Adding a Sunroof AFTER purchase? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

CrisisMusick · 05-14-2013, 07:20 PM

So I've decided on a 2013 fully loaded 2SS 1LE, but the one in my state has everything BUT a sunroof. I can look to purchase one out of state.. but the logistics are crazy. Especially since I'm looking to trade my V6 2011 in as a down payment.

Would it be possible to do a power sunroof install AFTER I purchase the one here in state? And would anyone in CA recommend a place to do the sunroof install if so?

CHMSC · 05-14-2013, 07:27 PM

I saw one here somewhere on the forum and it looked really good. I am sure if you search around enough you can find it. Most people are going to say don't do it since you have to hack up a brand new car plus you need to make sure the shop does it right. With the right bracing for it. Good luck to you in which ever way you go, personally I wouldn't do it. I would find one with one installed already.

MyWorld · 05-14-2013, 07:27 PM

There are some people who would add an after market sunroof, but this is highly not recommended.

The unibody on a Camaro with a sunroof is different than the unibody of one without. Its more than just cutting a hole in the roof and putting glass in it.

If were to do it again, I would not get a sunroof. You loose out on the Mohawk and it takes up head room. Something to think about if you go to the track and have to wear a helmet.

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joeybsyc · 05-14-2013, 07:30 PM

Sure it can and has been done... but I sure wouldn't do it, nor would I ever consider a car that had an aftermarket sunroof. I don't care what the logistics are for finding the car you want, I'd do that before I let anyone wack a giant hole in the roof of my new car.

Casperadub70 · 05-14-2013, 07:36 PM

Don't look out of state............ make the dealership do it for you.

ZL1 Spoked · 05-14-2013, 07:39 PM

Just get one with it, my first camaro didnt have a sunroof and I regretted it ever since. My Z has the sunroof and makes the car look ****ing evil when its open.

CHMSC · 05-14-2013, 07:42 PM

Post # 9 is the one I saw and was talking about

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245902

angryv6 · 05-14-2013, 07:47 PM

Don't do it.

Tyler360 · 05-14-2013, 07:48 PM

Ask your dealer to search out of state for you for a car that matches. That is what mine had to do. The dealerships have this thing where they can sell cars that are on other dealership's lots. My dealer traded the camaro they had sitting on their lot for mine which came 500 miles away from Illinois. I think I paid them $700 to go down and get it with a trailer. And I'm pretty sure you could talk them down on the price of that, I just never bothered to. You can read more about my story on how I got my car in my build thread. Otherwise I asked my dealer about adding an aftermarket sunroof. They did not recommend it as it would have a likelihood to leak and not line up correctly.

CamaroJim56 · 05-14-2013, 07:48 PM

Maureen can take care of you....

rontammy0 · 05-14-2013, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyWorld

There are some people who would add an after market sunroof, but this is highly not recommended.

The unibody on a Camaro with a sunroof is different than the unibody of one without. Its more than just cutting a hole in the roof and putting glass in it.

If were to do it again, I would not get a sunroof. You loose out on the Mohawk and it takes up head room. Something to think about if you go to the track and have to wear a helmet.

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whats the unibody on a Camaro.....when the roofs are made at the plant they either get stamped with a sunroof hole or not...whats so different

Pagliaro · 05-14-2013, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rontammy0

whats the unibody on a Camaro.....when the roofs are made at the plant they either get stamped with a sunroof hole or not...whats so different

Sunroof model has different structural supports, also lacks the reverse mohawk. It's not just a simple cut out on the roof.

RoadieWingZ · 05-14-2013, 10:17 PM

Just say no.....bad idea...

rontammy0 · 05-14-2013, 10:18 PM

the sunroof its self has structural support.,,the hole has a flange around the edge of the cutout, the roof itself is only .63 mm thick, it is stronger around the edge where its spot welded to the sidepanel, I don't think the car has extra support because it has a sunroof

05-14-2013, 07:20 PM	#1
CrisisMusick Drives: 2014 AGM 1LE/2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 127	Adding a Sunroof AFTER purchase? So I've decided on a 2013 fully loaded 2SS 1LE, but the one in my state has everything BUT a sunroof. I can look to purchase one out of state.. but the logistics are crazy. Especially since I'm looking to trade my V6 2011 in as a down payment. Would it be possible to do a power sunroof install AFTER I purchase the one here in state? And would anyone in CA recommend a place to do the sunroof install if so?

