Switching out the steel roof for a carbon roof?

AnesthesiaMD · 01-09-2009, 07:13 PM

The Interlagos Blue M3 that I am picking up has a moonroof installed instead of the standard carbon fiber. I'm torn whether I should delete the moon roof and replace the steel roof with the OEM carbon roof. I know the right people to do the swap, so technical issue is not of a concern.

I have seen both the moonroof and the carbon roof on an Interlagos Blue M3. I think both look great so I don't know what I should do. Any opinions? Thanks~

pepper · 01-09-2009, 07:56 PM

well a question

do you use a moonroof or no?

GregW / Oregon · 01-09-2009, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnesthesiaMD

The Interlagos Blue M3 that I am picking up has a moonroof installed instead of the standard carbon fiber. I'm torn whether I should delete the moon roof and replace the steel roof with the OEM carbon roof. I know the right people to do the swap, so technical issue is not of a concern.

I have seen both the moonroof and the carbon roof on an Interlagos Blue M3. I think both look great so I don't know what I should do. Any opinions? Thanks~

Given the few thousand that is likely to cost and the risks of semi-major surgery, I think you'd be better off finding exactly the one you want with CF roof already in place.

MMMorish · 01-09-2009, 08:23 PM

This has been brought up many times before. The CF roof will never really give you any advantage. Even if you track your car you will never be able to push the car far enough into its limits to know the difference.

I say if you like the look of the CF and the moonroof, keep the moonroof because it actually has functionality. Even if you only open it once in the lifetime of your ownership, it was worth getting the option.

I have it and have never looked back.

kmarei · 01-09-2009, 08:51 PM

or just get this and save yourself a bundle

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...Q5fAccessories

FStop7 · 01-09-2009, 09:01 PM

buying a critical component like a roof from ebay seller "directparts4u" = epic lulz in the making

Krueger///M3 · 01-09-2009, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FStop7

buying a critical component like a roof from ebay seller "directparts4u" = epic lulz in the making

It's just an overlay so it adds weight to the car.

kmarei · 01-10-2009, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FStop7

buying a critical component like a roof from ebay seller "directparts4u" = epic lulz in the making

a carbon fiber sheet that you stick to the roof is not a critical component
cuting out your roof to replace it with the real CF roof is more of a critical operation

FStop7 · 01-10-2009, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmarei

a carbon fiber sheet that you stick to the roof is not a critical component
cuting out your roof to replace it with the real CF roof is more of a critical operation

I thought they were selling a full roof replacement.

kmarei · 01-10-2009, 12:44 PM

no it's just a carbon fibre sheet you stick on, i doubt it weighs very much
but i mean if this is the look he wants
i'd rather do that than to tear out my roof and stick on the OEM CF roof
i am sure that would screw my resale value
this one if the buyer doesn't like it can be removed and wipe the remains of the adhesive with some goo gone

Labrada_Exoticz · 01-10-2009, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmarei

no it's just a carbon fibre sheet you stick on, i doubt it weighs very much
but i mean if this is the look he wants
i'd rather do that than to tear out my roof and stick on the OEM CF roof
i am sure that would screw my resale value
this one if the buyer doesn't like it can be removed and wipe the remains of the adhesive with some goo gone

+1

montreal red · 01-11-2009, 03:27 PM

i say if you got a car with the moonroof just keep the moonroof on... instead of replacing it with CF, or using any sort of overlay, you can have the whole roof painted black to give it a more aggressive look. there's nothing wrong with having a moonroof, i have a cf roof car but to be honest, if i got a car with a moonroof, it wouldnt have bothered me that much.

AnesthesiaMD · 01-12-2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montreal red

i say if you got a car with the moonroof just keep the moonroof on... instead of replacing it with CF, or using any sort of overlay, you can have the whole roof painted black to give it a more aggressive look. there's nothing wrong with having a moonroof, i have a cf roof car but to be honest, if i got a car with a moonroof, it wouldnt have bothered me that much.

It doesn't bother me much either. I have found a guy that can make me a 1x1 weave roof cover if I needed it down the road.

eclipsisNA · 01-12-2009, 07:01 PM

Being you have a dark color, I would stick with the moonroof. I think the cosmetic advantage of the cf roof only really applies to the lighter colors like AW, Space Gray, SSII, and Melbourne. IB, JzB, JB, and Sparkling Graphite don't offer much if any of a contrast with the cf roof. If I had my color (SG) and a moonroof, I would order the OEM roof and have a body shop make the switch. I've seen OEM CSL roofs installed on non-CSL E46 M3s and the jobs were flawless, so it can be done with little risk if taken to the right place.

PunjabiM3 · 01-12-2009, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Given the few thousand that is likely to cost and the risks of semi-major surgery, I think you'd be better off finding exactly the one you want with CF roof already in place.

