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Carbon Fiber Sunroof *feeler thread*
Posted: July 10th, 2006, 4:20 pm
by Neil
Ok guys,
I realize this is probaly going to be a very un-popular item, but it is something i myself would like to see get made.
Who would actualy be interested in getting a Carbon Fiber Sunroof made? I cannot give an estimate on how much it will cost but like usual it would require a minamum of 5 people to get done. I already have a sunroof to send to Oscar@Pakfeifer to be used for the mold. So it wouldnt take too-too long to get everything rolling.
I realize this is probaly not a highly desired item since a lot of you who don't have black cars probaly wont want to put a lot of Carbon Fiber on the exterior of your car.
But this would be a great little weight saver in my opinion. So the big question is, how many people would actualy take part in a Carbon Fiber Sunroof Group-Buy?
Posted: July 10th, 2006, 9:44 pm
by hgallegos915
I would be itnerested.. but i dont know.. it would be very expensive.. maybe making a carbon fiber insert for it? i dunno.. i would love a glass roof.. cheaper thana carbon fiber.
Posted: July 11th, 2006, 11:54 am
by Neil
hgallegos915 wrote:I would be itnerested.. but i dont know.. it would be very expensive.. maybe making a carbon fiber insert for it? i dunno.. i would love a glass roof.. cheaper thana carbon fiber.
I believe when i talked to Oscar about it, he was saying it had to be a replacement cover. So you would do kind of like the gas door group buy. Remove the original aluminum/steel peace, than replace it with the carbon fiber peace.
I do not believe these will be too exspensive since it is a easier part for them to make. Apperntly it is easier for them to make a hood than it is to make a Rad Support due to the bends/curves. So going by that information the sunroof should be just as easy and its even smaller than a hood.
Unfortantly 2 people isnt enough to get this made. I am not suprised that this isnt a big item people are interested in, i just thought id give it a shot to see if anyone would be interested.
Posted: July 11th, 2006, 12:41 pm
by nope-mx3
I`m much more interested in the wiper cowl
As my original one is dull, grey, cracked and ugly....
-nope
Posted: July 11th, 2006, 12:59 pm
by Neil
nope-mx3 wrote:I`m much more interested in the wiper cowl
As my original one is dull, grey, cracked and ugly....
-nope
I am interested in the wiper cowl as well! I am not sure on the current status of it but as soon as i find out i will post updates!
Posted: July 11th, 2006, 10:13 pm
by hgallegos915
hmm wiper cowl!! yes yes im interestested!
Posted: July 12th, 2006, 11:19 am
by V8KOMX3
are we talking an entire sunroof or just a sheet for the top? and without prices I can't be certain if I want one
Posted: July 12th, 2006, 8:45 pm
by projectmx
depending on price i'd be interested.. i was actually talkign to a shop in chicago about getting it down but if oscar does it for a good price i'd be in
Posted: July 12th, 2006, 10:04 pm
by Neil
V8KOMX3 wrote:are we talking an entire sunroof or just a sheet for the top? and without prices I can't be certain if I want one
You would have to drill out all the spot welds on your sunroof, remove the top peace of steel, and than replace it with the CF one. To make a fiberglass skeleton with carbon fiber top would be a lot more money than just a top replacement
Without enough interest we wont be able to get prices.
Posted: July 13th, 2006, 11:01 am
by V8KOMX3
hey thanks for the info I am not interested, but it's a good offer for anyone who has dent's in the roof.
Posted: July 14th, 2006, 12:24 am
by mitmaks
depends on price
Posted: August 15th, 2006, 4:52 pm
by projectmx
so any word on this?
Posted: August 15th, 2006, 8:26 pm
by Neil
projectmx wrote:so any word on this?
There isnt enough interest as of yet, so no further information was collected.