M3 - CF or Sunroof?

jmflukeiii · 03-04-2011, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by nkukard

Ok, I've decided on my colors, Mineral White + Fox Red interior, with Carbon Leather trimming.

For the loving life of me I cannot decide on Sunroof or Carbon Fiber roof ... I just test drove a brand new M3 with the sunroof, but so far I'm 50/50 between them. I kinda like the idea of having a bit of wind in my hair , and I also kinda like the idea of the CF being new and in-fashion.

Which one looks nicer? anyone got pics of either of them, or any comments?

If you roll down the windows in that car, you get a LOT of air coming in, no need at all for a sunroof. If you wanted that open top, get the convertible, otherwise, go with the CF.

GOLFFRR · 03-04-2011, 09:20 AM

I have had both sunroof and CF roof and i really cant pick one over the other. I loved having the sunroof, especially in the summer and spring bc i would always drive with it open. Now that I have the CF room i like it as well. I know this sounds like a vague answer but really if i was in your spot and it didn't matter which one you pick i would pick the one you can get the best deal on.

Grail05 · 03-04-2011, 09:29 AM

Bro pick what you like and what you really want... But to be honest... not a lot of people like the sunroof and if you decide to sell it... it might be faster to sell the one with a CF roof instead of sunroof...

plus M3 owners hate sunroof ...

and slow...

EDIT: if your going to have the sunroof might as well get the VERT.... if i had the option i would have taken the VERT... but my deal was too good to pass...

jmflukeiii · 03-04-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean05

EDIT: if your going to have the sunroof might as well get the VERT.... if i had the option i would have taken the VERT... but my deal was too good to pass...

Exactly.

ES_TRADER · 03-04-2011, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by PKL

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Originally Posted by richpuer

Never opt for an option that is "free" from BMW. There's a reason for it being no charge.

I agree this statement is pure nonsense. In the same way, the CF roof is "FREE", so your statement is just asinine.

I'm talking about the sunroof. Why would they charge for it on other cars and not the M? The carbon fiber roof is already built into the cost of the car. By taking the sunroof, you are probably saving them money, so there's no extra charge. I wasn't implying the cf roof was "free" option. That's all

BimmerM · 03-04-2011, 10:07 AM

If you tall (6ft or taller), and plan to track your car you will appreciate the extra headroom by going with the CF roof option.

If you do not plan to track the car or if you are not that tall, then choose whichever "you" like.

tlr · 03-04-2011, 10:17 AM

CF roof or vert! Nothing in the middle.

jmflukeiii · 03-04-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by tlr

CF roof or vert! Nothing in the middle.

Excellent quote, should be a sticky

spearfisher · 03-04-2011, 10:22 AM

CF roof hands down

chris s · 03-04-2011, 10:28 AM

CF roof practically makes the car, visually anyways. No brainer to me!

Nine · 03-04-2011, 10:42 AM

It's a win win situation, personally I like having a sunroof but the Carbon Fiber is a unique thing the M3 is known for, I'm going for CF roof.

MMMorish · 03-04-2011, 10:46 AM

Get the one with the 4.0L V8. That's what makes the M3.

BMRLVR · 03-04-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by richpuer

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Originally Posted by PKL

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Originally Posted by richpuer

Never opt for an option that is "free" from BMW. There's a reason for it being no charge.

I agree this statement is pure nonsense. In the same way, the CF roof is "FREE", so your statement is just asinine.

I'm talking about the sunroof. Why would they charge for it on other cars and not the M? The carbon fiber roof is already built into the cost of the car. By taking the sunroof, you are probably saving them money, so there's no extra charge. I wasn't implying the cf roof was "free" option. That's all

A sunroof is free on almost all BMW's. You can delete the sunroof for no charge though.

KIS · 03-04-2011, 10:58 AM

I have the sunroof out of ignorance when I made my purchase. All things being equal, I would have opted for the CF. Much nicer look.

B R A N D X® · 03-04-2011, 11:05 AM

For three years before I purchased my E90 I had envisioned owning an M3 in Coupe form, Alpine White with CF roof. There's a reason so many of the folks here own that configuration. It looks incredible, has performance benefits (the CF roof.....not the color

) and is a unique touch that really makes the E92 stand out from more run-of-the-mill 3-Series cars.

In the end, I went with a sedan because I have two kids and there was just something about the revised version of the sedan's rear that I liked.....perhaps a bit more muscular.

I didn't end up with the M3 I figured I would, but I'm very happy with the sedan and while I doubt I would miss the sunroof, I do cock it up at the rear for ventilation pretty frequently.

Now if BMW would make the rear quarter windows (I think that's what they're called) on the E92's crack open like they did on the E46 M3......that would be waaay cool. It would most likely serve just as well as the sunroof for ventilation purposes.

Best of all worlds.

Get what you like. if you don't want or figure you'll use a sunroof, CF is the way to go for performance alone IMO. The super sexy look is a pretty nice bonus.

I would even consider having IND replace my roof with a CF roof if the photos I've seen of the work being done didn't terrify me. I'm sure IND would do it right, but from the photos I've seen of this mod being done elsewhere it looks like the car gets torn apart pretty good in the process!

