Removing sunroof.

1. Alexp Central South Joined: Jun 2006 East Sussex Posts: 3105 VTS :)

   #1 20th September 2009, 10:37

   Well, Was working on the car when I slipped and fell on the rooflining so it came out
   Now i'm looking at getting rid of the sunroof, Never use it plus need a bit more clearance so i can wear a helmet.
   
   Any companies make a panel that just places on top and bolts on from the underside?
2. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

   #2 20th September 2009, 10:39

   would be eaiser to weld a plate in, will be easier to smooth out and all that jazz.
   
   only other way is to buy the roof panel from pug, which is about £92
3. Alexp Central South Joined: Jun 2006 East Sussex Posts: 3105 VTS :)

   #3 20th September 2009, 10:54

   true, but just finding a decent body shop.
   I could probably make my own, Have some sheet steel, just need some bolts welded on the underside then make some fixings.
4. Saxo_Scott Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2007 East Grinstead - West Sussex Posts: 3094 BMW E46 M3

   #4 22nd September 2009, 20:21

   Ask alexR what he did on the xsi
5. rushy_23 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Aug 2004 West Mids Posts: 15392 '98 EK9 N1

   #5 22nd September 2009, 20:28

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by frankie would be eaiser to weld a plate in, will be easier to smooth out and all that jazz. only other way is to buy the roof panel from pug, which is about £92

   Its £130 and the costs of fitting will be pretty expensive on top of that.
6. Alexp Central South Joined: Jun 2006 East Sussex Posts: 3105 VTS :)

   #6 22nd September 2009, 20:42

   Need to have a good look again but if possible i'm thinking of removing the mech and getting a panel the same size as the glass to fit in so it uses the existing rubber seal, just need to have a way to fit it on then.
   
   Just need to get the bulk out the way so i get a bit more clearance for a helmet.
7. Saxo_Scott Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2007 East Grinstead - West Sussex Posts: 3094 BMW E46 M3

   #7 23rd September 2009, 08:15

   just non sunroof skin it you tart..... or save up for zee carbonez
8. Alexp Central South Joined: Jun 2006 East Sussex Posts: 3105 VTS :)

   #8 23rd September 2009, 13:36

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Saxo_Scott just non sunroof skin it you tart..... or save up for zee carbonez

   I dont haz timez or monez to do that, Not like I can do it myself as I don't have a usable garage.
   
   Will still be uber light with all the mech and glass gone.
9. Danr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Charming man Posts: 15880 Charming car

   #9 23rd September 2009, 14:34

   Head out the top for the win!