Carbon Fiber Roof!!

Supra Saiyan · 08-08-2010, 05:52 AM

I have never heard of it.. Seen it.. Etc.. You know the M3 2009 I believe has it.. You know!! CARBON FIBER ROOF!! So one of my project Supras just so happens to be a Sport roof.. I wonder if I could have someone put together a carbon fiber replacement. That way I could trim some weight (in a place I doubt it is needed since it is not connected to the car anyways) and get a cool look..

What do you think?? CARBON FIBER ROOF to replace my SPORT ROOF??

YES!!

cre · 08-08-2010, 06:22 AM

No weight to be saved at all... just get a hard top if weight is your primary concern. Someone in Colorado Springs had a one-off made (for a couple thousand dollars)..... the thing was still almost as heavy as a stock roof. But hey, if you've got the money to spend on the development and fabrication, go for it.

Green7mgte · 08-08-2010, 08:29 PM

targa tops arent all that heavy.. and the weight is a good thing.. drive the car with the top on.. than take it off. notice a difference? a tad wishy washy, car feels like somethings missing? yea its your roof.

Supra Saiyan · 08-08-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Green7mgte

targa tops arent all that heavy.. and the weight is a good thing.. drive the car with the top on.. than take it off. notice a difference? a tad wishy washy, car feels like somethings missing? yea its your roof.

Ahh, I just wish is where all one piece. I hate that mine is a targa.. I just wanted something different that would do something more.. such as weight reduction. Though it would seem that it makes no difference. So it would end up being for looks only..

Green7mgte · 08-08-2010, 09:19 PM

yea i was flipping through my midwest motor catalog for corvets and they have clear targa tops for their cars..

wish we had a parts catalog like corvett does.. customized as all get out.

i love my targa top..

Supra Saiyan · 08-08-2010, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Green7mgte

yea i was flipping through my midwest motor catalog for corvets and they have clear targa tops for their cars..

wish we had a parts catalog like corvett does.. customized as all get out

Darn.. Wow, clear.. That would be weird.. ::Looks up as bird poops above::

Green7mgte · 08-08-2010, 09:24 PM

well clear smokey colored. you can see through it but offers protection from the sun like a sun roof / moon roof does.

cre · 08-08-2010, 10:30 PM

So put a sunroof in the targa.

It's possible to have a lighter targa top that's lighter than stock... CF or FB with an aluminum skeleton... it's just going to cost you a TON.

As for rigidity when the top is out, a lot of people have built X braces to mount in place of the roof piece for additional support.

Sonyps307 · 08-09-2010, 03:28 AM

I seen a carbon fiber targa top on eBay and some other site for like 300-400$

cre · 08-09-2010, 03:37 AM

Link or DEATH.

08-08-2010, 05:52 AM	#1
Supra Saiyan 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 225	Carbon Fiber Roof!! I have never heard of it.. Seen it.. Etc.. You know the M3 2009 I believe has it.. You know!! CARBON FIBER ROOF!! So one of my project Supras just so happens to be a Sport roof.. I wonder if I could have someone put together a carbon fiber replacement. That way I could trim some weight (in a place I doubt it is needed since it is not connected to the car anyways) and get a cool look.. What do you think?? CARBON FIBER ROOF to replace my SPORT ROOF?? YES!!

08-08-2010, 06:22 AM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	No weight to be saved at all... just get a hard top if weight is your primary concern. Someone in Colorado Springs had a one-off made (for a couple thousand dollars)..... the thing was still almost as heavy as a stock roof. But hey, if you've got the money to spend on the development and fabrication, go for it. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

08-08-2010, 08:29 PM	#3
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	targa tops arent all that heavy.. and the weight is a good thing.. drive the car with the top on.. than take it off. notice a difference? a tad wishy washy, car feels like somethings missing? yea its your roof. __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

08-08-2010, 09:19 PM	#5
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	yea i was flipping through my midwest motor catalog for corvets and they have clear targa tops for their cars.. wish we had a parts catalog like corvett does.. customized as all get out. i love my targa top.. __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

08-08-2010, 09:24 PM	#7
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	well clear smokey colored. you can see through it but offers protection from the sun like a sun roof / moon roof does. __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

08-08-2010, 10:30 PM	#8
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	So put a sunroof in the targa. It's possible to have a lighter targa top that's lighter than stock... CF or FB with an aluminum skeleton... it's just going to cost you a TON. As for rigidity when the top is out, a lot of people have built X braces to mount in place of the roof piece for additional support. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

08-09-2010, 03:28 AM	#9
Sonyps307 Lexus & 550's Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 526	I seen a carbon fiber targa top on eBay and some other site for like 300-400$

08-09-2010, 03:37 AM	#10
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Link or DEATH. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->