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Discussion in '348/355' started by Intheflesh, Sep 30, 2009.

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  1. Intheflesh

    Intheflesh Formula 3

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    #1 Intheflesh, Sep 30, 2009
    I was just wondering if there's a company that makes a carbon fiber 355 roof (for the gts)

    i was thinking of painting mine to match the body, but then realized a CF one would be 100000x better. lol
     
  2. Ricambi America

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    #2 Ricambi America, Sep 30, 2009
    My roof is carbon. It was a one off deal.

    Very loud, no insulation.
     
  3. Intheflesh

    Intheflesh Formula 3

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    #3 Intheflesh, Sep 30, 2009
    dang


    daniel let me know when those carbon sills come in!!
     
  4. TopElement

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    #4 TopElement, Sep 30, 2009
    If there's interest, it can be done!
     
  5. James-NZ

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    #5 James-NZ, Sep 30, 2009
    IMO exposed carbon and 355's don't mix....but a painted carbon roof would be cool for the weight saving....
     
  6. gothspeed

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    #6 gothspeed, Sep 30, 2009
    +355 ............... :eek:
     
  7. AceMaster

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    #7 AceMaster, Sep 30, 2009
    makes sense
     
  8. Ricambi America

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    #8 Ricambi America, Sep 30, 2009
    Mine is painted black, to match the car. Inside the car however, the top of the roof is just raw carbon with no paint or sealant.
     
  9. AceMaster

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    #9 AceMaster, Sep 30, 2009
    is it a pleasant loud?
     
  10. Ricambi America

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    #10 Ricambi America, Sep 30, 2009
    Not really. It squeaks and rattles like you wouldn't believe. There is no insulation on (or inside) it. So, imagine an eggshell as your roof. The upside? It weighs like 5 pounds total... or something insanely light.
     
  11. AceMaster

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    #11 AceMaster, Sep 30, 2009
    Thanks Daniel
     

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