Carbon fiber Exige Cup roof - Page 2 - LotusTalk

LBC111 · 06-29-2007, 04:07 PM

DAMN!.. It looks like this will NOT work for the Exige S, as it does not have the center bracket mount (rear).

Do you have any plans to make a "functional" 07 Cup roof for the S??

Anyone out there planning on making one?

LBC111 · 06-29-2007, 04:12 PM

Whoever makes the first Cup roof for the S will likely have quite a few customers, as that roof would not only be cosmetic, but would be functional.

Chili Red · 06-29-2007, 04:20 PM

It should work on the "S", it just wont have the added support provided by the bracket.

codymac · 06-29-2007, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LBC111

Whoever makes the first Cup roof for the S will likely have quite a few customers, as that roof would not only be cosmetic, but would be functional.

It's functional for the N/A Exige as well. I see nothing about the roof to indicate it won't keep the sun and water of your your noggin'.

As to the scoop? Well... just because the air isn't flowing over an intercooler doesn't mean it's not functional.

The price certainly doesn't sound out of line considering the OEM price - granted, the Exiges all came with hardtops, just nothing like this.

TOPGUN750 · 06-29-2007, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Chili Red

It should work on the "S", it just wont have the added support provided by the bracket.

Correct...I believe that was just added to reduce any rattles.

LBC111 · 06-29-2007, 06:52 PM

I agree that it will probably "fit", but for that chunk of change, I either want the stock 07 Cup roof or an 07 replica, not an 06. Sorry.

I can wait.

Chili Red · 06-29-2007, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LBC111

I agree that it will probably "fit", but for that chunk of change, I either want the stock 07 Cup roof or an 07 replica, not an 06. Sorry.

I can wait.

I cant recall for sure, but I dont believe the 06 Cup cars had this roof. This is a copy of the 07 cup car roof.

holmz · 06-29-2007, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Composites

I'll be able to post better pictures after the assembly of the gaskets, clips, etc is finished, and the piece is actually fastened on the car. The pictures I submitted today are of the roof we made simply resting on a 2006 Exige. Unfortunately, I don't own the car

so I don't always have access to an example.

I like the looks of the underside with the kevlar - which I thought I saw.
Is that option available? And as I only have a soft top... Does/will it come complete?

charliex · 06-29-2007, 07:16 PM

chili's right, the cup car 240 had a similar roof to the S, the cup 255 /cadena has the big scoop.

John · 06-29-2007, 07:46 PM

Did anybody call to get a price by chance?

ace10 · 06-29-2007, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by John

Did anybody call to get a price by chance?

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexandertg4

John didn't have an exact price but he said 3500-5000 but closer to 4500.

Vishus_1 · 06-29-2007, 07:56 PM

Is anyone else having problems with FVMC's website? When I go to Boutique/Parts and Accessories and try to click on the links showing or try to search the parts/accessories, all I get is a message stating "There are no products to list in this category".

Is it me or is there something wrong with the site? It has been like this for me for a while.

If it isn't me - what is the point of putting this out there?

climb4fun · 06-29-2007, 09:41 PM

Why just someone tells everybody the sale's price?! Shouldn't be a secret..

If it's too pricey, seller won't sale too many.. so, soon they have to bring the price down and get adjusted with market demand.

shay2nak · 06-29-2007, 09:59 PM

OH MY DAMN...
you guys are killing me here! I need a 2nd job to pay for all this sh*t!

looks killer!

shay2nak · 06-29-2007, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LBC111

DAMN!.. It looks like this will NOT work for the Exige S, as it does not have the center bracket mount (rear).

Do you have any plans to make a "functional" 07 Cup roof for the S??

Anyone out there planning on making one?

what do you mean, Dan? what bracket???? Shouldn't this work if it will fasten to the body and if the intake opening flows the way it should internally??

bruh_la · 06-30-2007, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by shay2nak

what do you mean, Dan? what bracket???? Shouldn't this work if it will fasten to the body and if the intake opening flows the way it should internally??

I do not know what he is talking about either.

