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07-11-2011, 09:56 PM | #1 |
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This is simply a thread to help me establish the order line for the upcoming CF roofs I'll be building soon. For those unaware......I've just finished the top-skin Resin Infusion mold and I'm working on the substructure mold currently. ( As well as a high heat male mold for the clear moon-roof-kit). In the meantime.....who is solid on getting in line ? These will be built one at a time in this process >> 1)-Vacuum Assist Resin Transfer Carbon Fiber.-(no air voids) ..........Platinum Silicon custom Vacuum bag. ----2x2 Twill-----or CF Plain weave or Texalium Silver 2x2 Twill....2x2 Twill w/V-weave......or 2x2 Twill Hybrid /Kevlar colors (example=red,blue,white,green),.....Added fee applies for the last 3 custom orders. 2)-Post cured at 125*-( Insures final cure and strength).(No warp/skew) 3)-Substructure also made from CF. 4)- Direct full roof replacement with directions and Stainless hardware kit. 5)- Standard finish will be UV stabilized automotive urethane clear- Wet-sanded and polished). 6)- Boxed for shipping with foam corners and insured. 7)- Cost=first 10 units will be $1,450.00 + Shipping. I'll convert this to a group buy thread after it takes shape and I have pictures of mine mounted etc. So lets get this party started, who wants in ?? SAMPLE>> 1)-John DoeZ- 2x2 Twill -Silver Texalium. This list of buyers last updated 1-24-13. 1)-Dark Schnitzer---------2x2 Twill-V-weave. 2)-inTgr8r----------------2x2 Twill-standard-weave 3)-VinnieAces------------ 2x2 Twill-V-weave (Maybe) 4)-cfine88----------------2x2 Twill -standard weave 5)-Finnegan--------------2x2 Twill - standard weave ? 6)-NEKO ---------------- 2x2 Twill-V-Weave 7)-mexicobmw------------1x1 Plain weave 8)-habitat412-------------1x1 Plain weave 9)-doktore----------------2x2 Twill V. 10)-RobMCoupe-----------2x2 Twill 11)- Jumbosock-----------2x2 Twill-standard-weave 12)-GCDC-----------------2x2 Twill - standard weave 13)-Urluz3n---------------2x2 Twill- standard weave 14-2point0---------------2x2 Twill-V-weave Last edited by Twisted Six; 01-25-2013 at 07:29 PM.. Reason: updated list |
07-12-2011, 11:27 AM | #2 |
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Good stuff man, love to see all this coming through. Curious what the hybrid with the white looks like.. Any pics of something similar?
Also, are these roofs smooth tops like the other cf ones or are the M rooflines molded in like oem?
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The White CF/Kevlar hybrid cloth looks like >> All of the CF/Kevlar hybrid colors share blk. in the opposite tow. So Red is red/blk.....blue/blk. etc. The 2x2 Twill describes the weave pattern and number of tow crisscrosses. Last edited by Twisted Six; 07-12-2011 at 02:30 PM.. |
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07-12-2011, 12:37 PM | #4 |
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Would it be possible to post a photo of the CF Plain weave?
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07-12-2011, 12:55 PM | #5 |
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This was probably answered in the other long thread (apologies if that is the case): what kind of weight savings can be expected?
Now, that's now accounting for the coolness factor which looks like it's been hit right out of the park! |
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07-12-2011, 01:04 PM | #6 |
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sub'd!!!!!!
Not in the market as of right now, but I most likely will be in a year or so... Looking forward to all the results!
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07-12-2011, 01:19 PM | #7 |
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OK maybe I'm missing it, but is this a straight CF replacement
or Is this the removable CF top? Also; Is the CF laid up from one piece of cloth? Some of the earlier CF tops (TC Kline) were multi pieced together.
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07-12-2011, 01:45 PM | #8 |
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Plain weave was used previously for OEM BMW parts and is most common....but not ALWAYS the money shot,so to speak.
However...if you already have Plain Weave CF on your car...it usually looks best to continue with that theme or weave. Plain Weave >> 2x2 Twill looks like >> RED 2x2 Twill >> BLUE 2x2 Twill >> SILVER Texalium >> |
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07-12-2011, 01:46 PM | #9 |
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It's for the coupe, so I'm assuming it's on glued/ screwed on just like the regular coupe roof.
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I'm developing a Platinum soft silicone seal to replace the messy issue with the sealants. This way...if someone buys my products....they can easily remove the tops to re-sell or take off at anytime without the previous hassles. Just the four bolts essentially. |
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07-12-2011, 02:16 PM | #12 |
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Absolutely fantastic work on this!!!!
I would love to jump in now, but my budget is already waaaay past the CFO approval point. Definitely interested down the line though.
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07-12-2011, 02:19 PM | #13 |
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I hope you coupe bastids come through, Dark has been working hard on these parts because you're the ones who requested it, so now its time to put your money where your mouth is
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07-12-2011, 02:25 PM | #14 |
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Ahhh screw it!
I'm in schit now anyway. 2)-inTgr8r-2x2 Twill-weave .
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cf hardtop for the roadsters too?
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