musiclikscreams
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my gf wants to get a sunroof installed in her M3. has anyone done this? how much money should we expect to be spending?
Sunroof
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AutoXRacer
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I wouldn't put a non-factory sunroof on any car...
The only way to go is getting it original from the factory. I've only heard horror stories from aftermarket sunroofs... leaks, leaks, leaks, and more leaks.
I would just wait to get one on the next vehicle...
Just my .02 cents...
The only way to go is getting it original from the factory. I've only heard horror stories from aftermarket sunroofs... leaks, leaks, leaks, and more leaks.
I would just wait to get one on the next vehicle...
Just my .02 cents...
///M Compact
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A power sunroof also adds @50 pounds at the highest point on the car- which is exactly where you don't want it. As racer TC Kline told me, "It's like mounting your battery on the roof."
BlackCherry06
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A sunroof on a MS3 doesn't detract a significant amount of stiffness. I read that they didn't make it an option because it could interrupt the flow of air over the spoiler, causing a loss of downforce at 100+ speeds. Not really a real-world excuse if you ask me, but Audi has already been down the legal road with a similar concern over the TT, to the point that a recall was done to install a spoiler. I guess they just don't want people getting killed in a MS3 by giving it similar lift-throttle tail-happiness.
Other possible side effects are creaks during torsional movements. If it's not a precise install (down to the last micrometer) creaking, rubbing and rattling could be an issue. Not something I'd want done if not at the factory.
Other possible side effects are creaks during torsional movements. If it's not a precise install (down to the last micrometer) creaking, rubbing and rattling could be an issue. Not something I'd want done if not at the factory.
fourthmeal
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There is a documented case of a person installing it in an MS3 for about $1000. Looks good, and it looks professional. Not a fan of the solid roof, myself, but eh, that's what rolling down the windows is all about. 
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i think they left it out cause it costs too much...;o
this is the aftermarket sunroof installed on the MS3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNoxjHlx4z4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNoxjHlx4z4
AutoXRacer
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Just saw the video and that headliner is horrible...especially on the rear passenger/hatch side. I do have to admit the sunroof option is nice, but I can see that headliner detaching from the roof over time...
I wonder where the drainage for that sunroof is plumbed to...?
In factory cars its usually plumbed to the pillars.
I wonder where the drainage for that sunroof is plumbed to...?
In factory cars its usually plumbed to the pillars.
sorry but i couldnt help it xP surprised no1 did this post yet hehe. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260148596999#d
this way, its cheap and it looks like the real thing haha. ur gf will be half happy? haha.
this way, its cheap and it looks like the real thing haha. ur gf will be half happy? haha.
love the Q&A!
AutoXRacer
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Who the hell would buy that??? That is ridiculous!!!! (ghey)(braindead(encourage
There is already a group buy in another thread, they're selling like crazy!
LOL...just pulling your chain. (poke)
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Funny...(headshake 
