Reinstating sunroof

Thu Jan 18, 2018 5:24 pm

Hi guys,
I recently bought an e30 that was being turned into a track car. The sunroof has had a panel welded in. Ideally id like to get the sunroof back working. I understand I need thr casette and other sunroof parts. Can anyone let me know if this is possible ? Ive attached a picture of the sunroof at present.

Thanks

Thu Jan 18, 2018 6:23 pm

I daresay it's possible, if you are determined enough...

What does it look like from above?

Thu Jan 18, 2018 6:49 pm

It looks factory.apart from lack of black rubber seal. A sealant has being used to make it watertight.

Thu Jan 18, 2018 9:23 pm

If you can find a non sunroof headlining then don't bother even thinking about it,the sunroof is a crap design and can cause no end of issues plus the extra weight from all the bits and bobs.....ask most on here and they would probably agree that a non sunroof car is more desirable.

Thu Jan 18, 2018 10:06 pm

jcm325 wrote:If you can find a non sunroof headlining then don't bother even thinking about it,the sunroof is a crap design and can cause no end of issues plus the extra weight from all the bits and bobs.....ask most on here and they would probably agree that a non sunroof car is more desirable.

Totally disagree - the sunroof design is a work of art, and works beautifully and reliably, although BMW underestimated just how damp it is in the UK.
All the roof problems are caused by condensation, either from generally damp air in the car, or evaporation from the sunroof internal gutters, coupled with BMW's total lack of any anti corrosion proofing in the area.
In response to the OP, nothing appears to have been damaged , but the only practical way of reinstating a working roof, is to get hold of the complete roof from a broken for parts car, and transferring the many parts over, including the roof panel, which has lost its internal frame.
You'll also need the drain tubes that go down the A and C pillars from a breaker, if they have disappeared from your car.

Fri Jan 19, 2018 6:14 pm

The sunroof is key to the sporty nature of the car. Would not look forward to the summer without one.