sunroof plate

[sexy_gt]

i am going to remove the sunroof today and plate it up. once removed the sunroof, glass/runner unit is it wise to also remove the cage part that gives the roof strenth arround the sunroof unit?

cheers

[AlexB]

If you have a cage the support unit doesnt matter much
can allways get the lighter rallye roof brace to put in there and stop the shell flexing

[sexy_gt]

i have a cage

[AlexB]

Figured you would lol
The only thhing would be the shell flexing around the cage a little more

I removed mine years back on my 106 i never finished but had a full weld in sd cage with a and b pillar gussets so wasnt worried about shell flex

Iirc the rallyes brace is like 40 quid new and is a lot lighter than the sunroof surround so id play safe and get that and mig it in place

[sexy_gt]

i might trim the inner part and leave the surround, if you have done one you will know what i mean... if you understand my description lol.

pictures to follow

[AlexB]

Could trim the inner lip out yea that wouldnt effect it much and would save weight

[JoshB]

All the sunroof was trimmed out on my old one, I had a cage and the B pillars never flexed. It just had a slight lip to provide a bit of stability.

[adamskiTNR]

I would take it all out. you can buy a straight brace from all non sunroof models. dam cheap from citroen. mark has one you can buy off me. aswell as a flat roof if you want it

[sexy_gt]

dont want to change the whole skin, gentleman i work with on a weekend lately made a boo,boo and cut the donar skin too small so its on hold for a week or two.

best bit is for those that know im breaking my scooby, im using a piece of its roof ;)

regarding the part we are talking about removing. i am going to trim it down.

im mainly plating the roof as the sunroof has shattered both sides runners and opens up when at speed, also leaks.

[SGregg]

I would take it all out. you can buy a straight brace from all non sunroof models. dam cheap from citroen. mark has one you can buy off me. aswell as a flat roof if you want it

non-sunroof skin? How much please?

[mark1311]

Strew stop been a right arse and bring it down 300quid supplied and fitted;)

[adamskiTNR]

It's currently at marks, with the necessary support strut. You can arrange it with mark (above) if you want it fitting etc.

[SGregg]

how much just for the roof skin please? Should be able to fit it myself

[adamskiTNR]

Drop mark a pm, he should be able to sort it all out with you

[sexy_gt]

Strew stop been a right arse and bring it down 300quid supplied and fitted;)

£300 to stop a leak and save 5-6 kilo. cant justify it :fcuk: