E90 M3 carbon fibre roof panel with sunroof?

bmwm3fanatic · 06-10-2021, 08:35 AM

I have been doing some research recently and have found myself looking into cf roof panels. I have seen some older posts about this but nothing recent. Does anyone offer CF roof panels for sunroof equipped cars?

amrazM · 06-10-2021, 09:27 AM

no

Ab28 · 06-10-2021, 09:45 AM

Nope. Not much to be gained (saved). The weight is in the glass and mechanism. Making the surrounding parts CF wouldn't achieve much.

There's a reason why no aftermarket company offers it.

bstone801 · 06-10-2021, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ab28

Nope. Not much to be gained (saved). The weight is in the glass and mechanism. Making the surrounding parts CF wouldn't achieve much.

There's a reason why no aftermarket company offers it.

He is probably just going for the look... is my guess. If so, wrap it and call it a night.

#slicktoplife

Altamont · 06-14-2021, 09:17 PM

How much headroom do you save with a slicktop? I'm 6'5" and thinking I should go the #slicktoplife.

Shrike360 · 06-14-2021, 10:42 PM

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How much headroom do you save with a slicktop? I'm 6'5" and thinking I should go the #slicktoplife.

About an inch or so, but strongly recommended if you're tall. My head constantly rubbed the headliner of my sunroof E90 335i. Not a problem with the carbon roof at 6'3", nor my Dad at 6'5". I barely fit in a Cayman, for reference (my Dad doesn't). My head is brushing the roof in those with the regular seats.

b2nvs2001 · 06-15-2021, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Shrike360

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Originally Posted by Altamont

How much headroom do you save with a slicktop? I'm 6'5" and thinking I should go the #slicktoplife.

About an inch or so, but strongly recommended if you're tall. My head constantly rubbed the headliner of my sunroof E90 335i. Not a problem with the carbon roof at 6'3", nor my Dad at 6'5". I barely fit in a Cayman, for reference (my Dad doesn't). My head is brushing the roof in those with the regular seats.

Life is about compromise and pros and cons.

On the flip side, I'm betting you play a mean game of basketball!

bstone801 · 06-15-2021, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bstone801

He is probably just going for the look... is my guess. If so, wrap it and call it a night.

#slicktoplife

I am 6'3 and fit nicely in the car. Head room is not a problem... know what I mean.

reidetailing · 06-17-2021, 03:10 PM

Aside from the sunroof cutout, is there a difference in the headliner height?
Interesting how some of you are saying that there's better clearance without the sunroof headliner. I would've thought there'd be no difference in clearance depending on the headliner.

tbuck · 06-18-2021, 07:49 AM

The sunroof cassette is quite thick and definitely reduces head clearance a good amount. I would say the difference is at least an inch but likely more. The 60 or so pounds taken off the top of the car is the real difference, however. Personally I never used a sunroof anyway....

OneWhite35 · 06-18-2021, 08:18 AM

I have a Vorsteiner carbon fibre roof on my E90 with a sunroof cutout. Previous owner did it so unfortunately I don't have any information on where to source it, other than it exists and Vorsteiner made it at one point.

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Ab28 Captain 593 Rep 726 Posts Drives: E90 M3/E39 M5/128i Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: . iTrader: (3)	Nope. Not much to be gained (saved). The weight is in the glass and mechanism. Making the surrounding parts CF wouldn't achieve much. There's a reason why no aftermarket company offers it.
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tbuck Captain 1186 Rep 946 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3, 2016 F23 M235i Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Huntsville iTrader: (0)	The sunroof cassette is quite thick and definitely reduces head clearance a good amount. I would say the difference is at least an inch but likely more. The 60 or so pounds taken off the top of the car is the real difference, however. Personally I never used a sunroof anyway.... __________________
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OneWhite35 Private 20 Rep 83 Posts Drives: White 135i N55 DCT Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I have a Vorsteiner carbon fibre roof on my E90 with a sunroof cutout. Previous owner did it so unfortunately I don't have any information on where to source it, other than it exists and Vorsteiner made it at one point.
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