Carbon Fiber Sunroof Replacement

Unsafe At Any Speed · Post by **Unsafe At Any Speed** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 1:20 am

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.

Post by **eHoward** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:08 am

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.

S8n · Post by **S8n** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 9:08 pm

If you make a sunroof replacement, mark me down. I hate sunroofs.

Unsafe At Any Speed · Mon Jul 24, 2006 11:55 pm

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.

z.MacK · Post by **z.MacK** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:43 pm

Why would you want to replace the glass? It weighs like, 5 pounds at the most.

S8n · Post by **S8n** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:01 pm

z.MacK wrote:Why would you want to replace the glass? It weighs like, 5 pounds at the most.

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 · Post by **z.MacK** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:17 pm

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.

product1620 · Post by **product1620** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:48 pm

z.MacK wrote:Why would you want to replace the glass? It weighs like, 5 pounds at the most.

Has anybody actually weighed it, because I don't believe that for a second; it feels much heavier than that.

product1620 · Post by **product1620** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:56 pm

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.

Such as??? Ive already lost the trunk, cruise, interior carpet, and most interior trim pieses, any other ideas, besides the sun roof area?

S8n · Post by **S8n** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 11:45 am

product1620 wrote:
z.MacK wrote:Why would you want to replace the glass? It weighs like, 5 pounds at the most.
Has anybody actually weighed it, because I don't believe that for a second; it feels much heavier than that.

It's about 14 pounds. I do plan on eventually swap on a hardtop, but that's pretty far down the list right now.

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 12:43 pm

Why not just drive without the sunroof in? Surely having a carbon fibre sunroof is going to help tons in the rain...

product1620 · Post by **product1620** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 1:24 pm

teh aerodynamics, and teh weather.

Unsafe At Any Speed · Post by **Unsafe At Any Speed** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 6:15 pm

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.

donk_316 · Post by **donk_316** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 6:46 pm

Carbon fiber is fucking sweet. Im trying to source as many CF parts for my car as i can.

I found CF Seats with padding and covers.... hot.

product1620 · Post by **product1620** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:18 pm

Why would u paint cf; Its a showie but functional piece, that I think add's character.

Unsafe At Any Speed · Sat Jul 29, 2006 12:45 am

I'd paint the outside because it would look tacky and otherwise out of place. The inside I would probably leave without paint though.

z.MacK · Post by **z.MacK** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:10 am

donk_316 wrote:Carbon fiber is fucking sweet.

Ya, putting it that way... A carbon fiber sunroof would be real nice.
I'd shell out a few benjs for one of those.

But going for strictly weight reduction id get rid of the sunroof.

product1620 · Post by **product1620** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:14 am

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