[kerim]

Does anyone know the complete list of items needed to retrofit a sunroof ontop of the usual items
- Sunroof
- Motor
- switch assemby

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by kerim

Does anyone know the complete list of items needed to retrofit a sunroof ontop of the usual items
- Sunroof
- Motor
- switch assemby

Don't forget the wiring harness and any sensors.

I would search out a sunroof specialty shop. A previous car we had had an aftermarket sunroof installed. It wasn't near the quality of the factory sunroof. The company was American Sunroof Corporation.

I imagine having a BMW body shop do it right would not be cheap.

[Joe-BMW33]

Saws all😂. But seriously, it will never be the same as factory. Not worth the money, aggravation, rattling and potential leaks. Put it on your list for the next car.

[kerim]

Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

Saws all😂. But seriously, it will never be the same as factory. Not worth the money, aggravation, rattling and potential leaks. Put it on your list for the next car.

Lol ye batteries are charged and got fresh blades ready to go. Just need to sort out the rest 😂😂

You do have a point. My Other cars all have sunroof. This one was a last min purchase so wasnt too fussed about sunroof option.

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by kerim

Lol ye batteries are charged and got fresh blades ready to go. Just need to sort out the rest 😂😂

You do have a point. My Other cars all have sunroof. This one was a last min purchase so wasnt too fussed about sunroof option.

🤣🤣🤣. Not trying to be a wise ass, but I honestly don't think it will be like factory. Reminds me of the 80's when aftermarket shops used to cut a hole in the roof and put in those pop up ones. They all leaked. The roof is fabricated in the factory for BMWs from the get go and the support system is different than cars optioned without it. Sunroofs are the default, Sunroof delete is free and people that want the delete are people looking for a stronger support system across the A, B and C pillars. I bet it is more than cutting a hole in terms of metal work.

[Opie55]

Not only are there likely to be braces under there, but the roof sheet metal itself rolls in around the edge of the sunroof to add rigidity and for looks. And the sunroof fits that factory- stamped opening, as do the weather seals. Plus the headliner is different. The only way a BMW sunroof could be retrofitted is to cut the roof off a donor car at the tops of the pillars and weld it on yours. This is not an idea worth pursuing.

[G30 B58]

Go one better and make it a convertible!!

[crypto]

I don't mean to be a dick or a naysayer but I'd literally just buy another car rather than take on such a retrofit. Unless you're doing this for a wild YouTube channel or something… 😆

[The-Traveler]

Originally Posted by kerim

Lol ye batteries are charged and got fresh blades ready to go. Just need to sort out the rest 😂😂

You do have a point. My Other cars all have sunroof. This one was a last min purchase so wasnt too fussed about sunroof option.

My m3 doesn't have it and I don't miss it much. You'll get over it. Don't cut the roof that's dumb.

[oilandgas]

Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

🤣🤣🤣. Not trying to be a wise ass, but I honestly don't think it will be like factory. Reminds me of the 80's when aftermarket shops used to cut a hole in the roof and put in those pop up ones. They all leaked. The roof is fabricated in the factory for BMWs from the get go and the support system is different than cars optioned without it. Sunroofs are the default, Sunroof delete is free and people that want the delete are people looking for a stronger support system across the A, B and C pillars. I bet it is more than cutting a hole in terms of metal work.

I thought about the 80's too when I 1st read this post. I can count on 2 hands how many times I opened the sunroof on my M550 in 2 yrs. I dont have a sunroof on my Aston either and dont find myself wishing for one.

[raduron10]

It is a nice option to have, personally I don't open the glass very often but I keep the headliner open almost all the year to see the sky all the time.

But to even bother to think to retrofit one...not in a million years, too complicated, expensive, time consuming and surely a fail. You will have more problems than benefits even if someone would complete this job

[JTV]

You are far better off lighting several thousand dollars on fire. The added sunroof will be inferior to one included when the car was built, is likely to result in problems, leaks, and reduced structural integrity, and will probably diminish resale value.

[m_fife]

I would 1000% not attempt this.