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18th February 2012, 07:46
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sunroof plate
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
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18th February 2012, 08:36
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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
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18th February 2012, 08:52
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i have a cage
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18th February 2012, 09:07
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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
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18th February 2012, 09:21
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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
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18th February 2012, 10:23
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Could trim the inner lip out yea that wouldnt effect it much and would save weight
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18th February 2012, 10:31
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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.
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18th February 2012, 12:22
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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
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18th February 2012, 19:52
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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.
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18th February 2012, 19:56
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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
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non-sunroof skin? How much please?
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19th February 2012, 11:32
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Strew stop been a right arse and bring it down 300quid supplied and fitted
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19th February 2012, 12:39
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It's currently at marks, with the necessary support strut. You can arrange it with mark (above) if you want it fitting etc.
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20th February 2012, 23:15
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how much just for the roof skin please? Should be able to fit it myself
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21st February 2012, 11:08
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Drop mark a pm, he should be able to sort it all out with you
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21st February 2012, 17:33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mark1311
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 
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