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      06-21-2021, 05:09 PM   #1
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CF Roof and no headliner

Not sure if this has been discussed before, but has anyone experimented with removing the headliner and just keeping the exposed carbon roof? I've seen it on a Team Schirmer car but am not sure how much adhesive removal (if any) and labor would go into making it look presentable. It would be mostly an aesthetic thing because it can't image the headliner weighing much. Thoughts?
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      06-21-2021, 07:20 PM   #2
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this guy considers it in this video, but mentions you would need to cover up the front area with something as wires are exposed - would be cool though

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      06-21-2021, 09:01 PM   #3
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Interesting, I recently got me 3D printer working again and will be working on prototyping some front cover pieces. I'll report my progress here!
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How's the noise and temp inside without the headliner?
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its going to be pretty loud and vibrate if you take that stuff off.
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I did my CF roof not that long ago, it can definitely be done but it's going to be LOUD

I reinstalled the OEM liner as mine was already a slicktop
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Loud AF, much uglier than you think. Not unless it's a track car.
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its going to be pretty loud and vibrate if you take that stuff off.
Yeah, stripped out cars are insanely shit. Believe me i've been there. And realistically the 10lb you'll save (if even that) will make no difference to lap times, you're better off keeping the headliner and working on some driver education and you could go 1-2seconds faster

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Loud AF, much uglier than you think. Not unless it's a track car.
That, the mold side of the carbon roof (the nice side) is on the outside. inside will look crap, probably resonate through all different frequencies as the car goes faster and the engine revs. Big no for me
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I drove for a week without it (headliner change) and almost grabbed or clipped the side airbag twice, headliner went back on ASAP.
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I drove for a week without it (headliner change) and almost grabbed or clipped the side airbag twice, headliner went back on ASAP.
Good to know, don't want any crazy air bag related incidents
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