[Johnsonuspp]

Great job OMG I want that roof, my hesitation though is the safety aspect of it. Does anyone know is the roof as strong as OEM??? my car will be a DD. The roof is pure porn, If I were only using my car for the track I would pull the trigger immediately. Guess until more info about the roof specs comes out, so I can make an informed decision, I will just have roof envy.

[Johnsonuspp]

Originally Posted by Johnsonuspp

Great job OMG I want that roof, my hesitation though is the safety aspect of it. Does anyone know is the roof as strong as OEM??? my car will be a DD. The roof is pure porn, If I were only using my car for the track I would pull the trigger immediately. Guess until more info about the roof specs comes out, so I can make an informed decision, I will just have roof envy.

In my ignorance I did some research and found that carbon fiber roofs are actually stronger than sheet metal roofs. I now will be looking into what it will take to get this amazing roof and how much the install will be.. just hope the wait for it won't be too long.

[TMP]

Originally Posted by Johnsonuspp

In my ignorance I did some research and found that carbon fiber roofs are actually stronger than sheet metal roofs. I now will be looking into what it will take to get this amazing roof and how much the install will be.. just hope the wait for it won't be too long.

More worried about fitting - how would we now its been fitted correctly, so the car retains structural integrity?

[Eugene-TAIWAN]

what's the weight saving in comparison?

and what's the damage?

[Johnsonuspp]

Originally Posted by TMP

More worried about fitting - how would we now its been fitted correctly, so the car retains structural integrity?

I will get answer hopefully Monday or Tuesday from German Motors Collision Center. It's a BMW authorized factory repair center and they repair/replace carbon fiber roofs on M3's here in San Francisco. They should have specs and tolerances for doing this type of work. Also mainly what the labor cost will be.

[IND-Distribution]

Originally Posted by DrKevM5

O to the M to the G!!!!

Originally Posted by OrangeCrush

Wait until you see the price! You'll be so happy that you'll buy one for your buddy's M2! (Not including install!)

I will have this! Just a matter of when...

Originally Posted by Glounk

Ooooooh more details on the install "................

Originally Posted by Powaup

$1295 cheaper than the 1M

http://ind-distribution.com/ind/bran...ber-roof-panel

Originally Posted by Ex-MINI

This is much cheaper than I'd expected....really curious to see the install guide for it

Originally Posted by TMP

This so should of been standard!

Well done guys for doing this

But how on earth do you swap a roof??

Originally Posted by Aust350z

Faaaaarrrrkkkk....

Thanks so much for the kind words guys! We've been keeping the development of this part under wraps for months, it's a relief to finally spill the beans!

Originally Posted by Rock Sweden

Well fuck me... Just picked up my car from roof wrapping. Will there be an install guide for this???

We won't be offering an install guide, but do have a number of suggested body shops in California, New York, and Chicago that can perform roof installations correctly.

Originally Posted by David1

Does this replace the roof or does it install over it?

This is a complete replacement. You remove your original BMW roof panel, and install this in it's place.

Originally Posted by DrKevM5

Estimated weight savings?

This roof weighs in at 7.5lbs. We'll have the metal roof panel in hand today to weigh it. Our E90 carbon roof provided a 60% weight savings over stock, to give you an idea: http://ind-distribution.com/blog/?p=666

Originally Posted by Twix

The 1M and E9x roofs are $1498 USD, http://rkpcomposites.com/rkp-bmw-e82...iber-roof.html

Now they need to make my trunk lid (painted) to match the lines of this roof.

The RKP trunk spoiler is actually specifically designed to match the body lines of the roof.

Originally Posted by OrangeCrush

This is awesome. Is it 1x1 or 2x2 weeve? Looks like 1x1?

Thanks! This roof will be available in both weave patterns.

Originally Posted by Acexxon

WOW, this looks awesome!!! Well done!

Just a couple of questions to learn more about this beautiful carbon roof.

In terms Of absorbing impact compare to the OEM roof how does it perform? And the coating that will be used to withstand UV rays, how does it compare to the coating used on other M models' roofs?

Thank you! The RKP carbon roof has the same amount of carbon plies, and same direction of plies as an OE BMW carbon roof. The resins used have a very low UV sensitivity- this manufacturer has been using the same resin system since the E46 M3 era with no signs of yellowing or fading over time.

Originally Posted by paradoxical3

I believe labor is at least $2k though

Originally Posted by Ex-MINI

Is that the ballpark for past roof replacements?

That's about right. The very low end would be about $1,600 for labor, and the high end should come in at about $2,400. A typical qualified body shop can perform the install in the $1,800~$2,000 range.

Originally Posted by Fraser

Argh! This is awesome but I ordered a sun roof because I didn't think would happen.
Calling dealer now and seeing if I can cancel sunroof! Much pref to spend the money on this

I'm glad we announced it early enough! Hopefully the dealer will allow you to change your order.

Originally Posted by Johnsonuspp

Great job OMG I want that roof, my hesitation though is the safety aspect of it. Does anyone know is the roof as strong as OEM??? my car will be a DD. The roof is pure porn, If I were only using my car for the track I would pull the trigger immediately. Guess until more info about the roof specs comes out, so I can make an informed decision, I will just have roof envy.

Originally Posted by Johnsonuspp

In my ignorance I did some research and found that carbon fiber roofs are actually stronger than sheet metal roofs. I now will be looking into what it will take to get this amazing roof and how much the install will be.. just hope the wait for it won't be too long.

