Gauging interest on an IND Carbon Fiber roof for the 1M

Nate@IND · 08-08-2011, 10:14 AM

When the E92 M3 was released to the market, most M enthusiasts were thrilled to see the car’s beautiful exposed carbon roof. Not only did the piece add to the appearance of the car, but it also saved weight at the most critical point on the chassis- the very top of the car. Unfortunately for M3 fans in need of some extra utility, the carbon roof was only available on the M3 coupe.

Just as E90 M3 owners were left without options, fans of the 1M are also unable to have a carbon roof from BMW. IND created a one-off carbon roof solution for the E90 M3, and we are considering doing the same for the 1M. Our carbon roofs are constructed by hand at a local facility specializing in components for Grand Am, Time Attack, and various hill climb and formula car classes. Each roof has great fit and finish and saves a considerable amount of weight over the standard roof panel.

IND would be happy to produce a carbon roof panel for the 1M, if there is significant interest among 1M owners. Please reply here if you’re interested in a carbon roof panel for your 1M.

Update with OEM 1M roof weight-
19.2lbs

redux · 08-08-2011, 10:20 AM

I'm in! Hell, I'll even ship you my car to use as a template.

TunedM2C · 08-08-2011, 10:31 AM

I'd be interested if the price were right.

UNO///M · 08-08-2011, 10:32 AM

Yes!! Pricing please

Sy546 · 08-08-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by redux

I'm in! Hell, I'll even ship you my car to use as a template.

Agreed!! im in!

Denso · 08-08-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuned1

I'd be interested if the price were right.

+1

M3Newbie88 · 08-08-2011, 10:47 AM

Question.. would the hood not be the same size for the standard 1 series and the 1M?? if its not then ok but if it is would it not also help if you gauged interest with non-1M owners too? Just asking

fourtailpipes · 08-08-2011, 10:49 AM

may want to push this for the 135/128 as well... they didn't have a choice but to have a sunroof here in the USA, so this would be massive weight savings for the 135.

is it possible to salvage the original roof during the install? i'd love to pick up an oem 1m roof from someone doing this for my 135!

discoboy1 · 08-08-2011, 10:50 AM

What is involved in installing this?

BrokenVert · 08-08-2011, 10:51 AM

Can you make me a carbon fiber roof

fourtailpipes · 08-08-2011, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrokenVert

Can you make me a carbon fiber roof

Sy546 · 08-08-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Nate@IND

The price would be around $1400.00 for the carbon roof.

Shoot me a pm

I'd def. be interested at that price point. If my car ever gets built id be down to drive it up to you guys in Chicago. Im in NY.

Nate@IND · 08-08-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by discoboy1

What is involved in installing this?

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ND+Carbon+roof

KSAF · 08-08-2011, 01:00 PM

I'm really interested. I will ship my 1M in Sep to the US, so it would be a great idea to do the CF roof. Will it cost slimier to the E90 CF roof, and how much for the installation?

Nate@IND · 08-08-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KSA ///M3

I'm really interested. I will ship my 1M in Sep to the US, so it would be a great idea to do the CF roof. Will it cost slimier to the E90 CF roof, and how much for the installation?

The price point will be around the same or lower than the E90 M cf roof. Install takes 10-12 hours total.

Whteverjklasdf · 08-08-2011, 01:56 PM

hell yes.

Red135 · 08-08-2011, 02:58 PM

I would love to do this, but even if I could find a shop that I trusted to cut the roof off of my car, the $1200 minimum install price would price me out.

Mahlzeit · 08-08-2011, 03:07 PM

hmmm

$3k for a roof, or for a set of decent coilovers + camber plates installed. What would have a greater impact on performance? On appearance?

Pinta · 08-08-2011, 03:36 PM

What would be the effect on residual value of car? I love it though!

HondaGoneRogue · 08-08-2011, 03:59 PM

I'm def down. As long as I can get one before Oct-Nov. I wouldn't trust anyone but my local garage to di and I'm moving in Dec.

Nate@IND · 08-09-2011, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Red135

I would love to do this, but even if I could find a shop that I trusted to cut the roof off of my car, the $1200 minimum install price would price me out.

