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Can anyone recommend a supplier of either parts or complete new fabric folding sunroofs, I'm looking for one for my MGB GT, been quoted nearly 2k which I'm not willing to spend, ive got one that needs a replacement frame but so far can only find replacement covers...
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ChasR
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Webasto bought out Britax quite some time ago now.
I did find one company but I think the parts alone even a few years ago were £600 for a manual roof.
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£600 is a lot cheaper than 2K though, if you remember who they were drop me an email! Thanks
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It was 10 years ago to be fair!
From the way this company spoke to you, you would have thought Webasto were after a monopoly! The fact that sunroofs are less popular doesn't help now. I'll see what I can dig up.
P.S, how is the M3 going?
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A budget option could be fitting a Renault Twingo phase 1 sliding roof. Quite some Citroen DS and Volvo Amazons are driving around with these.
I would also be interested in new options beside the known Webasto ones.
Thom
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A budget option could be fitting a Renault Twingo phase 1 sliding roof. Quite some Citroen DS and Volvo Amazons are driving around with these. I would also be interested in new options beside the known Webasto ones. Thom Cheers, I had considered trying to track down something from a newer car, wasn't aware of the Twingo one though, looks ideal although it might be a bit on the big side at 50" long, the slidng roof I have that came off an MGB GT is only 35", I will check this when I'm at my lockup next! A search for the Twingo roof took me to an American website where complete new sunroofs are only £400, will contact them, maybe they will ship to the UK! |
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91 Nissan Figaro
95 Lotus Esprit S4S
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Turns out they do ship to the UK, £475 delivered for a brand new MGB GT specific roof, result!
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91 Nissan Figaro
95 Lotus Esprit S4S
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It was 10 years ago to be fair! From the way this company spoke to you, you would have thought Webasto were after a monopoly! The fact that sunroofs are less popular doesn't help now. I'll see what I can dig up. P.S, how is the M3 going? Still got the M3, treated it to a set of Pole Positions last year and several sets of wheels, I have new wings and a genuine CSL boot to go on and really need to do something about the replica CSL front bumper it came with as its hanging off, the car isnt rusty, Ive had it under sealed but Ive come to the conclusion that with all the new panels that are going to be fitted its probably time for a respray, I haven't started looking for a painter yet, will need to build up to that one as there are so many cowboys and time wasters out there. Have you noticed they have started to climb in value over the last 6 months, spotted a similar model as mine but with higher miles and rusty rear arches for 13k this week!  |
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88 Daimler Double Six
89 Rover Mini
91 Nissan Figaro
95 Lotus Esprit S4S
18 Discovery
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It's good to hear you seem to be enjoying the M3! I originally planned to keep mine stock. Albeit it didn't work out that way! In came the CSL Rev-Match, the Eventuri, the Milltek followed by an Eisenmann. I never thought I'd pay that much for a backbox! Absolutely ridiculous! But then, modifying and tailoring cars to our tastes is what it is all above. I do fancy some Recaro Sportster CSs! I really want a set! However, I will need new seat covers for mine which will bring the bill to being larger! Mine does now need some love. I'm currently doing the brake pipes on mine, the hard lines leading to the rear in particular. It's also got some rusty wings and an arch, so I plan to deal with the those at the moment. I'd love to give mine to a bodyshop but for now it's about containment. Annoying as I have two fresh M3 wings sat on the shelf. Maybe I will commit to restoring it soon. The values have risen for sure, especially for coupes with the manual gearbox. It seems you can have a dog of the aforementioned example, it will sell well, even if the car is on its knees. I guess that's why the other car went for more (what 'box does yours have?). I came close to selling mine 3 months ago. I put it up for £8k, with quite a bit of interest, with a friend of mine thinking I was mad to sell it at that price, and said his offer for £8k stood. However, some circumstances changed, and I figured I probably wouldn't get something similar for the same money in a year's time. It's alot of fun however  . |
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Mine had a few mods when I got it, rather than just replace Ive gradually upgraded and improved things since:
Vanos and rod bearings
Burkhart replacement SMG motor
KW V3s
Tegiwa front ARB, adjustable rear camber arms
I got rid of the useless Sat Nav and fitted the same Sony HU as you have (still fighting to get the steering controls to work though) Kenwood Sub upgrade to be fitted
New centre console, ashtray, cupholders and dash trims to tidy the interior
The original seats squeaked constantly, I gave up trying to fix them so went with the Recaros and power sliders
Front wings and tailgate were bubbling so I fitted Streamline fiberglass copies although these are about to all be replaced with genuine parts
Being a Scottish car I thought it made sense to get it under sealed, glad I did this as I hear a lot of complaints about rust, mine seems solid, Ive got a 4 post lift so can keep an eye on things
Ive fitted a Supersprint resonated centre section which was a let down as the rasp has gone, planning on selling this on and refitting the original centre section, i fitted an Eisnesmann sport recently which has helped
Nothing major planned for this year other than the new wings, bumper and boot then a respray, cant think of anything I would replace it with, always wanted a TVR and toyed with selling the M3 a few years ago and getting one but I think Id be disappointed, I saw your car when it was up for sale, if you do decide to sell Id be happy to give you 8k for it!
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88 Daimler Double Six
89 Rover Mini
91 Nissan Figaro
95 Lotus Esprit S4S
18 Discovery
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A budget option could be fitting a Renault Twingo phase 1 sliding roof. Quite some Citroen DS and Volvo Amazons are driving around with these. I would also be interested in new options beside the known Webasto ones. Thom Cheers, I had considered trying to track down something from a newer car, wasn't aware of the Twingo one though, looks ideal although it might be a bit on the big side at 50" long, the slidng roof I have that came off an MGB GT is only 35", I will check this when I'm at my lockup next! A search for the Twingo roof took me to an American website where complete new sunroofs are only £400, will contact them, maybe they will ship to the UK! Is that "sunroofsource.com" by any chance? I've been on the lookout for a folding setup to replace the perspex my car has at the moment. |
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Cheers, I had considered trying to track down something from a newer car, wasn't aware of the Twingo one though, looks ideal although it might be a bit on the big side at 50" long, the slidng roof I have that came off an MGB GT is only 35", I will check this when I'm at my lockup next! A search for the Twingo roof took me to an American website where complete new sunroofs are only £400, will contact them, maybe they will ship to the UK! Is that "sunroofsource.com" by any chance? I've been on the lookout for a folding setup to replace the perspex my car has at the moment. Yep, thats them, paid £490 including shipping then got stung for another £120 in import tax, regardless it is still significantly cheaper than anything else avaialbe in the UK, I will report back once its fitted over the next few weeks |
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88 Daimler Double Six
89 Rover Mini
91 Nissan Figaro
95 Lotus Esprit S4S
18 Discovery
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Oct 21, 2022 10:15:06 GMT
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Yep, thats them, paid £490 including shipping then got stung for another £120 in import tax, regardless it is still significantly cheaper than anything else avaialbe in the UK, I will report back once its fitted over the next few weeks How did you get on with the sunroof from the States? A mate of mine is looking for something very similar to put in his '64 Merc. Any pics of it fitted in your MGB? |
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Last Edit: Oct 25, 2022 17:26:35 GMT by monty400k
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