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mixxamike · 06-20-2005, 12:12 AM

i'm one tall mutha and i cant drive in my s14 se for more than and hour without back pain from hunching over. the solution...removing my sunroof and gaining another 2 inches of head room. the sparco evo2 seat on order should help too after its bolted to the floor.

I'm dropping her off at the body shop first thing in the AM. I'm so excited. I will be sure to post pics as soon as she's out of the shop.

-Mike

SpdElemts · 06-20-2005, 12:39 AM

just wondering... how are they going to remove it?

scir16v · 06-20-2005, 12:42 AM

Step 1: Remove glass
Step 2: Sawzall roof off
Step 3: Place non-sunroof sheet metal in place
Step 4: Weld
Step 5: Replace glass

SpdElemts · 06-20-2005, 12:50 AM

ohhhhhh....forgot about the roof braces.

mixxamike · 06-20-2005, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Step 1: Remove glass
Step 2: Sawzall roof off
Step 3: Place non-sunroof sheet metal in place
Step 4: Weld
Step 5: Replace glass

nope...here's the plan:

1) remove sunroof
2) grind/cut off sunroof mounting brackets
3) weld sheet metal in place of the sunroof
4) smooth/grind welds and finish off with minimal bondo work
5) enjoy the 2" of extra headroom

orion::S14 · 06-20-2005, 10:48 AM

I did a similar "sunroof delete" a few months back...I removed the OEM S14 sunroof, and replaced it with a clear sheet of plexi. I have since replaced that with a tinted piece, looks like stock from anything more than 2ft away.

Here's the writeup I did on FreshAlloy, with a few bad pics:

http://forums.freshalloy.com/ubbthre...umber=67834343

- Brian

p11driver · 06-20-2005, 12:03 PM

removing the sunroof is the best mod on any s14! i plan on taking mine out as well. its almost impossible to fit with a helmet on.

*NemeGuero* · 06-20-2005, 12:37 PM

damn.. I could not drive my car without the sunroof.. especially on a nice sunny day going for a cruise

NakayamaKiyoshi · 06-20-2005, 04:47 PM

i removed the sunroof off my s13, i still have the entire sunroof assembly, if anyone is interested...

SOLDIER [X] · 06-20-2005, 10:12 PM

how much does this deletion cost and how much down time is involved?

MakotoS13 · 06-20-2005, 10:31 PM

-disassembly
-cutting to fit
-welding
-grind it flush
-bondo
-primer
-paint

the fact that the roof is hard to work on due to it flexing a lot (believe me i know) adds to the pain.

mixxamike · 06-20-2005, 11:55 PM

My autobody shop quoted me $600 (this is without paint) pricey in know, but worth it to me. But keep in mind a new headliner is needed.

06-20-2005, 12:12 AM	#1
mixxamike Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Litchfield, IL Posts: 440 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	deleting sunroof i'm one tall mutha and i cant drive in my s14 se for more than and hour without back pain from hunching over. the solution...removing my sunroof and gaining another 2 inches of head room. the sparco evo2 seat on order should help too after its bolted to the floor. I'm dropping her off at the body shop first thing in the AM. I'm so excited. I will be sure to post pics as soon as she's out of the shop. -Mike

06-20-2005, 12:42 AM	#3
scir16v Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: St. Louis Posts: 171 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Step 1: Remove glass Step 2: Sawzall roof off Step 3: Place non-sunroof sheet metal in place Step 4: Weld Step 5: Replace glass __________________ Scott Driving Angle Motorsports

06-20-2005, 10:48 AM	#6
orion::S14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 1,665 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I did a similar "sunroof delete" a few months back...I removed the OEM S14 sunroof, and replaced it with a clear sheet of plexi. I have since replaced that with a tinted piece, looks like stock from anything more than 2ft away. Here's the writeup I did on FreshAlloy, with a few bad pics: http://forums.freshalloy.com/ubbthre...umber=67834343 - Brian __________________ www.KA24DEvelopment.com

06-20-2005, 12:03 PM	#7
p11driver Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: So cal Age: 35 Posts: 516 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	removing the sunroof is the best mod on any s14! i plan on taking mine out as well. its almost impossible to fit with a helmet on. __________________

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06-20-2005, 12:39 AM	#2
SpdElemts Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Jose, California Age: 32 Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	just wondering... how are they going to remove it?

06-20-2005, 12:50 AM	#4
SpdElemts Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Jose, California Age: 32 Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	ohhhhhh....forgot about the roof braces.

06-20-2005, 12:37 PM	#8
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 36 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	damn.. I could not drive my car without the sunroof.. especially on a nice sunny day going for a cruise

06-20-2005, 04:47 PM	#9
NakayamaKiyoshi Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose Posts: 83 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i removed the sunroof off my s13, i still have the entire sunroof assembly, if anyone is interested...

06-20-2005, 10:12 PM	#10
SOLDIER [X] Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Some place over yonder. Age: 36 Posts: 304 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how much does this deletion cost and how much down time is involved?

06-20-2005, 10:31 PM	#11
MakotoS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Age: 38 Posts: 4,205 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	-disassembly -cutting to fit -welding -grind it flush -bondo -primer -paint the fact that the roof is hard to work on due to it flexing a lot (believe me i know) adds to the pain.

06-20-2005, 11:55 PM	#12
mixxamike Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Litchfield, IL Posts: 440 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My autobody shop quoted me $600 (this is without paint) pricey in know, but worth it to me. But keep in mind a new headliner is needed.