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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 03:58 PM
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Hey Guy & Gals,
Anyone know of a Moonroof / Sunroof for the xB that first off fits and second off that can be closed like the tC not letting in any light....? I live in Da Valley of Da SUN and not having the Sun BEAT down on me in the middle of the day in Aug is a good thing... Any pics of ones installed as well would be a great help! Thanks in advance for all your help....

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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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You might want to post in the xB forum.

Good luck. Nothing sucks more than having to get into a scorching hot car that was baking in the sun all day.
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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Thx MJVsTC I thought it was in that forum....

Thanks (wedrivescions) for the Admin Move...
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 10:08 PM
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I'm wondering the same thing.
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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I've heard the Toyota Sequoia moonroof fits and closes.

Also check out Webasto - they have a few roods that fit the xB and even a rag top.
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 11:00 PM
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watching... would like to see what you come up with, considering one myself.

I'm also concerned about the handling and structural integrity of the car, ad whether cutting a nice hole like the webasto ragtop would require add'l reinforcement.
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 11:03 PM
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Webasto 700 series. That is the roof we suggest to customers. Ive seen them installed and they look very nice. It does come with a sliding interior cover that is covered with the factory headliner so it matches perfectly. Look it up and start modding...
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 11:11 PM
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^^^^ Thats the one...
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 11:43 PM
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Damn that is sexy!
Old Oct 10, 2006 | 01:22 AM
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 03:27 AM
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^^ and that's a webasto? spendy tho.. $1200 bucks and still need to install it?
Old Oct 10, 2006 | 03:33 AM
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looks nice...what is the warranty on this install?
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It was $1200 installed.

A word of warning if you decide to get one and your car is lowered. Make sure they check the drain tubes very thoroughly for all conditions particularly when first moving the car after being wet. I had a lot of problems because the rear drain tubes would fill up and when I would start moving the water would rush back out of the tubes and soak my headliner. I have Tein S-Techs and that changed the level of the car so they didn't drain properly.
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that roof is sweet!
Old Oct 10, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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Get a BIG one!

This one is optional on the ML Mercedes




This one, I just have the video of. Gotta love the music!

http://ledmods.net/hosted/forums/sunroof.wmv
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Originally Posted by chadfo
It was $1200 installed.

A word of warning if you decide to get one and your car is lowered. Make sure they check the drain tubes very thoroughly for all conditions particularly when first moving the car after being wet. I had a lot of problems because the rear drain tubes would fill up and when I would start moving the water would rush back out of the tubes and soak my headliner. I have Tein S-Techs and that changed the level of the car so they didn't drain properly.
that's GREAT advice! thanks chad!
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Originally Posted by WhiteBlazer01
Get a BIG one!
I want to get a big one, but not a big pricetag...
Old Oct 10, 2006 | 04:12 PM
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I just priced a local shop for the 710 (the little one) for $999.
Old Oct 11, 2006 | 12:41 AM
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I would like two sun roofs one for up front and one for the passengers.



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