Hey Nate.....take and post some pics of you guys doing this install next time one comes along. I'd love to see some photos of a carbon fiber roof swap that doesn't look like it's being done in a SoCal Chop Shop!

F82_SID · 03-04-2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by tlr

CF roof or vert! Nothing in the middle.

There is a big difference between a sunroof and a convertible..... This is just turning into one of those ZCP vx non-ZCP threads where ZCP people think it is the greatest thing since sliced bread.

MMMorish · 03-04-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by E92_SID

There is a big difference between a sunroof and a convertible..... This is just turning into one of those ZCP vx non-ZCP threads where ZCP people think it is the greatest thing since sliced bread.

+1

44lbs for a moonroof vs 400lbs for the vert. Hmm, I wonder which one is going to retain the performance while giving me the open air feel?

jonasaurus · 03-04-2011, 12:33 PM

Will you get more utility from the sunroof or the CF roof is the question you need to ask yourself. Personally I'd go CF roof.

jmflukeiii · 03-04-2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MMMorish

+1

44lbs for a moonroof vs 400lbs for the vert. Hmm, I wonder which one is going to retain the performance while giving me the open air feel?

The CF roofed-coupe with the windows open.

SUB-ZERO · 03-04-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Prince_of_Persia

And way heavier and slower

poopdeckpappy · 03-04-2011, 07:32 PM

if your really tall go cf. more head room.

MMMorish · 03-04-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jmflukeiii

The CF roofed-coupe with the windows open.

Umm, I was referring to the coupe with moonroof vs the vert.

This site has way too may boy racer wannabees!

03-04-2011, 09:20 AM	#24
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Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 281 Rep 5,441 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	Bro pick what you like and what you really want... But to be honest... not a lot of people like the sunroof and if you decide to sell it... it might be faster to sell the one with a CF roof instead of sunroof... plus M3 owners hate sunroof ... and slow... EDIT: if your going to have the sunroof might as well get the VERT.... if i had the option i would have taken the VERT... but my deal was too good to pass... __________________
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tlr Second Lieutenant 69 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E93 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	CF roof or vert! Nothing in the middle. __________________ 2011 Space Gray E93 M3
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chris s Major General 1251 Rep 6,913 Posts Drives: 2022 Dravit G80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (12)	CF roof practically makes the car, visually anyways. No brainer to me! __________________ 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!
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Nine Banned 49 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: Not ZCP, FML. Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC, Miami, NYC iTrader: (2)	It's a win win situation, personally I like having a sunroof but the Carbon Fiber is a unique thing the M3 is known for, I'm going for CF roof.
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KIS Lieutenant 39 Rep 543 Posts Drives: 2015 Jaguar F Type R Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (0)	I have the sunroof out of ignorance when I made my purchase. All things being equal, I would have opted for the CF. Much nicer look.
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03-04-2011, 11:05 AM	#37
B R A N D X® Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 213 Posts Drives: Fast Cars! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	For three years before I purchased my E90 I had envisioned owning an M3 in Coupe form, Alpine White with CF roof. There's a reason so many of the folks here own that configuration. It looks incredible, has performance benefits (the CF roof.....not the color) and is a unique touch that really makes the E92 stand out from more run-of-the-mill 3-Series cars. In the end, I went with a sedan because I have two kids and there was just something about the revised version of the sedan's rear that I liked.....perhaps a bit more muscular. I didn't end up with the M3 I figured I would, but I'm very happy with the sedan and while I doubt I would miss the sunroof, I do cock it up at the rear for ventilation pretty frequently. Now if BMW would make the rear quarter windows (I think that's what they're called) on the E92's crack open like they did on the E46 M3......that would be waaay cool. It would most likely serve just as well as the sunroof for ventilation purposes. Best of all worlds. Get what you like. if you don't want or figure you'll use a sunroof, CF is the way to go for performance alone IMO. The super sexy look is a pretty nice bonus. I would even consider having IND replace my roof with a CF roof if the photos I've seen of the work being done didn't terrify me. I'm sure IND would do it right, but from the photos I've seen of this mod being done elsewhere it looks like the car gets torn apart pretty good in the process! Hey Nate.....take and post some pics of you guys doing this install next time one comes along. I'd love to see some photos of a carbon fiber roof swap that doesn't look like it's being done in a SoCal Chop Shop! __________________ -Stu- 2011 E90 ///M3 DCT ZCP \| Space Gray \| Silver Novillo \| 2011 F10 550i \| Space Gray \| Oyster & Black Nappa \| ///M Sport \| 8 Spd Auto "A toast then: To the BMW M3, the greatest all-around car in the world." -Arthur St. Antoine, Motor Trend Magazine's Editor at Large Last edited by B R A N D X®; 03-04-2011 at 11:41 AM..
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jonasaurus Brigadier General 76 Rep 3,178 Posts Drives: E90 M3 [Sold] Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Will you get more utility from the sunroof or the CF roof is the question you need to ask yourself. Personally I'd go CF roof. __________________ ///M3 \| E90 LCI \| Space Grey \| Fox Red with CF Structure \| 6MT \| 260M \| My build
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poopdeckpappy Private First Class 4 Rep 129 Posts Drives: 08 e92 m3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: atlanta iTrader: (0)	if your really tall go cf. more head room.
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