Power sunroof vs manual crank info please.

[DSP74]

What kind of weight difference is there between power sunroof and manual crank sunroof? I'd like to remove it altogether but must keep it due to autox rules.....

[Ray McCooney]

What kind of weight difference is there between power sunroof and manual crank sunroof? I'd like to remove it altogether but must keep it due to autox rules.....

I believe the only difference between a manual sun-roof and a powered one is the means by which the sun roof is opened, i.e. the mechanism. The majority of the assembly is the same between the powered and non-powered, same cable set-up, tracks, sliders, etc. The powered has an electric motor with a switch and a few more wires, whereas the manual has well, a manual crank. I have not intentionally weighed a sun-roof motor, but I doubt it is anymore than a couple-few pounds (which is what you could expect to shed).

[eugeman]

1-2 lbs.

[Sean T Sat]

crank is cooler too its old skool

[jamiholzbach]

Is it possible to convert from a manual crank to an electric motor?

[rede30]

Is it possible to convert from a manual crank to an electric motor?

Yeah, it is not to big of a deal. I think there are a few right ups on this forum, just search around a little.

[zav3n]

just weld it shut :-)

[drift]

+1 for manual crank :)