Aftermarket Sunroof

[xquizd]

Has anyone ever had an aftermarket sunroof installed?

If so what was the outcome, was it up to standard or did it create problems such as air or water leaks down the track?

Look forward to some info, thanks.

[Mark351]

My '76 had an old one and while driving down a 100km back road in Lara it flew off and smashed into a zillion fragments.

I bought one from eBay, fited it myself and it's been fine, no leaks like the old one.

My old AU had a Tickford sunroof, which are fitted like any other aftermarket sunroof. No dramas with that one either.

[xquizd]

I always thought that the "Hollandia" roofs fitted from prestige sunroofs were pretty good but there seems to be alot of people saying that there nothing but problems, rusting around roof, air & water leaks, saggy roof lining etc.

Are these particular "nightmare" roofs done else where on the cheap or is it all aftermarket sunroofs that give you problems?

I've got a factory roof in my Honda & I've never had any issues with that.

Very curious, hmmmmm used:

[Mark351]

The Tickford sunroofs were the Hollandia brand, didn't have a single problem with mine, though it had done less than 100,000Ks and was always garaged when I sold it.

I would have thought it would be down to the quality of the install itself if you picked a solid brand like Hollandia.

[mash85]

i had one done by prestige a few years ago and its been perfect. good friendly service there aswell

[xquizd]

Originally Posted by Death351

I would have thought it would be down to the quality of the install itself if you picked a solid brand like Hollandia.

Thats what I was thinking also.

[Airmon]

You'll find most dealer optioned sunroofs are aftermarket, there are certain places in each state that fit these sunroofs. If you can find out which ones the dealers use that would be best, they usually come with warranty aswell.

[xquizd]

Originally Posted by mash85

i had one done by prestige a few years ago and its been perfect. good friendly service there aswell

Good to hear. I'm thinking alot of people that say the aftermarket roof installs are nothing but problems are actually coming from people that have never had one installed or even no anyone that has had one installed.

Just one of those myths :

[trick_xd]

I put in my own pop up sunroof into my EL.
I pressure wash my car and it never leaks.
I used good windscreen sealer top and bottom so it was a good water / air tight fit .

[mash85]

Originally Posted by Airmon

You'll find most dealer optioned sunroofs are aftermarket, there are certain places in each state that fit these sunroofs. If you can find out which ones the dealers use that would be best, they usually come with warranty aswell.

prestige sunroofs in burwood are one of those places that do if for dealers.

[Whitey-AMG]

Prestige sunroofs are the ones that "trained" the FPV installers to do the job at FPV HQ for the B series cars........Ford and FPV vehicles.

The main issue with dodgy sunroofs is the initial quality of the unit and the way it is fitted..........if both aspects of this are second rate then ther WILL be problems. HOLLANDIA roofs are generally regarded as the best and PRESTIGE do an OK job of fitting them......so if you go there, chances are you'll be OK..........

[desGT]

I had sunroof fitted to my new FG GT by Prestige at Burwood.

The sunroof in my BF GT was fitted by FPV (Ford option). Wind noise problems were fixed by Prestige (they do warranty work). New (FG) roof is totally noise free, a much better job. Will never have a factory fitted roof again - production line mentality .vs. experts?

I visited Prestige earlier and was shown a FG (and others) being done. Answered all my questions and gave good information. Booked in, completed and had a good tint job done at the same time

Couple of photos at:
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...04#post2202104

[xquizd]

Thanks for all the info fellas.
Looking good "desGT" thanks for your help, sounds like a good first hand experience.

[Sgt.Sweetchuck]

How about a fake stick-on sunroof!

Check this out
http://jalopnik.com/cars/oh-yeahhh/t...oof-291340.php

Read some of the dopey questions,
its hilarious.

[GORDZ]

thats pathetic. at least it's a mohammad doing it.


edit: spelling haha friday night duhh.

[Nikked]

I have a aftermarket (I assume) Sekruit Sunroof in my El, it doesn't leak and doesn;t emit too much wind noise, very factory look aswell...

[xquizd]

Originally Posted by Sgt.Sweetchuck

How about a fake stick-on sunroof!

Check this out
http://jalopnik.com/cars/oh-yeahhh/t...oof-291340.php

Read some of the dopey questions,
its hilarious.

: Is that for real.
Now that definately classifies as RICE
Just as good as an intercooler not plumbed up :

[GT0132]

Originally Posted by desGT

I had sunroof fitted to my new FG GT by Prestige at Burwood.

The sunroof in my BF GT was fitted by FPV (Ford option). Wind noise problems were fixed by Prestige (they do warranty work). New (FG) roof is totally noise free, a much better job. Will never have a factory fitted roof again - production line mentality .vs. experts?

