Carbon Fibre Roof

Esprit Performance are proud to announce the introduction of a proper lightweight carbon fibre roof! Moulded from the OEM GRP sunroof, this 'all new' roof has lips like the GRP to give strength. Because of this feature coupled with the manufacturing process, we were able to manufacture this roof to the exact dimensions of the OEM roof and only weight 3KG!

Previous CF roofs had been moulded from the OEM glass roof, which meant it was flat and had little strength. To add strength, it had to be made quite thick resulting in the weight increasing. Also the manufacturing process, meant it was made in two halves then bonded together with resin and fibre glass which further increased weight.

This new roof has a foam centre with a naturally laid inner skin. The process in which it is made means that it's remained very light and still at a reasonable cost. We have been reliably informed that our carbon fibre roofs are within 10% weight difference of an autoclaved roof and this process would have doubled the cost.

Our carbon fibre roof also has no visible fixings to external face unlike previous roofs on the market, which used 6 black external fittings, which some owners said they were unsightly. Instead we have moulded nut inserts similar to the OEM GRP roof, so you simply use your existing tongues and handles and screw straight into the underside of the new roof.

In our opinion, we consider this new carbon fibre roof far superior than the OEM GRP roof and previous CF roofs. It weighs half the weight of any other roof and the excellent finish means that there is no need to pay to have it painted to you body colour. So if you look at the price of an OEM roof, it will set you back over £550, which comes primed. Add paint which will set you back another £100-150, this will bring the total cost minus fittings to £700! Our roof, which we consider better, should be priced at more than a standard OEM roof. Instead, Esprit Performance endeavour to provide competitively priced quality products and are able to provide this at £495.

FAQ's

Why would you want one?

• To make your Esprit individual and ahead of the rest

• For owners who are looking for weight savings

• For owners who simply love carbon fibre!

• If you existing roof is damaged or missing

How long do they take to manufacture?

• Each roof is made to order and takes approx 2 weeks

Do I need a fitting kit?

• If you have an existing GRP or glass roof then you can use your existing fittings i.e tongues and handles

• If you do not have an existing roof to start with then you can buy fitting kits direct from Lotus or you main Lotus dealer.

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