CF roof yes or no?

badfish · 02-23-2010, 05:14 PM

I love cars with open tops but the CF is unique to the E92 M3. I know the M6 has it too but I mean it's a unique option for the 3 series that you can only get on the M3. My friend has an E90 and he's having all kinds of problems with his moonroof getting stuck, leaking, having to reset it. I don't miss having an open top on this car at all. I think it looks great on all colors and the M3 coupe with the color matching top just loses a lot of character. When I was building this car back in early 2008, I debated this over and over again in my head and would make the same decision all over again. Get the CF roof, you won't regret it...

AlpWtE92 · 02-23-2010, 06:00 PM

Pros: To me, the CF roof (along with, of course the V8 engine) is part of the special character of this version of the M3. It looks great and it does lighten the car, even if most of us won't be able to notice the difference while driving. I would also imagine if you plan to sell your car in the future, more people will want the CF room

Cons: None, really, except your car does get warmer during the summer. But if you're getting a dark color car anyways, it won't make much difference.

M3Bliss · 02-23-2010, 06:34 PM

What cons, ok maybe losing the sunroof but it looks awesome on my Silverstone. Last night when we went to decide on the car my fiancee ask why the roof wasn't finished. I told her the roof was extra on an M3 and we could have it installed later. For a minute I think she bought it but then realized she was being played. A great addition to the car IMHO.

Poofyo101 · 02-23-2010, 06:45 PM

i got a leftover m3 so i didnt have the choice and was stuck with moonroof.
i wish i had a cf one

duk · 02-23-2010, 06:48 PM

CF is must have for coupe

ase2dais · 02-23-2010, 06:59 PM

+1
I too never miss my sunroof.. in years that I had it, I can count with one hand the times I used it.
CF roof FTW, its very mmM3

bobbyd1961 · 02-23-2010, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by islandmac1

Pros and cons?...tell me your thoughts?...

better performance means i would get it . no doubt.

TommyBwell · 02-23-2010, 07:28 PM

Moonroof is better when you're driving, CF is better when you're parked.

I use my moonroof all the time but if I had it to do over again I would get the CF.

BobsM3Coupe · 02-23-2010, 07:47 PM

I have the CF roof on my car. It does get a lot of positive comments, no doubt due to the contrast with the AW body color.

Last week I happen to be talking with my salesman and he mentioned that on the resale of used E92 M3 coupes, the ones with the sunroof are worth about 1K less. He also said 98% of people want the CF roof.

But of course, you get what YOU like. After all, you are paying for it.

PoorMan · 02-23-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyB

Pro: No Moonroof!!

saeedg48 · 02-23-2010, 10:53 PM

get it for sure if it's a coupe, but if it's sedan don't worry about not having it.

Small Yellow · 02-23-2010, 10:56 PM

I never use the moonroof so CF is a + for me.

smmmurf · 02-23-2010, 11:00 PM

Yes, get it.

The only con I can think of is the finish is more delicate and harder to repair than paint. One of the local members I know has a CF roof on his E92 and has a 1-2cm rock crack/webbing that goes past the resin to the CF weave. Unlike paint, the finish is hard to duplicate and repair. I'd probably put some clear bra on the roof if mine were CF.

1BFL · 02-23-2010, 11:27 PM

CF ROOF!

Finnegan · 02-24-2010, 12:25 AM

CF roof--how many cars have one as an option? It's unique! Moonroofs are not. I've had a moonroof and never really used it. If the open air is important I'd say buy a vert! A vert is the best kind of moonroof!

spyderco10 · 02-24-2010, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Finnegan

CF roof--how many cars have one as an option? It's unique! Moonroofs are not. I've had a moonroof and never really used it. If the open air is important I'd say buy a vert! A vert is the best kind of moonroof!

not so fast my friend. i think you meant the best kind of moonroof is one of these:

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Finnegan · 02-24-2010, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by spyderco10

not so fast my friend. i think you meant the best kind of moonroof is one of these:

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Yep, that is the best moonroof! Let me rephrase my original statement a bit: a vert is the best moonroof for a 4 wheel vehicle!

Nawaaz · 02-24-2010, 02:02 AM

Go for CF roof.

I honestly feel that you'll regret it, if you go for the moonroof instead.

The CF roof adds to the sportiness of the M3's character.