As far as i know the mounting method for the roof did not change between 06 and 07 cars....as far as the design goes, its definately a 255 cup 07 roof....so i do not see the problem. Wheres the bit that does not function...?

As for the price, remember its weight high up you are saving and in the case of supercharged cars you will get more of the eigines performance, more of the time......i think 4,000 is ok.

5,000 is maybe pushing the boat out a bit far, but at the moment it is not clear whats included in the price.

charliex · 06-30-2007, 03:07 AM

if memory serves theres an extra bracket at the rear of the roof, i know i saw it one of the cars
i think its a120v0296j

alexandertg4 · 06-30-2007, 09:08 AM

Well I can't wait for sector 111 to come out with their's. Then we will see what competition will do. He told me it's about 2 weeks out hopefully.

Vishus_1 · 07-01-2007, 09:00 AM

The 06 Elise Sport was the first to come out with the rear bracket on the hardtop.

Now 07 Elises (with hardtops) and Exiges have the same center bracket in the rear of the hardtop. I think it is supposed to help with the roof bowing - there are many that have bowed up over time and there is no adjustment you can do to fix it. It is almost like the roof warps from heat or something and just wont ever fit right (as far as body lines are concerned).

Thomasio · 07-01-2007, 10:05 AM

This roof is for an '07, the pictures are showing the roof on an '06 Exige b/c that was the car that was at the shop that day. The roof appears to work for any S2 Exige.

T.

06-29-2007, 04:07 PM	#21 (permalink)
LBC111 Dan D Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,409	DAMN!.. It looks like this will NOT work for the Exige S, as it does not have the center bracket mount (rear). Do you have any plans to make a "functional" 07 Cup roof for the S?? Anyone out there planning on making one? __________________ 07 Exige S 265: GG, Track Pack, V1, RV Camera, S111 CF roof and splitter, 4.5-lb Voltphreaks battery, 10-lb Von Hep Exhaust, Green filter, 265 crank hp +/-, Volk TE 37 Wheels, RTDbrace, Scroth 6-point ASM harnesses, Innovative Motor Mounts, Saiku Michi Catch Cans. To come: IC fans, headers, and sport cat. 1955 lbs total weight (est w/tank half full) 05 Elise: Storm Titanium, Sport, Touring, Stage II (SOLD) (May '05 - Sept '06)

06-29-2007, 04:12 PM	#22 (permalink)
LBC111 Dan D Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,409	Whoever makes the first Cup roof for the S will likely have quite a few customers, as that roof would not only be cosmetic, but would be functional. __________________ 07 Exige S 265: GG, Track Pack, V1, RV Camera, S111 CF roof and splitter, 4.5-lb Voltphreaks battery, 10-lb Von Hep Exhaust, Green filter, 265 crank hp +/-, Volk TE 37 Wheels, RTDbrace, Scroth 6-point ASM harnesses, Innovative Motor Mounts, Saiku Michi Catch Cans. To come: IC fans, headers, and sport cat. 1955 lbs total weight (est w/tank half full) 05 Elise: Storm Titanium, Sport, Touring, Stage II (SOLD) (May '05 - Sept '06)

06-29-2007, 04:20 PM	#23 (permalink)
Chili Red Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,204	It should work on the "S", it just wont have the added support provided by the bracket. __________________ 2007 Exige S - Chili Red 2009 Mini Cooper S - Chili Red Gotham 265, Nitron Sport Pro, Moroso oil pan, RTVBrace, Volk CE28N/R888, Cup Wheels/A048, 2Bular Ultra 4", Rapfix II w/ Sparco P300, S111 CF Splitter, Ultradiscs, Pagid RS42, V-Force Harness Bar, Schroth PROFI II, Fire Extinguisher, Folding Tow Hook, Odyssey PC680, re-ENFORCER, LLumar 30% tint, Traqmate, DashDAQ, Chasecam, Alpine IVA-D100 w/ Backup Camera.

