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Apr 29, 2014 | 09:25 AM

jd_black_00

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Carbon Fiber Roof!!

Hey guys, after 4 long months of waiting I finally get to pick up my Carbon Fiber roof today!! This roof is made with 12K carbon, and uses 6 layers of carbon in total. It was designed to be as light as possible, not just a show-piece. The final finish is one that I worked with Fiberworks to create, which he is now calling "ghosted carbon". The roof is glossy on the top, and matte on the underside. Here are a few pictures that I took yesterday before it was finished, but I'll post some pictures later this week of the roof on the car!!!

Apr 29, 2014 | 10:02 AM

NukeC5

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Nice! Are these going into production?

Apr 29, 2014 | 10:04 AM

jd_black_00

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Nice! Are these going into production?

Since I've got a mold made now they could, but it will likely be price-prohibitive for most people. You can get one on the auction site that has 2 layers of carbon over fiberglass for looks at half the price.

Apr 29, 2014 | 10:07 AM

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looks sick!

Apr 29, 2014 | 10:24 AM

4 KRUSIN

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That looks great.

I'm sure it would look awesome on my pewter.

Apr 29, 2014 | 10:26 AM

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I like it!

Apr 29, 2014 | 10:29 AM

NukeC5

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Ya, but like you, I'd only do the real thing.

Apr 29, 2014 | 11:11 AM

jd_black_00

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Ya, but like you, I'd only do the real thing.

Right on. I'll talk to him today about it. He's open to make more for people, but doesn't expect to make many.

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Apr 29, 2014 | 11:12 AM

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That looks awesome.

I had one done a few years ago that turned out like crap. I eventually scrapped it. Great job!

Apr 29, 2014 | 11:16 AM

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That looks awesome.

I had one done a few years ago that turned out like crap. I eventually scrapped it. Great job!

Wow

Apr 29, 2014 | 11:32 AM

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How much? Under $2k?

Apr 29, 2014 | 11:35 AM

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That does look great. I too would like to know how much it ran, if you don't mind. PM would be fine if you want to go that route too.

Apr 29, 2014 | 11:38 AM

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How much? Under $2k?

I'll get a better idea on cost when I go pick the roof up today. I don't want to say what I paid, since I paid to have a mold made, but they should cost under $2K

Apr 29, 2014 | 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jd_black_00

I'll get a better idea on cost when I go pick the roof up today. I don't want to say what I paid, since I paid to have a mold made, but they should cost under $2K

Apr 29, 2014 | 12:49 PM

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Don't forget to lock that thing down, wouldn't want to test it's strength on the highway!

Apr 29, 2014 | 01:04 PM

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Looks GREAT.......

Good luck with it. Post more photos when its on the car.

Apr 29, 2014 | 01:28 PM

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Please let us know the cost! I'm getting ready to paint my glass roof cause it looks like crap and price depending this may be an option.

Apr 29, 2014 | 02:59 PM

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jd_black_00

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Please let us know the cost! I'm getting ready to paint my glass roof cause it looks like crap and price depending this may be an option.

Like I mentioned before, price will be prohibitive. I talked to Matt and he said that they're probably going to run about $1700-1800, but he could do them slightly cheaper if I put together a group-buy. I'll know more when I talk to him after work.