Metal Roof w/o Moonroof?

CWCary · 12-07-2009, 02:48 AM

Soon I will be ordering an 010 MY Coupe in AW. I don't want CF or Moonroof and my mind is made up on this if possible! However, I can't find the option for a plain metal roof if one exists! Any information of assistance would be appreciated.

Thanking you in advance,

I remain,

CwC

FruitCake · 12-07-2009, 02:56 AM

why would u NOT want the CF roof?

GnokGnik · 12-07-2009, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by FruitCake

why would u NOT want the CF roof?

Exactly, lol.

I don't think BMW thought people would want a plain roof.

aajami · 12-07-2009, 03:17 AM

If you want an E92, your choices from the factory are CF roof with no moonroof, or steel roof with moonroof. I believe you can get an E90, which only come with steel roofs, without a moonroof.

Anything else will require you to go aftermarket.

VanM3Lover · 12-07-2009, 04:13 AM

Exactly, why?

Green///Hell · 12-07-2009, 06:31 AM

Not possible, so paint the CF and kill the resale value

Griz · 12-07-2009, 12:02 PM

I would've gone for this option as well.

My reasoning is that I'm not interested in CF when it serves as a purely cosmetic feature. Some [many] people love the look, but I'm tired of CF-everything craze.

Salespunk · 12-07-2009, 12:10 PM

There is a weight reduction so it is not purely cosmetic. If you don't like the look just put a white wrap on the roof so you don't lose value for resale.

bdardashti · 12-07-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Griz

I would've gone for this option as well.

My reasoning is that I'm not interested in CF when it serves as a purely cosmetic feature. Some [many] people love the look, but I'm tired of CF-everything craze.

I thought the CF was an actual CF roof? So it's not just cosmetic, but reduces weight..

kmarei · 12-07-2009, 12:17 PM

wrap would me a good idea
that way when its time to sell, you just peel it off and its a brand new roof
it's not cosmetic, it does lower the center of gravity, as per BMW brochure
as far as i know its only the M3 and M6 that have this feature in any brand
can anyone verify this?

mPlasticDesign · 12-07-2009, 12:21 PM

Well, CF is not as durable as a painted metal roof. I like the clean look of my sedan with no sunroof. Too bad the coupe doesn't have this option.

Griz · 12-07-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bdardashti

I thought the CF was an actual CF roof? So it's not just cosmetic, but reduces weight..

No weight savings over an aluminum roof (without moonroof).

graider · 12-07-2009, 12:30 PM

one solution. e93 m3. LOL

DiamondGCoupe · 12-07-2009, 12:32 PM

AW and CF is a great looking combo.

aajami · 12-07-2009, 01:16 PM

Another option would be to go with Jerez Black or Jet Black, since those colors contrast the least with the CF weave.

Dartanium · 12-07-2009, 01:41 PM

I would love a CF roof on my E90 from the factory

niqui · 12-07-2009, 01:43 PM

just wrap it

kmarei · 12-07-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Griz

No weight savings over an aluminum roof (without moonroof).

not true
according to BMW, there is a weight saving of 5kg (11lb)

kmarei · 12-07-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Metak

Well, CF is not as durable as a painted metal roof.

how do you know this?
any proof?

ooowowizstev · 12-07-2009, 02:09 PM

I believe the lighter roof lowers the center of gravity which provides for enhanced handling. But I guess all of this wouldn't matter unless you track your car.

kmarei · 12-07-2009, 02:14 PM

lowers it by 2 inches

ooowowizstev · 12-07-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kmarei

lowers it by 2 inches

i cant tell if you're being sarcastic or not lol

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aajami Brigadier General 432 Rep 4,567 Posts Drives: Space Gray '09 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA iTrader: (4)	If you want an E92, your choices from the factory are CF roof with no moonroof, or steel roof with moonroof. I believe you can get an E90, which only come with steel roofs, without a moonroof. Anything else will require you to go aftermarket. __________________ '09 E92 M3: Space Gray, Black, Carbon Leather \| ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL \| link 1 / link 2 Mods: M Performance exhaust \| ZCP retrofit \| Euro airbox \| GTS DCT flash \| JPN 240 ECU flash \| Euro LCI taillights \| CRT lip \| OEM alarm retrofit \| Space Gray bumper plugs \| BMW Performance: Mk. II spoiler / Mk. II non-electronic steering wheel / mirror caps / front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem Last edited by aajami; 12-07-2009 at 01:14 PM.. Reason: stool roofs!
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VanM3Lover First Lieutenant 20 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 4.0 V8 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Van iTrader: (0)	Exactly, why?
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Griz Captain 182 Rep 630 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Crook County, IL iTrader: (0)	I would've gone for this option as well. My reasoning is that I'm not interested in CF when it serves as a purely cosmetic feature. Some [many] people love the look, but I'm tired of CF-everything craze.
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Salespunk Lieutenant Colonel 1745 Rep 1,700 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SlowCal iTrader: (0)	There is a weight reduction so it is not purely cosmetic. If you don't like the look just put a white wrap on the roof so you don't lose value for resale.
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kmarei Major General 688 Rep 6,845 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi RS5 coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2018 Audi RS5 [0.00]	wrap would me a good idea that way when its time to sell, you just peel it off and its a brand new roof it's not cosmetic, it does lower the center of gravity, as per BMW brochure as far as i know its only the M3 and M6 that have this feature in any brand can anyone verify this?
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graider Colonel 35 Rep 2,406 Posts Drives: py/kiwi e46 m3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	one solution. e93 m3. LOL
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aajami Brigadier General 432 Rep 4,567 Posts Drives: Space Gray '09 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA iTrader: (4)	Another option would be to go with Jerez Black or Jet Black, since those colors contrast the least with the CF weave. __________________ '09 E92 M3: Space Gray, Black, Carbon Leather \| ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL \| link 1 / link 2 Mods: M Performance exhaust \| ZCP retrofit \| Euro airbox \| GTS DCT flash \| JPN 240 ECU flash \| Euro LCI taillights \| CRT lip \| OEM alarm retrofit \| Space Gray bumper plugs \| BMW Performance: Mk. II spoiler / Mk. II non-electronic steering wheel / mirror caps / front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem
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Dartanium Lieutenant 11 Rep 566 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I would love a CF roof on my E90 from the factory
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niqui Brigadier General 127 Rep 3,110 Posts Drives: Jet Black E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (7)	just wrap it
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kmarei Major General 688 Rep 6,845 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi RS5 coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2018 Audi RS5 [0.00]	lowers it by 2 inches
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