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retrofitting a sunroof? any info e30 318i
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 1:43 pm
by Shiz
Has anyone ever retrofitted a sunroof to a car, I know they have there pros and cons but would be interested in giving it a go. Obviously I don't have the facilities to leave laser cut finish. Does anyone specialise in fitting ones? Much help appreciated.
Re: retrofitting a sunroof? any info e30 318i
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 2:45 pm
by Rich320I
to be honest mat unless your in dire need of one, a non sun roof shell is probably best kept like that.
sure someone on here may know of a specialist though, where abouts are you in the country?
Re: retrofitting a sunroof? any info e30 318i
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 2:53 pm
by Curr946
a non sunroof shell is desirable why would you want to start fitting a sunroof to it?
Re: retrofitting a sunroof? any info e30 318i
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 2:53 pm
by Shiz
I always thought that sunroof lip style just made the car look that extra bit spotter. Am in Northern Ireland
Re: retrofitting a sunroof? any info e30 318i
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 3:03 pm
by Kos
Lots of aggro, not worth doing at all.
Re: retrofitting a sunroof? any info e30 318i
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 3:03 pm
by pac1982
Shiz wrote:I always thought that sunroof lip style just made the car look that extra bit spotter. Am in Northern Ireland
the sunroof is a notorious rust trap and has killed off many an E30, on top of that a non sunroof shell is stiffer and although your unlikely to notice it on a road car its hugely desirable to the motor sport crowd
If you not attached to your current E30 and its in good condition why not offer to swap it for one with a sunroof, you never know they are quite rare in the big scheme of things someone may fancy a deal on it
Re: retrofitting a sunroof? any info e30 318i
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 3:56 pm
by AardHawk
Jaymic in Cromer used to do them for the 02 by just chopping through the a, b and c pillars and the welding them back on. This way you get the head lining and all the other odds and sods. I dont believe that it was ever considered to be that much of a big deal.
Re: retrofitting a sunroof? any info e30 318i
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 3:57 pm
by AardHawk
Jaymic in Cromer used to do them for the 02 by just chopping through the a, b and c pillars and the welding them back on. This way you get the head lining and all the other odds and sods. I dont believe that it was ever considered to be that much of a big deal.
Re: retrofitting a sunroof? any info e30 318i
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 9:50 pm
by pacerpete
AardHawk wrote:Jaymic in Cromer used to do them for the 02 by just chopping through the a, b and c pillars and the welding them back on. This way you get the head lining and all the other odds and sods. I dont believe that it was ever considered to be that much of a big deal.
I bet it was a big deal to the soft cooont who had to pay the bill !

Re: retrofitting a sunroof? any info e30 318i
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 10:13 pm
by DHFiS
Shiz wrote:Am in Northern Ireland
And you need a sunroof?