Carbon Fiber Roof

[sike-o]

Just cracked the glass roof on my m3p. I called around and it looks like it is about $1200 to replace with factory glass. I found some companies that make Carbon Fiber roofs for our cars. I have been in contact with TWL-carbon (link>>>) TWL-Carbon fiber roof and they say it just mounts up just like the glass would. Problem is, it comes from Taiwan and shipping will be over $600 plus the cost of the roof.

My Questions:

Anyone know of a company in the U.S. that makes these?
Anyone used a carbon fiber roof personally or know someone that has?

I read somewhere that the roof glass is structural. That doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me but I would think Carbon Fiber would be just as, if not more, strong.

 

[Watts_Up]

I got my roof glass replaced under my insurance.
I wonder if I could had be able to get a Carbon Fiber roof instead?
I think I would prefer it as it would be less proponent to crack when hit by a rock.

 

[sike-o]

I got my roof glass replaced under my insurance.
I wonder if I could had be able to get a Carbon Fiber roof instead?
I think I would prefer it as it would be less proponent to crack when hit by a rock.

That is my thinking too. One less piece of glass to worry about.

 

[Minnie Pearl]

I’m curious as to noise intrusion from a carbon fiber roof.

The 411 is pretty sparse on the link. I wonder if it’s really a cap and not a replacement.

 

[PianoAl]

Replacing mine cost only $100 due to insurance.

 

[sike-o]

I’m curious as to noise intrusion from a carbon fiber roof.

The 411 is pretty sparse on the link. I wonder if it’s really a cap and not a replacement.

It is a replacement. I have been emailing the company and asking questions.

 

[sike-o]

I went ahead and ordered one so I guess I will be the guinea pig. It'll be a while though until it arrives. Probably about 6 weeks. I'll share the process as I can.

 

[sike-o]

Replacing mine cost only $100 due to insurance.

My deductible is pretty high so I'm just going to bite the bullet and pay out of pocket.

 

[Minnie Pearl]

I went ahead and ordered one so I guess I will be the guinea pig. It'll be a while though until it arrives. Probably about 6 weeks. I'll share the process as I can.

I eagerly await your opinion. I’d really be interested in knowing the weight savings and any changes in cabin NVH.

 

[eglove]

Following to see where this ends up

 

[sike-o]

Progress has been made. I received the roof way quicker than expected. It came all the way from Taiwan to Virginia in less than a week. I called up my local window guy and he came out and cut the factory roof glass out. We then put the new Carbon fiber panel on. It fit really well! I'm being super cautious and letting the glue/epoxy cure for about 3 to 4 days before I attempt to drive it. And as for weight savings, this piece is so thick and sturdy that no weight benefits are to be had. It weighs pretty much the same as the stock glass. Looks a lot cooler though! Ignore the fingerprints and messy garage. lol. Also, I plan to add a gasket on the sides of the roof panel.

 

[zoomer0056]

Progress has been made. I received the roof way quicker than expected. It came all the way from Taiwan to Virginia in less than a week. I called up my local window guy and he came out and cut the factory roof glass out. We then put the new Carbon fiber panel on. It fit really well! I'm being super cautious and letting the glue/epoxy cure for about 3 to 4 days before I attempt to drive it. And as for weight savings, this piece is so thick and sturdy that no weight benefits are to be had. It weighs pretty much the same as the stock glass. Looks a lot cooler though! Ignore the fingerprints and messy garage. lol. Also, I plan to add a gasket on the sides of the roof panel.

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wow, that's so awesome!!!

 

[Lindenwood]

Nice find, and thanks for reporting back!

To make it weigh the same as the glass it must be 7-8mm thick (vs maybe 1-2mm) and therefore must be genuinely (not kidding) almost bullet proof, lol. I’d put money down it would stop handgun rounds at least .

 

[sike-o]

Nice find, and thanks for reporting back!

To make it weigh the same as the glass it must be 7-8mm thick (vs maybe 1-2mm) and therefore must be genuinely (not kidding) almost bullet proof, lol. I’d put money down it would stop handgun rounds at least .

It was as thick as the factory roof glass. Not sure of the exact dimensions.

 

[Keninblaine]

Interesting. I'm curious how the underside is finished. I presume it is CF like the top side?

 

[eglove]

Holy. That was quick!

 

[sike-o]

Interesting. I'm curious how the underside is finished. I presume it is CF like the top side?

Yes, it looks just like the top.

 

[Minnie Pearl]

Thank you for the feedback. That’s a really sweet looking hat. After you let the sealant cure I’d love to get your thoughts on noise and vibration.

 

[fhwynn89]

Any updates on road noise, wind noise, etc?

Congrats on the nice CF roof it looks 100% better

 

[sike-o]

Any updates on road noise, wind noise, etc?

Congrats on the nice CF roof it looks 100% better

I drove the car for the first time this morning. It had been raining the last few days so I drove my other vehicle. It sounds exactly like stock. No wind noise, no extra anything. If you didn't know I changed the roof, you wouldn't be able to tell any difference.

Got to say, I am happy with this udgrade.