Ca$hOnly · 02-24-2010, 02:22 AM

I got stuck with a sunroof cause the price of my car was too low to refuse. I fucking hate it. Never use it. CF roof is the distinguishing fact of the e92 M3.

Poofyo101 · 02-24-2010, 06:43 AM

^^im in the same boat

cap_freez · 02-24-2010, 07:44 AM

well it depends on what is important to you. In my case I like moon roofs, and having other people ''impressed'' by the roof of my car is of little importance, especially since the performance gains are very small. I don't buy a car to impress people, I buy to drive it. A moon roof makes that experience more enjoyable for me, therefore it's a no brainer. But I can understand some people don't use it and it is for them useless, and not having it gives you a bit more headroom and in certain colours it looks very good on the car. I just happen to prefer the moon roof.

FC · 02-24-2010, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by OMID INC

...but hey, this is a racecar!

Really?

Anyway, isn't this just as simple as "Do you want a moonroof, yes or no?" No moonroof gives better head room. And I do think the CF roof is neat. But if you like having a moonroof, screw the CF roof.

02-23-2010, 05:14 PM	#23
badfish Major 102 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	I love cars with open tops but the CF is unique to the E92 M3. I know the M6 has it too but I mean it's a unique option for the 3 series that you can only get on the M3. My friend has an E90 and he's having all kinds of problems with his moonroof getting stuck, leaking, having to reset it. I don't miss having an open top on this car at all. I think it looks great on all colors and the M3 coupe with the color matching top just loses a lot of character. When I was building this car back in early 2008, I debated this over and over again in my head and would make the same decision all over again. Get the CF roof, you won't regret it... __________________
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02-23-2010, 06:00 PM	#24
AlpWtE92 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 319 Posts Drives: '08 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SF / Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Pros: To me, the CF roof (along with, of course the V8 engine) is part of the special character of this version of the M3. It looks great and it does lighten the car, even if most of us won't be able to notice the difference while driving. I would also imagine if you plan to sell your car in the future, more people will want the CF room Cons: None, really, except your car does get warmer during the summer. But if you're getting a dark color car anyways, it won't make much difference.
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02-23-2010, 06:34 PM	#25
M3Bliss Just Live'n the Dream 8 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2009 Silverstone M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canton, OH iTrader: (0)	What cons, ok maybe losing the sunroof but it looks awesome on my Silverstone. Last night when we went to decide on the car my fiancee ask why the roof wasn't finished. I told her the roof was extra on an M3 and we could have it installed later. For a minute I think she bought it but then realized she was being played. A great addition to the car IMHO. __________________ 2009 M3, Silverstone/Black Leather, DCT, Ipod, Sat, 19"'s, Cold Weather, Premium, Tech, carbon roof. Last edited by M3Bliss; 02-23-2010 at 09:55 PM..
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02-23-2010, 06:45 PM	#26
Poofyo101 Major 56 Rep 1,250 Posts Drives: e92 ///M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NC iTrader: (9) Garage List 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 2012 BMW M3 [0.00] 1990 BMW M3 [0.00]	i got a leftover m3 so i didnt have the choice and was stuck with moonroof. i wish i had a cf one __________________ 12 E92 M3-AW/FR-20" BBS LM-Painted Reflectors-BMW Gloss Black Grills + Gills-BMW Performance LED Wheel-BMW Carbon Performance Spoiler-Akra Evolution-Stoptech Trophy
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02-23-2010, 06:48 PM	#27
duk ///M 158 Rep 3,195 Posts Drives: 2011 AW/FR 6MT E92 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	CF is must have for coupe __________________ 2011.5 AW/FR E92 M3 6MT
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02-23-2010, 06:59 PM	#28
ase2dais //Mdicted 347 Rep 9,988 Posts Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring iTrader: (18) Garage List 2009 e92 M3 DCT CF ... [10.00] 2015 S-Works Roubaix [0.00] 2013 Trek Madone 5.9 [9.50] 2012 Scott - CR1-Pro [10.00] 2008 e92 M3 6MT (Up ... [10.00] 2002 e46 M3 Cabriol ... [7.00] 2006 e90-325i (DD) [7.00] 2002 e39 M5 (retired) [9.50]	+1 I too never miss my sunroof.. in years that I had it, I can count with one hand the times I used it. CF roof FTW, its very mmM3 __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies
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02-23-2010, 07:28 PM	#30
