Carbon fiber Exige Cup roof - Page 6 - LotusTalk

Thomasio · 09-26-2007, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bgwillyelise

i would go

My car is so loud w/ the Arqray that the wind noise isn't significant.

With the seals the wind noise will be gone. I'll get around to it...

Thomas

Bgwilly31 · 09-26-2007, 10:27 AM

Exhaust notes, rattles clunks rocks hitting the fender liner. Those sounds are one thing to me.

A small whistling wind noise like i said would rive me crazy.

I would trade you spots any day though

Thomasio · 09-26-2007, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bgwillyelise

Exhaust notes, rattles clunks rocks hitting the fender liner. Those sounds are one thing to me.

A small whistling wind noise like i said would rive me crazy.

I would trade you spots any day though

If you want, you can buy the seals for me and I'll let you know how quiet it is!

Bgwilly31 · 09-26-2007, 12:37 PM

hrmmm let me think about about that one.

shay2nak · 09-26-2007, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomasio

If you want, you can buy the seals for me and I'll let you know how quiet it is!

how about you send me the hardtop and I'll install the seals. I'll also test the integrity of the seals on my Exige S. I'll get back to you once I finish my analysis.

Disclaimer: analysis make take 6 to 8 weeks.

Thomasio · 09-27-2007, 10:32 AM

You first! Send the seals, and I'll be sure to send you the top w/ the seals, for you to install them.

T.

Thomasio · 11-21-2007, 04:45 PM

Kept my Prototype Composites front CF spoiler/splitter and CF roof.

I'll get a better picture when it isn't SNOWING outside!

Was planning on painting the roof, but I'm digging how it looks. The weave is too pretty to cover!

(Ignore the missing seat...)

Thomas

RoadDad · 11-21-2007, 04:51 PM

Thomas,

Those both look like stink on your car. Get rid of them. My address is...

.

shay2nak · 11-21-2007, 07:07 PM

damn i want those pieces...i've already spent too much. they'll have to wait.

twaszak1 · 11-21-2007, 08:07 PM

the only thing missing is the front panels that cover the brake resevoir and the fuse box.

looks soooo good though. couldn't wait huh Thomas. hope your enjoying the ride. i look forward to seeing it on the 5th.

Sideoiler · 11-26-2007, 11:11 AM

Thomas, that looks too good to paint. I was suprised how light the cf roof is. Looks great.

LBC111 · 11-26-2007, 11:31 AM

Yep, I gotta admit.. expensive, but a nice piece of work!

shay2nak · 11-26-2007, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twaszak1

the only thing missing is the front panels that cover the brake resevoir and the fuse box.

+1

2kvette · 11-28-2007, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bgwillyelise

Whos brand-x and where can i find Brand-X info?

Does anybody else produce a CF roof for the Exige/s ?

Sector 111 been working on theirs for awhile now. Anyword?

Again.....anyone else produce a CF roof for the Elise?

Thomasio · 11-28-2007, 06:42 PM

Call Mike, he can make anything from plain fiberglass to CF to Kevlar... no vapor-ware, made in the USA. What more can you ask for?

LBC111 · 11-30-2007, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomasio

Kept my Prototype Composites front CF spoiler/splitter and CF roof.

I'll get a better picture when it isn't SNOWING outside!

Was planning on painting the roof, but I'm digging how it looks. The weave is too pretty to cover!

(Ignore the missing seat...)

Thomas

Thomas,

Is there any additional headroom in the CF version vs stock? For me, even 1/8" would be significant.

Thanks,
dan

Thomasio · 05-22-2009, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LBC111

Thomas,

Is there any additional headroom in the CF version vs stock? For me, even 1/8" would be significant.

Thanks,
dan

I don't know how I missed this question... I don't think there is any additional headroom.

Bgwilly31 · 05-22-2009, 09:28 PM

whoa thread digger^

I think on my roof there is at least an 1/8"more room maybe more. I guess that would all depend on if you reinstall the headliner or not.

I just put mine on tonight with seals transfered over from the old roof.

Heres to hoping for no wind noise. And that thing doesnt fly off on my first road trip.

Thomasio · 05-22-2009, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bgwilly31

whoa thread digger^

I think on my roof there is at least an 1/8"more room maybe more. I guess that would all depend on if you reinstall the headliner or not.

I just put mine on tonight with seals transfered over from the old roof.

Heres to hoping for no wind noise. And that thing doesnt fly off on my first road trip.

