Moonroof to carbon fiber retrofit

heart_doctor · 04-17-2015, 11:41 AM

I have a e92 2011 m3 with moonroof. I regret not getting carbon fiber roof. Anyone retrofit an oem carbon roof? If so how much and how did it come out?

Shredicus · 04-17-2015, 11:59 AM

http://ind-distribution.com/blog/?p=666

Might want to get in touch with ind as they have some expertise in that particular service

RoshDawg · 04-17-2015, 07:50 PM

Let us know your reaction when you find out the price and labor cost for the job... Lol

evilspiritM3 · 04-19-2015, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RoshDawg

Let us know your reaction when you find out the price and labor cost for the job... Lol

How much in labor would you think?

duvinclunk · 04-19-2015, 04:48 PM

Guessing the cost is more than the roof. Keep in mind you'll also have to replace the headliner and other various interior pieces.

RoshDawg · 04-19-2015, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by evilspiritM3

How much in labor would you think?

From what I've seen around the forums it should be about a $5k job at least. You're better off just leaving it as it is.

grantmax · 04-21-2015, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RoshDawg

Let us know your reaction when you find out the price and labor cost for the job... Lol

+1 I'm in the for the luls.

Costly, costly mistake OP.

Amirsm3 · 04-21-2015, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RoshDawg

From what I've seen around the forums it should be about a $5k job at least. You're better off just leaving it as it is.

At that point, I'm sure OP is better off trading the car in, lol.

ilikebmxbikes · 04-21-2015, 04:34 PM

I did a CF roof retrofit on my 1series. Was $1500 in parts and ~$2500 install.

ilikebmxbikes · 04-21-2015, 04:36 PM

roof is $1700 + tax and ship for e92. PN: 54108045327

I would estimate the total job including a new headliner will put you around $4000-4500.

Kisenwether · 04-21-2015, 06:56 PM

I just did moonroof to carbon roof over the winter, I did all the labor so there was no cost other then parts.

roof panel - $1556.62
front and rear window moldings - $54.04
used headliner (looked brand new) - $150 (got really lucky on this find)
glue - $40

The car looks a lot better with the carbon roof, I didn't really have a choice when I got my car so i knew this project was going to be done at some point.

Labor would be very expensive, I can see labor being more then roof.

xpunisherx · 04-22-2015, 12:22 AM

OP...just open the moonroof and enjoy.

X5-User · 05-02-2015, 11:39 AM

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OP...just open the moonroof and enjoy.

+1

CF is over rated in my opinion. I would rather open the moonroof and enjoy the sound of the exhaust

Does anyone know why Mercedes Benz has better looking sun/moon roof? I dislike the look of BMW moonroof compared to other cars

mxa121 · 05-03-2015, 12:07 AM

Step by step instructions for Moonroof to Carbon swap.
1. Stop modding that car right now!
2. Sell it.
3. Buy a similar car with Carbon Roof.
4. Continue modding.

heart_doctor · 05-03-2015, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mxa121

Step by step instructions for Moonroof to Carbon swap.
1. Stop modding that car right now!
2. Sell it.
3. Buy a similar car with Carbon Roof.
4. Continue modding.

I don't disagree but I bought the car new in 2011. It had 26 miles on it when I drove it off the lot. I babied it during the break in period. Changed the oil every 7500 miles. This car has never seen snow or salt. It's been well cared for. It's hard to sell and take on someone else's car who may not have been so meticulous.....

italyix · 05-03-2015, 10:56 AM

I paid $4k installed for the iND roof.

Btw, well worth the weight reduction.

ilikebmxbikes · 05-03-2015, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by heart_doctor

Quote:

Originally Posted by mxa121

Step by step instructions for Moonroof to Carbon swap.
1. Stop modding that car right now!
2. Sell it.
3. Buy a similar car with Carbon Roof.
4. Continue modding.

I don't disagree but I bought the car new in 2011. It had 26 miles on it when I drove it off the lot. I babied it during the break in period. Changed the oil every 7500 miles. This car has never seen snow or salt. It's been well cared for. It's hard to sell and take on someone else's car who may not have been so meticulous.....

