OEM CSL Roof Install for a CSL Wannabe TOO MANY PICS!

ucal · Sun, Jan-20-2008, 11:14:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ILLWILL

really like your old system setup. Where was it done or is it for sale?

The old set up was put together by a local installer named Rick Ko. He did a very nice job keeping the system clean, simple, practical, and as lightweight as possible. I really liked it because I could take out the sub (which is in a JL OEM box made specifically for the Sub) in about 60 seconds (Yes, I actually timed myself) and have full access to the trunk. It IS for sale and includes everything (Eclipse AVN 5435 Touchscreen/Navigation, JL 12" W6V2, JL Prowedge Box, JL 500/1 Amp, False Floor, Amp Rack, Lights, etc.) but the 300/4 which I am keeping for the new set up. If interested please send me your best offer. I am in the process of recouping some costs for a few large upcoming non-car, more grown up

expenses. If you are local you can come by and take a listen as well as getting you an excellent install price if needed. It sounds really fantastic and has a very clean/tight bass (I was not looking for the booming/rattle the trunk type of sound). I can imagine shipping being quite pricey. Thanks for the posting/asking.

**jvit27** · Sun, Jan-20-2008, 11:21:55 PM

Very sharp car! Nice writeup too, proof that having the right tools for the job make the end result worth it.

Timsta · Mon, Jan-21-2008, 12:12:27 AM

Looks Fantastic>!!!!!

daytonaviolet · Mon, Jan-21-2008, 01:14:17 AM

awesome work roger, congrats on your new oem CF roof. yes, joey at simple image is the man. its the same shop where i did my work at. brings back memories of my install

so, when will it all be done?

ucal · Mon, Jan-21-2008, 02:16:16 AM

What's up Fernando. The car should be done in a week or two. Joey still needs to install the new ICE system, touch up the Brembos, send the HREs out to get the lips re-finished/polished, and fully detail the car. Cant wait to get it back as it has been at the shop for over a month waiting for the parts, etc. I am still curious of how the carbon fiber roof will look on the Carbon Black color. I only saw it under the shop lights, but I am hoping it will be subtly sharp. We should get a picture together with Ned's car. How is your new car? I wonder if your ///M is jealous.

**PKumarM3** · Mon, Jan-21-2008, 02:38:57 AM

your car is simply gorgeous, but your reasons for the roof are completely bewildering.

I guess some people just do aesthetics and not care much about performance. Weird!

but great car! cool write up thanks!

ucal · Mon, Jan-21-2008, 02:49:30 AM

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Originally Posted by PKumarM3

your car is simply gorgeous, but your reasons for the roof are completely bewildering.

I guess some people just do aesthetics and not care much about performance. Weird!

but great car! cool write up thanks!

Thanks for the complement. Not sure what you mean about the roof. I very much like the idea of losing the weight for performance gains equally to the aesthetics. I am just admitting that I enjoy how a car looks as well as how it performs.

t3stman · Mon, Jan-21-2008, 03:16:55 AM

Beautiful mod! I have a few questions to ask you:

1 - how much is the CF OEM roof?
2 - assuming you have all the parts how long does it take them to do this process. I read that the car is in the shop for about a month because they are waiting for parts.
3 - i dont recall reading anything about making the CF roof w/ sunroof. did u put in a sunroof or skip that.
4 - how much is that section of the project would cost if you do not mind me asking?

TIA

**PKumarM3** · Mon, Jan-21-2008, 03:23:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ucal

Thanks for the complement. Not sure what you mean about the roof. I very much like the idea of losing the weight for performance gains equally to the aesthetics. I am just admitting that I enjoy how a car looks as well as how it performs.

well what you are saying seems contradictory. you like the idea of losing weight for performance gains, but then you add a heavy sound system, which probably added more weight to your car than before you installed the CF roof. and you also have the heaviest wheels out there- HRE.

sounds counterproductive. i guess its pick one or the other. can't have your cake AND eat it with those 2 choices - performance or non performance bling.

ucal · Mon, Jan-21-2008, 03:33:19 AM

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Originally Posted by PKumarM3

well what you are saying seems contradictory. you like the idea of losing weight for performance gains, but then you add a heavy sound system, which probably added more weight to your car than before you installed the CF roof. and you also have the heaviest wheels out there- HRE.

sounds counterproductive. i guess its pick one or the other. can't have your cake AND eat it with those 2 choices - performance or non performance bling.

Yes. I definitely think it is a balancing act where the most important factor is where each individual fits on that sliding scale. For me, I guess I am somewhere in the middle. My car probably weighs as much as when I first picked her up when she was completely stock.

