Q: Carbon Roof/Sunroof

Quickburn7 · 06-28-2018, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinan-M

Please read my message.I said”if you buy like me”. I don’t lease my cars. I paid cash for mine. Please don’t start I have address this in a previous thread please n why I paid cash? That’s my preference. This is why I invested in full Xpel Ultimate Plus PPF wrap.

I use my sunroof every day I can. I don’t think I can daily drive another car without one. The sunroof on the M5 is nice and large and so far no rattles or wind noise that I can tell.

Louv · 06-30-2018, 07:27 AM

I'm dealing with the same decision... CF or Moonroof...

In my X6M, I open to the roof fairly regularly.
In my i8, I can't seem to get it to open... oh, wait, no moonroof option... I guess I don't miss it if I know it isn't there. But if it is there, I use it.

I haven't pulled the F90 trigger yet... still not sure which way I'll lean...

(this post brought to you by "pointless mind wanderings". Thank you for reading. sorry to have wasted those 37 seconds of your life.)

luca09 · 09-29-2019, 03:23 PM

Hey guys, can anybody confirm that there is more headroom with the Carbon roof compared to the sunroof and if so how many inches?
Would be very interessting to know as im a tall guy and about to order a M5C.

gblansten · 09-29-2019, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Quickburn7

I use my sunroof every day I can. I don’t think I can daily drive another car without one. The sunroof on the M5 is nice and large and so far no rattles or wind noise that I can tell.

Yes and agree.

IancoleTX · 09-30-2019, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by gblansten

Yes and agree.

Same here. When I get a rental car with no sunroof it is a disappointment. I wouldn’t want a DD without one.

bradleyjs · 09-30-2019, 08:17 PM

My last two Bimmers (540i / 550i) each had the moonroof and I never really used them. During hot days, which most are in central FL, I would set it to vent from the rear and not letting it slide back (just push and hold the button mode of operation). They “seemed” to let some of the got air escape; but it was far from perfect. On occasion the damn thing would lose it programming and I’d have to do a “reset” procedure on the sliding mechanism (sometimes it took several resets to get it just right).

I like the carbon roof as it’s a non-maintenance item and I don’t have to mess with it anymore. Plus, I just set a schedule to start ventilation from the BMW Connected app before I decide to drive of.

And being 6’3”, it certainly feels like there’s more head room available.

yellowssm · 10-03-2019, 06:01 PM

Wish I had the CF roof, but couldn't pass up the deal I got on the left over 19 comp pack.

kyrix1st · 10-03-2019, 09:15 PM

The primary purpose of a CF roof is to lower the center of gravity and improve vehicle dynamics; it’s one of the tricks they used to achieve slightly less weight vs. F10 despite carrying extra 150+ lbs of AWD drivetrain.

A wrap is only going to add weight and make it look cheap. Perhaps you can install the OEM CFRP roof by deleting the whole roof?

06-30-2018, 07:27 AM	#24
Louv Driver 301 Rep 382 Posts Drives: Mephisto Gray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mainely iTrader: (0)	I'm dealing with the same decision... CF or Moonroof... In my X6M, I open to the roof fairly regularly. In my i8, I can't seem to get it to open... oh, wait, no moonroof option... I guess I don't miss it if I know it isn't there. But if it is there, I use it. I haven't pulled the F90 trigger yet... still not sure which way I'll lean... (this post brought to you by "pointless mind wanderings". Thank you for reading. sorry to have wasted those 37 seconds of your life.) __________________ cages:'18 M2, '15 i8, '15 X6M and '18 K1600GT History: '96 Z3, '95 540i, '95 540iA, '00 M5, '04 X5, '88 M6, '89 750iL, '08 Z4MCoupe, '12 ActiveE, '62 R60/2, '76 R90S, '08 R1200GSA, '10 G450X I own no garage queens. If it's in my driveway, it's been ridden hard and put away wet. ...and now, with a light crust of Maine road salt.
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09-29-2019, 03:23 PM	#25
luca09 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 43 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, can anybody confirm that there is more headroom with the Carbon roof compared to the sunroof and if so how many inches? Would be very interessting to know as im a tall guy and about to order a M5C.
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09-30-2019, 08:17 PM	#28
bradleyjs Lieutenant 94 Rep 419 Posts Drives: 2019 F90 M5B, 2006 E60 550i Join Date: May 2019 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW F90 M5B [0.00] 2006 BMW E60 550i [0.00]	My last two Bimmers (540i / 550i) each had the moonroof and I never really used them. During hot days, which most are in central FL, I would set it to vent from the rear and not letting it slide back (just push and hold the button mode of operation). They “seemed” to let some of the got air escape; but it was far from perfect. On occasion the damn thing would lose it programming and I’d have to do a “reset” procedure on the sliding mechanism (sometimes it took several resets to get it just right). I like the carbon roof as it’s a non-maintenance item and I don’t have to mess with it anymore. Plus, I just set a schedule to start ventilation from the BMW Connected app before I decide to drive of. And being 6’3”, it certainly feels like there’s more head room available. Last edited by bradleyjs; 09-30-2019 at 08:19 PM.. Reason: Clarity
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10-03-2019, 06:01 PM	#29
yellowssm Captain 236 Rep 838 Posts Drives: 16 M4 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: las vegas iTrader: (1)	Wish I had the CF roof, but couldn't pass up the deal I got on the left over 19 comp pack. __________________ 19 MBB M5C 16 Yas MarinaM4 (gone) 05 E46 M3 HPF/ProEfi Stage 2.25 (Gone )
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10-03-2019, 09:15 PM	#30
kyrix1st Colonel 2367 Rep 2,362 Posts Drives: G87 M2; E92M3 MT&DCT; M3 euro Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: nyc iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 BMW Z4 [0.00]	The primary purpose of a CF roof is to lower the center of gravity and improve vehicle dynamics; it’s one of the tricks they used to achieve slightly less weight vs. F10 despite carrying extra 150+ lbs of AWD drivetrain. A wrap is only going to add weight and make it look cheap. Perhaps you can install the OEM CFRP roof by deleting the whole roof? __________________ Pass me if you can.
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