Someone should send that "roof flying off" story to MythBusters. Physically impossible, unless someone left the fasteners off. BUSTED!

lotusforsale · 05-23-2009, 03:35 AM

Well, since somebody else dug up this thread, I'll add my two cents. In January I bought from FVMC their last (only?) roof that is the subject of this thread.

No surprise that with a $4500 or so original asking price, the top was collecting dust in their warehouse.

Patience rewarded, I bought the top, WITH brand new seals and mounting hardware all around, for FAR less than what Sector 111 lists their top for. I decided to paint it body color, and with an excellent paint job I've still got several hundred dollars less in it than what the Sector top lists for, without seals and hardware (must be brought over from an existing top).

FWIW, my stock Canyon Red Exige S hardtop, with all hardware and seals intact, is for sale...

09-26-2007, 10:27 AM	#102 (permalink)
Bgwilly31 Twisties Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 1,880	Exhaust notes, rattles clunks rocks hitting the fender liner. Those sounds are one thing to me. A small whistling wind noise like i said would rive me crazy. I would trade you spots any day though __________________ -*White Rossion Q1* 07 white Exige S--Sold 04' Lexus Turbo IS300 BSM "track car"--SOLD "Straight lines dont mean sh"

09-26-2007, 12:37 PM	#104 (permalink)
Bgwilly31 Twisties Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 1,880	hrmmm let me think about about that one. __________________ -*White Rossion Q1* 07 white Exige S--Sold 04' Lexus Turbo IS300 BSM "track car"--SOLD "Straight lines dont mean sh"

09-27-2007, 10:32 AM	#106 (permalink)
Thomasio really light stuff Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,503	You first! Send the seals, and I'll be sure to send you the top w/ the seals, for you to install them. 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

11-21-2007, 04:45 PM	#107 (permalink)
Thomasio really light stuff Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,503	CF Cup Roof and Splitter / Spoiler on Solar Yellow Exige S Kept my Prototype Composites front CF spoiler/splitter and CF roof. I'll get a better picture when it isn't SNOWING outside! Was planning on painting the roof, but I'm digging how it looks. The weave is too pretty to cover! (Ignore the missing seat...) Thomas __________________ 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

11-21-2007, 04:51 PM	#108 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,032	Thomas, Those both look like stink on your car. Get rid of them. My address is... . __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

11-21-2007, 07:07 PM	#109 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,056	damn i want those pieces...i've already spent too much. they'll have to wait. __________________ 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

11-21-2007, 08:07 PM	#110 (permalink)
twaszak1 Lotus Service Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 698	the only thing missing is the front panels that cover the brake resevoir and the fuse box. looks soooo good though. couldn't wait huh Thomas. hope your enjoying the ride. i look forward to seeing it on the 5th.

11-26-2007, 11:11 AM	#111 (permalink)
Sideoiler Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 525	Thomas, that looks too good to paint. I was suprised how light the cf roof is. Looks great.

11-26-2007, 11:31 AM	#112 (permalink)
LBC111 Dan D Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,409	Yep, I gotta admit.. expensive, but a nice piece of work! __________________ 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)

11-28-2007, 06:42 PM	#115 (permalink)
Thomasio really light stuff Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,503	Call Mike, he can make anything from plain fiberglass to CF to Kevlar... no vapor-ware, made in the USA. What more can you ask for? __________________ 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

05-22-2009, 09:28 PM	#118 (permalink)
Bgwilly31 Twisties Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 1,880	whoa thread digger^ I think on my roof there is at least an 1/8"more room maybe more. I guess that would all depend on if you reinstall the headliner or not. I just put mine on tonight with seals transfered over from the old roof. Heres to hoping for no wind noise. And that thing doesnt fly off on my first road trip. __________________ -*White Rossion Q1* 07 white Exige S--Sold 04' Lexus Turbo IS300 BSM "track car"--SOLD "Straight lines dont mean sh"

05-23-2009, 03:35 AM	#120 (permalink)
lotusforsale Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,223 Images: 8	Well, since somebody else dug up this thread, I'll add my two cents. In January I bought from FVMC their last (only?) roof that is the subject of this thread. No surprise that with a $4500 or so original asking price, the top was collecting dust in their warehouse. Patience rewarded, I bought the top, WITH brand new seals and mounting hardware all around, for FAR less than what Sector 111 lists their top for. I decided to paint it body color, and with an excellent paint job I've still got several hundred dollars less in it than what the Sector top lists for, without seals and hardware (must be brought over from an existing top). FWIW, my stock Canyon Red Exige S hardtop, with all hardware and seals intact, is for sale...

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