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09-11-2015, 08:58 PM | #1 |
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E90 Carbon Fiber Roof
Not an M3 but I'm sure you E90 M3 guys can appreciate a real carbon fiber roof.
Big changes for 2015. Since I've been tracking my car I've got hooked on the track bug. With that, some function and form mods in the works. Carbon Fiber roof from IND Distribution. Saves about 50 lbs from the highest point of the car. Probably won't shave lap times but a lighter car handles better, brakes better, accelerates faster, and gets better MPG. [IMG]E90 ING Dist Carbon Fiber Roof (2) by seanpuffy21, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]IMG_20150911_155813_resized by seanpuffy21, on Flickr[/IMG] Custom vented hood in progress. I've been dealing with some heating issues, even with the Mishimoto Radiator so I figure let's vent the hood. I could've bought a carbon fiber vented hood but I don't like the way they look and that would have been too easy. E90 LCI Vented Hood (2) by seanpuffy21, on Flickr Build in progress and will be updated accordingly...
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09-12-2015, 11:58 AM | #6 |
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LOVE it!!!
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09-12-2015, 02:17 PM | #8 |
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Pretty sure I saw this on Instagram yesterday. Looks great! Can't wait to see it done
How is removing the roof? I figured it would take a lot of cutting but that looks like bolt holes to me |
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more like neg 5.6mpg with a heavier foot
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ST Modified in Fremont yes I still have the full interior.. just decided to take out the seats to give us more room to work and prevent the seats from getting damaged Quote:
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I'll have update pics soon.
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09-15-2015, 08:50 PM | #10 |
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WOW!
That's just an Awesome thing you have going on there
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09-15-2015, 10:20 PM | #11 |
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metal roof removed: [IMG]20150915_101410 by Sean T, on Flickr[/IMG] new cross bow center beam added: [IMG]20150915_142335 by Sean T, on Flickr[/IMG] carbon fiber roof test fit... fits like a glove [IMG]20150915_111553-1 by Sean T, on Flickr[/IMG] glue applied: [IMG]20150915_150310 by Sean T, on Flickr[/IMG] roof clamped on and factory side bolts reinstalled: [IMG]20150915_163527 by Sean T, on Flickr[/IMG] glass and roof liner will be reinstalled tomorrow. stay tuned for updates
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I live in the Fremont area and would love to see this mod in person when it's done. Looks great so far!
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09-16-2015, 10:11 PM | #14 |
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I love function and form mods. I definitely recommend it. You can check it out sometime since you're local.
The roof is pretty much done and the car is put back together. I'm getting the rail and shark fin painted and that will be installed soon. You can check it out as early as tomorrow or Friday.
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09-16-2015, 10:12 PM | #15 |
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Windshield, back glass, and interior reinstalled. Roof side rails and shark fin is currently being painted but the roof is basically done.
We're still working on the hood and that's just primer on it so I can drive it temporarily. I really like how subtle it looks. You can't really tell it's there unless you're standing near the side/back of the car. [IMG]20150916_152804-1 by Sean T, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]20150916_152705-1 by Sean T, on Flickr[/IMG] more pics to come...
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Thanks! ST Modified in Fremont.
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10-02-2015, 06:16 AM | #21 |
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Looks insane! A must on an E90 IMO. Do you mind sharing what the labor costs roughly were? I would be interested in doing this if I get a E90. Thanks.
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