I've seen lots of pix of VXs wih sunroofs. But I can't find anyone around here willing to do it.
Cols someone suggest brands of sunroofs that will fit?
Thanks in advance
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I've seen lots of pix of VXs wih sunroofs. But I can't find anyone around here willing to do it.
Cols someone suggest brands of sunroofs that will fit?
Thanks in advance
A quick forums search...http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...hlight=sunroof
:smilewink
I have a webasto hollandia.....check out their website
Same thing here... webasto hollandia... Slides inside of the VX. I think I payed $1,200 with 100k mile warranty since the dealer purchased the install.
this one is easy to install.........
http://www.boingboing.net/2007/09/10...f-for-car.html
AND, it'll never leak! LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by don moore
And wouldn't the bonehead that tries to break in via the sunroof be surprised :bgwg:Quote:
Originally Posted by kpaske
He'd probably be so mad he'll steal the "sunroof". :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by rowhard
Oh yeah,he'll be very pissed :p
Hmmm, I see you're from Albany, NY-- there's no sun in New York because of the smog, so why do you need a sunroof???
On a serious note; just check your local yellow pages and find a respectable auto shop that specializes in such installations and have them install it. That's your best bet.
You forgot about summer,holy s.... my heinekeen beers becomes hot soup :mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by Riff Raff
you might ask a local dealer who they outsource their aftermarket installs to.
Good idea!
The local shops I went to either won't do it or wanted to install pop-up units from 1970
There's a 200? Trooper (pearl white) with a factory sunroof, retractible headliner, etc. in one of my local salvage yards.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bieredalsace
Makes me drool, then cringe, when I think about how much work it would be, just to see the bottom of my luggage rack...:smilewink
I just jioned the forum, and I recently read on Wikipedia that only one pearl white VX was ever made. I know you posted that message over a year ago, but if the thing is still there in the junkyard it might be worth getting and staring at your rack. :)
I have a sunroof on my wife's navigator. It's really nice, especially at night. I wish the VX had one. It would probably take away some of the air coming in the window.
A sunroof is a major modification. Not that it is hard to get done.. most pay about $1,200 and it is actually pretty straight forward.
But cutting the roof...., wow.... If I had a choice between two classics ( say picking between two Mustangs or something) and one had an after-market sunroof and one was stock... guess which one I am buying.
That's just me. The VX's I have seen with a sun roof sure are neat but, I'd never cut my baby..... :p
KeithVXlvr--- First, I totally agree with your analogy of classic Mustang's with/without a sunroof. However, classic Mustang's never had finicky OEM window problems from the factory like the VX. Second; it is customary to modify the VX to various degrees, as opposed to a classic Mustang. Third, if I saw two(2) identical VX's for sale parked side-by-side (same aprroximate mileage, same color, etc), and the only difference was one VX had a professionally installed electric moonroof-- I'd buy the VX with the moonroof, without hesitation.
I have an electric moonroof in my VX (installed by P.O.), and I use it every time I drive the VX "in lieu" of rolling down my side windows, as the side windows can't be trusted without fear of getting stuck in the down position or coming out-of-track. Having experienced the electric moonroof in the VX, I can't ever imagine ever owning a VX without one in it-- yes, it is that sweet.
My electric moonroof was professionally installed and looks/operates OEM factory and is totally leakproof in torenchial Washington State downpours.
In the case of the VX, I would honestly say that a professionally installed electric moonroof will actually "increase" the value of the VX. Especially due to the VX's inherent side window issues and the fact that it is accepted protocal to modify the VX to varying degrees of modification (lifted, super-charged, K.E. skid-plates, etc).
On the other hand, a cheapo "pop-top" sunroof in a VX gives free gratis for the VX owner to get his @ss-kicked, because he took the cheesy way out. Either get the professionally installed electric moonroof, or don't frickin' do the modification. Go big, or go home.
The biggest hurdle is shelling out the $1,200 (+/-) for the professional electric moonroof installation. However; once you experience having it in your VX, you'll wonder how the hell you ever lived without it.
Oh man you hurt my feelings ! :(
I bought a "cheap" pop up sunroof for my VX & now you suggest me to go home. :_crying: but i haven't make my mind to do it so far.
However i go to agree with you,the electric sunroof is the way to go but a 1999 VX with pop up shouldn't look that bad though.
I think if you go for a pop up just get a high quality one,i rather the manual sunroof instead of the pop up but there's no more avalaible for sale....to my knowledge.:confused:
If you have the $$$$$$ go for the electric sunroof.. what else can i say :confused:
Man Ldub............... Personally I like looking up at a nice rack!:pQuote:
Originally Posted by Ldub
I have the Webasto sunroof on my '01 Proton and it works flawlessly. It even closes automatically when the ignition is turned off. The company is here where I live in Fenton, MI. It's a super quality product!
Scott
Another cure for this is rolling up the windowQuote:
Originally Posted by SomeBeach