Nissan 370Z Forum - Had 370Z Sunroof Installed

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I have such mixed feelings about this. I woud love to eventually have a sunroof on my Z.. but wouldn't want to damage the value. But then, not treating the car as an investment, anyway.. so I dunno. The cars in this thread sure look well done, though.

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Originally Posted by Naenyn (Post 1932260)

i feel you man, but hey think abt it this way. once u drive off the dealer u r alrdy losing value. adding a sunroof dont hurt tt much anymore. Plus its wad you like n feel when driving. Im gonna get the sunroof too. Good'o sunny california.. :D

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Originally Posted by jpit (Post 170707)

Had a Webasto 321L sunroof installed yesterday at Auto FX in Tacoma, WA and have attached some photos. Please no posts about whether a sunroof belongs in the 370Z - it is a matter of personal preference and really doesn't have an answer. However, if Porsche offers sunroof options on their $100,000 Carrera I think it is fine for the 370Z.

To answer some anticipated questions.
1) I watched them remove the section of roof and their are no structural components in the section they take out. There is a small aluminum roof stiffener that is no longer needed with the sunroof.

2) You are adding about a total of 20-25 lbs when the job is completed. It will be less if you go with the medium 321. Frankly, I was surprised that the larger sunroof fit but I think it looks great.

3) Webasto manufactures 50% of the worlds factory sunroofs so they seem to know what they are doing.

4) With the sunroof closed, the car is just as quiet as it was before. In fact,
when the shade is pulled you just forget that it is there. Have experineced no rattles at all.

5) Controls are great. You can preset two positions (and has other buttons to open it as little as you want) - I have them set for vent and full open and when you turn off the ignition the roof automatically closes.

6) The rollo shade works fine and is the same color as the interior.

where can i get this done ???

The Z's roof has the inner grove and i think it does not mix well with the straight lines the sun roof will give you. The pictures posted average about 10-15 feet away and of course look good but I am sure with a closer inspection it will not look good.

I am sure the dip on the roof mix with the flatness of the sunroof, it will lead to some leaks over time. It cannot be just flat against the roof.

But Rep for having the balls to do it! :) All of my previous cars had sunroofs and boy do I miss it!

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Originally Posted by LakeShow (Post 1563909)

I've seen that one Z with a removable hard top from Z1 Motorsport and it looked pretty sick. It looks like a factory option lol.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...ionals/070.jpg

Now this I like!!!

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Originally Posted by LakeShow (Post 1563909)

I've seen that one Z with a removable hard top from Z1 Motorsport and it looked pretty sick. It looks like a factory option lol.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...ionals/070.jpg

Amazing... I'd love to put this on my car.

Yup! for me this would be the best option! I am sure this must be between 4-5k though.

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Originally Posted by animal23 (Post 1932770)

where can i get this done ???

Webasto has approved installers all over the place. Go to their website and check out the list, then give the installers a call for more info about installing it on your particular model.

Dude, the sunroof or the drop top is sooooooo hott, holy sh1t!

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Originally Posted by ssqpolo (Post 171007)

i like it. but shoulda made it a T top!! targa Zs ftw

I like it too and if there was a reputable dealer or installer here In my town I would do it.

But I would rather do Targa Top or T tops. that would be awesome.

I haven't seen this before. That Z...omg. amazing.

Great job... Looks amazing, I wish it was an option ....

Do you think they can do a glass roof following the lines of the roof? I think that would look sick if done properly.

Props on being the first guy (and only i think) to have a sunroof on a 370Z!