E90 vinyl wrapped carbon roof.... lame idea?

Skiptomylou37 · 08-12-2011, 08:50 AM

I am thinking about getting my roof carbon vinly wrapped and wanted to get some feedback on whether people think it would look cool or trashy. My buddy has an e92 with the carbon fiber roof and everytime I see it it makes me a little jealous that I couldn't get it on my sedan. Obviously it won't serve any other purpose than looking like the carbon fiber roof but I still think for the looks alone it might be worth it.

mshab356 · 08-12-2011, 09:00 AM

You could just buy the CF E90 roof from IND, but it is kind of expensive. The CF vinyl wrap might look a little tacky, since it's a "knock off" CF roof. Best bet is to get it wrapped in matte black vinyl. That won't be as tacky since you're not trying to imitate the CF roof. But frankly, who are we to judge you? It's your car, go do what ever the hell you want to it! Just no flames please...

Skiptomylou37 · 08-12-2011, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mshab356

You could just buy the CF E90 roof from IND, but it is kind of expensive. The CF vinyl wrap might look a little tacky, since it's a "knock off" CF roof. Best bet is to get it wrapped in matte black vinyl. That won't be as tacky since you're not trying to imitate the CF roof. But frankly, who are we to judge you? It's your car, go do what ever the hell you want to it! Just no flames please...

Yeah, $1500 is just a little more than I want to spend on a roof right now, plus I'm thinking installation isn't cheap. Maybe I will just put the idea on hold for now and maybe pull the trigger on the IND roof next year.

mshab356 · 08-12-2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Skiptomylou37

Yeah, $1500 is just a little more than I want to spend on a roof right now, plus I'm thinking installation isn't cheap. Maybe I will just put the idea on hold for now and maybe pull the trigger on the IND roof next year.

Best idea!

Then you'll be one of the few people in the US (and maybe even the world) who have an authentic E90 CF roof

DOUT · 08-12-2011, 06:54 PM

dont do it

1MOREMOD · 08-12-2011, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DOUT

dont do it

i second that its a 335 thing to wrap your roof cf

DOUT · 08-12-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

i second that its a 335 thing to wrap your roof cf

not even... just a poser move/stupid idea

1MOREMOD · 08-13-2011, 10:34 PM

what he said

Asiarush · 08-14-2011, 10:47 PM

dont do it !
you can wrap your whole car and it will look nice (not CF) but dont wrap only the roof.
like everyone says, its a 335 thing.

Mike van D · 08-14-2011, 11:20 PM

Agree, wouldn't do it.

kabalm18 · 08-14-2011, 11:22 PM

I say if you want to do it then do it and don't worry what other people think. I think a black roof looks good whether is painted, wrapped or OEM CF.

It's no more/less poser-ish than the CF roundels, heavy wheels, diffusers or front lips that people put on their cars so don't worry about it.

Do whatcha like!!!

Kensta335 · 08-15-2011, 05:23 PM

I think wrapping it in gloss black would be good enough.

shamoo · 08-16-2011, 02:04 PM

I say do it if you like the way it looks. I don't think it looks bad. Who cares if it's a "335 thing"? If it's something you like, that's all that matters.

mmandaniel · 10-04-2011, 12:22 AM

Forsure don't wrap it in CF, it will look lame. +1 for buying the CF roof. or get the roof wrapped in matte black. Or go all out and get the full car wrapped in a matte grey

jonasaurus · 10-04-2011, 01:47 AM

Personally I'd either drop the cash for an IND cf top or nothing

Merked M3 · 10-04-2011, 02:20 AM

What is the cost to get a roof wrapped matte or gloss black?

isugoo · 10-04-2011, 11:40 AM

I had it before. I liked it for a while but couldn't handle the fact that I riced out my M. So took them off.

you can see pictures here:
Install: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...50&postcount=1
final: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...7&postcount=36

If you really want to do it, do it just gloss black, not fake C/F vinyl.

