6LE Roof Install Problems?

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Sep 3, 2012 | 10:49 PM

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Hard to get an SS hood from them when they don't sell SS hoods. And for the roof issue did you ever contact them? Or did the shop maybe do the same thing the OP's shop did the first time and try to install it wrong?

Sep 4, 2012 | 06:00 PM

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Yes the body shop was doing it right. We got a used roof from the wrecker and compared the one from 6LE and the aftermarket roof from them was smaller and not even shape the same. For the hood I got it from them as well from the same manufacture as the roof sail panel.

Sep 5, 2012 | 08:42 PM

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Back to the top, waiting for the finished pics...?

Sep 12, 2012 | 10:11 PM

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Finished pics?

I know alot of people are considering this, but there are virtually no completed/painted/installed pics around...

Sep 12, 2012 | 11:40 PM

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Get it finished an painted so we all can see the end results, Hope it all goes good for you

Sep 13, 2012 | 09:38 AM

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I should have some pics up this weekend after I get the car cleaned up. I've been side tracked with other projects.

Sep 13, 2012 | 10:12 PM

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Well hell i just seen your in louisville ky, i have family there an that is where i was born an used to live. lol Ill see it in person one day maybe lol

Sep 17, 2012 | 01:41 PM

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Back up top for finished pics...

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Sep 17, 2012 | 05:22 PM

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I added pics to my original post. I was raining today so I had to take them in my garage. I'll have to put some day light pics up later.

Sep 17, 2012 | 07:36 PM

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Thanks! Looking forward to the day light shots...

Sep 17, 2012 | 08:54 PM

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Finished pics?

I know alot of people are considering this, but there are virtually no completed/painted/installed pics around...

Sad thing is we've sold probably 400 of these already but hardly anyone ever sends finished pics, lol. Of course the one bad batch got plenty of pics

Sep 18, 2012 | 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 6LITEREATER

Shouldn't be hard since the glue is fresh... If they mess it up and try to make you pay for a new piece e-mail me (reply to the e-mail address I e-mailed you from an hour ago) so we can do our best to at least get you a replacement at cost...

Stand up company right there not many people would do that.

Sep 22, 2012 | 01:53 PM

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More pics posted!!!!

This is the first time I've looked really close at it in the daylight also. The new paint definately needs some Zaino.

Oct 11, 2012 | 11:14 PM

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Had my carbon fiber one installed yesterday, get some pics tomorrow or this weekend and post up here too. Mine fit well, but was larger than stock. Im pleased.... but its not perfect, 95% or so. Better than teenage pizza face though.

Oct 12, 2012 | 09:45 AM

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I had no problems with my replacement CF sailed panel. First one the CF was all wavey

Oct 18, 2012 | 10:37 PM

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This worries me, especially since I'm about to start looking to replace my sail panel. I may go to the junkyard, if there has been a lot of fitment issues with the aftermarket ones.

Oct 18, 2012 | 11:03 PM

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Doesn't sound like a lot of fitment issues to me, just a couple here and there and a few improper initial installs.

Nov 17, 2017 | 07:56 AM

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A few improper installs? There are no instructions with the product. They claim it is the exact same as the original, but it is thinner. They claim that because they are all made in the same mold, they have to be the same, ignoring the fact that it is hand laid fiberglass, and temperature and humidity alone are enough to turn out a different product.

The 6LE roof bar looks terrible on my car, and most every one I've seen.

6LE won't allow negative reviews on their website either. No way for buyers to know they are taking a huge risk with their car.

Nov 17, 2017 | 09:30 AM

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I remember reading somewhere that when you install the roof panel, you have to start in the center and work your way out to the ends, you cannot start at one end and expect t to line up properly, or so I read.