Sunroof flies for freedom

[bluejon]

If it isn't one thing it's another. We'll I always would have preferred a Z without a sunroof and now I have one, kind of. Just cruising a B road at about 50mph, the 80s pop top was open and then it was gone. It made a break for freedom. With the rush of wind already there I didnt really hear very much, just a crack. By the time I realised and looked in the rear view mirror all I could see was tiny smithereens of toughened glass disappearing under the car behind. I don't think it hit the vehicle behind and pulling in a minute later that vehicle didn't stop to join me.

So now I have an open top. Nice and airy, but somewhat inconvenient. Wonder what to do for the best now? It might be easiest to have a replacement fitted, one that doesn't leak.

 

[IbanezDan51]

If it was a webasto one the 260z I’m using for parts at the moment has one

 

[Turn & Burn]

If u get carried away I’ve got a full roof panel I could part with, few dings in it but ok with a quick skim.

 

[bluejon]

If it was a webasto one the 260z I’m using for parts at the moment has one

It wasn't a webasto one, but if I replace I proably am looking at a webasto. Which type is it?

 

[Garaculas]

I’ve almost lost mine a couple of times so good to know that they can actually make a run for it!

If u get carried away I’ve got a full roof panel I could part with, few dings in it but ok with a quick skim.

Sorry to hijack the thread but let me know if you want that roof panel gone.. (y)

 

[IbanezDan51]

It wasn't a webasto one, but if I replace I proably am looking at a webasto. Which type is it?

I’m not sure but pm me and I’ll get you some pictures

 

[johnymd]

I lost the one on my blue car in the same manner a few years back. I should have replaced the roof then but my father in law had a brand new one in his garage. The centre panel fitted perfect and I’ve sealed it in with black tape ever since. I really must get around to replacing the roof skin.

 

[toopy]

I have a sunroof, when the car was restored 15 odd years ago, I opted to replace it with new, it's unlikely you'll find one exactly the same, so slightly bigger maybe the only option.

Personally i like it, i know most don't and that's absolutely fine, i really couldn't care less

 

[SeanDezart]

Black tape John......?

 

[johnymd]

Dispite the black tape and sunroof, I've had a lot of fun from this car and it still has more to give.

 

[SeanDezart]

I'm sure she does...just for me, the image of black tape over the sunroof makes me think of Vauxhall Cavalier minicabs.....NOT an S30.

 

[status]

Didn’t know they had cavaliers in froggy land or did they just ride horses

 

[SeanDezart]

The equivalent here are diesel Ford Mondeos and 1st generation Toyoat Avensis'.

 

[status]

Equivalent here are 3 series beemers and Audi’s lots it em on housing estates in london

 

[SeanDezart]

Equivalent here are 3 series beemers and Audi’s lots it em on housing estates in london

None in Essex of course.....

 

[status]

I wouldn’t know,I’m not from Essex,It was always said that a sunroof weakens the structure in a Zed

 

[bluejon]

Black tape John......?

Yeah, thanks for that. I suppose you will sell some to me? . Actually a piece of MDF might do the trick.

 

[bluejon]

Had a successful New year's trip up to Cumbria today to meet Turn&Burn and collect a roof panel. Nice to meet another member, sit in a pub and discuss cars etc. Next to take it in to my guy who will do the fitting for me ready for spring.