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If i was to get my hands on a standard skyline sunroof. Do you guys think it would be a big drama installing it????? wiring things like that.

Has anybody done this that can give me some tips????

Or is their a good place in Melbourne that someone can recommend??

Thanks

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Unless done properly, aftermarket sunroofs are prone to leaking, rust etc.

Personally, I wouldn't get one fitted if I had a non-sunroof car. The potential problems that they cause wouldn't be worth it - even the stock sunroofs can be the root of many problems.

the only sunroof i would install is one worth about 2k... Cant remember the name of the brand but it's top notch, and big. I think car toys sells them... but yeah, not so sure about the stocko... I guess if you got it done properly and replaced all the seals etc you shouldn't have problems... think the hood liner is different tho, placing of the lights, switches etc

I have a sunroof in my r33 and if i had the choice I wouldnt have it. Aside form the not closing properly and damp car scenarios, when I watcht it and people are getting in or out of the car you can see it lift on the corner, what I am trying to say is it must weaken the structural integity of the body to do that.

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i got a sunroof, had no problems at all.. no leaking or sign of rust

i wouldn't try installing a standard 33 sunroof tho... it would be complicated and you'd have to lower the internal roof bit of your car.. and thats bad.. i hit my head sometimes! lol

I had a Stratos 300 installed in my car about 2 years ago when it arrived from japan.

the company here in Perth that install them do the FACTORY installations for Ford and Holden and I have had NO problems whatsoever with mine over the past two years.

http://hate-tank.net/car/new%20pics/

There are a couple of before and after pics in the link above.

It cost me $1200 or $1295 (can't remember exactly) and I've thoroughly enjoyed it since it was put in.

My opinion is, if you've got the money and want a sunroof, get it done. They're awesome :D

I am of the opinion that the sunroof is obviously only as good as the workmanship in installation into the vehicle, but as a rule unless you find someone with good refferals i certainly wouldn't bother. For me they pose more probelms than they are worth, but hey if you want it that bad...

Cheers

not worth it.

weakens the chassis, more body roll too i guess

skylines are very dependent on the roof to hold to body together so I hear everywhere so thats somethign to keep in mind

Edited by DarKZer0

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