Mon, Jan-21-2008, 12:12:27 AM	#33
Timsta Representing the 604 / 250 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,576 Reputation: 0 Location: Victoria	Looks Fantastic>!!!!! __________________ Current: BMW E63 M6 Officially Retired and Parted Out 2006 E46 M3 CB

Mon, Jan-21-2008, 01:14:17 AM	#34
daytonaviolet OEM CSL Whoore Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 21,034 Blog Entries: 1 Reputation: 0 Location: Bay Area, California	awesome work roger, congrats on your new oem CF roof. yes, joey at simple image is the man. its the same shop where i did my work at. brings back memories of my install so, when will it all be done? __________________ Click my sig and view my pics! Tischer aka GetBmwParts VCSL - Bumper DIY VCSL - Bootlid DIY FS: Rear black door panels FS: Oem trunk

Mon, Jan-21-2008, 02:16:16 AM	#35
ucal University of California Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 208 Reputation: 0 Location: Bay Area, CA	Soon What's up Fernando. The car should be done in a week or two. Joey still needs to install the new ICE system, touch up the Brembos, send the HREs out to get the lips re-finished/polished, and fully detail the car. Cant wait to get it back as it has been at the shop for over a month waiting for the parts, etc. I am still curious of how the carbon fiber roof will look on the Carbon Black color. I only saw it under the shop lights, but I am hoping it will be subtly sharp. We should get a picture together with Ned's car. How is your new car? I wonder if your ///M is jealous. __________________ 2003.5 SMG Carbon Black, Cinnamon Leather, Aluminum Trim: OEM CSL Front Bumper; OEM CSL Trunk; OEM CSL Roof; OEM CSL Rear Diffuser; HRE 840r 19x9/10 Brushed Aluminum w/ Toyo T1-R; Brembo GT BBK 380mm/345mm; Keyhole Cover; Invisibulbs; Predator Chromium DDEs w/ Remote & Interior Switch; OEM Euro Folding Mirrors; Bilstein PSS9 Coilovers; UUC Rasp-X ; Eisenmann Race 83mm Exhaust; Eclipse AVN-5495 Double Din Head Unit; MB Quart QSD216 Speakers; JL Audio 300/4; JL Audio 1000/1 Amp; (2) JL Audio 10W6v2s in Custom Sub Box w/ Cinnamon/Aluminum Accents; JL Audio Bass Knob; Eclipse CH3083 CD Changer; Belkin IPOD Connection Kit; PAC Converter Steering Wheel Controls; Custom Molded Carbon Black Fiberglass/Carpet/Cinnamon Amp Rack; Custom Computer CAD Drilled ///M Fiberglass Amp Cover; LED/Neon Lights; GSP III SMG Pedal; Euro Tray; Blue LED Interior & Footwell Lights; V-1 Radar Detector w/ Concealed Display & Remote Volume Control.

Mon, Jan-21-2008, 03:16:55 AM	#38
t3stman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,453 Reputation: 0 Location: Irvine (Sunny Sokal)	Beautiful mod! I have a few questions to ask you: 1 - how much is the CF OEM roof? 2 - assuming you have all the parts how long does it take them to do this process. I read that the car is in the shop for about a month because they are waiting for parts. 3 - i dont recall reading anything about making the CF roof w/ sunroof. did u put in a sunroof or skip that. 4 - how much is that section of the project would cost if you do not mind me asking? TIA __________________ 2005 ///M3Alpine White with Imola Red Nappa Leather, 19", NAV, ZCP Competition Pck, and SMG Cosmetic Mods: OEM CSL Bootlid, OEM CSL Diffusor, OEM Euro Fire Extinguisher, Premium Clear Bra, EAS Aurora Angel Eyes 6000k, EAS CF Titanium seat outer trims, EAS CF Titanium upper trim, EAS CF Titanium SMG Dome, Ice-Link, Painted Matching Bumper Reflectors, Painted Hood Grill, 40% Huper Optik Tint, and Ultimate pedals. Performance Mods: VFE Stg2, SS stepped headers, cats, x-pipes, and NOW KW v3 91 Pump - 478.86 HPs MS-109 - 511.56 HPs Future Mods: Eibach or GC swaybars, BBK, and Hard wired V1

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Sun, Jan-20-2008, 11:21:55 PM	#32
jvit27 TEAM OEM Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,920 Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles	Very sharp car! Nice writeup too, proof that having the right tools for the job make the end result worth it.

Mon, Jan-21-2008, 02:38:57 AM	#36
PKumarM3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,508 Reputation: 0 Location: NJ	your car is simply gorgeous, but your reasons for the roof are completely bewildering. I guess some people just do aesthetics and not care much about performance. Weird! but great car! cool write up thanks!

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