SUNROOF ON LX
SUNROOF ON LX
I want a sunroof and i know someone on this site got one frm his honda dealer installed for like $350. I talked to my dealer and he said they could'nt cut into the roof because on a ex they are molded different or something andhe could'ntdo it on an lx. IS that true or just a bunch of BS? Has anyone had this done?
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The dealer is feeding you a bunch of BS. THey can do it, they just dont want to. Other people with aftermarket sunroofs haven't had problems yet. It does only cost $350 to get one from a Honda dealer.
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Rep Power: 0 thats 350 BEFORE labor fees...honda dealerships/shops make a killin on those fees...so watch out..that 350 will soon become 600+
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It does only cost $350 to get one from a Honda dealer.
It does only cost $350 to get one from a Honda dealer.
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Rep Power: 0 My friend has an 01 LX Sedan and he got aftermarket moonroof. He got it at time of purchase thru dealer but he told me the roof was installed by some other company. So dunno how his warranty works.
But anywho, his roof is screwing up. I think it doesn't close/open on first try or something. Just some problem. He's got tilt and slide.
Anyway one time I sat in his car in the back seat and my head was covered in roof cloth because the roof lining was hanging like a bowl shape rather than glued to the roof. That's only because he got sliding moonroom i guess.
So precaution, don't get nonfactory moonroofs.
But anywho, his roof is screwing up. I think it doesn't close/open on first try or something. Just some problem. He's got tilt and slide.
Anyway one time I sat in his car in the back seat and my head was covered in roof cloth because the roof lining was hanging like a bowl shape rather than glued to the roof. That's only because he got sliding moonroom i guess.
So precaution, don't get nonfactory moonroofs.
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Rep Power: 0 At my dlr..they go through a company called ASC...for all there tinting, gold trimmin and other add ons like the sun/moon roof..
The ASC stand for Automotive Sunroof Company...
Check out there prices, cuz if ur car's sent out for the roof, it me be goin to them..
The ASC stand for Automotive Sunroof Company...
Check out there prices, cuz if ur car's sent out for the roof, it me be goin to them..
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Rep Power: 394 My friend has one of those cheapy pop up ones on his car, it came with it when he bought it, and it leaks. It sucks. I have issues with cutting such a big *** hole in the roof, thats why I got an EX. Plus the one's on the EX, slide right into the roof so it looks nice a clean.
I might be the person you are thinking of, mine was installed by the dealer for $350 and I have an LX. I was also told it is covered under my warranty since they installed it.
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by HomerSimpson
I might be the person you are thinking of, mine was installed by the dealer for $350 and I have an LX. I was also told it is covered under my warranty since they installed it.
I might be the person you are thinking of, mine was installed by the dealer for $350 and I have an LX. I was also told it is covered under my warranty since they installed it.
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Rep Power: 364 I wouldn't get it. I believe that the frames are slightly different in that the EX is stronger on top to make up for the space taken up by glass. If you get one put into an LX, you won't have the same rigidity, and that'll make for sloppier handling. This is all assuming Honda has two brain cells and reinforces things though.
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Rep Power: 0 I have the same exact sunroof as the picture shown, it doesn't leak unless you open the sunroof while its raining or if the sunroof area is wet. I think goes for all sunroof though. There's a waterproof seal thingy that prevents the water from coming in. I got the sunroof installed right after I bought the car, and I haven't had any problems yet. Not only that but the sunroof automatically closes 5 seconds after the car turns off. I think its kinda cool because I'm the type of person who might forget to close the sunroof.
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by RoadRunner
cool deal, i wasn't aware a dealership would do somethin like that. Espically for 400 thats not bad at all
cool deal, i wasn't aware a dealership would do somethin like that. Espically for 400 thats not bad at all
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Rep Power: 0 I have one on my LX. I bought the car used and it was already installed. It has a lifetime warrenty (supposely), and I have all the stuff from the guy who had the car before me. Mine slides in the roof but I does not tilt. So far I havent had any problems but I know that since I said that now i will.
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I wouldn't get it. I believe that the frames are slightly different in that the EX is stronger on top to make up for the space taken up by glass. If you get one put into an LX, you won't have the same rigidity, and that'll make for sloppier handling. This is all assuming Honda has two brain cells and reinforces things though.
I wouldn't get it. I believe that the frames are slightly different in that the EX is stronger on top to make up for the space taken up by glass. If you get one put into an LX, you won't have the same rigidity, and that'll make for sloppier handling. This is all assuming Honda has two brain cells and reinforces things though.
The EX has stronger siderails on the roof both to support the sunroof and there isn't much that goes across the roof because the glass is in the way. So if you roll the car, the siderails on the roof take the beating... I believe the non-roof models have a cross bar across the roof. Since the sunroof is all framed in there, it does serve a little of a structural purpose, but adds topside weight... so thats a wash.
If you do it and get it done by a reputable shop (or a honda dealer), then you shouldn't have to worry too much. It shouldn't be a crappy job. Just don't cheapskate it.
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Rep Power: 0 it sounds like not all honda dealers do it though?
and the pictures seem to be down since this is a pretty old thread
can someone fix the old pix?
for 300 id want a sunroof!
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and the pictures seem to be down since this is a pretty old thread
can someone fix the old pix?
for 300 id want a sunroof!
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so the otterside, there is the glass, and the inner side there should be a cover right?
so let's you don't want to see through, you just shut the inner hard cover...
or there is just a glass? no inner hard cover
so the otterside, there is the glass, and the inner side there should be a cover right?
so let's you don't want to see through, you just shut the inner hard cover...
or there is just a glass? no inner hard cover
