Custom Sunroof

[LINUS]

If BD is going with the idea it's an OEM roof (I'm not sure I can guess from that pic), then it would really be worth a second visit, and to slide the roof back half ways or fully & get a shot of the rail the panel of glass slides on & the metal skin of the roof, at the edge where it meets the glass.

No doubt it had a water leak, but even a OEM roof could do that with the drains plugged - so just the inner shot doesn't say much & the other one isn't up close enough.

If you can get a detail shot for illustration purpose of the inner guts of the roof while open, that will tell all.

But like you said, if you get a bad feel & it just seems like a car that is more work than you want to tackle, then pass & let one of the more experienced guys take a shot at it.

[ninethree]

sure, the car looks fine from the outside. the car actually doesn't look bad at all.

[BDSax]

kind of looks like the OEM one. you have more pictures from outside the car?

the headliner definitely looks to have a leak.

[ninethree]

Okay got it fixed see post above. i don't know why that picture was hosted wrong. i don't think its worth the time and money. the moment i got into the car it didn't feel right. i am mainly concerned for rust beneath the roof.

[NomadE30]

it would be a project to fix it, but if it looks good and clean from the outside i think you could seal it if it's leaking and fix any rust, also with a load of work you could get that head liner back into great condition

[LINUS]

Uhhh...I got a pic of a big dude & his little arm candy. Try it again?

[ninethree]

Wow i'm impressed with this forum everyone is being so helpful. I was able to transfer the picture onto computer. Tell me what you guys think. There are definitely stains on the headliner. I know the picture is small its from a phone.

[LINUS]

How cheap is it & how far are you willing to go?

Stitching in some roof skin from a junkyard E30 would solve the issue entirely, but only if you are comfortable welding. You haven't given us a lot to go on, so I don't know/ can't say if this car is a real deal & work the work - or if you should move on & leave it for someone else.

Any chance of pics?

I agree with the guy a few posts back on cause/reaction to leaky sunroofs, but power tilt/retract moonroofs really came a long way from '85 to '90. I worked a car lot (new Hondas), and we had a few glass roofs installed & they came with a lifetime warrenty to any owner with the paperwork in hand. They weren't cheap either, like just under $1500 out the door. It was a popular add for those 4wd Civic wagons that came with white steel wheels back then. No roof option from the factory.

[ninethree]

You don't want an aftermarket sunroof. Cars with a factory sunroof have reinforcements around the hole in the roof. Cutting a giant hole in a regular roof is hell for torsional rigidity. That's one of the reasons why they leak eventually.

Track car?

Emre

you're right i just got pictures of the headliner it has some waterstains on it. I want something that is light and handles well. maybe track car in the future.

[Emre]

You don't want an aftermarket sunroof. Cars with a factory sunroof have reinforcements around the hole in the roof. Cutting a giant hole in a regular roof is hell for torsional rigidity. That's one of the reasons why they leak eventually.

Right now i have an e46 and i feel like its too heavy around the corners i want something lighter not too concerned about power.

Track car?

Emre

[Jscotty]

I've yet to see an aftermarket sunroof that does not leak.

[LINUS]

It was a crapshoot in the early 90's with aftermarket moonroofs, but most were decent if motorized - you really need to either post decnt pics of the areas of the roof that trouble you, or just move on & scrap the idea of that car entirely.

Without pics, we know less than you. It's sort of the way that works.

[kellie]

Woman. And you're welcome. :)

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=835515

I just remembered reading this ad earlier. I know it's an E, but it's cheap and in decent shape.

[Ben Carufel]

right must be 5 speed manual and has to run. thanks a lot man!

:D

[ninethree]

right must be 5 speed manual and has to run. thanks a lot man!