Correct- carbon fiber is an extremely strong material, and the original BMW safety structures and reinforcement beams remain in place when installing the carbon roof panel.

Originally Posted by TMP

More worried about fitting - how would we now its been fitted correctly, so the car retains structural integrity?

BMW specifically developed an adhesive for use in bonding carbon fiber panels to sheet metal. By following BMW repair procedures and using BMW's own bonding adhesive a qualified body shop can ensure a permanent and strong bond between the roof and the body of the car. This is the same procedure used at BMW's factory when installing a carbon roof on an E92 M3, F82 M4, etc...

Originally Posted by Eugene-TAIWAN

what's the weight saving in comparison?

and what's the damage?

I'm expecting a substantial weight savings, but will have exact figures this week!

Originally Posted by Johnsonuspp

I will get answer hopefully Monday or Tuesday from German Motors Collision Center. It's a BMW authorized factory repair center and they repair/replace carbon fiber roofs on M3's here in San Francisco. They should have specs and tolerances for doing this type of work. Also mainly what the labor cost will be.

That sounds like an ideal place to perform the work!


Here is a blog entry we posted some years ago, about an E90 M3 carbon fiber roof install:

http://ind-distribution.com/blog/?p=666

[IND-Distribution]

The weights are in!

OE BMW: 18.5lbs

RKP: 7.5lbs

The RKP roof therefore yields a 60% weight savings over the factory BMW roof panel, providing a reduction in weight in the most critical area of the car.

[Imran@Evolve]

Originally Posted by Ilia@IND

The weights are in!

OE BMW: 18.5lbs

RKP: 7.5lbs

The RKP roof therefore yields a 60% weight savings over the factory BMW roof panel, providing a reduction in weight in the most critical area of the car.

So much want. Well done guys.

[TMP]

Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

So much want. Well done guys.

Imran, Any plans to fit this for us in the UK?

[WFS]

Looks amazing!!! When are the first ones being shipped out?

great work to IND and RKP for doing this. Id love to see the matching boot lid.

[DKX4///M]

Im wrapping my roof w high quality 2x2, i cant spend 2gs to save 10lbs even if it is stiffer and does slightly lower the COG.

That being said, beautiful piece and I envy those ho have the liquidity to buy this...

Question does anyone make Carbon fiber hoods or trunk lids? Or the C/F Front lip on the Armitryx green M2???

[ohnnyj]

Anyone know a good install shop in the SoCal area, San Diego preferably.

[IND-Distribution]

Originally Posted by WFS

Looks amazing!!! When are the first ones being shipped out?

great work to IND and RKP for doing this. Id love to see the matching boot lid.

Originally Posted by DKM3Power

Im wrapping my roof w high quality 2x2, i cant spend 2gs to save 10lbs even if it is stiffer and does slightly lower the COG.

That being said, beautiful piece and I envy those ho have the liquidity to buy this...

Question does anyone make Carbon fiber hoods or trunk lids? Or the C/F Front lip on the Armitryx green M2???

Thanks for the kind words! Pm sent.

Originally Posted by ohnnyj

Anyone know a good install shop in the SoCal area, San Diego preferably.

PM Sent!

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

A true badass would put the carbon roof on their car painted.

[Eugene-TAIWAN]

Originally Posted by Ilia@IND

The weights are in!

OE BMW: 18.5lbs

RKP: 7.5lbs

The RKP roof therefore yields a 60% weight savings over the factory BMW roof panel, providing a reduction in weight in the most critical area of the car.

Is there any information on the weave pattern? will it match up with the M carbon parts?

[Eugene-TAIWAN]

Originally Posted by Eugene-TAIWAN

Is there any information on the weave pattern? will it match up with the M carbon parts?

no one from IND cares to reply?

[Ryan@IND]

Originally Posted by Eugene-TAIWAN

no one from IND cares to reply?

It is available in both 1x1 and 2x2(M perf) patterns

[Mint]

Originally Posted by TMP

More worried about fitting - how would we now its been fitted correctly, so the car retains structural integrity?

I double much structural load if any at all goes into the sheet panel of the roof. There is probably an extensive structure around and under the panel to handle actual loading.

[UltraMagneticAL]

Fitment is great and quality is excellent! It's survived the crazy rain we had here in socal (probably mild rain for the rest of you). also it stood up to the light hail we had without any damage or leaks. Purchased and installed thru eas.





Had antenna and roof strips painted as well

The car really should have come this way from BMW.

[IND-Distribution]

Originally Posted by UltraMagneticAL

Fitment is great and quality is excellent! It's survived the crazy rain we had here in socal (probably mild rain for the rest of you). also it stood up to the light hail we had without any damage or leaks. Purchased and installed thru eas.

Had antenna and roof strips painted as well

The car really should have come this way from BMW.

The roof looks great. Thanks for posting the photos!

[DelGriffith]

Originally Posted by UltraMagneticAL

Fitment is great and quality is excellent! It's survived the crazy rain we had here in socal (probably mild rain for the rest of you). also it stood up to the light hail we had without any damage or leaks. Purchased and installed thru eas.



Had antenna and roof strips painted as well

The car really should have come this way from BMW.

That looks GREAT!
Agree that should have been an option, nice work.

[IND-Distribution]

We completed a video to show the process of another RKP carbon roof panel install.

Full car feature: http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...4#post22957164