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 Post subject: But minis love the sun!
PostPosted: Sat Jun 18, 2005 6:01 pm 
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what would it take to install a sunroof?
How do minis adhere to them?
Have many people made a mod such as this?
Could this be a costly mistake for a mini?

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heres mine, all u have to do is cut a big unfixable hole into ur roof so have a good think about it, and if you do it make sure its very well sealed because if you drive in the rain u dont want a pond on ur head!!! but i reackon they look good, makes the car more sporty if u know what i mean

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and from the inside, there is a bit that you fit under it so it stays in the roof and doesnt fly away, that is screwed in, no headlining in meeni yet, maybe thats the next job :( thats not rust inside the roof there, its glue, looks bad though

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hope this is interesting to u

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yeah man that looks crazy, i gotta get my roof panel beated and painted white before i get a sunroof installed. Can i get someone to do it for me? like what are the things i need to seal it correctly. i spose its better to cut it smaller than u need to right?

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yer its best u cut a little less at first but it would be easier for a difficult job like this to get a pro installer to do it, mine is sealed with cylicone stuff, ander the black rim on the outside!

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Bah............ small hole sean....... :wink:

Now THIS is a sunroof:

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steve is that also a before after shot of slideys roof job
transforming if i may point that out

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crap Duc didn't even realize that :? ... does look nice huh :wink:

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yer those sunroofs that slide back are awesome compared to the small glass ones in my opinion
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If you fit a glass one make sure it has a sliding internal cover to block out the sun during summer. They are like a sauna to sit under otherwise. I know it sounds like a contradiction but all factory fitted glass panels have internal covers for this very reason.

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