I've been wanting clear carbon fiber hardtops for both of my Roadsters for a while, and always missed out when one became available for sale. So the ultimate solution was to make my own. I've lost track of how many hours went into making the molds and multiple attempts at fabricating each component. Doesn't matter though because I'm loving the end result. Using OEM seals and mounting hardware. Unlike OEM, this one is 100% carbon fiber. OEM uses carbon on the exterior shell and fiberglass everywhere else. As a result, this weighs 20% less while being just as rigid.
Molds pulled from my original painted top (serial #69). Five different parts.
Exterior side after spraying clearcoat.
Interior side after spraying clearcoat, in lieu of cloth headliner.
Fabric orientation matches hood and side ducts. OEM is flipped.
Non-OEM on purple, OEM on green.
Molds pulled from my original painted top (serial #69). Five different parts.
Exterior side after spraying clearcoat.
Interior side after spraying clearcoat, in lieu of cloth headliner.
Fabric orientation matches hood and side ducts. OEM is flipped.
Non-OEM on purple, OEM on green.