Carbon fiber roof on a GS?
#1
Carbon fiber roof on a GS?
Hey guys. I was thinking about doing a Carbon fiber roof on my GS like the M3 CSL. My plan is to order some carbon fiber sheets, have them form fitted to the roof, then clear coated by the body guy. What do you guys think of the idea? Here is a pic of the M3 CSL roof for reference.
#5
I've seen this done on WRX's and Evo's at shows and I really like the look but only if you complete with a more tuner theme. I wouldn't do the trunk that would be overkill imo but doing the roof and hood or even a partial hood with the center CF and side of hood body color would look great with the matching roof.
One question? Are you planning on chrome/polished wheels? I think you would need darker wheels to match the look like maybe blk wheels,graphite,gunmetal,hyperblk or something along those line with chrome or polished lips to bring it out. Chrome with CF doesn't match imo.
One question? Are you planning on chrome/polished wheels? I think you would need darker wheels to match the look like maybe blk wheels,graphite,gunmetal,hyperblk or something along those line with chrome or polished lips to bring it out. Chrome with CF doesn't match imo.
#6
How about clear coating the simulated stuff lol. Can't tell the difference when there will be clearcoat over it. http://www.stickercity.com/store/pro...cat=359&page=1
#7
Originally Posted by Lvangundy
Would you be cutting and replacing the roof area with CF? Or just adding it on top?
You're only getting the cool factor by layering it on top..
You're only getting the cool factor by layering it on top..
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#8
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Are you putting this on over top of the existing roof structure? Or planning on cutting out the existing roof and replacing it?
#10
Originally Posted by bluelex
I've seen this done on WRX's and Evo's at shows and I really like the look but only if you complete with a more tuner theme. I wouldn't do the trunk that would be overkill imo but doing the roof and hood or even a partial hood with the center CF and side of hood body color would look great with the matching roof.
One question? Are you planning on chrome/polished wheels? I think you would need darker wheels to match the look like maybe blk wheels,graphite,gunmetal,hyperblk or something along those line with chrome or polished lips to bring it out. Chrome with CF doesn't match imo.
One question? Are you planning on chrome/polished wheels? I think you would need darker wheels to match the look like maybe blk wheels,graphite,gunmetal,hyperblk or something along those line with chrome or polished lips to bring it out. Chrome with CF doesn't match imo.
#11
Originally Posted by DaveGS4
Are you putting this on over top of the existing roof structure? Or planning on cutting out the existing roof and replacing it?
#12
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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
Over the existing roof Dave. I believe the thinnest size available is 0.5 mm in thickness. Real CF that is.
I think I'd personally only do something like this if you were building a car you intended to enter in shows a lot. On top of the car, I don't think it's going to be noticed by many on the street.
#13
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Sounds like he's not doing it for anyone else except himself.....
go for your gut feeling... I think it'll look HOT pending you match the rest of the car w/ a certain theme to compliment the CF roof
go for your gut feeling... I think it'll look HOT pending you match the rest of the car w/ a certain theme to compliment the CF roof
#14
Originally Posted by UptownGS
Sounds like he's not doing it for anyone else except himself.....
go for your gut feeling... I think it'll look HOT pending you match the rest of the car w/ a certain theme to compliment the CF roof
go for your gut feeling... I think it'll look HOT pending you match the rest of the car w/ a certain theme to compliment the CF roof