Had 370Z Sunroof Installed

DRUZ370 · 09-06-2009, 10:48 PM

Looks great! I've been thinking about doing it myself and now I'm sure I will as I have the same color.

Thanks for posting the pics.

k20z3 · 09-07-2009, 03:43 AM

I bet it will look sick driving down the road!

370zproject · 09-10-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jpit

$995.00. I did alot of research, all of the dealers were charging this much with some asking for $1200.00.

Also, while I was there they had a 370Z from the local dealer testing a new type of stone guard. It is sprayed on and looks incredible - you can't tell that it's on and it is supposed to be better than what's on the market now. Still expensive.

any leaks or anything silly like that?

370zproject · 09-10-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jpit

No structural beams were cut. He had the headliner removed in five minutes and I had a good look at what they were going to do. They cut out a thin piece of steel (a section of roof) and moved a small aluminum rod that helped support the antenna.

any rattling of that rod? look at my pics and tell me a sunroof would look amazing

?

jpit · 09-10-2009, 07:50 PM

No leaks, rattles or squeaks.

DropTopGal · 09-15-2009, 01:18 AM

Taking another look at your WONDERFUL sunroof pics and pondering over the notion, I quickly came to realize that for one simple reason, it would not be an option for lil' me.

Tan lines.

My tan lines would be a mess if I cruzed along the beach with a sunroof as opposed to a drop top. Being silly while enjoying your great mod.

Equinox · 10-01-2009, 05:17 PM

Noone give me any grief about cutting a Nismo, but I'm talking to an installer in my area now to get the same thing done, I'm the same color too. Can't wait

Des570 · 10-09-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jpit

Had a Webasto 321L sunroof installed yesterday at Auto FX in Tacoma, WA and have attached some photos. Please no posts about whether a sunroof belongs in the 370Z - it is a matter of personal preference and really doesn't have an answer. However, if Porsche offers sunroof options on their $100,000 Carrera I think it is fine for the 370Z.

To answer some anticipated questions.
1) I watched them remove the section of roof and their are no structural components in the section they take out. There is a small aluminum roof stiffener that is no longer needed with the sunroof.

2) You are adding about a total of 20-25 lbs when the job is completed. It will be less if you go with the medium 321. Frankly, I was surprised that the larger sunroof fit but I think it looks great.

3) Webasto manufactures 50% of the worlds factory sunroofs so they seem to know what they are doing.

4) With the sunroof closed, the car is just as quiet as it was before. In fact,
when the shade is pulled you just forget that it is there. Have experineced no rattles at all.

5) Controls are great. You can preset two positions (and has other buttons to open it as little as you want) - I have them set for vent and full open and when you turn off the ignition the roof automatically closes.

6) The rollo shade works fine and is the same color as the interior.

You know where I can get one installed in the Maryland area?

Danny3.7 · 10-09-2009, 11:24 PM

not for me either but it looks sweet! makes me miss my g35 coupe sunroof.

jpit · 10-10-2009, 01:07 AM

Maryland:

Maryland Dealers

bilo · 10-19-2009, 12:34 AM

i like the sunroof but the Z wasnt mean to have one. theres a reason it wasnt an option. this car was put in a wind tunnel the shaved and then tested again. if you look the roof lines follow the hoods. but hey atleast you can see the sky while your not racing your car.

scruffydog · 10-19-2009, 06:06 AM

thanks for posting it up man! Don't mind what others saying it look like crap. I personally think it's kinda sad how Nissan didn't give that as an option. I rarely use the sunroof, but every car I've own had one, and it's nice to know it's there. It does look very clean! Good job. I do notice that car originally had 2 contours that runs along the room, I didn't think that blended with the sunroof very well, but then again, i think it's the best anyone could have done with the fact that this car doesn't come with a sunroof. Good job!

ParkStr8 · 11-02-2009, 06:24 PM

THANK YOU! My lease on my 08 G35S sedan is up and i was originally going to go new Z Roadster. But just couldn't see myself longer term with a drop top. So then I was back and forth between Z coupe and G37S. Wanted the Z for the smaller size...but no sunroof.

Two dealers said different things...yes and no.

Now i know yes and have seen it installed so will definately be going with the Z.

So...thanks!!!

11-02-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ssqpolo

i like it. but shoulda made it a T top!! targa Zs ftw

t top and targa are 2 diff things

zz370zz · 11-12-2009, 09:46 AM

looks good. i like it. clean install too

09-07-2009, 03:43 AM	#77 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 405	I bet it will look sick driving down the road! __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

10-01-2009, 05:17 PM	#82 (permalink)
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DRUZ370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12 Drives: Nissan 370Z Sprt 6MT Rep Power: 16	Looks great! I've been thinking about doing it myself and now I'm sure I will as I have the same color. Thanks for posting the pics.

09-10-2009, 07:50 PM	#80 (permalink)
jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 16	No leaks, rattles or squeaks.

09-15-2009, 01:18 AM	#81 (permalink)
DropTopGal Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 42 Drives: 370Z Vert (TBA) Rep Power: 16	Taking another look at your WONDERFUL sunroof pics and pondering over the notion, I quickly came to realize that for one simple reason, it would not be an option for lil' me. Tan lines. My tan lines would be a mess if I cruzed along the beach with a sunroof as opposed to a drop top. Being silly while enjoying your great mod.

10-09-2009, 11:24 PM	#84 (permalink)
Danny3.7 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Age: 43 Posts: 296 Drives: 09 370Z MB 6MT T/S Rep Power: 16	not for me either but it looks sweet! makes me miss my g35 coupe sunroof.

10-10-2009, 01:07 AM	#85 (permalink)
jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 16	Maryland: Maryland Dealers

10-19-2009, 12:34 AM	#86 (permalink)
bilo Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: LA,CA Posts: 42 Drives: Black Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	i like the sunroof but the Z wasnt mean to have one. theres a reason it wasnt an option. this car was put in a wind tunnel the shaved and then tested again. if you look the roof lines follow the hoods. but hey atleast you can see the sky while your not racing your car.

10-19-2009, 06:06 AM	#87 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 717	thanks for posting it up man! Don't mind what others saying it look like crap. I personally think it's kinda sad how Nissan didn't give that as an option. I rarely use the sunroof, but every car I've own had one, and it's nice to know it's there. It does look very clean! Good job. I do notice that car originally had 2 contours that runs along the room, I didn't think that blended with the sunroof very well, but then again, i think it's the best anyone could have done with the fact that this car doesn't come with a sunroof. Good job!

11-02-2009, 06:24 PM	#88 (permalink)
ParkStr8 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 361 Drives: 2015 370z Sport Tech Rep Power: 16	THANK YOU! My lease on my 08 G35S sedan is up and i was originally going to go new Z Roadster. But just couldn't see myself longer term with a drop top. So then I was back and forth between Z coupe and G37S. Wanted the Z for the smaller size...but no sunroof. Two dealers said different things...yes and no. Now i know yes and have seen it installed so will definately be going with the Z. So...thanks!!!

11-12-2009, 09:46 AM	#90 (permalink)
zz370zz Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	looks good. i like it. clean install too