retro-fitting a sunroof?

by **kronos98** » Mon May 19, 2003 8:56 pm

is there anyway to install a factory sunroof on my '99 SE?

i've seen some aftermarket sunroofs. any comments?

how much will they cost?

by **Missay** » Mon May 19, 2003 9:23 pm

we had a topic about this Waaayyyyy back.

Basically the bottom line was that you can do it, it's not super expensive, but it sucks b/c it will eventually leak and will never be the same as a factory sunroof.

by **Jai_Jai_Binks** » Tue May 20, 2003 8:21 am

Use the search button:

http://www.zer0.info/solaraguy/viewtopi ... 29&start=0

by **kronos98** » Tue May 20, 2003 6:32 pm

thanks guys!

by **kronos98** » Tue May 20, 2003 11:48 pm

actually...

if i just keep up with my maintenance, will i have any problems with an aftermarket roof?

or, if i get it installed by the dealer, will it leak too?

Website · by **DavPak** » Wed May 21, 2003 5:17 am

kronos98 wrote:or, if i get it installed by the dealer, will it leak too?

it shouldn't. most companies that install atermarket roofs will warranty them for 3yr/36K, same as the warranty on a Toyota roof.

by **Jai_Jai_Binks** » Wed May 21, 2003 8:54 am

Yeah..but since this is a TOYOTA product..his car will outlast the rust that might eventually result from this retrofit...I've spoken to a lot of people about this myself (same boat as you...bought my car w/o one..now wished would have done so otherwise). Bottomline i've learnt, If you park your car indoors (garaged at night, and covered parking at work), then essentially, the weatherstipping aroung the roof will last longer (aftermarket) and will essentially DELAY your leakages...but if you park in the sun..and let it bake..a lot..then your going to exp. this problem within 3-4 years! Hope this helps...

by **kronos98** » Wed May 21, 2003 10:41 am

hmm. i don't get why a factory installed roof will outlast a retrofit with a factory product. this is kind of like the factory paint job.

what's different about an add-in roof? do they use lower quality parts?

my dad has a sunroof on his SAAB, and it doesn't require any kind of maintenance that i know of. i could be wrong

by **HydroponiK** » Fri May 23, 2003 6:36 am

I believe it's because the toyotas with the factory sunroof are made specifically like that at the factory with different parts and what not, therefore providing a better fit because it was designed to spec.

If you install an aftermarket or even toyota sunroof on a car that originally came without one, you have to remember you are basically cutting a hole into your roof which can introduce problems such as leaking and/or rusting. It will not be a "perfect" fit like a factory sunroof would be.

Website · by **DavPak** » Fri May 23, 2003 9:42 am

HydroponiK wrote:If you install......or even toyota sunroof on a car that originally came without one

i don't know of anywhere that'll install one other than the factory.

by **Jai_Jai_Binks** » Tue May 27, 2003 8:23 am

Some dealerships (w/ adjoining bodyshops) will do that! Others will outsource to shops that specialize in that!

Website · by **DavPak** » Tue May 27, 2003 8:26 am

jhbhatia wrote:Some dealerships (w/ adjoining bodyshops) will do that! Others will outsource to shops that specialize in that!

sorry, i shoul have specified, i don't know of anywhere that will install a TOYOTA roof other than the factory. my dealership installs sunroofs, but they aren't toyota roofs. that you can only get from the factory.

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