Sector 111 New Product Preview: Item #4 = CF Exige Roof - LotusTalk

shinoo · 07-05-2007, 01:59 PM

We're close to completing our carbon fiber Exige roof. This roof will feature a large scoop that starts at the windshield header for improved airflow. Additional features include a CF interior, hardware, a screen at the intake of the scoop and factory style gaskets.

Our pictures below are the first prototype in fiberglass. We've photoshopped some color onto it to give you sense of what it can look like when painted. We expect to have our first carbon fiber prototype in 2 weeks. Those of you who have seen our Elise hardtop can vouch for the excellent quality. Let us know what you think about our unique double taper styling for the scoop area.

Final weight is TBD. Price should be around $3k. Production parts should be available in 1-2 months.

Randy Chase · 07-05-2007, 02:01 PM

Looks good, I like how the scoop looks.

P.S. Thanks for posting in the correct forum as you do. Hit Neil for me.

cpforyou · 07-05-2007, 02:02 PM

Wow, that looks like it should fix the problems with Exige roofs flying off at high speeds..

The Stig · 07-05-2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Looks good, I like how the scoop looks.

P.S. Thanks for posting in the correct forum as you do. Hit Neil for me.

Sorry I gave you mod some work.

choi0706 · 07-05-2007, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

P.S. Thanks for posting in the correct forum as you do. Hit Neil for me.

mrluky · 07-05-2007, 04:38 PM

Special mounting method?

Chili Red · 07-05-2007, 05:00 PM

I am a loyal Sector111 customer and I have to say I like the cup roof better aesthetically. Looks like this one will flow more air though as it seems to sit higher.

The Stig · 07-05-2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mrluky

Special mounting method?

We are using the original mounting points on the top but simplifying the hardware.

Neil

John · 07-05-2007, 05:05 PM

Hmmmm....

Vishus_1 · 07-05-2007, 05:07 PM

This one certainly looks bigger but I agree with Chili Red - I prefer the 07 cup's roof. The cup roofs lines flow into the rear "mohawk" better. Especially when viewed from the rear, the taper is to dramatic at the rear roof line.

The Stig · 07-05-2007, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Chili Red

I am a loyal Sector111 customer and I have to say I like the cup roof better aesthetically. Looks like this one will flow more air though as it seems to sit higher.

We didn't want to knock off the cup roof. It would have been easy to do this but we decided to come up with our own design. It looks great in person

Neil

9and3 · 07-05-2007, 09:32 PM

I was really looking forward to this top after seeing the pricier one by Composites. However, and I hate to say this, I'm disappointed with the aesthetics. Since your not in production yet, perhaps it's not too late to consider redesigning it.

As a professional (non-automotive) designer, I offer my humble opinions in the hopes of seeing a great looking product at a reasonable price for my own car: the leading edges look too simple--like they were fabricated out of flat stock rather than molded, and the squarish opening doesn't seem to compliment the vivacious curves found elsewhere on our cars. The whole intake tunnel also looks like a separate piece that has been bonded onto the stock hardtop, in other words, the transition joints look too hard rather than a blending like the cup car.

The Stig · 07-05-2007, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 9and3

I was really looking forward to this top after seeing the pricier one by Composites. However, and I hate to say this, I'm disappointed with the aesthetics. Since your not in production yet, perhaps it's not too late to consider redesigning it.

As a professional (non-automotive) designer, I offer my humble opinions in the hopes of seeing a great looking product at a reasonable price for my own car: the leading edges look too simple--like they were fabricated out of flat stock rather than molded, and the squarish opening doesn't seem to compliment the vivacious curves found elsewhere on our cars. The whole intake tunnel also looks like a separate piece that has been bonded onto the stock hardtop, in other words, the transition joints look too hard rather than a blending like the cup car.

Thanks for the objective opinion. I agree the lines look bonded onto the original hardtop, but I think it will look much better when the product is done and comes out of the mold in one solid piece (all carbon) there won't be any lines like in the photo above. I think this simple change makes it different from the cup roof. Again, we didn't want to copy the cup roof... might as well try something different and IMO not too bad visually. We should have a final piece out of the mold in a week and a half. I am really looking forward to seeing how it looks. We are going to paint ours. Thanks again for the objective opinion... it hasn't gone unheard.

Neil

Chococar · 07-06-2007, 04:07 AM

Are you reducing headroom by having the channel come down into the passenger compartment? If so, the tall guys would prefer that you didn't.

xtn · 07-06-2007, 04:17 AM

Assuming it doesn't interfere with a helmet, I don't see why it would matter to have the center channel a centimeter lower.

yeahiknowiam · 07-06-2007, 04:24 AM

Any chance of having the option of them coming painted?

KingOfJericho · 07-06-2007, 06:27 AM

Am I crazy or are there only 2 front screw-down points? I believe the factory roof has 3 with one in the center which will definitely be needed to prevent liftoff

The Stig · 07-06-2007, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by yeahiknowiam

Any chance of having the option of them coming painted?

They will not come painted. You definitely want to match the paint to the body color. It will be carbon fiber. You will have the option to get it clear coated or not.

