Sunroof (Webasto Hollandia 730) Installed!

[QUE_ES]

They did an amazing job installing your SR. I have been going back and forth for years on getting this done to my VX, but I think I'm finally sold. Thank you for taking the initiative in posting all the pics, docs, and video.

regards,

G.

[SilverBullet75]

Hi all! Update:

I just finished modifying the roof basket mount to allow it to work with the sunroof. All good!

Before... The corner of the bracket just barely pushed in on the felt around the glass:


After... I removed the corners of the mounts by cutting them with a die grinder. There is now a 1-2mm clearance between the brackets and the glass.



Also, I didn't like seeing about six inches of basket obstructing the open-air view from the inside, so I loosened the mounts and pushed the basket back a bit, and tightened it back up. Now I only see about 1-2 inches.:



Here's the VX with the rack remounted back a few inches:


I found out how to stop the auto-close feature too. When you turn off the car, push any of the buttons and it stops the auto-close feature.

I took the VX on it's first night drive the other night. Oh man... It felt like a completely different vehicle. I LOVE THIS MOD!!!!

[Knigh7s]

Again, that looks amazing! I'm considering this mod (if taxes are decent! )

I'm wondering if there is a slightly smaller version.

Also, can the controls be mounted anywhere? if I chose not to have it installed up top? I'm wondering if it is as simple as extending the wires...

[SilverBullet75]

Hi Adam,
Yes, I'm sure the switch can be mounted elsewhere.
Just tell the installer where you want it.


OH! By the way! So, I was worried about the $1200 total cost at first...
Well, we just refinanced our house last month, and in the mail yesterday came a check out of the blue for $1800!!! (Escrow refund...)

Woo Hoo! The sunroof is now paid off!
LOL