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SSNYSTR · 02-13-2015, 05:31 PM

Has anyone here added a sunroof to their car? How much was it, and are there any problems? Also who did the install? Only thing I regret about my car is not looking for one with a sunroof because I was in such a rush to hurry up and just buy one back then lol.

Zslash28 · 02-13-2015, 06:25 PM

Highly doubt you'll be happy with an aftermarket sun roof. Why not trade yours in?

wayne watson · 02-13-2015, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Zslash28

Highly doubt you'll be happy with an aftermarket sun roof. Why not trade yours in?

asking for a horrible water leak plus the sunroof cars have a flat roof

JantzenOKC · 02-13-2015, 06:44 PM

I would definitely stay away from an aftermarket sunroof. They're nothing but problems.

SSJ455 · 02-13-2015, 06:47 PM

I haven't heard anything good from an aftermarket sunroof installation.

Mongo RS · 02-13-2015, 07:17 PM

No no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no......

As a veteran of the custom van era, Worst Idea Ever.

Factory sunroofs have drains built in to channel water away from the interior.....

BATMOB1LE · 02-13-2015, 07:38 PM

I saw an aftermarket sunroof installed in a Hummer a few years ago and it was absolutely terrible... probably functioned even worse.

tomlink · 02-13-2015, 07:53 PM

My wife had a 2005 Saturn Vue with a full-roof sunroof that was dealer installed. It looked fine, but as soon as you got any speed there was so much wind noise you'd have trouble listening to the radio. I'd never go with an add-on sunroof again.

Bulldog3071 · 02-13-2015, 08:11 PM

NO

JantzenOKC · 02-13-2015, 08:21 PM

I think it's unanimous.

Makes you wonder if anyone has installed one in a 5th gen...

snymat68 · 02-13-2015, 08:27 PM

Are there structural differences between 5th gens that have and don't have sunroofs?

Low Saturn · 02-13-2015, 08:58 PM

Never installed one in a Camaro, but I've had them on several of my other cars. Never had an issue in 22 years. They're actually unlikely to leak if properly installed. Webasto makes good quality aftermarket sunroofs that carry a lifetime warranty on parts. I believe they also make a lot of OEM sunroofs. The place that installed mine also had a lifetime warranty on the installation.

My Camaro came with an OEM sunroof, but if it didn't I wouldn't think twice about having one installed.

007s 'Vert · 02-13-2015, 09:16 PM

If u trade yours in for one with a sunroof, you might as well go with a 'vert.......just sayin...

SeaCompiler · 02-13-2015, 09:44 PM

The structural difference alone is enough not to do it. I looked at a cutaway difference between a factory roof with sunroof and one without. There are two support beams on either side of the factory one. Only one in the center of the mohawk and when you cut that out, there is not much left.

02-13-2015, 05:31 PM	#1
SSNYSTR Drives: Black 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Chackbay, La Posts: 698 View My Garage	Sunroof Add On? Has anyone here added a sunroof to their car? How much was it, and are there any problems? Also who did the install? Only thing I regret about my car is not looking for one with a sunroof because I was in such a rush to hurry up and just buy one back then lol.

02-13-2015, 06:44 PM	#4
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	I would definitely stay away from an aftermarket sunroof. They're nothing but problems. __________________ 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Garrett GT28 turbos -- Jacfab forged connecting rods -- Diamond forged pistons(10.5:1) -- Alky Control Methonal Injection -- CircleD 2E triple disc torque converter -- BMR suspension 10.75 @ 131mph

02-13-2015, 06:47 PM	#5
SSJ455 Drives: "Kara Zor-El" 2017 2SS HBM Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lower Hudson Valley Posts: 2,036 View My Garage	I haven't heard anything good from an aftermarket sunroof installation. __________________ Lead me not into temptation. I already know the way. Lana? Lana? LANA! LAAANAAAA!!!! What? Dangerzoooooone.

02-13-2015, 07:17 PM	#6
Mongo RS Drives: 2010 2LT M6 RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eastpointe MI Posts: 278	No no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no...... As a veteran of the custom van era, Worst Idea Ever. Factory sunroofs have drains built in to channel water away from the interior..... __________________ (o)[+++++++](o)

02-13-2015, 07:38 PM	#7
BATMOB1LE • HT • Drives: 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 907	I saw an aftermarket sunroof installed in a Hummer a few years ago and it was absolutely terrible... probably functioned even worse. __________________ 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS/1LE - 402 of 451 "BATMOB1LE" - Xpel Stealth Wrap - ZL1 Rockers - 18% Tint - Custom Badges - Heritage Grille - BMR 1.4" Springs - Solo Performance Axel-Back Exhaust - Recaro Sport Seats

02-13-2015, 06:25 PM	#2
Zslash28 Jumanji Drives: '14 Z/28 - AGM - No A/C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,688	Highly doubt you'll be happy with an aftermarket sun roof. Why not trade yours in?

02-13-2015, 07:53 PM	#8
tomlink Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 953 View My Garage	My wife had a 2005 Saturn Vue with a full-roof sunroof that was dealer installed. It looked fine, but as soon as you got any speed there was so much wind noise you'd have trouble listening to the radio. I'd never go with an add-on sunroof again.

02-13-2015, 08:11 PM	#9
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02-13-2015, 08:21 PM	#10
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	I think it's unanimous. Makes you wonder if anyone has installed one in a 5th gen... __________________ 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Garrett GT28 turbos -- Jacfab forged connecting rods -- Diamond forged pistons(10.5:1) -- Alky Control Methonal Injection -- CircleD 2E triple disc torque converter -- BMR suspension 10.75 @ 131mph

02-13-2015, 08:27 PM	#11
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02-13-2015, 08:58 PM	#12
Low Saturn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,371	Never installed one in a Camaro, but I've had them on several of my other cars. Never had an issue in 22 years. They're actually unlikely to leak if properly installed. Webasto makes good quality aftermarket sunroofs that carry a lifetime warranty on parts. I believe they also make a lot of OEM sunroofs. The place that installed mine also had a lifetime warranty on the installation. My Camaro came with an OEM sunroof, but if it didn't I wouldn't think twice about having one installed. __________________

02-13-2015, 09:16 PM	#13
007s 'Vert Formerly Lil'BlueCoupe Drives: '13 2LT/RS Vert, Summit White Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vegas Baby!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,786	If u trade yours in for one with a sunroof, you might as well go with a 'vert.......just sayin... __________________

02-13-2015, 09:44 PM	#14
SeaCompiler ...not a marine biologist Drives: 2012 Camaro RY SS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Clarkesville, GA Posts: 752 View My Garage	The structural difference alone is enough not to do it. I looked at a cutaway difference between a factory roof with sunroof and one without. There are two support beams on either side of the factory one. Only one in the center of the mohawk and when you cut that out, there is not much left. __________________ Forged 416 stroker Turbocharged with Huron Speed with Cam Motion custom grind,Tuned by Vengeance, 8psi, 25% PowerBond UDP, Ported TB, shaved heads, LS9 gaskets, chromoly pushrods, BT trunnions & dual valve springs, IWIS, Might Mouse CC, SJM Line Lock,, MSD 2-Step, ZL1 Rear End, ZL1 spoiler, Strut Brace, ARP bolts, Skip shift elim, A-Pillar Gauges, FR Style 41 20X10, 3 inch exhaust, blackouts, Lowered, Custom badges, Hines vents,RPI fender vents, Technostalgia Tail Lights, Metra Kit, Pioneer stereo, Morimoto RGB Halos, "The Great Awakening" on gab.com