06-29-2007, 06:52 PM	#26 (permalink)
LBC111 Dan D Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,409	I agree that it will probably "fit", but for that chunk of change, I either want the stock 07 Cup roof or an 07 replica, not an 06. Sorry. I can wait. __________________ 07 Exige S 265: GG, Track Pack, V1, RV Camera, S111 CF roof and splitter, 4.5-lb Voltphreaks battery, 10-lb Von Hep Exhaust, Green filter, 265 crank hp +/-, Volk TE 37 Wheels, RTDbrace, Scroth 6-point ASM harnesses, Innovative Motor Mounts, Saiku Michi Catch Cans. To come: IC fans, headers, and sport cat. 1955 lbs total weight (est w/tank half full) 05 Elise: Storm Titanium, Sport, Touring, Stage II (SOLD) (May '05 - Sept '06)

06-29-2007, 07:16 PM	#29 (permalink)
charliex OSX Black hat Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Las Vegas , NV Posts: 9,935	chili's right, the cup car 240 had a similar roof to the S, the cup 255 /cadena has the big scoop. Attached Images __________________ Black Exige S - http://goth.am 265 Mule / Elan M100.ECU Tuning, http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39660 West Coast Lotus Meet - Las Vegas - November 6-9 2009 http://www.westcoastlotus.com/

06-29-2007, 07:46 PM	#30 (permalink)
John :panic: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,795	Did anybody call to get a price by chance? __________________ 05 "Elixige" w/ Stuff - FOR SALE 07 Mazda 3S - 4-wheeled commuter 99 YZF-600R - 2-wheeled commuter

06-29-2007, 07:56 PM	#32 (permalink)
Vishus_1 Super charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,038 Images: 62	Is anyone else having problems with FVMC's website? When I go to Boutique/Parts and Accessories and try to click on the links showing or try to search the parts/accessories, all I get is a message stating "There are no products to list in this category". Is it me or is there something wrong with the site? It has been like this for me for a while. If it isn't me - what is the point of putting this out there?

06-29-2007, 09:41 PM	#33 (permalink)
climb4fun WTF Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: N.VA Posts: 712	Why just someone tells everybody the sale's price?! Shouldn't be a secret.. If it's too pricey, seller won't sale too many.. so, soon they have to bring the price down and get adjusted with market demand.

06-29-2007, 09:59 PM	#34 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,053	OH MY DAMN... you guys are killing me here! I need a 2nd job to pay for all this sht! looks killer! __________________ * save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp ** EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEOS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

06-30-2007, 03:07 AM	#37 (permalink)
charliex OSX Black hat Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Las Vegas , NV Posts: 9,935	if memory serves theres an extra bracket at the rear of the roof, i know i saw it one of the cars i think its a120v0296j __________________ Black Exige S - http://goth.am 265 Mule / Elan M100.ECU Tuning, http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39660 West Coast Lotus Meet - Las Vegas - November 6-9 2009 http://www.westcoastlotus.com/ Last edited by charliex : 06-30-2007 at 03:16 AM.

06-30-2007, 09:08 AM	#38 (permalink)
alexandertg4 King Alexander Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 892	Well I can't wait for sector 111 to come out with their's. Then we will see what competition will do. He told me it's about 2 weeks out hopefully.

07-01-2007, 09:00 AM	#39 (permalink)
Vishus_1 Super charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,038 Images: 62	The 06 Elise Sport was the first to come out with the rear bracket on the hardtop. Now 07 Elises (with hardtops) and Exiges have the same center bracket in the rear of the hardtop. I think it is supposed to help with the roof bowing - there are many that have bowed up over time and there is no adjustment you can do to fix it. It is almost like the roof warps from heat or something and just wont ever fit right (as far as body lines are concerned).

07-01-2007, 10:05 AM	#40 (permalink)
Thomasio really light stuff Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,503	This roof is for an '07, the pictures are showing the roof on an '06 Exige b/c that was the car that was at the shop that day. The roof appears to work for any S2 Exige. T. __________________ 07 SY Exige S Really Light Stuff Intercooler . RLS Tubes . RLS Water/Methanol Injection . RLS 3.0" Pulley . RLS Wing Plates . RLS CF Window Panel

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