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Vic Cardenas · 10-22-2009, 10:23 PM

Here it is in the first stages...

So, I've got it planned out so it will mount into the hole with factory hardware and will replace the entire assembly. It will also allow the headliner to stay in if desired. It will include a drain pan and tie into the factory drain tubes. I've got my headliner and all the sunroof junk out and it was heavy.

Not only will this reduce an estimated 50 lbs of weight, (I haven't weighed it yet) my theory is, this will also lower the center of gravity of the car and improve handling.

This will be made out of 3 layers of 5.7oz 2x2 weave of carbon fiber.

Pricing to be determined.

GreekPower · 10-22-2009, 10:24 PM

Looks good! I guess this is a full replacement panel not one that can still open if you wanted?

Vic Cardenas · 10-22-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekPower

Looks good! I guess this is a full replacement panel not one that can still open if you wanted?

The original plan was to have some type of hinge so that you could manually tilt it up and lock it in place. At this point I really can't see any way of making that work at this point. In the future, I may be able to do that but cost would increase. Time is also a factor for me completing this one.

Bigboy · 10-22-2009, 10:31 PM

look's good man.

*Quaraxkad* · 10-23-2009, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Vic Cardenas

The original plan was to have some type of hinge so that you could manually tilt it up and lock it in place. At this point I really can't see any way of making that work at this point. In the future, I may be able to do that but cost would increase. Time is also a factor for me completing this one.

Have you considered just modifying the rails so that you can operate it manually? Remove the motor and all the electronics for weight savings.

SickSUN71 · 10-23-2009, 08:48 AM

Looks good... Wouldn't hurt for someone who doesn't really use their sunroof..

antik · 10-23-2009, 10:10 AM

Simply awesome.

Vic Cardenas · 10-23-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Quaraxkad

Have you considered just modifying the rails so that you can operate it manually? Remove the motor and all the electronics for weight savings.

Yes, but I still need to figure out a way to connect those to the car itself if removed from the sunroof assembly. Having people drill holes in their cars when buying this product is not a goal of mine.

Vic Cardenas · 10-23-2009, 11:50 AM

You guys are crazy... Now it looks good. (It'll look even better when it cures too)

Look at that reflection...

Telion · 10-23-2009, 11:58 AM

"look at that reflection" Just a little proud are we? lol. but on the real it looks great.

10-22-2009, 10:23 PM	#1
Vic Cardenas Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 3,103 '02 ACURA 3.5 RL '93 ACURA Legend Sedan L '91 ACURA Legend Coupe L	Coupe CFRP sunroof panel is in the works Here it is in the first stages... So, I've got it planned out so it will mount into the hole with factory hardware and will replace the entire assembly. It will also allow the headliner to stay in if desired. It will include a drain pan and tie into the factory drain tubes. I've got my headliner and all the sunroof junk out and it was heavy. Not only will this reduce an estimated 50 lbs of weight, (I haven't weighed it yet) my theory is, this will also lower the center of gravity of the car and improve handling. This will be made out of 3 layers of 5.7oz 2x2 weave of carbon fiber. Pricing to be determined. __________________ AutoAlchemist.com Get a Discount Code to use on AutoAlchemist.com. Email me at vic@autoalchemist.com to get Discount Code

10-22-2009, 10:24 PM	#2
GreekPower Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 14,166 '92 ACURA Legend Sedan L Real Name: Lou aka Greek	Looks good! I guess this is a full replacement panel not one that can still open if you wanted? __________________ PM BOX IS FULL! Text me 724-584-0340 7/28/10 7:37pm Hell has frozen over Greek REMOVED his engine 1/26/13 7:23pm SHE RUNS! video >>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se4r5Y3RjqA 5/18/13 3:27pm DYNO! 577whp/501wtq @19psi

10-22-2009, 10:31 PM	#4
Bigboy Acuraholiks Member! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 3,981 '94 ACURA Legend Sedan LS	look's good man. __________________

10-23-2009, 10:10 AM	#7
antik I blame the M3. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,847 '95 ACURA Legend	Simply awesome. __________________ '95 Auto L Sedan [SOLD] ADDCO \| MLS \| KNUKONCEPTZ \| ALPINE \| ECLIPSE \| JL AUDIO \| HAWK \| ATE

10-23-2009, 11:50 AM	#9
Vic Cardenas Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 3,103 '02 ACURA 3.5 RL '93 ACURA Legend Sedan L '91 ACURA Legend Coupe L	You guys are crazy... Now it looks good. (It'll look even better when it cures too) Look at that reflection... __________________ AutoAlchemist.com Get a Discount Code to use on AutoAlchemist.com. Email me at vic@autoalchemist.com to get Discount Code

10-23-2009, 11:58 AM	#10
Telion Don't doubt it! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hopefully In your ECU ;) Posts: 2,925	"look at that reflection" Just a little proud are we? lol. but on the real it looks great. __________________ http://firesignsynergy.spaces.live.com 348 whp 309 lbs wtq and just getting warmed up! 3.2 TII Acura Legend Twin Turbo, A force (induction) to be reckoned with

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