I visited Prestige earlier and was shown a FG (and others) being done. Answered all my questions and gave good information. Booked in, completed and had a good tint job done at the same time

Couple of photos at:
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...04#post2202104

Sounds a lot better than my experience at Webasto at Kirrawee (see my earlier thread) ...I may give them a call Monday


Edit...Oh they're in Burwood VIC not Burwood NSW...Damn !!

[Muscle_Inc]

Speaking of ''Webasto'' who are located in Kirrawee, Sydney as mentioned, I actually dealt with this organisation about a month ago because my sunroof one day decided not to close.

Cutting a long story short we were going to use ''Prestige Sunroof'' but initially we got referred to ''Webasto''. Bottom line is they seem like very professional people to deal with and there workmanship also reflects this.

Oh and i nearly forgot they are abit on the expensive side as well.......

[Go baby Go]

Custom Sunroofs are authorised Hollandia installers and repairers, and they do plenty of FPV's and HSV's. they advertise in our club mag .

phone is 9318 4978 - www.customsunroofs.com.au and they are in Maidstone.

[GT0132]

Originally Posted by Go baby Go

Custom Sunroofs are authorised Hollandia installers and repairers, and they do plenty of FPV's and HSV's. they advertise in our club mag .

phone is 9318 4978 - www.customsunroofs.com.au and they are in Maidstone.

Do you know if they are associated with Prestige Sunroofs at Wetherill Park NSW ?

[XR6Stu]

what sort of price are we looking at to get one installed from prestige in burwood?

[Fev]

Originally Posted by Sgt.Sweetchuck

How about a fake stick-on sunroof!

Check this out
http://jalopnik.com/cars/oh-yeahhh/t...oof-291340.php

Read some of the dopey questions,
its hilarious.

As funny as the sticker is, the questions from potential buyers are hilarious:

"So what type of motor does it take and how do i go by wiring it all up and locating the switch??"

"Will I have to declare the addition of this modification to my insurance company and will it compromise the structural integrity of my car?"

"Will this work with my convertible?"

"How much horsepower does this add?"

[68XTFairmont]

Originally Posted by Fev

As funny as the sticker is, the questions from potential buyers are hilarious:

"So what type of motor does it take and how do i go by wiring it all up and locating the switch??"

"Will I have to declare the addition of this modification to my insurance company and will it compromise the structural integrity of my car?"

"Will this work with my convertible?"

"How much horsepower does this add?"

Answers to Customer Questions

They are Solar Powered and Automatic, No Wires or Buttons to worry about.


Due to the added Value this will add to your Vehicle it is advisable to let your Insurance Company know and it will make your Roof Twice as strong as Factory spec.


You won't need a poxy Convertible once you fit one of these beauties

One of these Sunroofs will add 50rwkw but if you fit 2 it will add 175rwkw, we recomend you paint your disc Calipers red and paint Brembro on them to handle the instand boost in power

[Craney]

Originally Posted by xquizd

I always thought that the "Hollandia" roofs fitted from prestige sunroofs were pretty good but there seems to be alot of people saying that there nothing but problems, rusting around roof, air & water leaks, saggy roof lining etc.

Are these particular "nightmare" roofs done else where on the cheap or is it all aftermarket sunroofs that give you problems?

I've got a factory roof in my Honda & I've never had any issues with that.

Very curious, hmmmmm used:

18 months ago we had a Hollandia 400 fitted to our EL Ghia. It is the biggest hole in the roof you can get other than privately importing from the States from companies like Streetbeat. Its a sliding folding "vinyl" sunroof which actually has a very tough black matt finish rubber outer, a light grey interior lining, is electrically operated with two memory stops and despite what you might think looking at it, has not leaked a drop despite torrential rain and driving cross winds and being in a car wash regularly. The only thing I have to be aware of is not pointing a high pressure cleaning gun at the leading edges of the sunroof.

The only drama we had with ours was the guy didn't put it exactly where we wanted. We said "as far forward as possible" He put it so the control panel was hard against the sunvisors when up. We will one day remedy that when we find a metal craftsman who uses a Henrob torch instead of a MIG for bodymods.

Make sure you draw with pencil on the roof and leave no doubt where you want the cut. It is an expensive fix if the installer gets it wrong :

Other than that tho, our sunroof experience has been the best.

Cheers

[SLY XR8]

Sunroof center in Noble Park. Have been their for donkeys year. They did the one in my Ba ute $600 cheeper than anyone else. Was the best mode i made to the ute for the Dollars.

[desGT]

Originally Posted by XR6Stu

what sort of price are we looking at to get one installed from prestige in burwood?

Call them. If you are in the area, go in and see them (they can show you what they do and answer all your questions). Rapt with mine, and the treatment I got.

[cool65]

Sunroof center in Noble Park
AAA +++ mega experience - also for alarms & tinting