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Old 04-18-2011, 05:34 PM
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Aftermarket Sunroof/Moonroof

I own a base model and thought about installing an aftermarket sunroof/moonroof. However two things are bothering me. Will installing it affect the stiffness/handling of the car by cutting out a big piece of the roof I wonder if this would cause the roof to flex in hard turns etc. and two do all sunroof/moonroofs eventually leak? Just wondering if they're really worth it in the end. Any input is appreciated thanks.
Old 04-18-2011, 06:06 PM
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Don't do it... it will compromise the structural integrity of the car as the roof was not constructed with a moonroof in mind. Braces will have to be cut.
Old 04-19-2011, 12:31 AM
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Have a sunroof or auto glass shop do it for you.
Old 04-19-2011, 07:34 AM
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You can't add an aftermarket sunroof.
You can cut your roof and add one from a sunroof equipped rx8.
Our sunroofs aren't straight, the roof has 2 curves for aerodynamical purposes, no flat aftermarket sunroof will match.
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Do a long narrow one like on the Nissan's have.
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Originally Posted by bse50
You can't add an aftermarket sunroof.
You can cut your roof and add one from a sunroof equipped rx8.
Our sunroofs aren't straight, the roof has 2 curves for aerodynamical purposes, no flat aftermarket sunroof will match.
You took the words right out of my mouth.
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