Most body shops are $60-$90 an hour. It might sound like crazy but the install is pretty simple for a good body guy.

UNO///M · 08-09-2011, 04:58 PM

Nate if you can price it $1200.00 i'm in.

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Nate@IND 2868 Rep 11,374 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (19)	Gauging interest on an IND Carbon Fiber roof for the 1M When the E92 M3 was released to the market, most M enthusiasts were thrilled to see the car’s beautiful exposed carbon roof. Not only did the piece add to the appearance of the car, but it also saved weight at the most critical point on the chassis- the very top of the car. Unfortunately for M3 fans in need of some extra utility, the carbon roof was only available on the M3 coupe. Just as E90 M3 owners were left without options, fans of the 1M are also unable to have a carbon roof from BMW. IND created a one-off carbon roof solution for the E90 M3, and we are considering doing the same for the 1M. Our carbon roofs are constructed by hand at a local facility specializing in components for Grand Am, Time Attack, and various hill climb and formula car classes. Each roof has great fit and finish and saves a considerable amount of weight over the standard roof panel. IND would be happy to produce a carbon roof panel for the 1M, if there is significant interest among 1M owners. Please reply here if you’re interested in a carbon roof panel for your 1M. Update with OEM 1M roof weight- 19.2lbs __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • FACEBOOK • INSTAGRAM • FLICKR Last edited by Nate@IND; 09-06-2011 at 07:33 PM..
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redux WTF does Stage 1 mean? 273 Rep 311 Posts Drives: Bwm and such Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Singapore, Los Angeles, and such iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 1M [9.35]	I'm in! Hell, I'll even ship you my car to use as a template.
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TunedM2C Brigadier General 829 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: 2016 LBB M2 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (2)	I'd be interested if the price were right.
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UNO///M Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 249 Posts Drives: AW BMW 1M Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando,FL iTrader: (0)	Yes!! Pricing please __________________ AW BMW 1M, N55 mid pipe, Lightweight titanausphalangen CF front splitter, Bmw Performance CF rear spoliler, LUX AE, IND goodies...
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M3Newbie88 Brigadier General 138 Rep 4,053 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	Question.. would the hood not be the same size for the standard 1 series and the 1M?? if its not then ok but if it is would it not also help if you gauged interest with non-1M owners too? Just asking
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fourtailpipes Major 111 Rep 1,338 Posts Drives: the ladies crazy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: , Location, Location! iTrader: (0)	may want to push this for the 135/128 as well... they didn't have a choice but to have a sunroof here in the USA, so this would be massive weight savings for the 135. is it possible to salvage the original roof during the install? i'd love to pick up an oem 1m roof from someone doing this for my 135!
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discoboy1 Lieutenant Colonel 121 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: E82 1M VO/F30 328D Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Montreal iTrader: (3)	What is involved in installing this? __________________ 2011 E82 1M VO 2013 F84 35i VO
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	Can you make me a carbon fiber roof __________________
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KSAF Speed Demon 20 Rep 112 Posts Drives: The Ultimate Driving Machine Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia iTrader: (0)	I'm really interested. I will ship my 1M in Sep to the US, so it would be a great idea to do the CF roof. Will it cost slimier to the E90 CF roof, and how much for the installation? __________________ Anyone can drive a fast car, but few can drive a car fast!
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Whteverjklasdf First Lieutenant 20 Rep 301 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . iTrader: (0)	hell yes.
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Red135 La Flama Blanca 27 Rep 1,545 Posts Drives: 1-series Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Abq, NM iTrader: (1)	I would love to do this, but even if I could find a shop that I trusted to cut the roof off of my car, the $1200 minimum install price would price me out.
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Mahlzeit Lieutenant 37 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Location Location iTrader: (0)	hmmm $3k for a roof, or for a set of decent coilovers + camber plates installed. What would have a greater impact on performance? On appearance?
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Pinta Private 9 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Wales iTrader: (0)	What would be the effect on residual value of car? I love it though!
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08-09-2011, 04:58 PM	#22
UNO///M Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 249 Posts Drives: AW BMW 1M Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando,FL iTrader: (0)	Nate if you can price it $1200.00 i'm in.
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