Neil

xtn · 07-06-2007, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Am I crazy or are there only 2 front screw-down points? I believe the factory roof has 3 with one in the center which will definitely be needed to prevent liftoff

My factory roof doesn't have a third screw-down point in the center. Do the new Cup cars have it?

Such a thing will NOT neccessarily be needed to prevent liftoff. That all depends on a lot of factors, like lifting forces at speed, flexibility of the roof unit in the plane of the leading edge, strength of the outer two screw-down points, etc etc etc. Without doing the engineering I think you're jumping to quite a conclusion!

xtn

KingOfJericho · 07-06-2007, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by xtn

Such a thing will NOT neccessarily be needed to prevent liftoff. That all depends on a lot of factors, like lifting forces at speed, flexibility of the roof unit in the plane of the leading edge, strength of the outer two screw-down points, etc etc etc. Without doing the engineering I think you're jumping to quite a conclusion!

xtn - take your skirt off and drive faster... mine lifts off all the time.

JK. I just realized that I was thinking of the cover and not the actual roof. Please excuse my original post.

07-05-2007, 01:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
shinoo Project Nirvana Elise Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 2,709	Sector 111 New Product Preview: Item #4 = CF Exige Roof We're close to completing our carbon fiber Exige roof. This roof will feature a large scoop that starts at the windshield header for improved airflow. Additional features include a CF interior, hardware, a screen at the intake of the scoop and factory style gaskets. Our pictures below are the first prototype in fiberglass. We've photoshopped some color onto it to give you sense of what it can look like when painted. We expect to have our first carbon fiber prototype in 2 weeks. Those of you who have seen our Elise hardtop can vouch for the excellent quality. Let us know what you think about our unique double taper styling for the scoop area. Final weight is TBD. Price should be around $3k. Production parts should be available in 1-2 months. Attached Images __________________ shinoo sector 111 - tasty bits for your elise & exige

07-05-2007, 02:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 28,282 Images: 761	Looks good, I like how the scoop looks. P.S. Thanks for posting in the correct forum as you do. Hit Neil for me. __________________ Please do not PM me. My box is full. Thanks.

07-05-2007, 02:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
cpforyou Rollin' On Gold! Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,387	Wow, that looks like it should fix the problems with Exige roofs flying off at high speeds.. __________________ __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise AW

07-05-2007, 04:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
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07-05-2007, 05:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chili Red Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,205	I am a loyal Sector111 customer and I have to say I like the cup roof better aesthetically. Looks like this one will flow more air though as it seems to sit higher. __________________ 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.

07-05-2007, 05:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
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07-05-2007, 05:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
Vishus_1 Super charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,148 Images: 62	This one certainly looks bigger but I agree with Chili Red - I prefer the 07 cup's roof. The cup roofs lines flow into the rear "mohawk" better. Especially when viewed from the rear, the taper is to dramatic at the rear roof line.

07-05-2007, 09:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
9and3 No, I don't own a Le Car Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 232	I was really looking forward to this top after seeing the pricier one by Composites. However, and I hate to say this, I'm disappointed with the aesthetics. Since your not in production yet, perhaps it's not too late to consider redesigning it. As a professional (non-automotive) designer, I offer my humble opinions in the hopes of seeing a great looking product at a reasonable price for my own car: the leading edges look too simple--like they were fabricated out of flat stock rather than molded, and the squarish opening doesn't seem to compliment the vivacious curves found elsewhere on our cars. The whole intake tunnel also looks like a separate piece that has been bonded onto the stock hardtop, in other words, the transition joints look too hard rather than a blending like the cup car. __________________ 9and3 '07 Exige S, Performance Pack

07-06-2007, 04:07 AM	#14 (permalink)
Chococar #334 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,634	Are you reducing headroom by having the channel come down into the passenger compartment? If so, the tall guys would prefer that you didn't.

07-06-2007, 04:17 AM	#15 (permalink)
xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,863	Assuming it doesn't interfere with a helmet, I don't see why it would matter to have the center channel a centimeter lower. __________________ 2006 McLareghini Bugatterrari, Storm Titanium... <mods> installed: air horn, Scroth 4-point ASM harnesses, Sector111 halon extinguisher and mounting bracket, Von Hep exhaust and rear panel delete, Pagid brake pads, red Volks CE28n wheels, Toyo RA-1 tires, Nitron SA coilovers, Sector111 (WorksBell) quick-disconnect steering wheel kit. awaiting installation: Scroth "pull-up" lap belts, Sector111 RTD Brace, Tony's heater bypass mod, and dropped steering rack mounting plates. </mods>

07-06-2007, 04:24 AM	#16 (permalink)
yeahiknowiam call me robbie. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,135 Images: 16	Any chance of having the option of them coming painted? __________________ '06 Exige - Aspen White [sold] and living like no one else!

07-06-2007, 06:27 AM	#17 (permalink)
KingOfJericho Xx-------Exige-------xX Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Salem, NY Posts: 3,343	Am I crazy or are there only 2 front screw-down points? I believe the factory roof has 3 with one in the center which will definitely be needed to prevent liftoff

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