05-14-2013, 07:27 PM	#2
CHMSC ROAD COURSE JUNKIE Drives: 2012 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Somewhere Posts: 4,868 View My Garage	I saw one here somewhere on the forum and it looked really good. I am sure if you search around enough you can find it. Most people are going to say don't do it since you have to hack up a brand new car plus you need to make sure the shop does it right. With the right bracing for it. Good luck to you in which ever way you go, personally I wouldn't do it. I would find one with one installed already. __________________

05-14-2013, 07:30 PM	#4
joeybsyc Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,010 View My Garage	Sure it can and has been done... but I sure wouldn't do it, nor would I ever consider a car that had an aftermarket sunroof. I don't care what the logistics are for finding the car you want, I'd do that before I let anyone wack a giant hole in the roof of my new car. __________________

05-14-2013, 07:36 PM	#5
Casperadub70 Drives: 2014 1LE Camaro, 95 Z28 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: America Posts: 940	Don't look out of state............ make the dealership do it for you. __________________ 2014 1LE 2SS Camaro Recaro seats, Custom Cam, Kooks LT headers, CAI intake, Z/28 Spoiler, Z/28 Belly Pan, Z/28 Brake Air Ducts, Stainless Steel breaklines, BMR Toe Rods and Trailing Arms resulting in 482.49 RWHP

05-14-2013, 07:39 PM	#6
ZL1 Spoked Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,131	Just get one with it, my first camaro didnt have a sunroof and I regretted it ever since. My Z has the sunroof and makes the car look ****ing evil when its open. __________________ -2013 Camaro ZL1-Black Stripe Package-Ambient Light Kit-Subwoofer Package-Sunroof-Suede Package-NAV MYLINK-MANUAL BABY-Dual Vented Fenders-Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert -Black 10 Spoke Wheels 604 RWHP 602 LBS/TQ

05-14-2013, 07:27 PM	#3
MyWorld Drives: RJT 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 250	There are some people who would add an after market sunroof, but this is highly not recommended. The unibody on a Camaro with a sunroof is different than the unibody of one without. Its more than just cutting a hole in the roof and putting glass in it. If were to do it again, I would not get a sunroof. You loose out on the Mohawk and it takes up head room. Something to think about if you go to the track and have to wear a helmet. Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 2

05-14-2013, 07:42 PM	#7
CHMSC ROAD COURSE JUNKIE Drives: 2012 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Somewhere Posts: 4,868 View My Garage	Post # 9 is the one I saw and was talking about http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245902 __________________

05-14-2013, 07:47 PM	#8
angryv6 Lake Erie Monster Drives: 02 Hyundai Santa Fe and 13 300 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 917	Don't do it.

05-14-2013, 07:48 PM	#9
Tyler360 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wittenberg, Wisconsin Posts: 701 View My Garage	Ask your dealer to search out of state for you for a car that matches. That is what mine had to do. The dealerships have this thing where they can sell cars that are on other dealership's lots. My dealer traded the camaro they had sitting on their lot for mine which came 500 miles away from Illinois. I think I paid them $700 to go down and get it with a trailer. And I'm pretty sure you could talk them down on the price of that, I just never bothered to. You can read more about my story on how I got my car in my build thread. Otherwise I asked my dealer about adding an aftermarket sunroof. They did not recommend it as it would have a likelihood to leak and not line up correctly. __________________ My Build Thread:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287531

05-14-2013, 07:48 PM	#10
CamaroJim56 Obsessed Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,601	Maureen can take care of you.... __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS

05-14-2013, 10:17 PM	#13
RoadieWingZ Drives: 2013 Black Camaro 1LS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 409 View My Garage	Just say no.....bad idea... __________________ *2013 Camaro LS*

05-14-2013, 10:18 PM	#14
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	the sunroof its self has structural support.,,the hole has a flange around the edge of the cutout, the roof itself is only .63 mm thick, it is stronger around the edge where its spot welded to the sidepanel, I don't think the car has extra support because it has a sunroof