Webasto sunroofs

[LESTAYLOR]

Has anyone ever considered fitting a Webasto sunroof like the one here. I had one years ago on a Mk3 Cortina Estate and it really gave the car a open air feel.

 

[A-AvantGarde]

No experience of those I'm afraid but Webasto are obviously a well known name in this field.

I see they also do panoramic glass versions now too, could be an interesting mod, especially on an estate:

DONMAR:Topslider Sunroofs

Altough I think it's likely to be expensive and I doubt there are many sunroof installation specialists around now?

 

[GP801]

Surprisingly there are quite a few. I used the locator on the webasto website and it came up with 4 specialists within half an hour of us in sussex.

 

[kemsing]

Webasto Sun Roof.

Don't ! Many years ago I ran a classic Jaguar Mk 2, had one of these fitted and the major problem is wind noise. Noisy when closed and deafening when open. Totally inferior to a factory fitted metal sun roof. The after market glass tilt up type are better, but nothing beats a proper metal one.
My 2c worth!!
Sean.

 

[nurple]

They are superb!

I dream of the day when I can afford to have a gorgeous W123 wagon with a full length Webasto roof!

VW did a Polo with a full length webasto not too many years ago,go find a dealer with a secondhand one for sale and give it a whirl to see if you could live with one

I think theyve come on a long way since the 70s

 

[martyz]

They are superb!

I dream of the day when I can afford to have a gorgeous W123 wagon with a full length Webasto roof!

VW did a Polo with a full length webasto not too many years ago,go find a dealer with a secondhand one for sale and give it a whirl to see if you could live with one

And if you couldn't you will have to live with a nice big hole in your roof

 

[nurple]

I was suggesting he tried to test drive one of those VWs to see what he thought of the wind noise before cutting a hole in his own roof!

 

[Red C220]

I had one of those on a Mini 1275GT (in the early 80s), Brown vinyl over a kind of butterscotch colour.

It was outstanding once I'd saved enough pennies to have a new one fitted to replace the crusty old on that was on it.

 

[martyz]

different car different aerodynamics.

 

[WOODYTHEWISE]

Many moons ago I tried to get one fitted to a Volvo, at that time it was a big no no due to the Volvo having a sort of roll over bar (under the headlining)this being part of safety system. A Sunroof was a special order.

 

[Dieselman]

I had one of those on a Mini 1275GT (in the early 80s), Brown vinyl over a kind of butterscotch colour.

My Mini 1275GT had a Webasto vinyl roof as well. The car got crashed and scrapped, but the roof lived on.

 

[Alscoob]

Had one put in my old MGB GT about 5 years ago by a nice man in Sandwich Kent, who was a specialist & used to work for Webasto. transformed the car... brilliant

 

[LESTAYLOR]

Thank you guys for all your comments as usual it has given me plenty of food for thought. If the roof cage allows it I may well go for it. I do like the idea of letting the sun shine into the car.

 

[219]

I have one ( factory fitted ) in my Ponton and it is great ( see sig pic below ) . All the fresh air and summer smells of freshly cut grass etc , without the draughts and buffeting of a convertible . They were a popular factory option in the fifties , until MB started offering a metal sliding roof in the Fintail series . I have still seen some Fintails , W114/5 models and one W116 retrofitted with them though .

As already stated , there are still specialists who will fit these rooves , or repair one if required ( mine needs new fabric as it is tearing at the edges , but still does not leak , but then it is 55 years old ) .