Installing factory sunroof
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Installing factory sunroof
I've been looking for an 11 X because I have to have a sunroof in it. Was wondering, if I just bought a sunroof and roof from the factory could I install it just like OEM? Would make finding an Evo much easier.
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I would only use OEM parts or not do it at all. I just want to see how difficult it is swaping roofs and if the wiring is already there or would I need to route all the wiring and whatnot.
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i believe the '11 evos with the sunroof package have a steel roof whereas the ones without that have an aluminum roof. you cannot install even an OEM sunroof into an evo with an aluminum roof because it simply cannot support it.
besides that, even if you got a steel roof you'd have to weld it into place, risking alignment, leaks of water and air, functionality and all other sorts of problems. it's not even worth it in ANYONES opinion. just buy one that has it with it if you really want a sunroof
besides that, even if you got a steel roof you'd have to weld it into place, risking alignment, leaks of water and air, functionality and all other sorts of problems. it's not even worth it in ANYONES opinion. just buy one that has it with it if you really want a sunroof
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dont ever put a sunroof on a car that did not come with one the roof is part of the cars structual support and cutting a hole is a roof will change that. cars that have sunroofs also come with added structual support to make up for the hole . aftermarket places will not add structual support.
and adding aftermarket things like that is always asking for trouble
and adding aftermarket things like that is always asking for trouble
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Wow does noone read the actual thread first?? I want to buy an OEM steel roof already made for the sunroof, buy the oem sunroof and install. I want to just know how difficult it is to replace the roof.
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Too much hassle. Trade for a 2011. It's not worth the price of parts and labor if you aren't a body repair tech. Also, this job would take at least a week to do at most body shops.
Here's a brief breakdown of what needs to be done.
You have to remove the front and rear glass and each time you remove them, there's a possibility of it cracking. Drill out the roof skin. Weld the new skin in. Smooth out welds. Primer. Paint. Install the moon roof, glass, electrical wiring, relay, fuse, motor, and interior pieces. Then get ready for a long detail because your interior will smell and be dusty from all the body work.
You'll need a skilled body shop to pull an OEM install cleanly and properly.
Here's a brief breakdown of what needs to be done.
You have to remove the front and rear glass and each time you remove them, there's a possibility of it cracking. Drill out the roof skin. Weld the new skin in. Smooth out welds. Primer. Paint. Install the moon roof, glass, electrical wiring, relay, fuse, motor, and interior pieces. Then get ready for a long detail because your interior will smell and be dusty from all the body work.
You'll need a skilled body shop to pull an OEM install cleanly and properly.
Last edited by jdm sam; May 26, 2011 at 12:31 AM.