[Euro] After market Sunroof

[blueeuro]

People,

I wasn't able to convince myself I needed a luxury Euro when I bought my std Euro. I now want a sunroof and am thinking of getting a Hollandia 700 installed.

I'd appreciate any feed back on this brand.

Also I was wondering in the Luxury is the centre interior light further back on the roof lining, I'd reckon it would have to be as the sunroof hole would be right where my current light is.

Thanks


Paul

[JeffyG]

The light is over the back seats... the map lights light the front.

Have heard Hollandia 700 is very good. Alot of people have installed them on Mazda3's where there is no factory sunroof option.

[SiReal]

Hollandia also make sunroofs for luxury european cars, so quality is there. Will set you back around $2 to $2.5K. Not worth it IMO unless you are planning to keep the car for a long while. But having a sunroof KICKS ASS!! Yep and they make it look like an OEM fit with same colour sunroof interior cover (the thing that pulls back and forth to expose the window).....Good luck!

[djcloud]

very nice :D

out of curiousity, wouldn't it compromise the safety structure of the car's body if an aftermarket sunroof was to be installed?

[SiReal]

Well, in some way proably yes, however they install it between the beams on the roof. I wouldn't think it to be a big diffierence in strucutre rigidity, so long as its done correctly, by the right people. And chances are, you won't be tracking or racing your luxury car anyway :)

[blueeuro]

Thanks everyone I appreciate your input.

[KL1368]

Actually, installing a sunroof improves the structural integrity of the vehicle's roof since they need to weld reinforcements to maintain the sunroof in position. Cars without a sunroof usually have no reinforcements across the roof (other than around the front/rear windscreens) and only the roof panel. I know this cos I had a Hollandia (can't remember model number) sunroof installed in my previous vehicle when it was not available as an option. Definitely worth the money! :D

[djcloud]

Actually, installing a sunroof improves the structural integrity of the vehicle's roof since they need to weld reinforcements to maintain the sunroof in position. Cars without a sunroof usually have no reinforcements across the roof (other than around the front/rear windscreens) and only the roof panel. I know this cos I had a Hollandia (can't remember model number) sunroof installed in my previous vehicle when it was not available as an option. Definitely worth the money! :D

Interesting, I'll probably research more on the Hollandia 700 sunroof as it seems to be better than the stock sunroof :D Do you know if getting this done will void the manufacturer's warranty of the car or it should be cool to just go ahead with it?

I'll try to get a group of my friends to buy it at the same time so that we can have group discounts, of cos not that I need one install right now. Thanks for sharing your experience though :thumbsup:

[jl88rl]

Got a hollandia... Spoiler type, is that 700, i cant remember.

Anyway, make sure u ask them what size ok... I thought they were same sizes but i got jipped and mines very small.. :( not very happy but then i didnt know before i bought...

So now you know.

[TypeG]

dun get man
not good when u come up with selling

[JasonGilholme]

if it looks like an oem fit i dont think it will interfere with resale value.

[KL1368]

yes, the OEM euro sunroof is too small and quite basic really... my former hollandia sunroof was way better... single touch open/close, connected to the ignition so it would auto-closed, with option to leave open, etc. it was way more convenient and user friendly. i've asked honda to add these features onto the OEM sunroof, but apparently its too difficult to reprogram the computer (morons).

anyways, if u do get one, make sure u get them to link it with the 'windows auto up/down function' from the remote, that way when its hot and u wind all ur windows down with the remote, then the sunroof will open too! :D

re: warranty - shouldn't be an issue since the sunroof is available as an option anyways... but best to check with honda just to be sure.

[chi_gsi]

so all the after market suroof r around $1000+???
danm....:( :(

[coyote]

I have a Luxury - love the sunroof! But does anyone know if I could hook up the sunroof to a window lifter so when I lock the car with my remote, the windows (if down) will wind up and the sunroof will also close?

