World's first RKP Carbon Fiber M2 roof, installed at IND!

IND-Distribution · 09-20-2016, 05:25 PM

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We are proud to reveal installed photos of RKP's Carbon Fiber roof for the M2! RKP continues to push the envelope of what's possible, while maintaining a tasteful and timeless style.

The RKP roof weighs 7.5lbs, while the original BMW M2 roof weighs 18.5lbs.

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atxsk8r · 09-20-2016, 05:37 PM

WOW! Looks awesome!

Now if this was stock, everyone would of went with AW

CosmosMpower · 09-20-2016, 06:56 PM

Now we just need real M mirrors and seats

Orange fever · 09-20-2016, 07:26 PM

That thing looks gorgeous///

Detailers Domain · 09-20-2016, 08:37 PM

WOW!

SW19 · 09-20-2016, 08:47 PM

Nice!

Does the carbon fiber weave look exactly the same as the M3 and M4?

What is the cost,including install?

Detailers Domain · 09-20-2016, 08:50 PM

the link - http://ind-distribution.com/ind/cate...ber-roof-panel

not a bad price at all - and yup alpine white would have been my choice with that roof!

Blindside_137 · 09-20-2016, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

the link - http://ind-distribution.com/ind/cate...ber-roof-panel

not a bad price at all - and yup alpine white would have been my choice with that roof!

I would tick that box at that price if it was an option, but install labor for the aftermarket may be pushing that dollar mark way too far. No doubt it makes the car have some special character.

What is amazing is how much room for improvement there is with this car, given how great it already is.

I am sure we will see more carbon in the next gen, like it seems is coming with the next M5.

Denk · 09-21-2016, 12:27 AM

Love it, nice M touch.

Yellowflash21 · 09-21-2016, 03:13 AM

5 kg in weight reduction. I would rather go on diet and invest in lightweight battery!

But it looks brutally good!

swagon · 09-21-2016, 06:02 AM

TÜV?

Imran@Evolve · 09-21-2016, 06:13 AM

Bravo! :-)

DrKevM5 · 09-21-2016, 06:52 AM

Rails wrapped or included with roof?

David@ActiveAutowerke · 09-21-2016, 08:03 AM

Wow! That looks even better than I expected it to!

PackPride85 · 09-21-2016, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Yellowflash21

5 kg in weight reduction. I would rather go on diet and invest in lightweight battery!

But it looks brutally good!

On the M4 it lowers the center of gravity by about 2 inches as well. CF roof combined with CF drive shaft and trunk probably saves about 50 lbs total.

Powerbeast · 09-21-2016, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DrKevM5

Rails wrapped or included with roof?

Rails most likely have been painted gloss black.

M3 Adjuster · 09-21-2016, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Now we just need real M mirrors and seats

Giving the n55b30T0 a pass ? Wow ... How big of you

LGordon · 09-21-2016, 10:45 AM

I might get a carbon roof for my M4 because that car look too sweet

Bluesummer · 09-21-2016, 10:46 AM

In before all the "this is how it was suppose to be from the factory" comments

isugoo · 09-21-2016, 10:49 AM

this is just too right.

135iMsportCoupe · 09-21-2016, 10:49 AM

Wonder if it fits a 135i? Mine is wrapped and looks great but won't last forever. The shape of this roof is nicer, too

Ramos · 09-21-2016, 10:50 AM

Can someone educate me on how this roof panel is installed? Is there cutting and welding involved? How much labor are we talking and is there any risk of compromising the body's structural stiffness in the install process?

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