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rolnslo · 10-04-2010, 05:36 PM

Just wait and get a factory sunroof. There is a reason GM has two different roof designs for the Camaro. One works with the sunroof, one doesn't.

With (notice the entire roof is flat):

Without (notice the reverse mohawk depression in the middle):

Michael_Js · 10-04-2010, 05:38 PM

There are SO many 2010 Camaros on the dealer lots here...Is it an '11 you're looking for? Wait for the car YOU want!

Moreno1 · 10-04-2010, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Unique4U

Thank you so much guys! You are so helpful. I have one last option/question.. IF the dealer found a car with a factory installed sunroof.. Would you pay the travel fee to have them ship it to you on a truck or would you rather wait and get it from the factory?!

I think that's one for you to decide

It's a sick, and stupid fun car... are you willing to pay the extra premium to have it 7 weeks sooner?

How much is the shipping anyways?

DjfunkmasterG · 10-04-2010, 05:38 PM

Depending on where the car is located the fee shouldn't be more than $250.00 to truck it in, but I have had Mustangs swapped from dealers and they usually send some older retired person to get the car so no worries on someone beating the snot out of it.

I would say just have them do a swap, if the dealer is less than 50 miles away... if it is a 100 miles or more truck it in.

CamaroScotty · 10-04-2010, 05:41 PM

I would make them pay for it, and sell it to you for GM preferred pricing! they're all over the place!

rickerda · 10-04-2010, 05:51 PM

I have a good friend that had a sun roof added, he hasn't had any problems.

It shouldn't problem if the shop knows what they are doing.

BlownSS · 10-04-2010, 05:52 PM

I have personally seen one with an aftermarket roof and it looked like a total hack-job. It doesnt fit right and reminds me of those old crappy ones they used to throw in the cavaliers and sunfires to make them a "sunchaser special edition"!!!! Believe me, once you saw it you would be second guessing your decision until you sold it........which would also be an issue......depending on how bad it looks, it may affect future value!

LED Crazy · 10-04-2010, 05:52 PM

They are calling me back any minute about the shipping price because I asked them a question about the GFX too. The reason it's a little difficult to find is because I want a 2011 2LT IOM with IO interior, auto tranny, sunroof, and RS PKG.. From what I have been told.. It's a difficult car to find on a lot with those options.. Apparently the dealer found an EXACT match more than 500 miles away from where I live. He also stated they charge by the mile to get the car here. I am having to share a car with my mom as of right now because my old car died on me.. So waiting 8+ weeks for the factory may not be my best option.. Plus if a dealer can find a EXACT match of the car I want.. Why not pay the fee for the shipping? Only thing different is it won't have the plastic wrapping on it and it may have a couple miles more than a factory ordered car would have.

CamaroScotty... Do you believe I have a good chance of having them pay the shipping fee to get it here?! If so. If you were me.. What advice would you give me so that I can get this car without having to pay a crazy shipping fee? I came up with an excuse that GM already adds a $850 fee for delivery.. Would that work or do you have a better suggestion?!

mcotton · 10-04-2010, 05:54 PM

Dont do it........The roof in a non factory sunroof car is not designed or will work properly with an aftermarket roof. It is really not worth the aggravation it will cause. Just my 2 cents.

Soundwave · 10-04-2010, 05:57 PM

My advice is get exactly what you want or else you'll regret it...REALLY, patience is everything!

aet08 · 10-04-2010, 05:59 PM

DO NOT DO IT.
I almost made this mistake.
The camaro has a support beam down the center, also the reverse bump down the middle will make it so that the moonroof will not be flush.

DONT DO IT DONT DO IT DONT DO IT

Silver Ice · 10-04-2010, 06:01 PM

Go factory

Russell James · 10-04-2010, 06:02 PM

Even if was perfectly installed, didn't leak, was free.... that still leaves one giant problem.

Nobody in their right mind would buy a used Camaro with an aftermarket sunroof, so you just killed any future resale value of the car.

Don't do it. Order exactly what you want, it will be in before you know it.

Plus, depending on you height, the sunroof may kill your headroom. I'm 6 ft and no way would I buy a sunroof car. In the position I want the seat, my head rubs the roof. In a non sunroof car, plenty of headroom, even for a helmet.

CamaroCowboy · 10-04-2010, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Unique4U

They are calling me back any minute about the shipping price because I asked them a question about the GFX too. The reason it's a little difficult to find is because I want a 2011 2LT IOM with IO interior, auto tranny, sunroof, and RS PKG.. From what I have been told.. It's a difficult car to find on a lot with those options.. Apparently the dealer found an EXACT match more than 500 miles away from where I live. He also stated they charge by the mile to get the car here. I am having to share a car with my mom as of right now because my old car died on me.. So waiting 8+ weeks for the factory may not be my best option.. Plus if a dealer can find a EXACT match of the car I want.. Why not pay the fee for the shipping? Only thing different is it won't have the plastic wrapping on it and it may have a couple miles more than a factory ordered car would have.

