Metal Roof w/o Moonroof?

graider · 12-08-2009, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaypod

Noticeable to about 1% of drivers though. And since the majority of M3 drivers never take their to the track, its more of a novelty/cosmetic thing. Dont get me wrong - looks great, but I will take a sunroof as I use that all the time.

or get the vert, hehe

graider · 12-08-2009, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by FStop7

There is absolutely no way you're going to notice something like that in a full weight car, with leather seats, stereo, etc etc. Come on, now. I could tape al 11lb weight to your roof without your being aware and I promise you'd never notice the difference.

agree, i can't tell either way. I was just saying based on a review from best motoring awhile back. If you drive at the limit on the track, it make some different in track time.

ersin · 12-09-2009, 03:42 PM

I think the contrast of the CF with a light color, especially Silverstone or Space Gray, is good looking. The darker colors don't look so good, IMO, since they are close, but don't exactly match the CF. Find a silver/gray M3 with the CF roof and see if you agree.

As far as weight, the CF roof does save some. I find it hard to believe that 11 lbs makes a 2" difference in CG or that the CG would make any difference you could feel. I may be wrong. Is it functional? Perhaps. Is it cosmetic? Perhaps. Is it marketing? Definitely.

I believe, if you really want cleaner lines on the coupe then the way to go is to wrap it. People will not be able to tell that it is wrapped if it matches the rest of the color of the car.

Cheers

ooowowizstev · 12-09-2009, 05:55 PM

Lowering the center of gravity will improve handling. It does not make a big difference to most people but it does for the hardcore track junkies.

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ersin Brigadier General 126 Rep 4,144 Posts Drives: 17 YMB F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	I think the contrast of the CF with a light color, especially Silverstone or Space Gray, is good looking. The darker colors don't look so good, IMO, since they are close, but don't exactly match the CF. Find a silver/gray M3 with the CF roof and see if you agree. As far as weight, the CF roof does save some. I find it hard to believe that 11 lbs makes a 2" difference in CG or that the CG would make any difference you could feel. I may be wrong. Is it functional? Perhaps. Is it cosmetic? Perhaps. Is it marketing? Definitely. I believe, if you really want cleaner lines on the coupe then the way to go is to wrap it. People will not be able to tell that it is wrapped if it matches the rest of the color of the car. Cheers __________________ 2017 F80 YMB.
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