more images of our new Vorsteiner range ...

[CA Automotive UK]

latest images just in .....all items now available to ship

[Afif]

:eek: serious teasing going on there! That roof looks mad.

[InvIs Inc]

oooooow nice!! much for the roof dude?

[Ali_]

Loving that hood, afif throw away that ice and get some CF

[lee330sport]

That bonnet is just awsome, can you not mod the standard bonnet?

[CA Automotive UK]

no ..
we asked if we can buy just the gtr vents ...but they said "no way hose " , exactly to stop customers making their own conversions .

[Big Lee]

how much is that bonnet, it mean as feck! ?

not that i have car it would fit on! :(

[lee330sport]

no ..
we asked if we can buy just the gtr vents ...but they said "no way hose " , exactly to stop customers making their own conversions .

Thats where you come in dude ;) , can you not cough cough copy it. But i suppose your defeating he object of a lightweight carbon bonnet :rolleyes:

[CA Automotive UK]

too difficult to copy ..........

[Raja_SMGII]

The roof looks amazing. Some questions for you:

1. How close is the CF weave to OEM CSL?
2. How much is the roof and
3. Can you guestimate how much work [labour and parts] are required during install? Both front and rear windscreens need to be removed (correct)?

The bonnet is too OTT for my liking. I like the Hartge bonnet - with the two subtle vents. Do you do this bonnet in Aluminium?

Thanks!

[CA Automotive UK]

hi guys , hope you are all well

Some answers for you :

- 4 door and coupem facelift Vorsteiner products will be released later this year
- The current coupe GTR style hood can be fitted to coupe cars successfuly we are told , it is a case of spacing and raising the bolt fixings on the front wings . I have actually seen one of our customers cars , a330 coupe , where he himself has fitted an OEM M3 bonnet and made the adjustment to the wings , the fit looked practically perfect.
- the csl boot will fit all coupes
- on the roof panel , the weave matches the csl weave oem
- Please see our website pages on http://www.ca-automotive.co.uk/carbon-f-e46-body-styling.shtml for all retail prices , forum members please contact me by PM or e mail for discounted forum only quotes .
- I would estimate 2 days total to fit the roof ,so about £700 + parts ( approx £80) here is the procedure :


REMOVE THE ROOF WHERE ITS ATTACHED WITH SPOT WELDS.
REMOVE RUBBER TRIM THAT COVER THESE. DRILL OUT THE SPOT WELDS AND CHISLE APART WITH A PUTTY KNIFE.
LEAVE FACTORY BRACING IN PLACE.
THE GLUE I WOULD USE IS FROM A COMPANY CALLED HYSOL. THE PART NUMBER FOR THE GLUE IS EA 9309NA AND IS A LITER KIT. THIS IS THE BEST EPOXY TO BOND COMPOSITE TO METAL.
IF PREPPED RIGHT THIS WILL NEVER COME APART.


Hope all this helps

regards as always

[lee330sport]

Just found these. Seems they fit just as good as OEM parts. Look the Nuts too. Ill tell you how they fit, when Roy sends me a full set for free :p lol
http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/28651User.jpg
http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/28651IMG_0626.jpg
http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/28651IMG_0624.jpg

[CA Automotive UK]

well are nt you the clever Dick :p

well done mate , awesome pics which i will nick off you if that is ok with you ?

ta

[lee330sport]

Yeah no probs, i got em off E46fanatics, guy is sponsored by vorsteiner. Quality looks awesome though.

[Raja_SMGII]

Thanks for the further info. Do you have a pic of the CSL roof and this roof in detail so I can compare the weave?

The only thing that puts me off this install is the fact that both the front and rear screens need to be removed and you will need to purchase a new black-M3 headliner which would amount to >£500 on its own :(

Great product though!

Cheers,
Raja

[lee330sport]

Thanks for the further info. Do you have a pic of the CSL roof and this roof in detail so I can compare the weave?

The only thing that puts me off this install is the fact that both the front and rear screens need to be removed and you will need to purchase a new black-M3 headliner which would amount to >£500 on its own :(

Great product though!

Cheers,
Raja

If your just after the look then i would suggest a Carbon fibre skin to overlay the existing roof. Theres no point in replacing the full roof panel unless your 100% serious in vehicle weight loss for the performance benefits.

