Sun Roof retrofit

john-vfr · 05-04-2012, 01:58 PM

Hi all, is it feasable to retrofit a sun roof, i.e Webasto, into my E91 tourng. Has anyone had it done, or is it a no no.

CJ92 · 05-04-2012, 02:36 PM

BIG NO NO..

Frobius · 05-04-2012, 03:49 PM

Cut hole in roof, glue some glass in. Piece of piss!

Oh wait...

If you fuck it up, wonder what the part number is for a new roof?!

I wonder if I could retrofit the coupe bit or an E92 onto my car? :huh:

m1bjr · 05-04-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by john-vfr

Hi all, is it feasable to retrofit a sun roof, i.e Webasto, into my E91 tourng. Has anyone had it done, or is it a no no.

Webasto dont do one for your car.
Cant see why its such a daft idea, how do you think they are made at BMW

john-vfr · 05-04-2012, 06:06 PM

missus has seen one with a panoramic in and liked it. just thought maybe webasto or someone might do them.to be honest I dont think you need one with aircon and past experience says they always leak.

AlanYoro35i · 05-04-2012, 07:20 PM

This made me LOL!!

Slow_335i · 05-04-2012, 07:26 PM

Don't see whats so funny about someone wanting a sun roof?

It's not like it's never been done before.

Your best bet is to call some local shops and see if they're willing to take the challenge.

AlanYoro35i · 05-04-2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Slow_335i

Don't see whats so funny about someone wanting a sun roof?

It's not like it's never been done before.

Your best bet is to call some local shops and see if they're willing to take the challenge.

Ohh nothing, just your little harder than your average retrofit lci lights.

Wonder what you going to tell insurance when you declare mod??

Some useful advice to the op! For the money and time involve and hassle. You probably can buy a car with a sunroof!

dxb335d · 05-04-2012, 11:05 PM

Not something I would (if I liked sunroofs, which I don't) want to risk.

IanS100 · 05-05-2012, 04:57 AM

I did this to a Honda Accord many years ago and regretted it immediatelly because the car started to creak whenever the body tried to flex - don't do it!

Subzero2003 · 05-05-2012, 09:37 AM

Jesus, don't do it! As nice as having a sunroof is, are you really going to let someone "have a go" at fitting one?!

begrezal · 05-05-2012, 03:56 PM

This could become one of the best/funniest threads I've ever read. Please get it done, i'm sure Top Gear would have a go for you!!

ZURICH · 05-05-2012, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by john-vfr

Hi all, is it feasable to retrofit a sun roof, i.e Webasto, into my E91 tourng. Has anyone had it done, or is it a no no.

Hi, not too sure exactly where you are but call Dave Barnes on
Phone: +44 (0) 151 652 4317

He is the main man for the Webasto sunroofs in Liverpool they fitted twin sunroofs in my Volvo V70 a few years ago excelent job no leaks 100% happy.

Kev.

Dr Dave · 05-06-2012, 12:14 PM

Indeed it would be possible, have seen it done myself to other cars but not a full tilt and slide roof, it is just a case of a tilt or remove glass panel.

john-vfr · 05-08-2012, 04:47 PM

well that certainly stirred up the fire. Cheers to everyone who answered, even the not so nice ones.At least it gave you a laugh. As M1 said BMW fit them so it cant be that daft an idea.....but no .... i wont be doing it any time soon.

HighlandPete · 05-09-2012, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by john-vfr

well that certainly stirred up the fire. Cheers to everyone who answered, even the not so nice ones.At least it gave you a laugh. As M1 said BMW fit them so it cant be that daft an idea.....but no .... i wont be doing it any time soon.

Panoramic roof is a superb option, then I would say so, I have one.

But as to cutting the roof and fitting a sun roof, they were all the rage years ago. I've personally fitted a roof to a customer car when in the bodyshop business. No issues to car integrity, or any leaks.

I wouldn't do it to an E91, but nothing wrong in the concept.

HighlandPete

Tipper · 06-01-2012, 09:46 AM

I was looking at this a while back and my local installer said no due to the B-post cross roof bracing which can't be cut on the E91.

He said it is part of the side impact protection 'system' strengthening. Interestingly the parts diagrams available online inferred that later models, 2007ish, don't have this, anybody know if that is so?

I actually think it would be good if you could as I love open top driving and a Webasto style roof on a BMW would be great to have.

dxb335d · 06-01-2012, 09:52 AM

I can't believe you guys who wanted one didn't search a little harder for one with it.

edowen · 06-01-2012, 10:22 AM

I think this is a bonkers idea on so many levels.

In addition, I wouldn't buy a used 3 series with a retrofitted sunroof in a million years.

A_P · 06-01-2012, 10:46 AM

I have a sunroof, willing to part out if your intereted. Can be seen working.

Tipper · 06-01-2012, 11:17 AM

Thanks for the offer but I don't want a gas guzzler!

rich1068 · 06-01-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Awfully_Polite

I have a sunroof, willing to part out if your intereted. Can be seen working.

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Tipper Private First Class 9 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2007 E91 320d SE auto Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	I was looking at this a while back and my local installer said no due to the B-post cross roof bracing which can't be cut on the E91. He said it is part of the side impact protection 'system' strengthening. Interestingly the parts diagrams available online inferred that later models, 2007ish, don't have this, anybody know if that is so? I actually think it would be good if you could as I love open top driving and a Webasto style roof on a BMW would be great to have.
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