Cams - Replacement Roof Section

[Nismo_Boy]

Will CAMS pop a few kittens out if I were to run a sunroof replacement panel? Why you may ask? Current roof leaks and the metal frame around the glass is starting to rust – This offers no form of upgrade to what is only a club car, Nissan can't/won't supply me with replacement parts anymore

[t01-100]

that looks very cool and nah, no one will have any dramas with that replacment panel.

[Beer Baron]

nice roof! where did you get that bad boy from? I want one for my silvia.

[hrd-hr30]

I looked into this recently for my car. The answer is it depends what category you're in and how serious the event is.

Improved production - no. CF not allowed. rules don't mention sunroofs so technically it has to remain as it left the factory.

Sport Sedan - no. SS stipulates that you must have a replacement panel for sunroof, but it must be of a similar material to the rest of the roof.

Sports car catergories don't make any mention of sunroofs. But,:

Marque Sports allows removeable panels to be replaced by other of free constrution as long as they are the same external shape. If you can convince them that a sunroof is a panel, you're OK...

Production Sports cars might not be so lenient. But they do say that components that are for decorative purposes only, can be made from carbon fibre.

[Nismo_Boy]

Stuart – Thanks.

Richard – The photo’s are of an M3 in Melbourne, the maker doesn’t have any moulds for R32’s or S13’s. I have a guy in Queensland who is going to make one for my R32, start at $1200 as unfortunately I’m the guinea pig for all the moulding. I haven’t had much luck getting R32 owners interested so I’ll just have to cop the full price

I can ask him about S13’s if you like? Surely the Silvia guys will be in for a bulk batch made.

Harry – Thanks. Do you think the lads at Mt Cotton will be anal over it?

[Beer Baron]

i have a feeling that most early 90s nissan factory fitted sunroofs will be the same shape panel. I'll measure up the silvia for you. if it's the same you could market it to S13 guys as well.

[Merli]

I looked into this recently for my car. The answer is it depends what category you're in and how serious the event is.

Improved production - no. CF not allowed. rules don't mention sunroofs so technically it has to remain as it left the factory.

Sport Sedan - no. SS stipulates that you must have a replacement panel for sunroof, but it must be of a similar material to the rest of the roof.

Sports car catergories don't make any mention of sunroofs. But,:

Marque Sports allows removeable panels to be replaced by other of free constrution as long as they are the same external shape. If you can convince them that a sunroof is a panel, you're OK...

Production Sports cars might not be so lenient. But they do say that components that are for decorative purposes only, can be made from carbon fibre.

Yet another fantastic reply from Harry...

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us mate... If only you had a Skyline, we could have made beautiful babies together!

[hrd-hr30]

Josh, at Mt Cotton if you run road registered class, there are no rules - happy times! If you run improved production they probably will be anal, but you'd have to have a restrictor as well so I doubt you'll be running in that class. Sport Sedans, I reckon you'll get away with it unless this is for the QHC. Marque Sports, I reckon its OK anyway.

When are you going there?

Edited June 5, 2009 by hrd-hr30

[Nismo_Boy]

Josh, at Mt Cotton if you run road registered class, there are no rules - happy times! If you run improved production they probably will be anal, but you'd have to have a restrictor as well so I doubt you'll be running in that class. Sport Sedans, I reckon you'll get away with it unless this is for the QHC. Marque Sports, I reckon its OK anyway.

When are you going there?

I’ll be in road registered, got a mate who did ok in last year’s Tighe rounds in his rb26/gtst I have my sights on

Having missed the start of this year's Tighe rounds, I was hoping to catch a few of the MGCC’s come and try days, but there doesn’t appear to be any on their site Calendar??

Last time I spoke with John Davies he was saying 2009 is pretty booked out with events and clubs wanting it, so I guess next time some random club is going I’ll throw my name down for a spot.

Yet another fantastic reply from Harry...

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us mate... If only you had a Skyline, we could have made beautiful babies together!

I'd make babies with Harry's old 1200

[Gts-t]

Ive been working with some cf lately, and will be making one of these for my 32 soon. Cheers for the pics josh

[e240]

Will CAMS pop a few kittens out if I were to run a sunroof replacement panel? Why you may ask? Current roof leaks and the metal frame around the glass is starting to rust – This offers no form of

I don't have a problem - but thats only supersprints

Edited June 5, 2009 by e240

[hrd-hr30]

I thought they'd started a second series. they certainly had an event recently that was for people who weren't registered for the series. I was thinking about doing the next one of them, but have NFI when it is. Their calendar doesn't seem to have it on there. I might email Robbo next week to find out. I'll let you know.

[Duncan]

if you are worried about getting done for it...just bog and paint it into the roof panel. you only get one shot at that though - if you get knocked back for a cf panel there will be plenty of suspicion if you turn up next round with no hole in the roof, and fresh paint on it

Harry, I know the rules are clear but in NSW, even state champs, they don't enforce the restrictor for IP. Most cars run in "SVD" anyway to make sure geminis can still win their class lol

[Nismo_Boy]

i have a feeling that most early 90s nissan factory fitted sunroofs will be the same shape panel. I'll measure up the silvia for you. if it's the same you could market it to S13 guys as well.

When you get some time to measure it up, can you take a few quick ones of the inside over hang/tounge.

Ive been working with some cf lately, and will be making one of these for my 32 soon. Cheers for the pics josh

Hey Mick,

I'd like to keep in contact or pop around and check out your roof when you've made it. Wouldn't be interested in making two?

I don't have a problem - but thats only supersprints

Did you get the made local? Or did it come from the USA?

I thought they'd started a second series. they certainly had an event recently that was for people who weren't registered for the series. I was thinking about doing the next one of them, but have NFI when it is. Their calendar doesn't seem to have it on there. I might email Robbo next week to find out. I'll let you know.

Hi Harry,

Let me know what they say Re: Dates.

Thanks.

[Redsuns88]

im actually keen for having one for my 180, as my hinges and such are busted etc.. :S

[aleks]

I ordered one off that same dude on ebay for my E30 (first picture). I can't say the quality is great, mine came warped but I don't really care cause its not going on for looks.

Who is making the molds for you out of interest?

Edited June 20, 2009 by aleks

[Sydneykid]

In IP Racing we allow a welded in piece the same thickness as the standard roof.

Cheers

Gary Cook

NSW IPRA Eligibility Officer

[Gts-t]

hey josh,

when i make one ill make a second one for sure, im a slow moving sob though. keep at me

how soon do u need it, yesterday?

[Nismo_Boy]

Who is making the molds for you out of interest?

Spoke to some misc body shops that do custom work, spoke to Custom Carbon via email as well - They have seemed pretty helpful.

In IP Racing we allow a welded in piece the same thickness as the standard roof.

Cheers

Gary Cook

NSW IPRA Eligibility Officer

Seems to be welding another section in, is the cheapest - Most qoutes are around the $1000 inc paint. Could be my best option I think.

hey josh,

when i make one ill make a second one for sure, im a slow moving sob though. keep at me

how soon do u need it, yesterday?

Hi Mick,

Yesterday would be nice, but much like yourself I'm a slow moving sob. Currently the roof is disconnected and sickaflexed up’d. Had too many issued with water getting under the frame where the glass met the frame – Ended up repairing that and running a seal around the main outer seal and roof skin.

Never leaked too bad around the main seal, but in heavy rain it would start to smell like a wet dog

[e240]

Did you get the made local? Or did it come from the USA?

I made it myself @ home.