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Old May 3, 2010 | 07:58 PM
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Hope you do not break any glass during the install as well
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Old May 4, 2010 | 03:24 PM
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If you are going to go through the hassle of replacing your roof, go carbon fiber!
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Old May 4, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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No real point in getting the roof off an MR/RS/ or GSR SE. The AMS Carbon Fiber Roof weighs only 11.4 lbs. and even allows you to retain the factory headliner.
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Old May 4, 2010 | 04:11 PM
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unless you are also considering ramifications of classing in scca or nasa
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Old May 4, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by EvoIX007
No real point in getting the roof off an MR/RS/ or GSR SE. The AMS Carbon Fiber Roof weighs only 11.4 lbs. and even allows you to retain the factory headliner.
and probably costs you $10,000 since it's AMS.

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Old May 4, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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and probably costs you $10,000 since it's AMS.

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Old May 5, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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yep, 1200 + install is about 10,000.. give or take
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Old May 5, 2010 | 11:18 AM
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Damn
that alot for roof
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Old May 5, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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lol could probably be installed for about $750-$1000
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Old May 5, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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I don't see much point in changing the roof or welding a sunroof panel unless it's gonna be a serious race car. Seriously, what difference is it gonna make in a street car?
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Old May 5, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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A cure for option envy. Plus a Carbon fiber roof is pimp.
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Old May 5, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by nemsin
A cure for option envy. Plus a Carbon fiber roof is pimp.

lightweight roof= better gas mileage, or thats atleast what i tell myself to feel like im not wasting money haha

now time for me to get a cf roof and COP setup lol

edit: and an alum driveshaft while im at it
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Old May 5, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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Just paint your roof with carbon fiber paint. Use the super lightweight racing paint.
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Old May 5, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by jy951
Just paint your roof with carbon fiber paint. Use the super lightweight racing paint.

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Old May 5, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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lol im gonna need a big drum of that paint, ill just do my whole car
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