Installing Sunroof R34

[Josh.69]

Hey guys,

Bought a stock sunroof of a wrecking 34 hoping to install it on my 34. Wondering if anyone has put a sunroof in their car before, if it worked, what was the process and costs involved etc...

I'm also curious if all cars came off the line prepared to have a sunroof installed, or if each chassis had their own process through production depending on what extras they were going to have installed.

All advice will be greatly appreciated!!!

Cheers,
- Josh

[Charles89]

I wouldn't suggest DIYing... Because your car was made without a sunroof, cutting a hole in your roof yourself will compromise the integrity of the shell.

Best to take it to a sunroof installer to do, but some of them might not allow BYO sunroofs lol. A brand new sunroof at those places can cost anywhere from $2000 to $4000.

[darksky34]

well. that also answers my questions. damn i wanted a sunroof......

[Charles89]

If you want a sunroof... Either buy a R34 with a factory sunroof or pay $2000 or so to get a Hollandia installed properly and with warranty

But sunroofs just makes the car more heavy, roof lower and the chassis less rigid

EDIT: Also, if not installed properly, roof can leak and rust can occur

[Josh.69]

I'm wondering... There is some form of frame on 34's with a factory sunroof. Did they roll them all out with this bracket in case they were going to get the sunroof, or only optioned models got the bracket? Because the bracket extends all the way down into the B pillar. Not keen on taking my roof lining off and getting disappointed haha, might google it before I do.

[darksky34]

but i already have a 34. i don't think i could go through the headaches of selecting and finding and buying another car...not to mention i already know the condition of the one i have now, and i just couldn't handle the uncertainties of another one hahahahahhahaha

fark that 2000$ i could spend on other things. sunroof would be lovely but definitely unnecessary!

[Charles89]

but i already have a 34. i don't think i could go through the headaches of selecting and finding and buying another car...not to mention i already know the condition of the one i have now, and i just couldn't handle the uncertainties of another one hahahahahhahaha

fark that 2000$ i could spend on other things. sunroof would be lovely but definitely unnecessary!

Well yeah, if you wanted a sunroof, you shoulda bought one with one, but if you didn't and you want one.... It's really not worth it... It's pretty much the same having both windows open hahahaha