sunroof or targa for vx?

[frakkin toaster]

has anyone installed a sunroof or targa on their vx? just curious as to the cost & brand used. not sure if any came with one, but ive not seen any that i can recall. did a quick search here but didnt see anything.

thx

[ALC1717]

Initially I Had a Pop Up Glass Sunroof installed on my 2001 Kaiser Silver VX. I had many Problems with it Leaking Because of the Silicone. I brought it Back to the Installer and Paid the Difference and He Installed a Power Glass Moonroof and Replaced the Headliner with a Black Color instead of Grey. Total Cost was About $900 which was a Good Price,normally it cost a few hundred more!

[VxSport]

There have been a few people that had professionally installed power sunroofs. From what I have heard the cost is usually around $1000. No VX was ever made with a oem sunroof. As far a I know.... I have the only convertable VX (custom). I searched for other drop top vx and could not find any.

[evillecutter]

i would love a power moonroof but i have always worried about them leaking

[SilverBullet75]

Looking into this too...
Vegas has so little rain. Not much for me to worry about.

[ThisGuyIndy]

Mine was installed by original owner and looks factory. Also closes automatically when ignition is shut off. No problems at all

[VXorado]

As far a I know.... I have the only convertable VX (custom). I searched for other drop top vx and could not find any.

There's another convertible VX that was made to match the VX-O2.

http://forum.4x4club.ru/index.php?sh...st=40&start=40

Although, it's a bit different from your convertible.

[evillecutter]

There's another convertible VX that was made to match the VX-O2.

http://forum.4x4club.ru/index.php?sh...st=40&start=40

Although, it's a bit different from your convertible.

leave it to the russians... pretty friggin rad if you ask me

[SilverBullet75]

OMG that's gorgeous!

[SilverBullet75]

I wonder if the Porsche 914's fiberglass targa top is anywhere close to the lines of the VX. It might be a candidate for modding to fit.

[frakkin toaster]

power moonroof sounds like the way to go...any pics? id like to see the placement and what the headliner looks like. what brand too.

[VXorado]

power moonroof sounds like the way to go...any pics? id like to see the placement and what the headliner looks like. what brand too.

Hollandia/Webasto Sun Roof Model 743






Not my pics. I've always wanted a sunroof but I heard it lowers the headliner by a couple inches. I'm a little concerned about losing head room.

[VXorado]

I wonder if the Porsche 914's fiberglass targa top is anywhere close to the lines of the VX. It might be a candidate for modding to fit.

I like this idea... who will be the guinea pig?

[VxSport]

I thought about trying these.... but just like you, I can't give up any headroom. A Targa top would be nice, however the door window frames would be the problem. All Targa tops ( like Fiat X-19, 1978) have windows with no frame.

I like this idea... who will be the guinea pig?

[Riff Raff]

I own a VX with a professionally installed Webasto electric tinted moon-roof (installed by previous owner), and it has a matching gray replacement headliner. The glass panel slides within the interior headliner (not outside of roof-top) and has a sliding sun-shade for total block-out. It looks and operates totally like a factory OEM moon-roof. It never leaks in full down-pour WA State rains and closes automatically when the key is turned-off. You can go to the "Webasto" sunroof website at http://webastoshowroom.com/ and contact a local installer near your home for more information on model/cost, etc. I estimate the cost to be $1000 -- $1,500 for this mod. I would not even consider going the leaky-n-cheesy route of a manual Pop-Top or T-Top. Go with a professionally installed electric moon-roof with replacement interior headliner by Webasto brand or forget the whole idea.

My electric moon-roof mod is without a doubt my most favorite feature of my VX, and I can not imagine ever owning a VX without it. I don't trust my side door windows for fear of them maybe getting stuck in the down position, so I only use my moon-roof/sun-roof for summertime ventilation.


Here is some more information for you:

http://wildtoys.com/vehicross/VX_Mods/ModsMoonRoof.asp


Enjoy.