C4 Lexan Roof Replacement
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
C4 Lexan Roof Replacement
I suspect there are two few who would buy it, or perhaps the perception is that C4 owners wouldnt spend the money but it seams someone would make either a light weight fiberglass shell or carbon fiber sheet with Gurney bumps to replace the lexan (glass) roof panel on the removable top. Light weight, add height seems reasonable. Would make a nice replacement for an older scratched glass roof. Have the owner ship his / her roof or have a core charge?
Am I the only person interested in the concept?
Am I the only person interested in the concept?
#2
Burning Brakes
I would not be interested since my C4 is totally for wheel to wheel racing. However, you could pose the idea to Melrose T Tops. They are one of the few people I can think of who might be. Spending money on the development of C4 stuff is a questionable investment.
#3
Race Director
I have the Melrose replacement skin on my top. I made a thread about it here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...roof-skin.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...roof-skin.html
#4
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I have the Melrose replacement skin on my top. I made a thread about it here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...roof-skin.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...roof-skin.html
My lexan roof is far lighter than my fiberglass roof. I suspect that a carbon fiber roof would be as light or lighter.
#5
Race Director
I contacted them about 4 months ago, they had just sold thier last C4 roof and didn't intend to build anymore since there isn't that much demand especially with the economy. First class group though.
My lexan roof is far lighter than my fiberglass roof. I suspect that a carbon fiber roof would be as light or lighter.
My lexan roof is far lighter than my fiberglass roof. I suspect that a carbon fiber roof would be as light or lighter.
#6
I contacted them about 4 months ago, they had just sold thier last C4 roof and didn't intend to build anymore since there isn't that much demand especially with the economy. First class group though.
My lexan roof is far lighter than my fiberglass roof. I suspect that a carbon fiber roof would be as light or lighter.
My lexan roof is far lighter than my fiberglass roof. I suspect that a carbon fiber roof would be as light or lighter.
Though, they did admit that the warp was because they stated strange things can happen to their top when left out in heat with the windows rolled up. At least the Astro Top lasted 7 years.