+1000

chris s · 01-18-2009, 06:50 PM

this is simple...as has been said. If you want a moonroof, buy this car...if you want CF, find another one. Simple as that... It's not like they're impossible to find.

01-09-2009, 07:13 PM	#1
AnesthesiaMD Vent Dependent 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: around town Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Undetermined iTrader: (0)	Switching out the steel roof for a carbon roof? The Interlagos Blue M3 that I am picking up has a moonroof installed instead of the standard carbon fiber. I'm torn whether I should delete the moon roof and replace the steel roof with the OEM carbon roof. I know the right people to do the swap, so technical issue is not of a concern. I have seen both the moonroof and the carbon roof on an Interlagos Blue M3. I think both look great so I don't know what I should do. Any opinions? Thanks~ __________________ AnesMD < E92 M3 Coupe > *" divinum est sedare dolorum* " - Galen**
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

01-09-2009, 07:56 PM	#2
pepper Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 262 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 0 degrees iTrader: (1)	well a question do you use a moonroof or no?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-09-2009, 08:23 PM	#4
MMMorish Just call me J.J. McClure 156 Rep 2,834 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & C4 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	This has been brought up many times before. The CF roof will never really give you any advantage. Even if you track your car you will never be able to push the car far enough into its limits to know the difference. I say if you like the look of the CF and the moonroof, keep the moonroof because it actually has functionality. Even if you only open it once in the lifetime of your ownership, it was worth getting the option. I have it and have never looked back. __________________ MODS: Meisterschaft GT Racing Exhaust / BMC Air Filter / UUC SSK & DSSR (Modded)/ RPI Scoops / Passport SRX Hardwired / Custom Wrap 3M Clearbra / 20% Tint / 50% Windshield Tint / Key Hole Delete / Matted Out Accessories / VRS Type II Diffuser / Smoked Reflectors / Euphoria 6K LED Interior Lights / Rear Fog Light Mod / 6000K HID's / 6500K LUX H8 Angel Eyes / RDash License Plate LED Kit / LED Xenon Reverse Lights "M3 drivers have no friends"
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-09-2009, 08:51 PM	#5
kmarei Major General 686 Rep 6,845 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi RS5 coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2018 Audi RS5 [0.00]	or just get this and save yourself a bundle http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...Q5fAccessories
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-09-2009, 09:01 PM	#6
FStop7 I like cars 329 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	buying a critical component like a roof from ebay seller "directparts4u" = epic lulz in the making
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-10-2009, 12:44 PM	#10
kmarei Major General 686 Rep 6,845 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi RS5 coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2018 Audi RS5 [0.00]	no it's just a carbon fibre sheet you stick on, i doubt it weighs very much but i mean if this is the look he wants i'd rather do that than to tear out my roof and stick on the OEM CF roof i am sure that would screw my resale value this one if the buyer doesn't like it can be removed and wipe the remains of the adhesive with some goo gone
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2009, 03:27 PM	#12
montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	i say if you got a car with the moonroof just keep the moonroof on... instead of replacing it with CF, or using any sort of overlay, you can have the whole roof painted black to give it a more aggressive look. there's nothing wrong with having a moonroof, i have a cf roof car but to be honest, if i got a car with a moonroof, it wouldnt have bothered me that much. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-12-2009, 07:01 PM	#14
eclipsisNA Colonel 350 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: 2013 Estoril 328i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2014 BMW 428i [7.76]	Being you have a dark color, I would stick with the moonroof. I think the cosmetic advantage of the cf roof only really applies to the lighter colors like AW, Space Gray, SSII, and Melbourne. IB, JzB, JB, and Sparkling Graphite don't offer much if any of a contrast with the cf roof. If I had my color (SG) and a moonroof, I would order the OEM roof and have a body shop make the switch. I've seen OEM CSL roofs installed on non-CSL E46 M3s and the jobs were flawless, so it can be done with little risk if taken to the right place.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-18-2009, 06:50 PM	#16
chris s Major General 1250 Rep 6,912 Posts Drives: 2022 Dravit G80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (12)	this is simple...as has been said. If you want a moonroof, buy this car...if you want CF, find another one. Simple as that... It's not like they're impossible to find. __________________ 2022 Dravit/Fiona M3cx - Dinan midpipe w/VC, NW Carbonhaus CF, AST Springs, FC Spacers...more to come! 2016 Indi F80 M3 - SMB\|Amaro \| Mode Carbon \| ESS \| Akra EVO \| KW HAS...SOLD 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, ESS SC, Brembo BBK, BBS FI... GONE but not forgotten! 2008 AW e92 M3 6MT, ESS SC, BBS LM's...SOLD!
	Appreciate 0 Quote