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Cabrio ragtop storage boot lid
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 3:52 am
by fporro
Aloha guys,
A few years ago I saw a CF or fiberglass lid for the storage area where cloth top folds into. It was at some auction in UK.
Does anyone have a link or picture for it ?
Mahalos,
Frank
Re: Cabrio ragtop storage boot lid
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 7:26 pm
by mrLEE30
is there any reason you want a FG/CF one??
Re: Cabrio ragtop storage boot lid
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 1:16 am
by fporro
for the visual effect, I've seen cabrios with material removed and lid color matched.
oem weights 13kg's / 26lbs, so it can save a little weight too.
my cabrio is Delphin Metallic so cf parts don't standout as much.
Re: Cabrio ragtop storage boot lid
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 2:20 pm
by mrLEE30
OK the good news is if you simply peel the vinyl covering off of the roof storage it SHOULD be body colour underneath, then you can just clean it up with some mild solvents to remove the glue then some polishing and you will havce a cleaner look.
as for CF/FG yes it will save a few kg of weight, but lets be honest if you are looking to save 5-10kg then easier to drain the tank, remove the window washer water, eat a few less pies etc etc...ie a lot of money for no real gain.
Re: Cabrio ragtop storage boot lid
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 2:26 pm
by Topblag
If you are so concerned with weight in your cabby, remove the roof altogether. That'll save you 13 kgs probably. I doubt it rains much in Hawaii (well it doesn't rain much on Dog the Bounty Hunter or Hawaii-5-0
).
Re: Cabrio ragtop storage boot lid
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:08 pm
by fporro
I been running without a ragtop for about 2 years now, that thing is about 40+lbs.
almost as heavy as the removable hardtops.
removed whole A/C as i never use it and the lead weight on trunk.
replaced that with 4 amps an 8speakers. lol.
the weight savings is just a side effect., specially from hood and trunk boots.
also went with oem MT1 kit instead of MT2 as there's like 30kgs / 60lbs + difference, M Technic 2 being heavier.
it rains plenty here, passing showers are fun. hence a ragtop is going back on.
Re: Cabrio ragtop storage boot lid
Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:22 am
by fporro
here's a few pics, just installed a grey interior from a black euro spec 91 325iC
my original black interior and delphi lid, cf e30 style boot and bonnet
http://www.r3vlimited.com/gallery/files ... /lavas.jpg
with 92's grey interior and black lid, e46 style cf boot and bonnet.
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/pictur ... reid=28986
