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Old 05 March 2012, 06:06 PM
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To Ryan (aka prodriverules) for fitting my CF roof. Awesome job mate, thanks for the MOT and wicked service.

To ACR Composites for a expertly made produce, a real credit and finally AkCustomsz for organising the GB.

Much to you all.

Outside pics soon.







This is as I got back today, so it's dusty. I have also booked the car in for a Venture Shield application to be doubly safe.

Next step is fitting this.




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Old 05 March 2012, 06:12 PM
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Very tidy mate!

I WANT ONE...

Old 05 March 2012, 06:13 PM
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looks well !

is it placed on top of the original roof , or just replaced the roof completly ?
Old 05 March 2012, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by CharlySkunkWeed
looks well !

is it placed on top of the original roof , or just replaced the roof completly ?
https://www.scoobynet.com/projects-4...f-fitting.html

Look away if your nervous .
Old 05 March 2012, 06:18 PM
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just seen the GB thread before u replied. Very brave mate ! My roof lookes like someone danced on it , but still dont have the ***** to do that !
Old 05 March 2012, 06:24 PM
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Can't wait to see this at the next meet 👍
Old 05 March 2012, 06:27 PM
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looking good ian
Old 05 March 2012, 06:48 PM
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Look forward to seeing the photo's of the whole car! Looks damn good I'm regretting not jumping on this group buy now! Is the flap a carbon one or just wrapped?
Old 05 March 2012, 06:51 PM
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No worries at all Ian,it was a pleasure to meet you and do the roof fitting along with an MOT
Sweet scooby as well!!
Oh and if you want the boot floor doing you know where I am.
Old 05 March 2012, 07:44 PM
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Great job there ryan did you start this before or after my own roof removal ? if it was before why didnt you say you could have saved me the job !lol

How did you find it ?

looks the dogs danglies mate !
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Originally Posted by leecalcars
Great job there ryan did you start this before or after my own roof removal ? if it was before why didnt you say you could have saved me the job !lol

How did you find it ?

looks the dogs danglies mate !

Thanks Lee,It wasn't to bad and it was after yours mate lol.
Tbho given I am removing old panels and replacing with new most days it's like second nature to me and as long as you have the proper tools and a good spot weld drill[WURTH] it's quite straight forward
Old 05 March 2012, 07:53 PM
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Very nice, how much did it cost?
Old 05 March 2012, 07:59 PM
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that does look really good
Old 05 March 2012, 08:03 PM
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Looks awesome, is the roof flap carbon wrapped?
Old 05 March 2012, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by martin850
Looks awesome, is the roof flap carbon wrapped?
It's a CF wrap.
Old 05 March 2012, 08:24 PM
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Looks tidy, good look cutting the roof for the flap - it's one thing cutting a metal roof but I'd be worried about the Carbon cracking/fraying
Old 05 March 2012, 08:37 PM
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Don't worry mate. I am still weighing up my options.
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Looks great, Would look even better with the flap but i would`nt drive too fast with it open as chances are it will damage the roof, The amount of air that comes through mine is unreal at high(er) speeds.
Old 05 March 2012, 09:57 PM
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Called up ian's and seen the roof this evening, excellent quality :-)
Old 05 March 2012, 10:48 PM
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Very nice Ian, and a good job by Ryan.
Old 06 March 2012, 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by GAZ2293
Looks great, Would look even better with the flap but i would`nt drive too fast with it open as chances are it will damage the roof, The amount of air that comes through mine is unreal at high(er) speeds.
Does it not say on them not to open above 60mph or something like that?
Old 06 March 2012, 07:08 AM
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Very nice
Great job
Old 06 March 2012, 07:13 AM
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ooo let us know how you get on with the roof flap...got both my roof to fit and flap to fit...cant decide if its better to fit while the roofs off or when its on??
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Originally Posted by Scoobdogg
Does it not say on them not to open above 60mph or something like that?
Yes, have a look at the second flap picture, it is in Japanese though!
Old 06 March 2012, 09:04 AM
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Looking good that Ian
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Looks good that Ian

Ref vent- Chris from ACR Composites who made them said as long as the disc for cutting them is sharp and the area is masked up, there shouldn't be any problems! I'll do mine first if you like Ian
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I will take my Kahunas in hand mate. I know where you and your misses live anyway .
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Awesome Ian fair play..i take my hat off to you..[img]/shocked-smiley-9490.gif[/img]
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Originally Posted by The Trooper 1815
Yes, have a look at the second flap picture, it is in Japanese though!
Yeh, they say on them do not open at speeds over 80kmh/50mph as when they do the snap open very quickly, been there

That's just opening when the car is moving though, if it's already open it's not too much of a problem as (on my own private test track) mine has been open at over 120+, but obviously this is a metal roof not carbon, all depends on how it's fitted I guess.
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I should be home early today for some daytime outdoor pictures.


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