over40driv

I know this idea is kind of out there. I was helping my son take the headliner out of his 96 850 volvo turbo, when I noticed that on his car, the sunroof assembly was simply bolted on to brackets of the inside of the roof. It apears to me that with the headliner removed you could simply unbolt the whole assembly and put some sort of C.Fiber panel in the hole. I wondered if anyone has done this and weighted the assembly. Another thing is you would gain almost 2'' in headroom.

BLK13X

It's possible. I've seen Soarer sunroof assemblies up for sale on Yahoo Japan and it's al contained in a tray.

neurocity

iTrader: (17)

Ive seen cars set up for racing do this...So I'm sure it can be done for the street

over40driv

If your going to have a lightweight high horse sportscar then it sounds like a good idea to me, besides I never use mine. Wish someone made a C.F. eliminator kit.

Gunnar

I'd love to cut the weight of that out of my car but my AC doesn't work so I wouldn't want the sunroof gone too.

Faymester

unless you're taking the car to the track ... why get rid of the sun roof?

over40driv

Since I dont care for or use the power roof, I would like to loose the weight, which I am thinking would be considerable. Lighter weight = quicker 0-60.

UTSC300

iTrader: (4)

a sunroof assembly really weighs that much to make a difference?

markesc

iTrader: (2)

Mine just makes noise and is annoying....I've tried those stupid rubber treatments with no results....It's retarded that we can't just buy a new seal for it too....

My new car has NO sunroof as they ALL inevitably have issues with age.

over40driv

Big hunk of glass and some steel. Thats why I was hoping someone had one out and could tell me the numbers.

Blizzy

iTrader: (-1)

considering the moment arm from the car's center of gravity to the roof, any weight savings via a CF panel would be significant for handling...moreso significant than dropping weight by way of a CF hood or trunk.

Checkk

iTrader: (2)

Maybe this info would help you out a bit, a integra sunroof weighs 35lbs while a honda prelude sunroof weighs close to 50lbs.

ScottURnot

iTrader: (33)

Interesting thought.

t70 supra

iTrader: (-4)

i love my roof yall must be smokin dope

andrewwake

iTrader: (1)

so ours is about 200lbs? if in caparison between the cars.