RC-F carbon roof added after purchase
10-24-16, 02:58 PM
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10-24-16, 04:26 PM
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Yes it can be done, we have had major hail storms down here in TX early this year and trust me roof replacements were happining left and right. The roof looks seamless but under that pretty paint there is a roof panel and spot welded joints. If you have a sunroof you will need the factory carbon roof, all the new supports that are designed for the CF roof since the steel roof w/ & w/o sunroof are different. If you need to delete sunroof then new headliner. Most important a really really good body shop. I'm sure roof replacement is some where around 12-15hrs. Also the cf roof is glued down not welded obviously. So you need approx 6 tubes at about $50 per tube. Also the rear windshield will probably break so budget for the replacement glass.
askme how I know... I found a good deal on a cf roof for my rcf, but couldn't justify spending that much when the cost was already 1/2 that of the factory tvd package which comes with the c/f roof and spoiler.
askme how I know... I found a good deal on a cf roof for my rcf, but couldn't justify spending that much when the cost was already 1/2 that of the factory tvd package which comes with the c/f roof and spoiler.
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10-24-16, 04:28 PM
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Yes it can be done, we have had major hail storms down here in TX early this year and trust me roof replacements were happining left and right. The roof looks seamless but under that pretty paint there is a roof panel and spot welded joints. If you have a sunroof you will need the factory carbon roof, all the new supports that are designed for the CF roof since the steel roof w/ & w/o sunroof are different. If you need to delete sunroof then new headliner. Most important a really really good body shop. I'm sure roof replacement is some where around 12-15hrs. Also the cf roof is glued down not welded obviously. So you need approx 6 tubes at about $50 per tube. Also the rear windshield will probably break so budget for the replacement glass.
10-24-16, 07:08 PM
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10-24-16, 07:45 PM
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^^^^This is the same way I feel, I've just never understood why if that's what you want just wait & get one with it instead of spending all that extra $$$$$. But, I've also never understood why some guys buy a very expensive car & THEN do a complete body wrap (why not buy the color you want in the first place) but I guess they don't offer Flat Black or some of these other weird colors from the factory. At the end of the day, it's a Personal Preference & it's your car so you can do what you want or spend as much as you want (it's also about Priorities & what means the most to you, to some people it's cars, to some it's houses & to some it's families or even their job)
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10-25-16, 01:29 PM
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Lexus makes non-performance package having RC-F's without sunroofs? I've never seen one without either a sunroof or a performance package.
Sounds like a lot of hassle bro (changing the headliner and sunroof mechanics). I'd get a 3M carbon wrap with a 3M Scotchguard Pro invisible shield to cover it to make it look like the factory carbon. But like previously mentioned, if you have the yen, do what you want.
Sounds like a lot of hassle bro (changing the headliner and sunroof mechanics). I'd get a 3M carbon wrap with a 3M Scotchguard Pro invisible shield to cover it to make it look like the factory carbon. But like previously mentioned, if you have the yen, do what you want.
10-25-16, 07:50 PM
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i think this is over some of your heads. i got in touch with my friend who owns a reputable body shop. Seems pretty easy. Lexus offers Carbon roof replacement roofs for the RC-F. seems like a pretty easy job as well. thank for the words of wisdom. The price difference saving money and with my ISF trade in is def worth doing this.
10-25-16, 08:02 PM
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Lexus makes non-performance package having RC-F's without sunroofs? I've never seen one without either a sunroof or a performance package.
Sounds like a lot of hassle bro (changing the headliner and sunroof mechanics). I'd get a 3M carbon wrap with a 3M Scotchguard Pro invisible shield to cover it to make it look like the factory carbon. But like previously mentioned, if you have the yen, do what you want.
Sounds like a lot of hassle bro (changing the headliner and sunroof mechanics). I'd get a 3M carbon wrap with a 3M Scotchguard Pro invisible shield to cover it to make it look like the factory carbon. But like previously mentioned, if you have the yen, do what you want.
10-25-16, 08:10 PM
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Somewhere I read it costs around $15k to get a replacement RCF carbon roof from Japan made by the same machine that weaved the carbon chassis/panels on the LFA. Then there is the cost of installation which will be tricky.
So the cost is rather high. Why don't you just get an RCF already equipped with what you want? OR just do a vinyl carbon wrap which will get you the "look" without the expense?
So the cost is rather high. Why don't you just get an RCF already equipped with what you want? OR just do a vinyl carbon wrap which will get you the "look" without the expense?
i think this is over some of your heads. i got in touch with my friend who owns a reputable body shop. Seems pretty easy. Lexus offers Carbon roof replacement roofs for the RC-F. seems like a pretty easy job as well. thank for the words of wisdom. The price difference saving money and with my ISF trade in is def worth doing this.
10-25-16, 08:12 PM
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Somewhere I read it costs around $15k to get a replacement RCF carbon roof from Japan made by the same machine that weaved the carbon chassis/panels on the LFA. Then there is the cost of installation which will be tricky.
So the cost is rather high. Why don't you just get an RCF already equipped with what you want? OR just do a vinyl carbon wrap which will get you the "look" without the expense?
So the cost is rather high. Why don't you just get an RCF already equipped with what you want? OR just do a vinyl carbon wrap which will get you the "look" without the expense?
and no, its not 15k for the roof, lol. we are talking about 2k
10-26-16, 05:29 AM
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again as stated, i found a brand new one still on the lot that they are giving a great rebate. not only that, they are willing to give me a great trade in value for my ISF. RCF for the price of a base ford fiesta is hard to turn down.
and no, its not 15k for the roof, lol. we are talking about 2k
and no, its not 15k for the roof, lol. we are talking about 2k