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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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They deffo look good when fitted. I fit mine 18 months ago (saved 20kg over old roof which had factory sun roof).The fit is spot on but the leading and trailing edges are a slightly different angle making it difficult to fit original upper window trims.I used some universial rubber trim which looks fine. ps ACR had to alter the shape so they could get the panel out of the mould.
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by prodriverules
Then we fitted the skin and applied even pressure until the roof was pressed down and we were happy with the positioning,with how well the skin fitted we only needed to clamp down the front and rear faces without the need to apply pressure to the top it's self so credit to the company that supplied the panel.
and to the guy that helped put them out there and make them aware to kirtsybum

I am aware you went direct to them mate i was eventually told by Chris but no hard feeling lol. Would of atleast liked an email saying not to worry though instead of blanking me

Looks good though
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by AkCustomz
and to the guy that helped put them out there and make them aware to kirtsybum

I am aware you went direct to them mate i was eventually told by Chris but no hard feeling lol. Would of atleast liked an email saying not to worry though instead of blanking me

Looks good though

u didnt make me aware of them mate i already had chris on my ebay 2 months ago, i hadnt got an email from you because my membership ran out and i was over my inbox limit

thanks
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 06:59 PM
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been toying with the idea of a carbon roof, maybe next year what is the weight saving tho standard metal skin compared to the carbon skin and could the centre roof supports be removed if not wouldn't of thought there would be any gain for me as the supports have already been removed on my standard roof

looks good tho mate keep up the good work

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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 07:03 PM
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weight difference is on first page mate
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by kirstybumx3
weight difference is on first page mate

i see them mate but on my roof ive got the supports removed but the carbon roof there fitted to stop vibration so is there any saving then with the extra weight of the supports and could it be used with out supports or is it likely to fly off doing 180+ mph (turn in to the worlds fastest convertible roof)
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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i want updates ryan!!!!!! you promised me some :P
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by kirstybumx3
i want updates ryan!!!!!! you promised me some :P
Sorry m8 but my photobucket account is playing up and I can't upload picture's,hopefully will be sorted tomorrow bud.
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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I had a look at this last week when I picked my car up from Ryan, the work was top notch and the roof looks the dogs danglies
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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Now that I can upload more pic's to my PB account I can now finish this project lol,after leaving the bonding agent over night to go off enough it was time to refit the roof lining and place the windscreens back in the holes as this particular vehicle will be coming back for the outside to be painted once the engine has been refitted and of course some 'Prodrive laquer' on the roof at the same time.
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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Ryan, where does the roof trims fix to on the new roof or does it not stretch that wide? Can you take some (more) pics of them please buddy?
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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Wow, looks fantastic
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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Good job dude, glad to see it coming along nicely
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by mervil
Ryan, where does the roof trims fix to on the new roof or does it not stretch that wide? Can you take some (more) pics of them please buddy?

How do Merv,the skin comes right to the outer edge of the gulley so the little pegs that the roof rail clips attached to are lost so it will require bonding along the top when the rails are installed again which isn't a problem on a classic as the rail runs right from front to back so you still retain the front/rear clips but on newage the rail runs from the top of the front screen/front of roof so might not hold at higher speed with bonder a lone?
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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Getting excited now.
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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Looks great on the pics ryan, I still havnt seen it for real yet lol. The car has been up pole hoping I'm back from work early tomorrow to pick the car up and see my roof .
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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proper good that mate you should be well pleased; looks OEM
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 06:11 PM
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Any more pic
gonna get this done myself
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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Looks the nuts must add it to my ever expanding list, might be major surgery, but well worth the end result
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by HT04
dont get me wrong, it looks the nuts, and id love it on my 04 STi, but, **** me is that some major surgery.

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Looks the nuts must add it to my ever expanding list, might be major surgery, but well worth the end result
Defo well worth the effort given how it looks when completed,if anyone else wants one doing just PM me
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 07:04 PM
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My car is locked away now till next year! Will be back up with ryan soon as . Was well worth me having done, it looks the nuts
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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looks good m8 really nice will be a nice car when finished
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 10:12 PM
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I need to get me one of them, looks wicked and I think a vinyl roof wrap wouldn't be the same!!!
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 05:42 AM
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Vinyl roof! No no noooo pure carbon all the way mate
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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Carbon looks fantastic quality
How much is it drive in drive out
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 07:07 PM
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Well the roof cost me 540, then the extra for ryan to fit it
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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OMG HOW GOOD DOES THAT LOOK im picking mine up in the new year but i might store it with all the other parts i have aquired till i get a good type r shell

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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 08:08 AM
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the car is be back off to see ryan at the end of the month. i have lots more plans, just gutting that im working all the time. love to do have of this myself.
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