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Old 07-19-2010, 11:16 PM   #1
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Default DIY Sunroof Delete

Cost: $150
Weight savings: Approx 40lbs from the top of the car
Materials used: Junkyard roof panel, Norton Speedgrip Structural Adhesive (Similar to Fuzor), a bunch of zip disks and sanding wheels, primer and paint.










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Old 07-19-2010, 11:16 PM   #2
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Old 07-19-2010, 11:21 PM   #3
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Nice Idea, however I think there would be more structural interity with keeping the hood the way it is from the factory. Plus, I bought my car with a sunroof for a reason....cruisin through back roads!
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Old 07-19-2010, 11:25 PM   #4
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Nice Idea, however I think there would be more structural interity with keeping the hood the way it is from the factory. Plus, I bought my car with a sunroof for a reason....cruisin through back roads!
This doesn't affect structural integrity. No structure of the car is modified.

If you want a sunroof, this is definitely not a mod for you.
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Old 07-19-2010, 11:27 PM   #5
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You are my hero.
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Old 07-19-2010, 11:34 PM   #6
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This doesn't affect structural integrity. No structure of the car is modified.

If you want a sunroof, this is definitely not a mod for you.
Sorry, I just thought it might have some change since its a giant sheet of metal.

I never said it was a bad mod, I just simply explained I didn't want to do it. I was saying I liked the mod, sorry for trying to be nice...
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Old 07-19-2010, 11:38 PM   #7
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Sorry, I just thought it might have some change since its a giant sheet of metal.

I never said it was a bad mod, I just simply explained I didn't want to do it. I was saying I liked the mod, sorry for trying to be nice...
I wasn't upset with you broseph, don't worry

The part I changed is just sheet metal skin, it doesn't provide any structure. The actually frame tubes themselves have been left completely intact.
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Old 07-20-2010, 01:46 AM   #8
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Yeah, roof skins offer no structural safety bearing on the car.
Legit DIY.
Info on car?
Are those fenders all custom?
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Old 07-20-2010, 01:50 AM   #9
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Hmm, I'm contemplating doing this now. I like having a moonroof, but I really dig the RA roof vents, which look dumb with a moonroof.



Upon further thought, I think I posted this same thing on your rs25 thread. :P
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Old 07-20-2010, 01:50 AM   #10
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Most of my build is documented here:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1655704
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Old 07-20-2010, 01:58 AM   #11
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Hmm, I'm contemplating doing this now. I like having a moonroof, but I really dig the RA roof vents, which look dumb with a moonroof.
There has been a roof vent on ebay for a while that will work for you too:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-I...#ht_1247wt_732
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