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Hey fellas,

With summer coming up in the next few months - I want to be prepared and therefore will spend some money on my car and will get a custom runroof put in - the question is, is this possible, if so would it look flush factory-like, where and how much would it cost?

Moreover, has anyone ever installed an after-market sunroof on - your experiences and does it work properly - any pics of how a Skyline with a sunroof would look like? Are all sunroofs on Skylines aftermarket mods or are some factory options?

I found these guys, any good?

http://www.customsunroofs.com.au/contact.htm

Regards,

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Skylines did come with factory option sunroofs... not sure on the aftermarket side of things, have never really heard of any good success stories, usually leaks are present, etc. Hopefully someone on here has done it and can point you in the right direction. I have to say though, I'm glad my 33 has a sunroof, it gets so much use!

think they cost upward of a 1000 to get a decent job. you would want the sunroof to retract into the actual roof which, is a decent amount of customisation. i looked into it a while ago, thinking a few hundred bucks would be sweet, but no.

never heard any glamourous stories of aftermarket sunroofs in any car to be honest.

hmm, i wouldnt go cutting a hole in the roof or ur car mate.

ur handling and performance will suffer.

oh really - why is this mate? how does it effect performance and handling??

think they cost upward of a 1000 to get a decent job. you would want the sunroof to retract into the actual roof which, is a decent amount of customisation. i looked into it a while ago, thinking a few hundred bucks would be sweet, but no.

never heard any glamourous stories of aftermarket sunroofs in any car to be honest.

damn it... the money, i guess i can save up for... but damn... that sounds terrible.

there gotta be some good jobs done out there...

Friend says;

$1700-$2000

Done at oakleigh

name is ASC or something

Had it since Oct 05 and no leaks

- Patrick

That's great mate... can you ask your friend to provide me with some contact details - address / phone / contact person etc?

Many thanks,

Dude, i have a custom sunroof fitted to my r33 gts-t, absolutely no leaks, looks great, has 2 options to just lift open or fully slid open at the touch of a button. I'll get the details of the maker etc etc and let u know.

ok. check out this website: http://www.webasto.com.au/am/en/am_auto_sunroofs_485.html

Scroll down and check out the range. I have the Hollandia 300 Spoiler Sunroofs installed on mine. No drama's watsoever

ok. check out this website: http://www.webasto.com.au/am/en/am_auto_sunroofs_485.html

Scroll down and check out the range. I have the Hollandia 300 Spoiler Sunroofs installed on mine. No drama's watsoever

You're absolute legend... if you're in VIC too - perhaps we can hook up for a beer and you can show me where this place is and we catch up a bit... thanks man... really, much appreciated...

Bro, may I ask where you got it installed and how much did it cost inclusively? Moreover, you got a picture of it on your car? Owe you one... beers are on me... hi hi hi :bunny:

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Unfortunately i'm from Brisbane, but if i'm ever in melbourne, i'll let ya know. i'll get some pics taken and post them. Cant remember how much it cost, i've got the receipt in my glove box, i'll check it out. Wats ur email address?

Unfortunately i'm from Brisbane, but if i'm ever in melbourne, i'll let ya know. i'll get some pics taken and post them. Cant remember how much it cost, i've got the receipt in my glove box, i'll check it out. Wats ur email address?

Hi mate,

Thanks again... hi hi hi.... thought you were in MELB... email is: kevintdnguyenba@gmail.com

Cheers buddy,.,,

There is a sunroof place on princes highway/ dandenong road just out of dandenong northbound...

Have you considered buying a stock one from a wreckers and getting someone to install it?

Hi mate,

Thanks again... hi hi hi.... thought you were in MELB... email is: kevintdnguyenba@gmail.com

Cheers buddy,.,,

I'll get some pics done and send them to your email, i'll also post them on this forum incase others want to look at them.

Thanks mate.

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