Not to mention tax. If you buy a car you pay tax and fees. Selling a $45k car to buy another $45k car is gonna cost you a little over $48k in ca

quiksi · 05-20-2015, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by italyix

I paid $4k installed for the iND roof.

Btw, well worth the weight reduction.

did your car come with moonroof previously?

italyix · 05-20-2015, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by quiksi

Quote:

Originally Posted by italyix

I paid $4k installed for the iND roof.

Btw, well worth the weight reduction.

did your car come with moonroof previously?

Yes.

italyix · 05-20-2015, 11:04 AM

Some pictures for reference.

04-17-2015, 11:41 AM	#1
heart_doctor Lieutenant 320 Rep 581 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Moonroof to carbon fiber retrofit I have a e92 2011 m3 with moonroof. I regret not getting carbon fiber roof. Anyone retrofit an oem carbon roof? If so how much and how did it come out? __________________
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04-17-2015, 11:59 AM	#2
Shredicus Major 529 Rep 1,122 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Spokane, WA iTrader: (12)	http://ind-distribution.com/blog/?p=666 Might want to get in touch with ind as they have some expertise in that particular service
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RoshDawg Second Lieutenant 74 Rep 283 Posts Drives: M3 / 991 / Tundra Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	Let us know your reaction when you find out the price and labor cost for the job... Lol
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04-19-2015, 04:48 PM	#5
duvinclunk Captain 95 Rep 854 Posts Drives: 11 E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Salt Lake City iTrader: (1)	Guessing the cost is more than the roof. Keep in mind you'll also have to replace the headliner and other various interior pieces.
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ilikebmxbikes Banned 1518 Rep 4,744 Posts Drives: S65 1M Clone & E92 M3 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (42) Garage List '08/13 1M Clone 4.0L [10.00] '11 e92 M3 4.6L [10.00]	I did a CF roof retrofit on my 1series. Was $1500 in parts and ~$2500 install.
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ilikebmxbikes Banned 1518 Rep 4,744 Posts Drives: S65 1M Clone & E92 M3 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (42) Garage List '08/13 1M Clone 4.0L [10.00] '11 e92 M3 4.6L [10.00]	roof is $1700 + tax and ship for e92. PN: 54108045327 I would estimate the total job including a new headliner will put you around $4000-4500.
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Kisenwether Lieutenant 197 Rep 572 Posts Drives: Limerock Grey M3 / Hellrot 1M Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Albuquerque NM iTrader: (4)	I just did moonroof to carbon roof over the winter, I did all the labor so there was no cost other then parts. roof panel - $1556.62 front and rear window moldings - $54.04 used headliner (looked brand new) - $150 (got really lucky on this find) glue - $40 The car looks a lot better with the carbon roof, I didn't really have a choice when I got my car so i knew this project was going to be done at some point. Labor would be very expensive, I can see labor being more then roof.
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xpunisherx First Lieutenant 49 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 2015 F82 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (3)	OP...just open the moonroof and enjoy. __________________ SOLD: 2015 F82 Yas Marina Blue / M Performance Exhaust / Black Kidney Grill SOLD: 2011 E92 LeMans Blue / Volk RE-30 / CF: Spoiler, Splitters, Nostrils, Kidneys, Gills
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05-03-2015, 12:07 AM	#14
mxa121 Major 226 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (3)	Step by step instructions for Moonroof to Carbon swap. 1. Stop modding that car right now! 2. Sell it. 3. Buy a similar car with Carbon Roof. 4. Continue modding.
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italyix Captain 141 Rep 979 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (5)	I paid $4k installed for the iND roof. Btw, well worth the weight reduction.
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05-20-2015, 11:04 AM	#20
italyix Captain 141 Rep 979 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (5)	Some pictures for reference. Attached Images __________________ Mods: too many the list wont fit in the sig page. PM me Tesla Referral code: http://ts.la/juliana77782
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