TommyBwell Private 0 Rep 61 Posts Drives: '08 E92 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Moonroof is better when you're driving, CF is better when you're parked. I use my moonroof all the time but if I had it to do over again I would get the CF.
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02-23-2010, 07:47 PM	#31
BobsM3Coupe Brigadier General 1457 Rep 3,932 Posts Drives: X5MC Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California iTrader: (4)	I have the CF roof on my car. It does get a lot of positive comments, no doubt due to the contrast with the AW body color. Last week I happen to be talking with my salesman and he mentioned that on the resale of used E92 M3 coupes, the ones with the sunroof are worth about 1K less. He also said 98% of people want the CF roof. But of course, you get what YOU like. After all, you are paying for it.
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02-23-2010, 10:53 PM	#33
saeedg48 Brigadier General 342 Rep 3,574 Posts Drives: Porsche 991.1 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	get it for sure if it's a coupe, but if it's sedan don't worry about not having it. __________________ 2015 Porsche 991.1 GT3 2015 F80 M3 -- Individual; Space Grey
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02-23-2010, 10:56 PM	#34
Small Yellow Track Addict 110 Rep 813 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW M3 E92 \| 2008 Z4M E86 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Orange County, California iTrader: (0)	I never use the moonroof so CF is a + for me. __________________ BMW ///M3 Coupe Completed November 16, 2009 Received December 29,2009
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02-23-2010, 11:00 PM	#35
smmmurf Colonel 310 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: E92 M3 DCT 353k+ miles Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Half Moon Bay, CA iTrader: (7)	Yes, get it. The only con I can think of is the finish is more delicate and harder to repair than paint. One of the local members I know has a CF roof on his E92 and has a 1-2cm rock crack/webbing that goes past the resin to the CF weave. Unlike paint, the finish is hard to duplicate and repair. I'd probably put some clear bra on the roof if mine were CF.
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02-23-2010, 11:27 PM	#36
1BFL Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 209 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newport Beach, Ca iTrader: (2)	CF ROOF!
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02-24-2010, 12:25 AM	#37
Finnegan Dog Listener 707 Rep 7,850 Posts Drives: Z4M/. Z3M, E36/46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teaching the dog to slalom iTrader: (22)	CF roof--how many cars have one as an option? It's unique! Moonroofs are not. I've had a moonroof and never really used it. If the open air is important I'd say buy a vert! A vert is the best kind of moonroof!
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02-24-2010, 02:02 AM	#40
Nawaaz Brigadier General 221 Rep 4,643 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Go for CF roof. I honestly feel that you'll regret it, if you go for the moonroof instead. The CF roof adds to the sportiness of the M3's character.
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02-24-2010, 02:22 AM	#41
Ca$hOnly Major 47 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: In ur fridge, eatin ur foodz iTrader: (5)	I got stuck with a sunroof cause the price of my car was too low to refuse. I fucking hate it. Never use it. CF roof is the distinguishing fact of the e92 M3. __________________
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02-24-2010, 06:43 AM	#42
Poofyo101 Major 56 Rep 1,250 Posts Drives: e92 ///M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NC iTrader: (9) Garage List 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 2012 BMW M3 [0.00] 1990 BMW M3 [0.00]	^^im in the same boat __________________ 12 E92 M3-AW/FR-20" BBS LM-Painted Reflectors-BMW Gloss Black Grills + Gills-BMW Performance LED Wheel-BMW Carbon Performance Spoiler-Akra Evolution-Stoptech Trophy
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02-24-2010, 07:44 AM	#43
cap_freez Lead, follow, or get the hell out of my way 32 Rep 429 Posts Drives: 2010 X3, 2013 RS5 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montréal, oh Canada iTrader: (0)	well it depends on what is important to you. In my case I like moon roofs, and having other people ''impressed'' by the roof of my car is of little importance, especially since the performance gains are very small. I don't buy a car to impress people, I buy to drive it. A moon roof makes that experience more enjoyable for me, therefore it's a no brainer. But I can understand some people don't use it and it is for them useless, and not having it gives you a bit more headroom and in certain colours it looks very good on the car. I just happen to prefer the moon roof. __________________ 2010 X3 2013 RS5
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