CF Sunroof Delete Questions

[Nihilation]

The S2R is carbon fiber

[heinzboehmer]

Wow that S2R fiberglass panel is really tempting. Same weight as the CF version, comes primed so I can paint it to match my car, and $270. Assuming the fit is the same as the CF version (I don't see why it wouldn't be), it might be enough to hold me over for a while before I get a CF roof.

[BigTriece]

S2R fit looks perfect. Is it a fiberglass body with CF top?

[Nihilation]

There you go haha.

Run a bead of black RTV around the base of the part that plugs the whole and stick it up there. I waited 24 hours and then took it through one of those laser wash car washes and watched for leaks before I put my brand new non-sunroof headlienr in. Figured if it was every going to leak that would expose it. Wouldn't worry about UV because as you can see it fits tight and the real sealing comes from the bead being on the base and the sunroof hole metal edge pressing down into the bead...not filling the gap.

Solid plan! I spoke with Alex and he's informed me their panels are marine grade coated and will never fade or yellow. They won't spider crack either, I'm told, but I'm not about to test that. He also suggested sticking a washer between the bolt and panel to better distribute the forces.

[clawhamm3r]

There you go haha.

Run a bead of black RTV around the base of the part that plugs the whole and stick it up there. I waited 24 hours and then took it through one of those laser wash car washes and watched for leaks before I put my brand new non-sunroof headlienr in. Figured if it was every going to leak that would expose it. Wouldn't worry about UV because as you can see it fits tight and the real sealing comes from the bead being on the base and the sunroof hole metal edge pressing down into the bead...not filling the gap.

[Nihilation]

The S2R Tuning panel is 100% not the same as Bimmerworld.

[clawhamm3r]

Yeah I was surprised because it should be the S2R since he makes them for Bimmerworld.

See his list of authorized vendors:

http://www.s2rtuning.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1842

And Facebook comments about ordering his stuff from Bimmerworld:

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1692969477411060&id=454314034609950&anchor_composer=false

A lot weird things haha. I ordered mine from Hard and it shipped directly from S2R after a few months wait, and they're not listed on his site.

ON BW's site the picture looks like the S2R piece, but what he got in the video does not. The video piece is all CF like the AJH one. Here's my S2R from February 2020:

[ZHPizza]

That Bimmerworld one looks awful and also doesn't look like the S2R whoever said it's that one.

Yeah I was surprised because it should be the S2R since he makes them for Bimmerworld.

See his list of authorized vendors:

http://www.s2rtuning.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1842

And Facebook comments about ordering his stuff from Bimmerworld:

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1692969477411060&id=454314034609950&anchor_composer=false

[eacmen]

Thanks for all the replies the AJ seems the best. Does he do 1X1 or just the 2X2? All my exterior CF is 1X1

Pretty much everything he sells is made to order. Just email him i'm sure if he has 1x1 in the shop he'll make it that way for you.


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[BigTriece]

Thanks for all the replies the AJ seems the best. Does he do 1X1 or just the 2X2? All my exterior CF is 1X1

[eacmen]

It doesnt just replace the glass, but entire assembly and the panel itself mounts to the roof where the sunroof cassette would screw in.

I don't know if they include a sealant of any sort, but normally guys install it with black rtv or some other 3m products to make sure it doesn't leak.

No you will not be able to open it, the panel gets screwed into the roof around the perimeter and sealed "permanently". You can remove the entire panel later on if you wish, but you can't operate it like a sunroof.

On nvh, from speaking with friends who have done it, there is nothing of note. You can get a slicktop headliner if trying to gain more headroom, otherwise you can reinstall the original headliner to help with insulation, but you will have a hole there.

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My shop used window sealer said the black rtv I supplied would not have held up under UV.


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[clawhamm3r]

I have the S2R panel. Fit was like 9-9.5/10. Minor gripes but overall everything lined up and went right in. Took like 2-3 months to get it before COVID lol.

That AJ Hartman piece looks real nice.

That Bimmerworld one looks awful and also doesn't look like the S2R whoever said it's that one. All of my holes lined up, I used self tapping screws in the rear (into the sunroof xbrace), and it has black trim around it like the factory sunroof glass. Unless they changed the style.

[mrgizmo04]

Is the AJ Hartman carbon fiber sunroof panel meant to just replace the glass or is it mounted in a fixed position? Can it still be opened?
Is there noticeable increase/decrease in noise or vibration? Does the interior sliding roof still work with it?
Any leaks in rain? Does it come with seals or gasket?

It doesnt just replace the glass, but entire assembly and the panel itself mounts to the roof where the sunroof cassette would screw in.

I don't know if they include a sealant of any sort, but normally guys install it with black rtv or some other 3m products to make sure it doesn't leak.

No you will not be able to open it, the panel gets screwed into the roof around the perimeter and sealed "permanently". You can remove the entire panel later on if you wish, but you can't operate it like a sunroof.

On nvh, from speaking with friends who have done it, there is nothing of note. You can get a slicktop headliner if trying to gain more headroom, otherwise you can reinstall the original headliner to help with insulation, but you will have a hole there.

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[EthanolTurbo]

Ordered an S2R panel, should be here soon. I ordered it 3-4 months ago though. :/

[Zesty Bonanza]

Is the AJ Hartman carbon fiber sunroof panel meant to just replace the glass or is it mounted in a fixed position? Can it still be opened?
Is there noticeable increase/decrease in noise or vibration? Does the interior sliding roof still work with it?
Any leaks in rain? Does it come with seals or gasket?