Dads C63 gets a new Carbon Fiber Roof!!
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A 100% beautiful job my friend. Kieth you are defiantly one of the few among us that has the b-lls to go ALL out.
I just hope you don't expect too much from this mod, other than the KILLER looks
I just hope you don't expect too much from this mod, other than the KILLER looks
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Like others have said, the roof looks very well done! It helps tie in all your mods and keep the theme of your car going. A carbon trunk would definitely finish it off, but it sounds like that is already on the horizon!
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Thanks alot guys!! I will get some good outdoor photo's tomorrow if the weather clears up. It really looks awesome!! Wish I could show you in person. Not sure if the trunk is going to be too much. May end up painting it but we'll see.
Just so you know, the front DTM bumper was a 9+ pound savings, hood was a 40+ pound savings, the roof was a 40+ savings and the trunk will be another 12+ pound savings. It will be over 100# saved with the C/F parts. Not a great deal but every little bit helps.
Couple more photos in the garage:
Just so you know, the front DTM bumper was a 9+ pound savings, hood was a 40+ pound savings, the roof was a 40+ savings and the trunk will be another 12+ pound savings. It will be over 100# saved with the C/F parts. Not a great deal but every little bit helps.
Couple more photos in the garage:
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You might want to figure out a way to reinforce the "oh-s%#t" handles that are just cosmetic now. Next time you take the boys from Germany for a little ride, three of those handles are going to be snatched off. 
Seriously it looks very clean, and I like it a lot more than I thought I was going to. Can't wait to see it in person.
Seriously it looks very clean, and I like it a lot more than I thought I was going to. Can't wait to see it in person.
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Its all being done at Sanford Paint and Body here in town. They do outstanding work!!
The total weight savings is 40#.
The only down side so far is that the "oh S*&#" handles in the roof will not be functional anymore. Simple explanation - with a sun roof model the handles are further towards the outside of the car. With the non-sunroof headliner(European models) the handles are further in so the brackets don't line up. No problem, we just installed the handles to the headliner so they are there for asthetic purposes but you can't pull on them or you'll pull the headliner down.
Just have to be sure that no one pulls on them.
The only interior part that I have ever removed for racing is the passenger seat and that was for the mile run. We had the cage in at that time so I took out that seat to offset the cage weight. I will find a way to make our goals without sacrificing the luxury interior. Thats why I got the factory headliner from Germany so it would look stock from the inside.
Will be complete tomorrow!!!!!!
The total weight savings is 40#.
The only down side so far is that the "oh S*&#" handles in the roof will not be functional anymore. Simple explanation - with a sun roof model the handles are further towards the outside of the car. With the non-sunroof headliner(European models) the handles are further in so the brackets don't line up. No problem, we just installed the handles to the headliner so they are there for asthetic purposes but you can't pull on them or you'll pull the headliner down.
Just have to be sure that no one pulls on them.
The only interior part that I have ever removed for racing is the passenger seat and that was for the mile run. We had the cage in at that time so I took out that seat to offset the cage weight. I will find a way to make our goals without sacrificing the luxury interior. Thats why I got the factory headliner from Germany so it would look stock from the inside.
Will be complete tomorrow!!!!!!
Much respect to you and this project. I just thought if an absolutely CRAZY idea, imagine painting all your CF parts including the roof body color, talk about ultimate sleeper status, only you know you have the weight savings but to everyone else its a surprise. I don't know, I think I am around CF to much to appreciate it! LOL
When will I be seeing this thing at Sebring or Homestead?
