Had 370Z Sunroof Installed

Equinox · 10-01-2009, 04:17 PM

Noone give me any grief about cutting a Nismo, but I'm talking to an installer in my area now to get the same thing done, I'm the same color too. Can't wait

Des570 · 10-09-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jpit

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.

You know where I can get one installed in the Maryland area?

Danny3.7 · 10-09-2009, 10:24 PM

not for me either but it looks sweet! makes me miss my g35 coupe sunroof.

jpit · 10-10-2009, 12:07 AM

Maryland:

Maryland Dealers

bilo · 10-18-2009, 11:34 PM

i like the sunroof but the Z wasnt mean to have one. theres a reason it wasnt an option. this car was put in a wind tunnel the shaved and then tested again. if you look the roof lines follow the hoods. but hey atleast you can see the sky while your not racing your car.

scruffydog · 10-19-2009, 05:06 AM

thanks for posting it up man! Don't mind what others saying it look like crap. I personally think it's kinda sad how Nissan didn't give that as an option. I rarely use the sunroof, but every car I've own had one, and it's nice to know it's there. It does look very clean! Good job. I do notice that car originally had 2 contours that runs along the room, I didn't think that blended with the sunroof very well, but then again, i think it's the best anyone could have done with the fact that this car doesn't come with a sunroof. Good job!

ParkStr8 · 11-02-2009, 05:24 PM

THANK YOU! My lease on my 08 G35S sedan is up and i was originally going to go new Z Roadster. But just couldn't see myself longer term with a drop top. So then I was back and forth between Z coupe and G37S. Wanted the Z for the smaller size...but no sunroof.

Two dealers said different things...yes and no.

Now i know yes and have seen it installed so will definately be going with the Z.

So...thanks!!!

zz370zz · 11-12-2009, 08:46 AM

looks good. i like it. clean install too

JB-370z · 11-12-2009, 04:06 PM

I think the Z with a targa top like the Mighty Supra would be sick. That would be a scary feat though. Dont think I could go through with it unless someone made a good kit, and many people installed with no probs. But I but only know with out even seeing it that targa would be straight re-diculous! Photo-Chop anyone!?!

PapoZalsa · 11-13-2009, 10:06 PM

I think the Z is not made for sunroof. Nissan should come back with the TT tops on the Z.

jpit · 03-31-2010, 02:21 PM

Have been asked to update my opinion of the sunroof after about 8 months of use. Still love it and have had absolutely no problems - no leaks (and we had a lot of rain this winter in WA State) and no mechanical problems. Would do it again without hesitation.
Webesto makes many of the oem sunroofs so I expect it to function properly and it does have a lifetime warranty.

gamallama · 03-31-2010, 07:43 PM

it looks super clean. If sunroof was an option from factory im sure many would get it

lando76 · 04-03-2010, 10:34 AM

my brother had this same type installed on his car. The bad news after a year it leaked. The cloth sunshade is deteriorating and the controls are shorting out. It looks good though.

djpathfinder · 04-03-2010, 10:55 AM

I always like having a sunroof. Liked how the 300zx had a T-top. Your custom sunroof looks good and it's good that it doesn't interfere with the rear hatch. So what happened to the double bumps on the roof? Was that section cut out or did they have to "hammer" things flat to make the sunroof sit flush?

A quality sunroof install can beleakfree and operate as good as an OEM one. I had a Hollandia roof installed on my 1997 Pathfinder XE and it worked perfectly.

SlikNik · 04-03-2010, 11:42 AM

T-tops would look amazing, maybe the next generation 400Z will have it

10-01-2009, 04:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Equinox Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 685 Drives: 06 Porsche Carrera S Rep Power: 19	Noone give me any grief about cutting a Nismo, but I'm talking to an installer in my area now to get the same thing done, I'm the same color too. Can't wait __________________ Check out my Albums '13 Subaru WRX STi \| '06 Porsche 911 Carrera S (SOLD) \| '96 Mazda RX-7 6.0L V8 RHD (SOLD) \| '09 Nissan Nismo #0058 (SOLD)

04-03-2010, 10:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 735	I always like having a sunroof. Liked how the 300zx had a T-top. Your custom sunroof looks good and it's good that it doesn't interfere with the rear hatch. So what happened to the double bumps on the roof? Was that section cut out or did they have to "hammer" things flat to make the sunroof sit flush? A quality sunroof install can beleakfree and operate as good as an OEM one. I had a Hollandia roof installed on my 1997 Pathfinder XE and it worked perfectly. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

04-03-2010, 11:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
SlikNik Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 294 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51 Rep Power: 20	T-tops would look amazing, maybe the next generation 400Z will have it __________________ Enjoy my Audio Install Videos. http://www.the370z.com/audio-video/1...ll-videos.html

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Danny3.7 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Age: 45 Posts: 296 Drives: 09 370Z MB 6MT T/S Rep Power: 17	not for me either but it looks sweet! makes me miss my g35 coupe sunroof.

10-10-2009, 12:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 18	Maryland: Maryland Dealers

10-18-2009, 11:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
bilo Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: LA,CA Posts: 42 Drives: Black Nissan 370z Rep Power: 17	i like the sunroof but the Z wasnt mean to have one. theres a reason it wasnt an option. this car was put in a wind tunnel the shaved and then tested again. if you look the roof lines follow the hoods. but hey atleast you can see the sky while your not racing your car.

10-19-2009, 05:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 719	thanks for posting it up man! Don't mind what others saying it look like crap. I personally think it's kinda sad how Nissan didn't give that as an option. I rarely use the sunroof, but every car I've own had one, and it's nice to know it's there. It does look very clean! Good job. I do notice that car originally had 2 contours that runs along the room, I didn't think that blended with the sunroof very well, but then again, i think it's the best anyone could have done with the fact that this car doesn't come with a sunroof. Good job!

11-02-2009, 05:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
ParkStr8 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 361 Drives: 2015 370z Sport Tech Rep Power: 18	THANK YOU! My lease on my 08 G35S sedan is up and i was originally going to go new Z Roadster. But just couldn't see myself longer term with a drop top. So then I was back and forth between Z coupe and G37S. Wanted the Z for the smaller size...but no sunroof. Two dealers said different things...yes and no. Now i know yes and have seen it installed so will definately be going with the Z. So...thanks!!!

11-12-2009, 08:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
zz370zz Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 17	looks good. i like it. clean install too

11-12-2009, 04:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 21	I think the Z with a targa top like the Mighty Supra would be sick. That would be a scary feat though. Dont think I could go through with it unless someone made a good kit, and many people installed with no probs. But I but only know with out even seeing it that targa would be straight re-diculous! Photo-Chop anyone!?!

11-13-2009, 10:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4501	I think the Z is not made for sunroof. Nissan should come back with the TT tops on the Z.

03-31-2010, 02:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 18	Have been asked to update my opinion of the sunroof after about 8 months of use. Still love it and have had absolutely no problems - no leaks (and we had a lot of rain this winter in WA State) and no mechanical problems. Would do it again without hesitation. Webesto makes many of the oem sunroofs so I expect it to function properly and it does have a lifetime warranty.

03-31-2010, 07:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
gamallama Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: houston Posts: 33 Drives: honda Rep Power: 17	it looks super clean. If sunroof was an option from factory im sure many would get it

04-03-2010, 10:34 AM	#13 (permalink)
lando76 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ca Posts: 107 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 17	my brother had this same type installed on his car. The bad news after a year it leaked. The cloth sunshade is deteriorating and the controls are shorting out. It looks good though.