Installing a sun roof?

Hey guys, lately I've been wishing that I had a sun roof really bad. So I was just wondering how hard would it be to instal one in a car with out one. I found a complete set up out of a coupe and was wondering how hard it would be to instal or have installed. And would it leak or not?

it's possible, but i wuoldnt waste my time... you would have to cut a whole in your roof... lol

One of my friends had one installed in her new 4Runner and it cost her a grand from toyota. If you think you would use it a grand worth then I guess it would be worth it.
What he said: You'd have to cut a hole in your roof lol

might as well just find an EX model...plus you'd get rear disc brakes thrown in as well.

Not worth it IMO

The thing about a stock moonroof is that it is not just a hole cut in the roof. The edges of the roof are bent down around the opening to allow for a better seal and for better drainage for the roof. Installing a stock one would cause major problems for you.

Your other option is to have a flip-up non-electronic sunroof installed in your car by a shop. The glass is also quick-release so that it can be removed from the inside. I had that done on my 89 accord. The aftermarket ones are designed so that after the hole is cut, the edges of the sunroof mount go over the cut edge and seals around it. Leaking is still a possibility, but mine never did. As long as a reputable shop does it and they guarantee their work, they would be able to fix any problems you have. I paid $213 to have it done back in 98. Nowadays, it would probably cost $300-350.

That makes sense about the rolling of the roof around the hole.

ryan s said:

might as well just find an EX model...plus you'd get rear disc brakes thrown in as well.

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and I haz rear disk brakes but no sun roof

RickyG said:

and I haz rear disk brakes but no sun roof

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how can you have rear disk brakes and no sunroof? thats what i dont get. is it 5 lugs converted and it is an ex model?

imo having on installed is not an option. getting a model that comes with one is more better than having one installed.

Accord281 said:

Your other option is to have a flip-up non-electronic sunroof installed in your car by a shop. The glass is also quick-release so that it can be removed from the inside. I had that done on my 89 accord. The aftermarket ones are designed so that after the hole is cut, the edges of the sunroof mount go over the cut edge and seals around it. Leaking is still a possibility, but mine never did. As long as a reputable shop does it and they guarantee their work, they would be able to fix any problems you have. I paid $213 to have it done back in 98. Nowadays, it would probably cost $300-350.

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They make power roofs like this as well.

RickyG said:

and I haz rear disk brakes but no sun roof

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Cause you're a V6 LX

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haha makes sense. i'll look into this a little bit more. but right now it looks like getting a non oem sun roof would be my best bet.