Poll: Carbon Fiber roof or Sunroof? - Page 3

swamp2 · 04-19-2007, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Hans Delbruck

Yeap... "my bad!" Live and learn!

Next time I will be quicker with the quick detail. I think I am testing the Evo to see how much abuse it can take.... 48K miles and no probs yet......

Not your bad at all. The "bad" was the inexperienced designer, engineer or cheapie business person who would not insure that this part used the proper resins/clear coats to be strongly resistant to known environmental conditions. I have faith that BMW will choose better for their CF roof. Nonetheless, I can see myself with the rags and windex in the trunk to combat the damn birds near my gf's place.

Smoltz · 04-19-2007, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JEllis

The thing is going to be the fastest M3 to date so who cares....drop it folks...

Jason

Have you ever driven a B6 S4?

-Adam

_LoHaN_ · 04-19-2007, 08:46 AM

Carbon Fiber, carbon fiber... XD

fueledbymetal · 04-19-2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by e36jakeo

I know a lot of people drive an M3 because of the M branding.

Very good point - it's sad to see that. Just remember that not everybody that opts for the sunroof is like that. I'll be running my car to redline daily.

MI6 · 04-19-2007, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by imolazhp_ci

why is this even being discussed? they aren't offering any options for a sunroof.

Exactly, as of right now none will come with it...........

Possible they might make it for America but.........I doubt it.....

The 6 doesn't have one and it's not even an "M"..

Seems like there's 2 things new "M"s don't have anymore.....

Fogs and sunroofs.....

ase2dais · 04-19-2007, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoltz

~3700 lbs... race oriented...??

-Adam

ase2dais · 04-19-2007, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MI6

Exactly, as of right now none will come with it...........

Possible they might make it for America but.........I doubt it.....

The 6 doesn't have one and it's not even an "M"..

Seems like there's 2 things new "M"s don't have anymore.....

Fogs and sunroofs.....

I can just see a opportunity for a boom for aftermarket fogs then, kaching!

Smoltz · 04-19-2007, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MI6

Exactly, as of right now none will come with it...........

Possible they might make it for America but.........I doubt it.....

The 6 doesn't have one and it's not even an "M"..

Seems like there's 2 things new "M"s don't have anymore.....

Fogs and sunroofs.....

Sunroof is a no charge option. It's option number 403. Furthermore, this exact information is posted on the first page of this thread.

-Adam

GregW / Oregon · 04-19-2007, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by imolazhp_ci

everyone is looking at this wrong... it's not about the weight savings for speed. its about lowering weight from the top of car, which lowers the center of gravity by fairly large margin, which increases the handling GREATLY.

No, I'm not ignoring that issue. The difference of 11 lbs between steel & CF roof you will never feel unless you race. The difference of ~46 lb. between steel roof with sunroof and CF roof w/o you will only feel under track conditions. I comes down to what pushes your buttons. I use the sunroof in my E46 frequently, but I'd be willing to sacrafice it for the uniqueness of the CF roof. I guess, if I had the choice, I'd take the CF roof with sunroof, but looks like that will not be an option from BMW, though it's been done.

JEllis · 04-20-2007, 12:24 AM

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Have you ever driven a B6 S4?

-Adam

why?

RaptorKTM · 04-20-2007, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DougLikesBMW

Don't only hardcore enthusiasts buy M3s anyways?

I couldn't say which I would pick....I love my sunroof on my 330Ci...

no dude, frigin 80 year old grandmas have m3's now. there not rare at all. everyone and the mother has this one and the e92 will end up being the same way

The CSL · 04-20-2007, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCalRS4

no dude, frigin 80 year old grandmas have m3's now. there not rare at all. everyone and the mother has this one and the e92 will end up being the same way

So that's why guys like us need to drive it as M intended, so at least some will be driven properly.

Epacy · 04-20-2007, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCalRS4

no dude, frigin 80 year old grandmas have m3's now. there not rare at all. everyone and the mother has this one and the e92 will end up being the same way

Same with RS4s.

imolazhp_ci · 04-20-2007, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Epacy

Same with RS4s.

that is certainly not true, considering in the time the Rs4 has been out...i've seen 2 driving. and i live in orange county. it's like lame audi central.

carnuts3 · 04-20-2007, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by eluder

You know, I think the CF roof is very cool. But every car I've owned has had a moonroof. It's to the point where if I don't have the light shining it, it's a bit claustrophobic for me. I like the open-ness of the moonroof. If it's a no cost option, I'll probably opt for it.

That would be my vote also - without hesitation.

Epacy · 04-20-2007, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by imolazhp_ci

that is certainly not true, considering in the time the Rs4 has been out...i've seen 2 driving. and i live in orange county. it's like lame audi central.

Was just saying that in response to the OP.

m_bazeepaymon · 04-20-2007, 11:45 AM

its not just weight the CF is reducing

doesnt it help the handling?

center of gravity balancing

shragon · 04-20-2007, 12:02 PM

CF

M3onTwomps · 04-20-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalRS4

no dude, frigin 80 year old grandmas have m3's now. there not rare at all. everyone and the mother has this one and the e92 will end up being the same way

He was kidding.

Neither here not there. The M3 will still take your RS4 to the clinic. Enjoy.

M3onTwomps · 04-20-2007, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by imolazhp_ci

that is certainly not true, considering in the time the Rs4 has been out...i've seen 2 driving. and i live in orange county. it's like lame audi central.

Smart drivers in orange county prefer to wait for the E92 M3?

ilmor · 04-20-2007, 07:51 PM

Its silly as hell to worry about sunroof vs. CF in terms of performance. 99.9% of us won't be able to tell the difference. Only sensitive instrumentation and / or actual lap times will know for certain. Get whatever makes you feel better.

e36jakeo · 04-20-2007, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ilmor

Its silly as hell to worry about sunroof vs. CF in terms of performance. 99.9% of us won't be able to tell the difference. Only sensitive instrumentation and / or actual lap times will know for certain. Get whatever makes you feel better.

If 99.9% of us won't be able to tell the difference that means 99.9% will never get to experience the M3 at its full potential. That is sad

I will be one of the few making up the 0.1% :rocks: But then again I am blessed with 3 great racetracks within 2 hours of me and some of the world's best back roads within a half hour.

Sorry to those living in flat country . . .

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ilmor ilmor Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CT Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	Its silly as hell to worry about sunroof vs. CF in terms of performance. 99.9% of us won't be able to tell the difference. Only sensitive instrumentation and / or actual lap times will know for certain. Get whatever makes you feel better.