[SiReal]

not ALL are over 1000+, you can get a manual one that looks and operates sh1t for around $700 i believe. btu why do that on a euro. get the best so you can enjoy it the most. $2000 for a top of the range


coyote: aftermarket sunrooves are wired so that they close when the key comes out, unless u push a button to keep it open. might have to consult an auto electrician.

[IS250]

I have a Luxury - love the sunroof! But does anyone know if I could hook up the sunroof to a window lifter so when I lock the car with my remote, the windows (if down) will wind up and the sunroof will also close?

I don't see why not. Unless the Euro has some unique wiring that would prevent it. The kits on ebay says they can do sunroofs.

[stephen8512]

^ u got a link to that ebay one that will close automatically when u lock the car?

[IS250]

Heres one:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Alarm-Partner-Auto-Close-Windows-and-Sunroof-system_W0QQitemZ4643467196QQcategoryZ31250QQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem

And another:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Brand-New-Window-Closer-4-Door-and-1-sun-roof_W0QQitemZ4581968577QQcategoryZ31250QQssPageNa meZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[stephen8512]

^ cheers

[hihidamon]

An aftermaket sunroof will NEVER look like OEM. Even my 80yr old grandma can tell..... The ugly black rubber seal around the roof (covering the rough edges of roof cut off) gives it all... plus the glass will never match the curve profile of the roof, plus the non-factory roof switch, the replaced roof liner material... and the list goes on and on....

if it looks like an oem fit i dont think it will interfere with resale value.

[coyote]

Heres one:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Alarm-Partner-Auto-Close-Windows-and-Sunroof-system_W0QQitemZ4643467196QQcategoryZ31250QQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem

And another:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Brand-New-Window-Closer-4-Door-and-1-sun-roof_W0QQitemZ4581968577QQcategoryZ31250QQssPageNa meZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Thank you. The seller of the unit in the 2nd link provides a phone number for installation. I called the guy and they want $230 to install it! Not cheap!

[tknova]

I have a hollinda 700 on my standard euro and i love it!!

It's way bigger than the lux sunroof!! My car is also very low and the sunroof doesn't whistle and no creaking!!

Go for it!
:)

[rayz]

how much did the Hollandia 700 set u back tknova ?

or anyone know the price ?

[SPQR]

very nice :D

out of curiousity, wouldn't it compromise the safety structure of the car's body if an aftermarket sunroof was to be installed?


Actually, installing a sunroof improves the structural integrity of the vehicle's roof since they need to weld reinforcements to maintain the sunroof in position. Cars without a sunroof usually have no reinforcements across the roof (other than around the front/rear windscreens) and only the roof panel. I know this cos I had a Hollandia (can't remember model number) sunroof installed in my previous vehicle when it was not available as an option. Definitely worth the money! :D

It would be more rigid because the glass as a panel is more rigid than steel, up to the point when your car has rolled onto its roof and the glass shatters and your hands fly out through the gap just in time for the next rollover upon which the rim of the opening amputates your hands as it rolls over the road surface.... Only joking. The chance of that happening....lol!

[tron07]

watching them install a sunroof will send your heart rate thru the roof... especially the part where they cut your roof

[praja6]

Can't you guys get a honda genuine sunroof from Honda and honda can totally changed the roof with sunroof, instead of cutting the roof and fix it?

I noticed sometimes when purchasing base model dealer can put sunroof. i think they just totally replace the roof same as the one in luxuary.. not sure...

[aaronng]

I noticed sometimes when purchasing base model dealer can put sunroof. i think they just totally replace the roof same as the one in luxuary.. not sure...
Nope, they cut the roof and install the sunroof in.

[tknova]

how much did the Hollandia 700 set u back tknova ?

or anyone know the price ?

I really can't remember, But it was around the 2k - 2.5k mark.

[rayz]

Hey guys,

Is it possible to fit a sunroof from a lux model into a normal model?

Is is complicated? Or should I just get hollinda 700?

cheers

[MWAKU]

how much does it cost in total?

price of the sunroof?
price of labour/install?

[b_rent]

Yes, what MWAKU said ^^^ also wanting to find out.. and places in sydney if anyones done it over here!