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Post by Argenta » Tue Jan 11, 2022 1:52 am

Say I suddenly had much too much cash, what would be the best choice of carbon e86 roof? With mounts.

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Post by TomK » Tue Jan 11, 2022 10:46 am

What mounts?
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Post by Ed Doe » Tue Jan 11, 2022 10:55 am

TomK wrote: Tue Jan 11, 2022 10:46 amWhat mounts?
Presumably Sticky ones :lol: Isn't the E86 roof just bonded in?
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Post by Calps » Tue Jan 11, 2022 12:46 pm

I don't have this myself (yet!), so I can't say whether this is considered the "best" or not, but as it's the only option I'm aware of, sharing it for consideration: https://www.geoffsteel.co.uk/shop/bmw-e86-z4-roof-skin/

I could be mistaken, but I think there may be some members who have installed this as well.
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Post by TomK » Tue Jan 11, 2022 1:12 pm

Ed Doe wrote: Tue Jan 11, 2022 10:55 am
TomK wrote: Tue Jan 11, 2022 10:46 amWhat mounts?
Presumably Sticky ones :lol: Isn't the E86 roof just bonded in?
Exactly. However there are 4 screws also holding the OE skin on, I'm not sure if they are provisioned for with the Geoff steel one but I imagine they are not really necessary, the bond is very strong. Goke also make one, I seem to remember it's more money but it's probably a dry layup rather than wet.
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Post by Argenta » Tue Jan 11, 2022 2:33 pm

Four screws!
Calps wrote: Tue Jan 11, 2022 12:46 pm I don't have this myself (yet!), so I can't say whether this is considered the "best" or not, but as it's the only option I'm aware of, sharing it for consideration: https://www.geoffsteel.co.uk/shop/bmw-e86-z4-roof-skin/
I could be mistaken, but I think there may be some members who have installed this as well.
Thanx, anyone that can give a review?
Maybe several threads about this already, sorry if so

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Post by Barrett.d » Tue Jan 11, 2022 3:29 pm

I ordered one of these just before they closed for Christmas. I Should have it within the next few days . Will let you know what it's like :thumbsup:

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Post by Ed Doe » Tue Jan 11, 2022 4:17 pm

I believe a user called Sixspeed with a lovely white track Z4MC on here has one?
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Post by Vanne » Tue Jan 11, 2022 7:14 pm

good roof, though furbishment was a little hit and miss. Some roofs were packed very nicely indeed (mine included), whereas some other left a lot to be desired, and arrived with damage. some also had hair/dust inside the layup, whereas mine was done very nicely. it was a little hit and miss. I believe GS ended up sorting it all out, however lots were delayed.

nice piece of kit. love mine. :thumbsup:
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Post by Argenta » Wed Jan 12, 2022 11:14 am

Thank you, seems a little too sketchy for me personally for now

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Post by Calps » Wed Jan 12, 2022 2:21 pm

TomK wrote: Tue Jan 11, 2022 1:12 pm Goke also make one, I seem to remember it's more money but it's probably a dry layup rather than wet.
Would you have a link for this by any chance? Not having much luck googling this, and would be great to see some of the other options out there.
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Post by Calps » Wed Jan 12, 2022 3:40 pm

Calps wrote: Wed Jan 12, 2022 2:21 pm
TomK wrote: Tue Jan 11, 2022 1:12 pm Goke also make one, I seem to remember it's more money but it's probably a dry layup rather than wet.
Would you have a link for this by any chance? Not having much luck googling this, and would be great to see some of the other options out there.
Actually, think I've found it - Crest Automotive appears to be the seller/distributor for these products now: https://www.catune.co.uk/products-Y2FyX ... pZD04.html
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Post by Argenta » Thu Jan 13, 2022 10:32 am

Thanx!

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Post by SGRG » Sun Jan 30, 2022 10:58 am

Barrett.d wrote: Tue Jan 11, 2022 3:29 pm I ordered one of these just before they closed for Christmas. I Should have it within the next few days . Will let you know what it's like :thumbsup:
Hey @barrett.d, have you installed your carbon roof from Geoff?
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