AW with "carbon" roof

pavelitto · 03-31-2009, 11:37 AM

Today I left my car for minor armrest repair at the dealership in London (My car actually quickly became quite a sensation as it is full "performance edition")
Nevertheless, when I walked out of the dealership I noticed this AW 120 with this fake carbon fiber roof. I was told that they have the guy who can do that. I 've seen one car here on the site with something similar but I thought I will share this with you.
What do you think?
I'm not sure... it looked cool from anything more than 3 feet but at closer look you clearly see it is just a "sticker"
The pictures are from the link
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lighter...7612567921908/
As they send it to my via email.

mkPOTO · 03-31-2009, 11:50 AM

it looks okay, im not too sure about it

red_stapler · 03-31-2009, 12:46 PM

It does look OK from a distance, but I would never do this mod because its not real. Might as well put an "M" badge on the back while you are at it.

rocketpop · 03-31-2009, 12:53 PM

There are lots of white cars with black roofs that are not a M or even BMW. May not be CF though but black none the less.

deamon32 · 03-31-2009, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red_stapler

It does look OK from a distance, but I would never do this mod because its not real. Might as well put an "M" badge on the back while you are at it.

I would not have a problem with the black roof if done properly. With the right color combination and visual mods it can look very very good, should not matter what type of car it is...

If its fake Carbon Fiber or some crap then thats another story.

lib · 03-31-2009, 04:08 PM

If you want a carbon roof, get real carbon. There's nothing wrong with that.

If you go with the "fake carbon" vinyl you might as well go all the way and get neon, lambo doors and a few fake Porsche badges.

ptack · 03-31-2009, 07:01 PM

Vinyl CF is just the 1st step to ending up like this.

twinturbo135i · 03-31-2009, 07:15 PM

^ lol - that's funny!

Bluecougar · 03-31-2009, 07:45 PM

nice

mkPOTO · 03-31-2009, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lib

If you want a carbon roof, get real carbon. There's nothing wrong with that.

If you go with the "fake carbon" vinyl you might as well go all the way and get neon, lambo doors and a few fake Porsche badges.

that bottom comment doesnt make any sense, just because someone puts on a vinyl top doesnt mean there ricers...

ptack · 03-31-2009, 08:25 PM

Fake carbon is just sad. It says, "I want you to think I have lightweight parts, but I can't afford the real ones." Now if it's just a vinyl color instead of paint, it's an aethetic decision based solely on looks - whichever you prefer.
Real CF is about weight savings. Fake CF is about posing.

lib · 03-31-2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkPOTO

that bottom comment doesnt make any sense, just because someone puts on a vinyl top doesnt mean there ricers...

Correct. That's not what I said.

and 1 · 03-31-2009, 08:56 PM

definitely a weak sauce move...doesn't go with the style of the 1 at all

T330 · 04-02-2009, 09:50 PM

I can't wait for TC Kline's cf roof.

gtaday51 · 04-02-2009, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptack

Vinyl CF is just the 1st step to ending up like this.

I burst out laughing at this. Why is there a wing on the roof?
It deserves this.

I call it a laughing ovation...

Good God that was cheesy.

fmxomar · 04-03-2009, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T330

I can't wait for TC Kline's cf roof.

why ? do you really have the balls to drill out all the spot welds of your stock roof to glue in a carbon piece ? serious question ... cus i sure dont. Ps. fiber fagoptics already made a carbon roof replacement

03-31-2009, 11:37 AM	#1
pavelitto Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 254 Posts Drives: 135i Performance Join Date: May 2008 Location: Uk/Pol iTrader: (0)	AW with "carbon" roof Today I left my car for minor armrest repair at the dealership in London (My car actually quickly became quite a sensation as it is full "performance edition") Nevertheless, when I walked out of the dealership I noticed this AW 120 with this fake carbon fiber roof. I was told that they have the guy who can do that. I 've seen one car here on the site with something similar but I thought I will share this with you. What do you think? I'm not sure... it looked cool from anything more than 3 feet but at closer look you clearly see it is just a "sticker" The pictures are from the link http://www.flickr.com/photos/lighter...7612567921908/ As they send it to my via email. __________________ 135i Performance
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red_stapler Private First Class 16 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2008 135i- Montego Blue/Lemon Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California iTrader: (2)	It does look OK from a distance, but I would never do this mod because its not real. Might as well put an "M" badge on the back while you are at it.
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03-31-2009, 12:53 PM	#4
rocketpop Captain 60 Rep 865 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Home iTrader: (0)	There are lots of white cars with black roofs that are not a M or even BMW. May not be CF though but black none the less. __________________
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03-31-2009, 04:08 PM	#6
lib Major 141 Rep 1,401 Posts Drives: <This space for rent> Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ATX iTrader: (0)	If you want a carbon roof, get real carbon. There's nothing wrong with that. If you go with the "fake carbon" vinyl you might as well go all the way and get neon, lambo doors and a few fake Porsche badges.
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ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Vinyl CF is just the 1st step to ending up like this. Attached Images __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Fake carbon is just sad. It says, "I want you to think I have lightweight parts, but I can't afford the real ones." Now if it's just a vinyl color instead of paint, it's an aethetic decision based solely on looks - whichever you prefer. Real CF is about weight savings. Fake CF is about posing. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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04-02-2009, 09:50 PM	#14
T330 T 24 Rep 282 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: MO iTrader: (1)	I can't wait for TC Kline's cf roof.
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