Sunroof

NeverDull · 9th March 2008, 12:57

In two weeks time I will get my new civic 1.8 sport in royal blue. I did not want the executive version because it has the fixed panoramic glass panel with no fresh air. Has anyone experience with a aftersales sunroof, such as a internal sliding sunroof or a tilt & slide type. I am only familiar with the brand Webasto.

Unknownsoldier · 9th March 2008, 14:36

Would think it would be a lot of work, and money, invalidate your bodywork warranty and possibly depreciate your cars PX value.

ATB,
Tom

Charles_Harding · 9th March 2008, 15:16

Autoroofs | Sunroofs and Fitting Centre

Check 'em out.

Doubt if it would invalidate your bodywork warranty but any claims around the roof area might be dodgy!

Will the passengers on platforms, 1,2,3,4, & 5 please stand back,
...... the next train is coming in sideways!"

allan40alt · 9th March 2008, 16:12

The metal roof on the Civic is very thin and flexible (you'll find out first time you wash and polish it). I think that's why the glass roof is a totally fixed unit as it forms part of the structure.

I would get advice from your dealer in the first instance.

Charles_Harding · 9th March 2008, 16:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by allan40alt

The metal roof on the Civic is very thin and flexible (you'll find out first time you wash and polish it). I think that's why the glass roof is a totally fixed unit as it forms part of the structure.

I would get advice from your dealer in the first instance.

Aren't all cars suffering from that thinness?

Maybe putting a sunroof on will strengthen up the roof area!

"If God took acid,
Would he see people?"

allan40alt · 9th March 2008, 16:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

Maybe putting a sunroof on will strengthen up the roof area!

You could be right there, if its strong enough to hold it in place afterwards!

Charles_Harding · 9th March 2008, 16:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by allan40alt

You could be right there, if its strong enough to hold it in place afterwards!

Supaglue does do wonders nowadays!

"I used to be a vegitarian,
Then I started to lean towards sunlight!"

NeverDull · 9th March 2008, 21:03

I know it rains a lot in the UK. But is there realy no sunroof in the latest model civic in the whole country? Then I will be the first on civinfo in a couple of weeks. Leaving a Peugeot 307cc convertible, I will need the fresh air.
When the job is done, I will post some pictures. Wait and see!

lark · 8th April 2008, 16:52

NeverDull, I´ll be waiting for these photos!

funtomino · 9th May 2008, 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeverDull

I know it rains a lot in the UK. But is there realy no sunroof in the latest model civic in the whole country? Then I will be the first on civinfo in a couple of weeks. Leaving a Peugeot 307cc convertible, I will need the fresh air.
When the job is done, I will post some pictures. Wait and see!

Is the job done? Where are the pics??
I am thinking about same solution for fresh air. I'd love to have such a big roof like 206 has.

LD_mart · 11th May 2008, 01:52

Heres one done in AUS

angie4m · 11th May 2008, 14:58

Mmmmm, now that looks good

funtomino · 12th May 2008, 17:55

LD_Mart: can you post some details, if you know owner?
Specially the price

and if it is openable like in the picture, or also sliding (inside, outside)??

LD_mart · 14th May 2008, 03:13

My 3 Generations of Civic - Ozhonda Forums

the owners name on ozhonda is wassup your better off pm him...
i just saw the pics and stole them...
hope that helps...

angie4m · 14th May 2008, 10:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by funtomino

LD_Mart: can you post some details, if you know owner?
Specially the price

and if it is openable like in the picture, or also sliding (inside, outside)??

You do realise they live in Oz and the price to have that done will be different to where you are. So price seems irrelevant unless you ship the car there to have it fitted?

Stef · 14th May 2008, 11:33

I have the glass roof and I would trade it for an aftermarket sunroof if possible (but it is not).
I have installed after market sunroof(s) in some of my previous Honda's that did not have the option.
It makes the roof stronger due to the metal frame.

angie4m · 14th May 2008, 11:43

Have you felt how flimsy the roof of the Civic is? I set my alam off yesterday power washing the roof. The glass roof is more sturdy and it doest flex when pressure is applied

alanwalne · 15th May 2008, 13:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by angie4m

Have you felt how flimsy the roof of the Civic is? I set my alam off yesterday power washing the roof. The glass roof is more sturdy and it doest flex when pressure is applied

If it strengthens the structure, it is wierd you cannot get one on the Type R, unless it is to keep the centre of gravity lower.

(I better not get a type R then

)

angie4m · 15th May 2008, 16:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanwalne

If it strengthens the structure, it is wierd you cannot get one on the Type R, unless it is to keep the centre of gravity lower.

(I better not get a type R then

)

Also a weight issue I think. The car weighs enough without adding yet more glass into the equasion.

alanwalne · 15th May 2008, 16:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by angie4m

Also a weight issue I think. The car weighs enough without adding yet more glass into the equasion.

Honda would probably ban me from having one as it would ruin the image

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,422 Thanks: 47 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Would think it would be a lot of work, and money, invalidate your bodywork warranty and possibly depreciate your cars PX value. ATB, Tom

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Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,288 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	Autoroofs \| Sunroofs and Fitting Centre Check 'em out. Doubt if it would invalidate your bodywork warranty but any claims around the roof area might be dodgy! *Will the passengers on platforms, 1,2,3,4, & 5 please stand back,* *...... the next train is coming in sideways!"*

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allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,227 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts	The metal roof on the Civic is very thin and flexible (you'll find out first time you wash and polish it). I think that's why the glass roof is a totally fixed unit as it forms part of the structure. I would get advice from your dealer in the first instance.

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Stef Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th October 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 365 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have the glass roof and I would trade it for an aftermarket sunroof if possible (but it is not). I have installed after market sunroof(s) in some of my previous Honda's that did not have the option. It makes the roof stronger due to the metal frame.

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angie4m Why Do I bother? Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,749 Thanks: 17 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts	Have you felt how flimsy the roof of the Civic is? I set my alam off yesterday power washing the roof. The glass roof is more sturdy and it doest flex when pressure is applied