My new SR!!! whoo hoo!!!

umm what i'm worried about now is that it has compromised the body's rigidity. don't get me wrong i want a sunroof too. but ppl have traced the reason to why windshields crack, the suspension. now with the sunroof and this suspension, i don't know what will happen?
 
AFaceInTheCrowd said:
umm what i'm worried about now is that it has compromised the body's rigidity. don't get me wrong i want a sunroof too. but ppl have traced the reason to why windshields crack, the suspension. now with the sunroof and this suspension, i don't know what will happen?


Torque twist from a really powerfull RWD car is what causes glass to crack and break. With the MSP this is a non issue because it is a FWD and all of the torque is front to rear instead of side to side.
 
wicked, I've been waiting for those pics, I think you just convinced me to get a sunroof. I'll be getting it next spring, Dealership said they would send it out to the company they deal with for $1100. Any spicy oranges with a sunroof out there yet?
 
I'm in!!! I will post when I get mine!!! I f'n luv it!!! Can you get a part number pleaz!!!
1244 (mspo)
 
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It looks Great!!!!

You know what my problem would be though?? Since it isn't factory, I would be making all kinds of measurements to see if it was 'exactly centered, and all of that.

One of my faults....perfectionist. It can make you crazy!

Not to mention; I would have a tough time trusting anyone cutting that hole!! :eek:

But again; it looks great, and the price is about what I would have expected. Seems fair. :D
 
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I must say you're a brave man. It would be very scary for anyone to cut a roof open like that. I always wanted a sunroof for this car and wondered how much it would really affect the structure of the car.

Did they use the same headliner fabric when they cut open the roof onto the shade? It's a perfect match from the pictures.

Whoever did installed this sunroof for you did an excellent job!! If i didn't know about this car, i wouldn't know it was done aftermarket. The dome light shifted to the back to allow the sunroof to be in place looks as if was meant to be there.

I wonder if it's the same dimension as a regular protege? If the install was done well, which it clearly is shown there, i don't think you will ever experience any leaks.

One down side to the sunroof is how they used such thick rubber to surround the primeter of the cut out just to prevent leaks to seal it tightly.
 
Pmpkinhead said:
I'm in!!! I will post when I get mine!!! I f'n luv it!!! Can you get a part number pleaz!!!
1244 (mspo)


It is a "SolAire" 5000 series. The book list for Models 5200, 5300, 5400, & 5500. I cant remember what # mine is for sure.
 
03SpeedLSD said:
Very Nice. Loving it. How long did they have your car? Mad Props...Later,


Dropped it off one morning, then picked it up the next afternoon.
 
Limited Edition said:
I must say you're a brave man. It would be very scary for anyone to cut a roof open like that. I always wanted a sunroof for this car and wondered how much it would really affect the structure of the car.

Did they use the same headliner fabric when they cut open the roof onto the shade? It's a perfect match from the pictures.

Whoever did installed this sunroof for you did an excellent job!! If i didn't know about this car, i wouldn't know it was done aftermarket. The dome light shifted to the back to allow the sunroof to be in place looks as if was meant to be there.

I wonder if it's the same dimension as a regular protege? If the install was done well, which it clearly is shown there, i don't think you will ever experience any leaks.

One down side to the sunroof is how they used such thick rubber to surround the primeter of the cut out just to prevent leaks to seal it tightly.


Yea, I think they did use the same fabric. not 100% sure though.
 
So how is your headroom affected? I'm 6'1" and since I autoX I need to be able to wear a helmet. Any comments? Also, did the sunroof install place offer any kind of warrenty? Thanks
 
i got an ASC 840 moonroof in my speed. don't have pics but it
looks almost similar to dakidd's inside and out. it is fully
automatic w/ 1-touch open/close/tilt features. different roof
fabric but it is still gray (same fabric found on eclipse's and talons
for example of texture). it came with 3yr/60k warranty that
covers everything (parts, labor, leaks, etc.)

make sure you get it done at a reputable installer, because once
they start there is no turning back. my installer was
recommended to me by my dealer... it is who they formerly used
to install roofs onto other vehicles.

hope this helps you.

oh i paid $897 ($999 list price) because they gave me a dealer
cost becuz one of my salesman's sons worked there.
 
forgot, i lost about 2, maybe 3 inches of headroom nothing noticeable at all since the roof was high to begin with. my pops is 6' and has no probs at all.
 
Option said:
So how is your headroom affected? I'm 6'1" and since I autoX I need to be able to wear a helmet. Any comments? Also, did the sunroof install place offer any kind of warrenty? Thanks


The head room is the same.
1 year product warranty w/ registration.
1 year installation warranty from installer.
 
oops sorry, should have re-read my warranty book b4 i spoke... it is 36 mo. total coverage.
 
I don't want to be a smartass, but that actually is a moonroof. The sunroof is the one that opens to the outside of the car. (peep)
 
Eitel said:
I don't want to be a smartass, but that actually is a moonroof. The sunroof is the one that opens to the outside of the car. (peep)


well hell, i never said i was smart! besides, isn't it better to be a smartass rather than a dumbass??? anyway, thanx for the correction... time to update the sig.
 
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