$1K-2K est for possible mod? Sunroof anyone?

CDepp · 01-13-2013, 09:14 PM

I've seen this thread: had 370z sunroof installed.

I'm going to miss the sunroof on my Civic when I sell it as I've spend many of night keeping it wide open running the Dragon late at night. Has anyone else installed a sunroof to their Z?

If so, what model did you get? Any issues with structural weakening? Squeaking around corners? Leaks?

scope22 · 01-13-2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CDepp

I've seen this thread: had 370z sunroof installed.

I'm going to miss the sunroof on my Civic when I sell it as I've spend many of night keeping it wide open running the Dragon late at night. Has anyone else installed a sunroof to their Z?

If so, what model did you get? Any issues with structural weakening? Squeaking around corners? Leaks?

get roadster instead...duh

JungleZ · 01-13-2013, 09:48 PM

if you want a vert you get a roadster.. Sunroof looks wrong on the coupe

chops · 01-13-2013, 09:53 PM

get a T-top!!!

DEpointfive0 · 01-13-2013, 09:59 PM

My close friend 370ZilverZ had it installed, and g'damn it was nice!

The roof has nothing IN it, so IMO it doesn't affect the car structurally

Telephone · 01-13-2013, 10:44 PM

Can someone photoshop a targa top?

m4a1mustang · 01-13-2013, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Telephone

Can someone photoshop a targa top?

m4a1mustang · 01-13-2013, 11:18 PM

Doesn't look right.

Sunroof doesn't look right on the Z either as it removes the sculpted lines in the roof. IMO, just save your money and learn to love the enclosed feel.

DEpointfive0 · 01-13-2013, 11:52 PM

I would gladly pay $2k for a Targa top like "TopOff"'s car... But since it was 8-10k, I'll wait until I have a grand to BURN to get a sunroof

Nailzs · 01-14-2013, 05:06 AM

My Eclipse had a sunroof. It was nice, but I don't miss it.

kenchan · 01-14-2013, 10:59 AM

My G has a sunroof. it's nice. but, the last time i used it was 8yrs ago.

im so glad my Z does not have the useless weight on the highest part of the car.

luigi90210 · 01-14-2013, 03:18 PM

i wouldnt install a sunroof, every car i had that had it, i almost never used it
but a t-top mod however is another story, only if it wasnt 10k

6MT · 01-14-2013, 03:22 PM

I feel a Bandit-mobile coming on! And you'll need a CB radio.

DEpointfive0 · 01-14-2013, 03:36 PM

Hey CDepp,

If you're thinking about doing it, look up "Westabo"
That's the company that makes the actual roofs, and they have THOUSANDS of authorized retailers

If you want an automatic one instead of a pop the glass out type it should cost $999+tax, not a PENNY more. You can TRY to bargain less, but I have called a LOT of places and no one would play ball

Also, IIRC they are warranted for like against leaks

ProfessorDave · 01-14-2013, 03:55 PM

CDepp, I wondered how I might feel about the Z not having a sunroof given that my last 4 cars (including my Mazda 3 daily driver) have had them. Even now when I go from that to the Z I don't miss the sunroof, and lean toward the "it would be wrong" side. I don't know how long you've owned your Z, but wonder if some more time with it might change your mind. A sunroof isn't like a bolt on mod that can be returned to stock, and I wonder what it would do it resale value.

Still, if you get it done please post pics...never saw one before!

01-13-2013, 09:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
CDepp Track Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 837 Drives: sideways Rep Power: 14	$1K-2K est for possible mod? Sunroof anyone? I've seen this thread: had 370z sunroof installed. I'm going to miss the sunroof on my Civic when I sell it as I've spend many of night keeping it wide open running the Dragon late at night. Has anyone else installed a sunroof to their Z? If so, what model did you get? Any issues with structural weakening? Squeaking around corners? Leaks? __________________ -CDepp- 2011 MB Base+S M6 \| Invidia Exhaust \| TommyKairaHebiBeibi \| H&R Spacers 15/20 \| GTR Start \| 305hp/240tq

01-13-2013, 09:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
JungleZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: orange county,ca Posts: 652 Drives: leased base z... Rep Power: 0	if you want a vert you get a roadster.. Sunroof looks wrong on the coupe kenchan likes this.

01-13-2013, 09:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	get a T-top!!! CDepp likes this.

01-13-2013, 09:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	My close friend 370ZilverZ had it installed, and g'damn it was nice! The roof has nothing IN it, so IMO it doesn't affect the car structurally raymondo510 and CDepp like this.

01-13-2013, 10:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Telephone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 297 Drives: 2012 Sport M6 Rep Power: 14	Can someone photoshop a targa top? CDepp likes this.

01-13-2013, 11:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Doesn't look right. Sunroof doesn't look right on the Z either as it removes the sculpted lines in the roof. IMO, just save your money and learn to love the enclosed feel. CDepp likes this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

01-13-2013, 11:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	I would gladly pay $2k for a Targa top like "TopOff"'s car... But since it was 8-10k, I'll wait until I have a grand to BURN to get a sunroof CDepp likes this.

01-14-2013, 05:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
Nailzs Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 395 Drives: 13 370Z 7at Sp Tour Rep Power: 13	My Eclipse had a sunroof. It was nice, but I don't miss it.

01-14-2013, 10:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	My G has a sunroof. it's nice. but, the last time i used it was 8yrs ago. im so glad my Z does not have the useless weight on the highest part of the car. CDepp likes this.

01-14-2013, 03:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
luigi90210 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,103 Drives: Classified Rep Power: 16	i wouldnt install a sunroof, every car i had that had it, i almost never used it but a t-top mod however is another story, only if it wasnt 10k

01-14-2013, 03:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	I feel a Bandit-mobile coming on! And you'll need a CB radio. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D Last edited by 6MT; 01-14-2013 at 03:37 PM.

01-14-2013, 03:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	Hey CDepp, If you're thinking about doing it, look up "Westabo" That's the company that makes the actual roofs, and they have THOUSANDS of authorized retailers If you want an automatic one instead of a pop the glass out type it should cost $999+tax, not a PENNY more. You can TRY to bargain less, but I have called a LOT of places and no one would play ball Also, IIRC they are warranted for like against leaks

01-14-2013, 03:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	CDepp, I wondered how I might feel about the Z not having a sunroof given that my last 4 cars (including my Mazda 3 daily driver) have had them. Even now when I go from that to the Z I don't miss the sunroof, and lean toward the "it would be wrong" side. I don't know how long you've owned your Z, but wonder if some more time with it might change your mind. A sunroof isn't like a bolt on mod that can be returned to stock, and I wonder what it would do it resale value. Still, if you get it done please post pics...never saw one before! kenchan and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

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