08-12-2011, 08:50 AM	#1
Skiptomylou37 Second Lieutenant 52 Rep 270 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 335xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (1)	E90 vinyl wrapped carbon roof.... lame idea? I am thinking about getting my roof carbon vinly wrapped and wanted to get some feedback on whether people think it would look cool or trashy. My buddy has an e92 with the carbon fiber roof and everytime I see it it makes me a little jealous that I couldn't get it on my sedan. Obviously it won't serve any other purpose than looking like the carbon fiber roof but I still think for the looks alone it might be worth it.
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08-12-2011, 09:00 AM	#2
mshab356 Go ///M or go home 276 Rep 1,280 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 6MT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (5)	You could just buy the CF E90 roof from IND, but it is kind of expensive. The CF vinyl wrap might look a little tacky, since it's a "knock off" CF roof. Best bet is to get it wrapped in matte black vinyl. That won't be as tacky since you're not trying to imitate the CF roof. But frankly, who are we to judge you? It's your car, go do what ever the hell you want to it! Just no flames please... __________________ 2015 AB/SO F80 M3 6MT \| 19" Black M437 \| KW H.A.S. \| AutoTechnik Black Front Grills \| BMW Performance Side Grills \| Painted Front Bumper Reflectors \| Gloss Black Exhaust Tips GONE 2011 SG/Blk E92 M3 CS 6MT
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08-12-2011, 06:54 PM	#5
DOUT Captain 56 Rep 783 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	dont do it __________________ 2021 M3 6MT Brooklyn Grey/Silverstone Previous: 2009 335i ZMP 2013 M3 6MT ZCP Space Grey/Fox Red
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08-14-2011, 10:47 PM	#9
Asiarush Private First Class 17 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 2017 488 GTB Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (2)	dont do it ! you can wrap your whole car and it will look nice (not CF) but dont wrap only the roof. like everyone says, its a 335 thing.
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08-14-2011, 11:20 PM	#10
Mike van D Major 18 Rep 1,112 Posts Drives: SG X6 35i; MW e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Agree, wouldn't do it. __________________ ...just enjoying life.
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08-14-2011, 11:22 PM	#11
kabalm18 My car drones and I LOVE IT!!! 194 Rep 613 Posts Drives: 1M & F10 535xi Join Date: May 2008 Location: My House iTrader: (0)	I say if you want to do it then do it and don't worry what other people think. I think a black roof looks good whether is painted, wrapped or OEM CF. It's no more/less poser-ish than the CF roundels, heavy wheels, diffusers or front lips that people put on their cars so don't worry about it. Do whatcha like!!!
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08-15-2011, 05:23 PM	#12
Kensta335 Brigadier General 161 Rep 3,637 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal 626 iTrader: (4)	I think wrapping it in gloss black would be good enough.
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08-16-2011, 02:04 PM	#13
shamoo Captain 62 Rep 764 Posts Drives: 2018 GT3, 2017 X5M Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCal (Irvine & LA) iTrader: (1)	I say do it if you like the way it looks. I don't think it looks bad. Who cares if it's a "335 thing"? If it's something you like, that's all that matters. __________________
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10-04-2011, 12:22 AM	#14
mmandaniel Private First Class 20 Rep 144 Posts Drives: Her name is Betsy. Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Forsure don't wrap it in CF, it will look lame. +1 for buying the CF roof. or get the roof wrapped in matte black. Or go all out and get the full car wrapped in a matte grey
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10-04-2011, 01:47 AM	#15
jonasaurus Brigadier General 76 Rep 3,178 Posts Drives: E90 M3 [Sold] Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Personally I'd either drop the cash for an IND cf top or nothing __________________ ///M3 \| E90 LCI \| Space Grey \| Fox Red with CF Structure \| 6MT \| 260M \| My build
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Merked M3 First Lieutenant 30 Rep 361 Posts Drives: E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sunnyvale, CA iTrader: (0)	What is the cost to get a roof wrapped matte or gloss black? __________________ 2008 E90 M3 6-MT - Sold but not forgotten - amazing car The next car, my Porsche Cayman S
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isugoo Major General 247 Rep 6,125 Posts Drives: 991.2 GTS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (73)	I had it before. I liked it for a while but couldn't handle the fact that I riced out my M. So took them off. you can see pictures here: Install: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...50&postcount=1 final: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...7&postcount=36 If you really want to do it, do it just gloss black, not fake C/F vinyl. __________________ PAST: F80 M3 ZCP \| 911.1 C2S \| F10 M5 ZCP \| E70 X5M \| E90 M3 \| E46 M3 \| E36 M3
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