Pro/Con for aftermarket sunroof? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

bigwayne3000 · 08-09-2011, 02:07 PM

So what are the pro/cons to getting an aftermarket sunroof? I have a dealer who installs Webasto sunroofs and quoted me pricing of $1025 and $925 (5300/4300 models) and am considering getting one installed in my '11 LS. I had a sunroof in my Explorer and didnt think I'd miss it as much as I do now that I dont have one. I think either way I go these are greta prices as these are the installed prices so they both include the price of the sunroof too. Here is a video of the sunroof in action:

Im just wondering is theres any problems that may arise with cutting into the roof like this to install the sunroof. These come with lifetime warranties too.

BowtieBelle · 08-09-2011, 02:28 PM

The cons I hear about from my friend who owns a company that does custom sunroofs?

Wind noise. Notice how the roof isn't flat, it's got that dip in the middle? You're going to get wind noise with the aftermarket sunroof.

I've had one in every vehicle I've owned and I want it in my new RS, but I'm not going to sacrifice my quiet ride for it I don't think. I flip flop back and forth though...

bigwayne3000 · 08-09-2011, 02:41 PM

Not sure what you mean by it not being flat. I dont have the $$ to do it right now but I am def veyr interested in it down the road so Im not trying to jump into anything w/o my reasearch.

FL1CK · 08-09-2011, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bigwayne3000

Not sure what you mean by it not being flat. I dont have the $$ to do it right now but I am def veyr interested in it down the road so Im not trying to jump into anything w/o my reasearch.

Not flat, as in the ditch on top like the pic, only comes flat with the sunroof....

goval · 08-09-2011, 09:41 PM

Had 2 sunroofs installed on previous cars... both had leak problems. I've heard it's pretty common to have leaks on aftermarket sunroofs. The roof on the Camaro is not flat... you'll have some issues.

Jonny · 08-09-2011, 10:05 PM

The sunroof seems really cool. Love the auto-close feature. The music has to go, though.

Mike2ss · 08-09-2011, 10:42 PM

I think it really depends on how well it's installed, I had a couple installed and no issues. It does look nice though.

08-09-2011, 02:28 PM	#2
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	The cons I hear about from my friend who owns a company that does custom sunroofs? Wind noise. Notice how the roof isn't flat, it's got that dip in the middle? You're going to get wind noise with the aftermarket sunroof. I've had one in every vehicle I've owned and I want it in my new RS, but I'm not going to sacrifice my quiet ride for it I don't think. I flip flop back and forth though... __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

08-09-2011, 09:41 PM	#5
goval Anderson B. Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 576	Had 2 sunroofs installed on previous cars... both had leak problems. I've heard it's pretty common to have leaks on aftermarket sunroofs. The roof on the Camaro is not flat... you'll have some issues. __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS

08-09-2011, 10:05 PM	#6
Jonny Drives: 2011 2LT RS Convertible Camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Near Austin, Texas Posts: 329	The sunroof seems really cool. Love the auto-close feature. The music has to go, though. __________________ 2011 "Victory Red" Camaro 2LT Convertible RS • Custom Painted "Corvette Black" Racing Stripes • SLP Rear Quarter Gill Graphics • Painted Engine Cover • EmblemPros Underhood Bowtie • River City Creations Custom Painted Bowties • Vararam Intake • JDP V6 VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Hypertech Max Energy Programming • ******** Large Sub Enclosure • 10" DC Sound Labs Level Four Subwoofer • Sundown SAX-1200d Amp • 2SSRS Rear View Backup Camera Kit

08-09-2011, 10:42 PM	#7
Mike2ss Airborne Pathfinder Drives: Camaro ZL575 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Benito, TX Posts: 1,139	I think it really depends on how well it's installed, I had a couple installed and no issues. It does look nice though. __________________ 2010 Camaro Indy 500 Pace car, LS3-ZL575 Other cars are- 95 BMW 325 sedan- AA exhaust, AA CAI, AA Strut bar, AA chip, M3 rotors and calipers, racing clutch, oversized injectors, upgraded M3 interior- Audi A4 SLine, with black out optics

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08-09-2011, 02:41 PM	#3
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	Not sure what you mean by it not being flat. I dont have the $$ to do it right now but I am def veyr interested in it down the road so Im not trying to jump into anything w/o my reasearch.