anyone looking for the OEM glue for the roof, it was bought by valvoline.

[ra2fanatic]

The RKP roof is flawless.

[jk715]

Put me down for one. I can pickup in N Cali.


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[ra2fanatic]

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?

[fullyflaredd]

Seems like we have enough people tentatively lined up to get this going. I still have not received any images from them. I'll follow up and send them a reminder.

[selm3]

maybe we could do two deliveries one in NorCal other in SoCal? Depending if we can get Buyers lined up based on the additional pics you requested.

Yeah that is why I'm hoping to get more pics of their current roofs. I think some people may be turned off if the finish isn't smooth and at that point I wouldn't want to bother setting something up if people's expectations aren't met. However if 7 or 8 tenths of the quality is present for less than half the price, it might be worthwhile for those looking at this primarily to save weight. I think we all understand (or hopefully we do lol) that it won't be the same quality as the karb ones.

[bjz!]

I spoke to Geoff Steel over email and they would be interested in doing a group buy if I could get 5 or more people. The cost would be £500 for each roof + they would ship as a batch to one location for a sum of £790 (£158 each if they ship 5). This would come out to £658 per roof, or ~$875 with the current exchange rate. I'm not sure how much it would cost to ship from within the United States from one location to another, but I assume 200-300. It would be pretty ideal however if I could get 5 people interested in one location, such as California (mainly since I reside here haha, but if there's groups interested in other locations then that would be ideal for them as well). If anyone is interested, PM me and if there's enough interest I'd be happy to set something up.

I haven't been able to find much regarding their roofs on this side of the pond. This is one of the few posts I've seen regarding it: https://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/threa...talled.184392/

Geoff = raceparts quality, just so you know... Good luck.

[WestBankM4]

Yeah that is why I'm hoping to get more pics of their current roofs. I think some people may be turned off if the finish isn't smooth and at that point I wouldn't want to bother setting something up if people's expectations aren't met. However if 7 or 8 tenths of the quality is present for less than half the price, it might be worthwhile for those looking at this primarily to save weight. I think we all understand (or hopefully we do lol) that it won't be the same quality as the karb ones.

I'd also be interested in a GB, add me to the list for sure. Was waiting to do something like this with a group.