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      05-29-2008, 11:51 AM   #1
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CF Roof

Not sure if you have seen this car over in the Photo section but I think it looks great with it's CF roof. The only drawback is that its CF film and not the real thing.

I for one really like it and was debating whether or not to get it done. What do you guys think? (Im lean toward no because it's film)

I know you guys and you guys won't hold back so let it fly.

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      05-29-2008, 12:00 PM   #2
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Not if it's film...real thing...maybe. I know there were pics of an E46 M3 that had the roof cut and CF in it's place. Looked great and it was functional...saved quite a bit of weight up high. But again...definitely not.
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      05-29-2008, 12:03 PM   #3
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Hell yes, I love it.

I dont care if its a film, the 1er is already light enough for me, I dont care if it saves 50 lbs. Im not cutting out the roof and replacing it with Carbon Fiber, but I love the look.

Where and how much???
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      05-29-2008, 12:16 PM   #4
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Im not sure or how much, it orginally shown in this thread:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9891
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      05-29-2008, 12:35 PM   #5
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No way. Nothing worse than adding fake CF to a car IMO.

If it were the real deal, I'd say it's fine, but not worth the trouble for the few lbs you'd save.
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      05-29-2008, 12:42 PM   #6
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i kinda like it and kinda dont like it.
im on the 50/50 cloud today
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      05-29-2008, 12:57 PM   #7
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Do they make it in the shape of a firebird? I want to put it on my hood.
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      05-29-2008, 01:20 PM   #8
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yea im not really feeling those vinyl, film, or any kind of stick ons . .

i rather the real thing or nothing at all . .

does look real good though, but its a stick on . . too bad
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      05-29-2008, 01:24 PM   #9
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id rather paint the roof BSM to simulate the 2-tone look without cutting metal or adding cheap film that will/could bubble.
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      05-29-2008, 01:45 PM   #10
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Well as least the film could be removed if you get tired of that look.
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Well as least the film could be removed if you get tired of that look.
Yes but at what cost though? Ever removed film of that size off automotive paint. It could get ugly fast! :iono:
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      05-29-2008, 01:59 PM   #12
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I like it if my job wasn't so conservative (financial advisor) then I'd do it
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      05-29-2008, 08:34 PM   #13
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Yeah, I think it looks nice, but it's a personal thing. You said you weren't so keen on a film, I'd go with your gut, if it bubbles, or anything, it will really tick you off
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Lame.
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Im all for a real CF roof, and Ill do it if its available. Theres a few things to consider though... you need a sunroof delete headliner, or a CF roof with a sunroof hole.

I would go the film route, if you are going to do a CF sticker, why not do a reaf CF sheet over the roof.

CF roof>>CF sheet> replica film
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      05-30-2008, 02:08 AM   #16
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Would look better if he also had the CF mirror caps and CF spoiler. If you're going to to do CF might as well go all out.

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      05-30-2008, 12:44 PM   #17
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not bad looking at all imho
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      05-30-2008, 02:16 PM   #18
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if you're gonna get vinyl or film----->black not cf

if you're willing to throw down the big bucks--> real cf ftmfw!
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      05-30-2008, 02:25 PM   #19
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As another 1Addict said early on: smaller, lighter, faster. Otherwise forget it.
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Any idea how much the real thing would cost. Cost about $5000 to get a no sunroof car from Canada. That is way to much. Any guesses?
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      05-30-2008, 07:17 PM   #21
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Kinda reminds of those fake rag tops on various Lincolns and maybe Cadillacs(?). Though the word "poser" is a bit old, I'm afraid it would fit pretty good to somebody who just wanted to look like they invested in some serious weight savings.
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I like it. It looks very clean. I know everyone here is worried about weight savings and poser issues, but what if he said it was real? You wouldnt be flaming him then. Although, its not real, but I dont think he asked if you liked it for the weight savings, its about the look. And the look gets a +1 in my book. Just saying. ALTHOUGH, real carbon f. would be about a +23040973409387 in my book
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