Carbon Fiber Sunroof Replacement
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Carbon Fiber Sunroof Replacement
Is anybody willing to make or know of a place to find a carbon fiber replacement for the Fiero sunroof? I prefer the look of a solid roof but would like to still be able to remove it if desired. Otherwise, I will probably further de-option my car and swap out the roof.
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I might be able to sell you some fiber and supplies. Mike just bought a roll. I can get a price if you want to make it yourself.
I told JM if I made one for myself, I'd make him one too. I haven't had the time. At some point, I'm going to make some more stuff besides the decklids. I don't think that's going to happen for a couple years though.
I told JM if I made one for myself, I'd make him one too. I haven't had the time. At some point, I'm going to make some more stuff besides the decklids. I don't think that's going to happen for a couple years though.
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I might be interested in going that route. Although, honestly I have no idea as how to begin. I don't even know how to glass. I was planning on learning this summer, but it's going quick though.
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Because it weighs five pounds, and its five pounds at the highest point of the vehicle. Here's an example: The new BMW M6 has a carbon fibre roof panel. It only saved nine pounds overall, but those nine less pounds lowered the center of gravity by a full inch. That's alot.z.MacK wrote:Why would you want to replace the glass? It weighs like, 5 pounds at the most.
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Such as??? Ive already lost the trunk, cruise, interior carpet, and most interior trim pieses, any other ideas, besides the sun roof area?z.MacK wrote:Fieros are overweight and overbuilt. The glass sunroof is nothing.
You can lose more weight in better places. The sunroof is a waste of time to fuck around with. If it bothers you swap in a hardtop.
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It's about 14 pounds. I do plan on eventually swap on a hardtop, but that's pretty far down the list right now.product1620 wrote:Has anybody actually weighed it, because I don't believe that for a second; it feels much heavier than that.z.MacK wrote:Why would you want to replace the glass? It weighs like, 5 pounds at the most.
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teh aerodynamics, and teh weather.
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Honestly, the main reason I want a carbon fiber replacement is cosmetic. I prefer the look of a hardtop but would still like to be able to take out the panel if I want. Of course, the panel would be painted body color on the outside.
I'll probably just end up swaping out roofs I guess. I mean, the roof and the mirrors are the only things that were going to be stock anyway.
I'll probably just end up swaping out roofs I guess. I mean, the roof and the mirrors are the only things that were going to be stock anyway.
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I'd paint the outside because it would look tacky and otherwise out of place. The inside I would probably leave without paint though.
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