[CA Automotive UK]

hi

FYI

-the weave of the Vorsteiner roof matches the CSL

- good point regarding the headlining inside ...but surely the standard lining can be re fitted ?

[Raja_SMGII]

Thanks for the suggestion but I want more than just looks; no disrespect, but an overlay is a little chav (all show and no go) ;) , I would want the benefits of a weight save. Great to hear that the weave is very close to OEM CSL btw.

I've spoken to my local body shop who said the install would involve removing the front and rear screens and also purchasing a new headliner [cannot be re-used]. :( This just pushes the cost of the project a little too far. I cannot substantiate spending that much money unfortunately.

If you guys have any further info or even an install guide that would be great!

Oh and congrats on the line up of your products, you've got some great products for the E46 M3 [ok

Cheers

[CA Automotive UK]

hi

yes the screens would need to be removed , but with care the headlining can be reused ( although admittedly easier to just fit new )

here is the procedure again :


REMOVE THE ROOF WHERE ITS ATTACHED WITH SPOT WELDS.
REMOVE RUBBER TRIM THAT COVER THESE. DRILL OUT THE SPOT WELDS AND CHISLE APART WITH A PUTTY KNIFE.
LEAVE FACTORY BRACING IN PLACE.
THE GLUE I WOULD USE IS FROM A COMPANY CALLED HYSOL. THE PART NUMBER FOR THE GLUE IS EA 9309NA AND IS A LITER KIT. THIS IS THE BEST EPOXY TO BOND COMPOSITE TO METAL.
IF PREPPED RIGHT THIS WILL NEVER COME APART.

I would be very intersted in part sponsoring this project by way of discounting the roof panel price , send me a PM if this intersts you .
regards
roy

[lee330sport]

Raja - check this out.

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=262126

Martin M3 having a major makeover including CF roof (believe this one is Revosport though[thumbsdow )

Raja - if you dont go through with this, Roy you can sponsor ME!!

[Ali_]

Lee ur not doing the roof until you have sorted out those mirrors :D

[paulm3]

or.. nip down halfords... and cover your roof with 'carbon fibre' stick on stuff they sell there :(:(:(:(:(:( only messing.. get it done. it would look t i t s...
already got me a csl boot on the way... just trying to make the days pass quiker till it arrives

[Afif]

yea lee CSL boot lid... CF roof then just get the gtr hood in matching weave when its out ;) and the car will look so mean lil kids will cry when your drive past [crackmeup.

[lee330sport]

yea lee CSL boot lid... CF roof then just get the gtr hood in matching weave when its out ;) and the car will look so mean lil kids will cry when your drive past [crackmeup.
Yeah thats what im planning. Been thinking what to do with the rear but its gotta e CF CSL, Roof and GTR bonnet when it eventually comes out for the Facelift.:rolleyes:

[CA Automotive UK]

Lee , as always I will do you a deal on the roof panel if you wish no problemo

[lee330sport]

So can i have a deal on the lot, CF CSL bootlid, CF roof and CF GTR hood. Was gonna go to Atlantis hotel in the Bahamas but damn now i dont know:(

[CA Automotive UK]

hi lee

of course i will sort you out an all in deal .....Bahamas sucks anyway :D

call me and lets us quote you happy !!!!

all the best

[AlpinaAl]

Buy the roof panel lee, me and the wife tryed to book Atlantis last week and its fully booked up for about the next 2 months :eek: have to settle for the Maldives instead (damn shame)

Buy it lee you know it makes sense :D

[Raja_SMGII]

:eek:
Raja - check this out.

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=262126

Martin M3 having a major makeover including CF roof (believe this one is Revosport though[thumbsdow )

Raja - if you dont go through with this, Roy you can sponsor ME!!

Lee - Great link, that guys car looks amazing, he's running a supercharger on it as well!!! :eek:

Roy - Thanks for the offer, but that install is the killer on this project.

[CA Automotive UK]

no problem LEE ..as you know you will ALWAYS get special treatment :D

[Raja_SMGII]

I went down to my local dealer and he said he could do a replacement head-liner [just the roof, not the pilars] for £200. Could turn out cheaper than you think, Lee. Good luck with the install.