P philr1981 Banned Joined Oct 20, 2010 Messages 16 Points 8 May 17, 2011 #1 hi guys, anyone know if it is possible (and ideally not too difficult!) to fit a skydome to a standard roof panda? thanks in advance.
hi guys, anyone know if it is possible (and ideally not too difficult!) to fit a skydome to a standard roof panda? thanks in advance.
trackdayqueen 1985 AE86 Sprinter Trueno Parked in the garage Joined Feb 7, 2007 Messages 3,795 Points 505 Location Gtr Manchester May 17, 2011 #2 I would say no to that. This is exactly the kind of thing that needs to be fitted at the factory. Even if you can do it, the cost of doing it will be prohibitive.
I would say no to that. This is exactly the kind of thing that needs to be fitted at the factory. Even if you can do it, the cost of doing it will be prohibitive.
Nathan126 Patron member Parked in the garage Joined Mar 10, 2009 Messages 906 Points 173 Location Isle of Wight May 17, 2011 #3 Definitely not Well, not unless you have a massive amount of money. It's fully integrated as part of the roof, easier to sell up and get one with it.
Definitely not Well, not unless you have a massive amount of money. It's fully integrated as part of the roof, easier to sell up and get one with it.
J JD82 Established member Joined Feb 13, 2010 Messages 927 Points 191 May 18, 2011 #4 I am guessing Skydome factory cars also have their roof strengthened. If you just cut a hole in the roof then you will effect the safety and probably also make the chassis flex and twist.
I am guessing Skydome factory cars also have their roof strengthened. If you just cut a hole in the roof then you will effect the safety and probably also make the chassis flex and twist.
trackdayqueen 1985 AE86 Sprinter Trueno Parked in the garage Joined Feb 7, 2007 Messages 3,795 Points 505 Location Gtr Manchester May 18, 2011 #5 The roof is only a sheet of steel, it doesn't do much to provide any rigidity in all honesty.
T trevorwat Patron member Joined Jan 15, 2008 Messages 164 Points 92 Location Nr Whitby, N Yorks May 18, 2011 #6 Not used them but these are an aftermarket provider - also a long-standing brand: http://www.webasto.co.uk/products-and-markets/car/en/html/8205.html
Not used them but these are an aftermarket provider - also a long-standing brand: http://www.webasto.co.uk/products-and-markets/car/en/html/8205.html