Has anyone here custimized their sunroof? I want to make the sunroof on my car open out on top of the car. I think that it would make it look really sporty. It would be like the sunroof on the Integras which can tilt up, but then when you open it, the glass slides up on top of the car. I don't know why Acura didn't make the sunroof for the CL's open out on top of the car. Has anyone done this to their car??? If so send pic's!!!

 

I like how it tucks in to the roof a lot better than how the integras slid on top. I think it looks like crap drivin down the road with a pice of glass hangin off the back of the roof.

 

I have to agree Why would you want to try and make your car look ugly. It is much better looking when the sunroof tucks into the roof

 

well... to each there own.. but word to the wise.. a pop out sunroof will add wind resistance and wind noise... are you willing to deal!?

 

The reason why Acura used the slide out moonroof is due to the fact that the roof of the Integra is too short. The actuator and motor for the moonroof require more room beyond that of the glass.

Co-incidentally, the same manufacturer was chosen by Saturn for the moonroof on the Saturn SL Coupe.

 

I'm not a fan of the popout sunroof either. Not sure how it would look on the CL. Looks ok on the Integra.

 

lets forget about the pop up sunroof... what you guys think about a 1st gen convertible???!!!

 

I think that both the 1st and 2nd Gen Cls would look nice as Targa tops.

 

I think the first gen CL would look GREAT as a convertible. Just look at the Camry Solara--it looks quite a bit like a CL from many angles, and looks most comfortable with the top down. Since our CL has even classier lines, I think it would make a great drop-top!

 

ok, new guy here. i gotta say i agree on the whole drop top looking great idea. how much would that sort of thing (turning it into a convertible) run?

 

Welcome to the club! I can make a ballpark guess at how much it would cost to turn a CL into a convertible, based on the fact that when I used to drive a Saturn coupe there was a company that offered to turn THAT into a drop-top. I think it ran about $5K, and that was ten years ago.

 

ok then. then the next obvious question is....who would i take it to to get this kind of thing done reliably? you happen to remember the name of that company. maybe ill look online....ill get back to ya'll.

 

My boyfriend and I just got back from a cross-country road trip and his car has the moonroof that slides up over the car like the Integras. Although it does make a dramatic effect, it proved to be a major pain in the butt in terms of how much noise it made on the open road. I dunno, I suppose it's a matter of preference if you like the look and are willing to deal with that little drawback. I'm not sure, though, since you're wanting to have one customized, I don't know what other side effects could surface as a result of this. Anyhow, keep us all posted

 

elon97cl ... WELCOME!!!!

Now that most of us agree that a drop top would begreat on our car.... WHO IS DOING IT FIRST!!!!! post pics!!!!! lol

so if we had a customized our car to a drop top...
would you do - REGULAR RAGTOP or CHOPTOP RAGTOP(lil split window action)???? :p

 

If I can find out some price estimates on that sort of major customization, I wouldn't mind being the first to own a one of a kind. If anybody happens to see any names of companies that'd do it, drop me a line.
rsadler@elon.edu

 

go talk to a local body shop... preferrably one who deals with OLDIES or MUSCLE CARS... but anyone should really do...

 

I want to convert my car to be like that hardtop lexus convertible that you push a button and it retracts for you and goes into the trunk. How much do you think THAT would cost?

BTW are we being serious about this?

 

My uneducated guess at an automatic folding hardtop--$15K.

 

Okay I think that you guys are getting a little bit out of hand with making them into convertibles. I only had the idea of making the sunroof openning out on top of the car, not turning them into a convertible. I take my idea back now because I didn't know that it had draw backs. I didn't know that it made a lot of noise when you open them. I guess I'll just keep it the same. As for those of you that want to make them into convertibles, go for it if you have the money, but I wouldn't dare do that to my car!

 

Hey, what is money if not the ultimate renewable resource? I'm being serious about looking into estimates to make a soft-top. It'd take me about a year to get the money, and about 3 months for the shop to make it (a guess), but it could be done.

 

I first heard about a company doing aftermarket convertible conversions about eight years ago when I was on a board a lot like this one for Saturn owners! Unfortunately I have long since forsaken that ruined brand, and I don't remember the company that did the mods. I did some quick searching on the net but didn't turn up anything (except a lot of Saturn owners on bulletin boards who are interested in aftermarket conversions). Sorry!

 

Yeah all my leads crapped out too. A pipe dream among many I suppose. Now about that NSX engine and tranny......

 

Yeah, glad you checked out and found out about some of the drawbacks prior to plopping the money down on the table to get one of those sunroofs. It's probably better that you just kept your car the way it is and put your cash towards other uses

 

if you guys really really want to find places to convert to a RAG TOP... buy LOWRIDER magazines and LOWRIDE TRUCKIN magazines.. they are listed everywhere... always converting custom lowriders and trucks to RAG TOPS!!!

 

I'm still thinking about the Targa top...... .

 

forget that shit how much to do an NSX engine and Tranny I wonder if it could just bolt in hmmm anyone know about doing this ????

 

yea well, if you cant go fast.. might as well look GOOD!!!

 

I have a full moonroof from a 1996 GSR (motor and all)if you want to buy it.