CamaroScotty... Do you believe I have a good chance of having them pay the shipping fee to get it here?! If so. If you were me.. What advice would you give me so that I can get this car without having to pay a crazy shipping fee? I came up with an excuse that GM already adds a $850 fee for delivery.. Would that work or do you have a better suggestion?!

Find out where the car is and go get it yourself........The drive home will enhance the permagrin.........

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10-04-2010, 05:36 PM	#15
rolnslo Rolling along... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,366 View My Garage	Just wait and get a factory sunroof. There is a reason GM has two different roof designs for the Camaro. One works with the sunroof, one doesn't. With (notice the entire roof is flat): Without (notice the reverse mohawk depression in the middle): __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Synergy Green A6

10-04-2010, 05:38 PM	#16
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,298 View My Garage	There are SO many 2010 Camaros on the dealer lots here...Is it an '11 you're looking for? Wait for the car YOU want! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

10-04-2010, 05:38 PM	#18
DjfunkmasterG Indie Zombie Film King Drives: 2011 LS M6 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 95 View My Garage	Depending on where the car is located the fee shouldn't be more than $250.00 to truck it in, but I have had Mustangs swapped from dealers and they usually send some older retired person to get the car so no worries on someone beating the snot out of it. I would say just have them do a swap, if the dealer is less than 50 miles away... if it is a 100 miles or more truck it in. __________________ I am also an INDIE FILMMAKER

10-04-2010, 05:41 PM	#19
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,790	I would make them pay for it, and sell it to you for GM preferred pricing! they're all over the place! Attached Images

10-04-2010, 05:51 PM	#20
rickerda Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chester VA Posts: 513 View My Garage	I have a good friend that had a sun roof added, he hasn't had any problems. It shouldn't problem if the shop knows what they are doing.

10-04-2010, 05:52 PM	#21
BlownSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lincoln Nebraska Posts: 1,754	I have personally seen one with an aftermarket roof and it looked like a total hack-job. It doesnt fit right and reminds me of those old crappy ones they used to throw in the cavaliers and sunfires to make them a "sunchaser special edition"!!!! Believe me, once you saw it you would be second guessing your decision until you sold it........which would also be an issue......depending on how bad it looks, it may affect future value! __________________ 2010 IOM SS/RS LS3, Hennessey HPE550 Polished Magnuson TVS2300 Supercharger. 3.4 Pulley. Kooks long tube headers / high flow cats. GHL Full exhaust. ZL1 Fuel Pump/ADM FPCM. MSW Bap. JRE ZL1 Race cam with new springs/pushrods/Trunion Upgrade. FIC 850cc injectors. ZR1 Map sensor. CAI Induction. JRE Tune.

10-04-2010, 05:52 PM	#22
LED Crazy okcamaros.com Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 1,754 View My Garage	They are calling me back any minute about the shipping price because I asked them a question about the GFX too. The reason it's a little difficult to find is because I want a 2011 2LT IOM with IO interior, auto tranny, sunroof, and RS PKG.. From what I have been told.. It's a difficult car to find on a lot with those options.. Apparently the dealer found an EXACT match more than 500 miles away from where I live. He also stated they charge by the mile to get the car here. I am having to share a car with my mom as of right now because my old car died on me.. So waiting 8+ weeks for the factory may not be my best option.. Plus if a dealer can find a EXACT match of the car I want.. Why not pay the fee for the shipping? Only thing different is it won't have the plastic wrapping on it and it may have a couple miles more than a factory ordered car would have. CamaroScotty... Do you believe I have a good chance of having them pay the shipping fee to get it here?! If so. If you were me.. What advice would you give me so that I can get this car without having to pay a crazy shipping fee? I came up with an excuse that GM already adds a $850 fee for delivery.. Would that work or do you have a better suggestion?!

10-04-2010, 05:54 PM	#23
mcotton Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 913 View My Garage	Dont do it........The roof in a non factory sunroof car is not designed or will work properly with an aftermarket roof. It is really not worth the aggravation it will cause. Just my 2 cents. __________________

10-04-2010, 05:57 PM	#24
Soundwave Drives: Camaro SS(2)/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 451 View My Garage	My advice is get exactly what you want or else you'll regret it...REALLY, patience is everything! __________________

10-04-2010, 05:59 PM	#25
aet08 Drives: c Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: c Posts: 627	DO NOT DO IT. I almost made this mistake. The camaro has a support beam down the center, also the reverse bump down the middle will make it so that the moonroof will not be flush. DONT DO IT DONT DO IT DONT DO IT

10-04-2010, 06:01 PM	#26
Silver Ice Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss-rs Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: RI Posts: 845 View My Garage	Go factory

10-04-2010, 06:02 PM	#27
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	Even if was perfectly installed, didn't leak, was free.... that still leaves one giant problem. Nobody in their right mind would buy a used Camaro with an aftermarket sunroof, so you just killed any future resale value of the car. Don't do it. Order exactly what you want, it will be in before you know it. Plus, depending on you height, the sunroof may kill your headroom. I'm 6 ft and no way would I buy a sunroof car. In the position I want the seat, my head rubs the roof. In a non sunroof car, plenty of headroom, even for a helmet.

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