E36 Sunroof Delete Panel (Fiberglass)

[Spitfire1940]

Thanks will do!

[Spyke]

Hi Spyke,

I see you have changed your mind and gotten yourself the fibergalss vesion instead... We are still working on Carbon Version, just trying to perfect it. We do believe in perfection instead of !#$!

Thanks...

I did Alex, I just had no time to wait (moving) and needed to wrap up the car. Igor was very pleasant to work with, and I actually can't say I'm sad about not getting the carbon fiber. The fiberglass piece is a masterpiece.

Guys: This is NO DOUBT the best delete panel you can get right now, and most likely will be for years to come. If you're impatient or you're going to paint it anyways, go ahead with the fiberglass version. If not, the carbon fiber panel will be WORTH the wait. My photos and review are already up on their website:

http://s2rtuning.com/Customer_Feedback.html

I finished the install in less than an hour, and that included sealant!

[Spitfire1940]

Quick install vid...

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFEbV36-bZY[/ame]

[Spyke]

I though about the tape transfer trick, but I found it much easier and more precise to do the following:

-Test fit panel
-Trim (if needed)
-Insert original hardware/screws all the way in
-Paint heads of screws
-Test fit panel again, pressing upwards
-Remove panel, drill marked holes
-Install panel, install screws to retain panel
-Mask topside of roof, use silicone sealant, peel tape and let cure 24-72 hours

[Spitfire1940]

Many ways to get where you going, as long as you get there... LOL

I quess you got a chance to see my car as well.

[Spyke]

Many ways to get where you going, as long as you get there... LOL

I quess you got a chance to see my car as well.

Yup, just throwing another option out there. What are the plans for the car?

[Spitfire1940]

GTS 2 for Now

[Spyke]

Awesome, good luck with the rest of the project Alex!

[Spitfire1940]

Finally got a chance to finish my roof up, all done!
Couple of changes with the install, instead reusing factory screws I went ahead and used 3/16 Aluminum rivets, 1'' Aluminum washer and 1'' and 1/4 rubber washer.

[nighthawk328i]

I'll be in for one as soon as the carbon fiber piece becomes available, it looks great.

[Spitfire1940]

Thank you...

[Spitfire1940]

Finally!

Our first carbon fiber lid is done...

[///w3fl3x]

Is there a weight difference between the carbon and fiberglass panel? How much do each weigh?

[Mr Estoril]

Finally!

Our first carbon fiber lid is done...

Hard to tell but it looks nice.
Questions if you don't mind: Did you use PE, VE, or Epoxy? What is the Tg of the resin you are using? Is is the laminate schedule only carbon?

Thanks!

[Spitfire1940]

Is there a weight difference between the carbon and fiberglass panel? How much do each weigh?

Hi,
In the way they are the same. You are looking at about 2.5 to 3lbs.
We use automotive grey primer as a first layer in the fiberglass version.
As to carbon version we use as a first layer UV protected marine clea rcoat and the same amount on layers of glass and Epoxy...

Thank you,
Alex

Hard to tell but it looks nice.
Questions if you don't mind: Did you use PE, VE, or Epoxy? What is the Tg of the resin you are using? Is is the laminate schedule only carbon?

Thanks!

Hi,

We use Epoxy, can't stand anything else... Tg is about 200 room temp drying and can be ramped up with prograssive temp... If you mean do we use carbon as a fist layer and then fiberglass backing, then Yes! It is all price driven...

Thank you,
Alex

[Spitfire1940]

Also, if anybody planning on ordering Please let us know as to what type of car you guys have. 2 or 4 door version, since after cutting another roof off today we found out that 2 and 4 door cars have a different roof pattern as to mounting location.

Thank you,
Alex

[jakermac]

Planning to order a CF version for a coupe.

[Mr Estoril]

Hi,

We use Epoxy, can't stand anything else... Tg is about 200 room temp drying and can be ramped up with prograssive temp... If you mean do we use carbon as a fist layer and then fiberglass backing, then Yes! It is all price driven...

Thank you,
Alex

Good answers, I think your openness about this is commendable. Also glad to hear you are using epoxy and with a Tg of 200 that is plenty high enough to avoid print through/distortion. Keep up the good work.

[///w3fl3x]

Also, if anybody planning on ordering Please let us know as to what type of car you guys have. 2 or 4 door version, since after cutting another roof off today we found out that 2 and 4 door cars have a different roof pattern as to mounting location.

Thank you,
Alex

I'm interested in seeing the carbon version when it's completed. If I do buy then it's for my coupe.

[Spitfire1940]

Hi,

I thought I should share some of the new picture of the recently pulled panel out of the mold...

Best pics to date, as you might have noticed I am not that good of a photographer.

Also, thank you for all of the comments and remarks. We are constantly working to improve our Carbon Version. We hope to have them released soon.

We are also in the process in producing E30 version as well... Hope to have those in 1 month ready.

Thank you all...

[Spitfire1940]

Update: E30 Sunroof Delete Panel!

Plug is 90% complete, Should be ready by this Saturday.

Alex

[jakermac]

How long until you have a CF E36 coupe panel ready? I'm going to order soon, as the OEM sunroof in my car is acting up, and rather than wasting time trying to fix it, since I planned on removing it eventually anyways I'd prefer to just do it now.

[EddieH]

+1 on the cf panel

[Spitfire1940]

Hi Guys (Jakermac, EddieH and W3fl3x)

Thank you for the inquiries on the Carbon Fiber roof panels. I Know i won't be able to lay any of them up this week, but I will go ahead get them rolling first thing next week. I will keep you guys updated...

Thank you,
Alex
S2R tuning.com

[jakermac]

Thanks Alex. Waiting with bated breath!!