The carbon slicktop thread

[S14]

Has anyone purchased and installed the DTM carbon fiber roof? As Epsilon noted, they are a lower cost choice.

Feff

DTM Fiberwerkz was pretty forward thinking on products in the E30 world a few years back. Those that tried them out often complained about the low quality, some complained quite loudly about how shit they are.

Personally I bought some fender flares from them and the fit was good enough.

[Feffman]

Here's a list of carbon fiber roofs, links to the respective web site before shipping. Geoff Steel reflects recent exchange rates with UK Pound and US Dollar.

https://www.bimmerworld.com/E46-M3-C...-Roof-RHR.html ($1,799)
https://ajhartmanaero.com/e46-carbon-roof/ ($1,799)
https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-13299297-carbon-fiber-roof-panel-2x2-e46-coupe/ ($1,999)
https://store.vacmotorsports.com/rhr...-m3-p3217.aspx ($1,799)
https://store.langracing.com/bmw-e46...er-roof-panel/ ($1,450)
https://dtmfiberwerkz.com/index.php?...product_id=259 ($1,295)
https://www.geoffsteel.co.uk/shop/e4...r-roof-skin-3/ ($763)
https://karbonius.net/producto/bmw-m...al-roof-panel/ ($1,736)
https://ind-distribution.com/collect...bon-roof-panel ($2,195)
https://www.aerofunction.com/2001-2006-BMW-3-Series-M3-E46-2DR-Carbon-AF-1-Hard-Top-Roof-CFP-1-Piece.html ($999)

All appear to be 2X2 carbon fiber, but I've no experience with the quality or fit.

Feff

[Toby22]

DTM Fiberwerkz was pretty forward thinking on products in the E30 world a few years back. Those that tried them out often complained about the low quality, some complained quite loudly about how shit they are.

Personally I bought some fender flares from them and the fit was good enough.

We had Jared, the m3forum member living with his grandma buy a cheaper brand carbon roof and it looked like it was made by a 14yr old in art class. Forgot the brand he got tho. I’d be weary of going cheap on a carbon roof.

[heinzboehmer]

Is the OE CSL roof 1x1 or 2x2?

[S14]

Is the OE CSL roof 1x1 or 2x2?

It's been a decade since I saw one in person, but from memory it's 1x1.

[Onefastsicilian]

We had Jared, the m3forum member living with his grandma buy a cheaper brand carbon roof and it looked like it was made by a 14yr old in art class. Forgot the brand he got tho. I’d be weary of going cheap on a carbon roof.

LOLL

i remember this.. it was the bimmerworld roof.

[mainstreamer00]

Here's a list of carbon fiber roofs, links to the respective web site and price shipped (except VAC) to a residential address. Geoff Steel reflects recent exchange rates with UK Pound and US Dollar.

https://www.bimmerworld.com/E46-M3-C...-Roof-RHR.html ($1,690)
https://ajhartmanaero.com/e46-carbon-roof/ ($1,725)
https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-5...2-twill-weave/ ($1,625)
https://store.vacmotorsports.com/rhr...-m3-p3217.aspx ($1,540)
https://store.langracing.com/bmw-e46...er-roof-panel/ ($1,725)
https://dtmfiberwerkz.com/index.php?...product_id=259 ($1,145)
https://www.geoffsteel.co.uk/shop/e4...r-roof-skin-3/ ($1,260)

All appear to be 2X2 carbon fiber, but I've no experience with the quality or fit.

Feff

Forgot Karbonius ^

[old///MFanatic]

Is the OE CSL roof 1x1 or 2x2?

Genuine BMW uses 1x1 weave on their parts.

[Feffman]

Forgot Karbonius ^

Added. About $1,735 before shipping.

[Fresh1179]

Does anyone have experience with the RKP sold by Turner? Karbonius is 1x1 which would match the CSL rails but I know they are having some serious delays in production.


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[ra2fanatic]

Does anyone have experience with the RKP sold by Turner? Karbonius is 1x1 which would match the CSL rails but I know they are having some serious delays in production.


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Well, RKP can be ordered from IND also. So my RKP roof should be here tomorrow. Just reached the Hawthorne, CA hub for me. So I'll know more this weekend....or next week when my work isn't so god damn busy.

[heinzboehmer]

It's been a decade since I saw one in person, but from memory it's 1x1.

Genuine BMW uses 1x1 weave on their parts.

Thanks guys. Guess Karbonius is the only option if you want to get as close to OE as possible?
Edit: nevermind, seems like a bunch of them offer 1x1.

Also, all genuine parts are 1x1 except the airbox no?

[duracellttu]

Well, RKP can be ordered from IND also. So my RKP roof should be here tomorrow. Just reached the Hawthorne, CA hub for me. So I'll know more this weekend....or next week when my work isn't so god damn busy.

My CF roof is from RKP order through IND also. Fitment was spot on. Where are you located? I’m in Torrance and sounds like you might be close. If you want to check mine out let me know.

[Feffman]

Well, RKP can be ordered from IND also. So my RKP roof should be here tomorrow. Just reached the Hawthorne, CA hub for me. So I'll know more this weekend....or next week when my work isn't so god damn busy.

RKP added $2,195

[ra2fanatic]

My CF roof is from RKP order through IND also. Fitment was spot on. Where are you located? I’m in Torrance and sounds like you might be close. If you want to check mine out let me know.

Nice! I'll have to take a look if you're free Thanksgiving weekend! I don't think I'll be getting mine done until probably January-ish. I want my headliner redone in Alcantara, so just waiting on a few other things before getting it all done.

RKP added $1,598

I'd wait until Black Friday and get the IND discount. Like I mentioned, if you were military you'd get 10% all year long. I was about to get it $1490 shipped.