[Z06] Halltech ZR1 Style Carbon Fiber Roof/Halo
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Halltech ZR1 Style Carbon Fiber Roof/Halo
Blackdog Racing in Lincolnshire IL installed our first ZR1 roof and halo yesterday, they are ready to do this for any of our customers.
I will have pictures in the next few days, but these are the pictures from a few weeks ago, along with the weight savings. We will also have the A-Pillar carbon fiber pieces available as well.
We also have a company in NH that is installing one for a customer, and they are also able to do the roof removal, Mg frame preparation and bonding. They make the F22 Raptor composite parts, so the procedure will be perfect. Waiting for pricing as well.
We suspect that most high end shops could handle this R&R, but the bonding agent requires oven curing which some shops may not be able to handle. Forget GM dealers.
We are ready to start filling orders now, and will have the total R&R cost for those wanting to have the roof done professionally next week.
Pricing is $1999.99 plus shipping for both the ZR1 roof and halo. Order the Halltech GT2 hood at the same time and we will deduct $100 from the order. Order Katech's deck/Lexan window and you will save over 61 lbs and lower the center of gravity significantly.
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First one on a customer's car. Installed by Blackdog Racing in Illinois.
Pictures soon of the second one installed.
Total weight of the Halltech ZR1 style Carbon Fiber Roof/magnesium frame/pillar=13.76 lbs
Stock Z06 roof/frame/pillar=28.2lbs
Halltech ZR1 style Carbon roof/frame/pillar= 13.76lbs.
Total weight reduction -14.44lbs off the top of the car to shoulder height.
Reduces the center of gravity significantly.
Roof made from all prepreg carbon fiber with honeycomb Nomex for strength.
Pillar made from pre-preg carbon fiber.
I will have pictures in the next few days, but these are the pictures from a few weeks ago, along with the weight savings. We will also have the A-Pillar carbon fiber pieces available as well.
We also have a company in NH that is installing one for a customer, and they are also able to do the roof removal, Mg frame preparation and bonding. They make the F22 Raptor composite parts, so the procedure will be perfect. Waiting for pricing as well.
We suspect that most high end shops could handle this R&R, but the bonding agent requires oven curing which some shops may not be able to handle. Forget GM dealers.
We are ready to start filling orders now, and will have the total R&R cost for those wanting to have the roof done professionally next week.
Pricing is $1999.99 plus shipping for both the ZR1 roof and halo. Order the Halltech GT2 hood at the same time and we will deduct $100 from the order. Order Katech's deck/Lexan window and you will save over 61 lbs and lower the center of gravity significantly.
ORDER HERE
First one on a customer's car. Installed by Blackdog Racing in Illinois.
Pictures soon of the second one installed.
Total weight of the Halltech ZR1 style Carbon Fiber Roof/magnesium frame/pillar=13.76 lbs
Stock Z06 roof/frame/pillar=28.2lbs
Halltech ZR1 style Carbon roof/frame/pillar= 13.76lbs.
Total weight reduction -14.44lbs off the top of the car to shoulder height.
Reduces the center of gravity significantly.
Roof made from all prepreg carbon fiber with honeycomb Nomex for strength.
Pillar made from pre-preg carbon fiber.
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Any dealer can replace the roof/pillar. It is pretty easy and straight forward. Our dealer does the R&R for $400.
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We are getting pricing from a second company as well.
The biggest issue is cleaning the magnesium frame and prepping the carbon fiber roof for bonding. We use Hysol dry film that has to be heated in an oven for adhesion.
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Retail on the ZR1 roof/halo are over $6000 and they weigh 3 lbs more than our parts. 14.4lbs lighter than the Z06 counterparts.
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Jim,
I have purchased some amazing pieces from you in Carbon Fiber - this past summer, the black ZR1 hood you used for a mold is on my Z06. I live in Phoenix and the summer sun is hot. I garage my car, but use it as a daily driver. I am inferring from your comments on weather, that the Phoenix sun would do damage to your CF top and halo? Is this your conclusion, please let me know your thoughts? Thanks. (Sorry, in an earlier post, I addressed you as Jersey. I was thinking of Apsis by mistake)
Bruce in Arizona
I have purchased some amazing pieces from you in Carbon Fiber - this past summer, the black ZR1 hood you used for a mold is on my Z06. I live in Phoenix and the summer sun is hot. I garage my car, but use it as a daily driver. I am inferring from your comments on weather, that the Phoenix sun would do damage to your CF top and halo? Is this your conclusion, please let me know your thoughts? Thanks. (Sorry, in an earlier post, I addressed you as Jersey. I was thinking of Apsis by mistake)
Bruce in Arizona
If you are interested in a top for climate change, keep it stock. This setup is for the enthusiast looking for the weight loss and look for 1/3rd the cost of the GM counterparts.
Retail on the ZR1 roof/halo are over $6000 and they weigh 3 lbs more than our parts. 14.4lbs lighter than the Z06 counterparts.
Jim
Retail on the ZR1 roof/halo are over $6000 and they weigh 3 lbs more than our parts. 14.4lbs lighter than the Z06 counterparts.
Jim
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Jim,
I have purchased some amazing pieces from you in Carbon Fiber - this past summer, the black ZR1 hood you used for a mold is on my Z06. I live in Phoenix and the summer sun is hot. I garage my car, but use it as a daily driver. I am inferring from your comments on weather, that the Phoenix sun would do damage to your CF top and halo? Is this your conclusion, please let me know your thoughts? Thanks. (Sorry, in an earlier post, I addressed you as Jersey. I was thinking of Apsis by mistake)
Bruce in Arizona
I have purchased some amazing pieces from you in Carbon Fiber - this past summer, the black ZR1 hood you used for a mold is on my Z06. I live in Phoenix and the summer sun is hot. I garage my car, but use it as a daily driver. I am inferring from your comments on weather, that the Phoenix sun would do damage to your CF top and halo? Is this your conclusion, please let me know your thoughts? Thanks. (Sorry, in an earlier post, I addressed you as Jersey. I was thinking of Apsis by mistake)
Bruce in Arizona
Carbon is finicky. I put on APSIS CF side splitters and Mirrors and they look like new. Put on a Katech CF front splitter and after a year it looked dull and in need of clear coating.
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Interested as well as I am in Florida Jim. Have your DRED hood and would like to do the roof and halo but need to know it will hold up for my daily driver.
Carbon is finicky. I put on APSIS CF side splitters and Mirrors and they look like new. Put on a Katech CF front splitter and after a year it looked dull and in need of clear coating.
Carbon is finicky. I put on APSIS CF side splitters and Mirrors and they look like new. Put on a Katech CF front splitter and after a year it looked dull and in need of clear coating.
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We can do the roof in the same clear gel coat as your hood. The Pre-Preg carbon is what we initially wanted to do for these roofs, which is glossy and stays glossy for ever if taken care of, but the clear gel coat would never need refinishing. Gel coat is the finish finish on boats and airplanes.
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Installed by Blackdog Racing in Lincolnshire, IL
How to shave off almost 15 lbs off the roofline:
#2 is also installed, but pictures are not available yet.
Both customers are very happy with the results.
Installed by Blackdog Racing in Lincolnshire, IL
How to shave off almost 15 lbs off the roofline:
#2 is also installed, but pictures are not available yet.
Both customers are very happy with the results.