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Sunroof for vn calais good idea?

Discussion in 'VN - VP Holden Commodore (1988 - 1993)' started by Pub247, Mar 20, 2009.

  1. Pub247

    Pub247 Well-Known Member

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    A guy at work goy a a sunroof brand new he reckons though its a manual one not electric. I assume that it would fit my car but im not sure if manual one is any good. What is a factory one e;ectric? and do you think think i should buy it?

    Thanks in advance Pub
    Also im thinking about installing it myself
     
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    how much is he looking at selling for ?
     
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    factory is electric, wouldnt bother with a manual one :p, if your going to get a sunroof its because its a luxury, might aswlel go 1 step better na dget an electric one :)
     
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    not sure yet i said bring it in monday and ill have a look
    Exactly what im thinking have a luxury car but only a manual sunroof is sort stupid thats my only worry otherwise sunroofs are awesome my mums veints has one i love it
     
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    Wagon_Wheel Drop A Patch....

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    I wouldnt put a manual one in, not just cause im lazy, but they look ugly when they are up i think, i saw one in a VX the other day. Looked terrible.
     
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    agreeed if its a plastic hole in the roof dont bother
     
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    i hade one in my old vh it was a manuel one but it didnt pop up it pushed back it was awsome
     
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    gday guys,
    i own a vn calais which has an aftermarket electric sunroof,

    personally, i would only get it installed by a proper sunroof installation shop.

    mine was in the car when i bought it and is bad,
    it gets jammed and you have to force it open for the 1st 2inches.
    due to bent rails.
    its also rusting around the seal
    I also beleive they roll the roof over to get a better seal.
    if this isnt cut to exact measurements it will leak.

    And most only come with a 3year warranty so after 5 years i would probobly expect it to fail.

    also when glass breaks its very very hard to find a matching size.

    I would give it a miss unless you really really want 1

    but theres nothing better than cruising on a hot summer night just hearing the boost through the sunroof.
     
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    got any pictures ? im really intrested to see it
     
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    I got mine installed aftermarket, they did a terrific job, never had a drama with it. And absolutly LOVE having a sunroof :)
     
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    Yeah imght not het it now i wwould prefer an electric one but cost id the thing that throws me off them. As for installing one im sure i could do it easy enough a mate did his in his vs and he a chippie being a fabricator i'm sure i can manage.
    how much was yours geoff like $1200 or something?
     

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