Styling Panda aftermarket sunroof?

[Jambo100HP]

What do you guys think of these? When buying my Panda I couldn't find any local/ish 100HP's with the skydome option.

http://www.bristolsunroofs.co.uk/sunroofinstallation.php





(BTW, the panda isn't mine - I emailed the company and they sent these as examples)

 

[trackdayqueen]

Well, if you really want a sunroof then you could go for this and it may well be fine. It all depends upon the quality and standard of fit.

Not sure if it's a great idea for re-sale though.

 

[Jambo100HP]

Not sure if it's a great idea for re-sale though.

Exactly what I was thinking! - Though I'm thinking my panda is going to be with me for a very long time so it probably won't matter to much. =/

I'm not sure about the fabric roof (Shown in the picture). I'de much rather a glass/panoramic roof - I love the idea of having the added light in the cab.

 

[306maxi]

Personally I think you're asking for trouble

 

[LeanMeanRacing]

I like fabric roll-back sunroofs - but I don't think that it would suit a 100HP.

Using the link provided in the other thread, how about this one:
http://sunroof.webasto.co.uk/products/roof-systems/hollandia-500.html

I agree though, you could be lining yourself up for a load of grief.

 

[doctorchris]

I would love a fabric sunroof, just like the one I used to have on my old Triumph Herald 12/50.
However, my Panda Cross has the peculiar plastic thingy on the roof which would be in the way.

 

[doctorchris]

Here's a Triumph Herald 12/50 for our younger readers.

 

[trackdayqueen]

I so wish I could give you my electric sunroof from my car as I hate them. Nowt but trouble really.

 

[306maxi]

I so wish I could give you my electric sunroof from my car as I hate them. Nowt but trouble really.

Agreed. The one in our Subaru doesn't like the cold as the libricant doesn't lubricate, and when it's hot the sunroof expands and the motor finds it hard to push the sunroof out

 

[AB100]

I like fabric roll-back sunroofs - but I don't think that it would suit a 100HP.

Using the link provided in the other thread, how about this one:
http://sunroof.webasto.co.uk/products/roof-systems/hollandia-500.html

I agree though, you could be lining yourself up for a load of grief.

Well, I have the panoramic roof on the 100hp and it's rather nice. Easy to use and pretty much silent.

That said, when we bought our 2001 Seicento Sporting it also came with the full fabric roof - a very rare option indeed. That's a nice feature but hugely noisy above 70mph - so much so that I keep to the limit in that car.

Of course you could get a 500 with rag roof - and never see out your back window. Awful design, though not as bad as the C3 Pluriel.

 

[Jambo100HP]

So... I'm guessing most people think its a bad idea

LeanMeanRacing - I agree with the fabric roof not suiting the 100HP. I was leaning more towards the idea of the glass panoramic style.

306maxi - I think you'v put me off, I can't be bothered with all that

Doctorchris - Nice car (Never seen 1 b4....).

No sunroof on my panda then. Thanks for the advice guys/gals.

 

[306maxi]

To be fair the Subaru is now 17 or 18 years old so........

 

[trevorwat]

Interestingly enough, I am seriously considering getting a fabric one on my Panda 4x4, hence my post in the other thread about Webasto roofs (rooves?). I also drive Citroen 2CVs and Dyanes and miss opening the roof when the sun shines!!

 

[FullMetalPanda]

With climate control the skydome is pointless anyway. And the Panda has plenty of large glass windows so its always very light inside.

 

[trackdayqueen]

also drive Citroen 2CVs and Dyanes and miss opening the roof when the sun shines!!

Arrgghhh!

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

With climate control the skydome is pointless anyway.

in your opinion. I'd like both personally. There are times that call for cc and others for a sunroof

 

[Jambo100HP]

in your opinion. I'd like both personally. There are times that call for cc and others for a sunroof

Definitely.

 

[FullMetalPanda]

in your opinion. I'd like both personally. There are times that call for cc and others for a sunroof

Fair enough and personally for me I would never have a time when I would rather use the sunroof than climate. Even in the past when I have had cars with sunroofs I never used them, I dont see the point.

 

[Nathan126]

I was driving past my local tip the other day with my roof open and knew it was going to smell, closed the roof and windows and put my Air con on, i thought 'lucky i have both'.

There are times when i want to be cool without the wind in my hair, but i'd never use them both at the same time.. because that's when there's no point.


In regards to the aftermarket sunroof, i see problems in the future condition of the roof and resale.

 

[Thunderbug]

These "Webasto" sunroofs will fit a 2003+ Panda:

http://sunroof.webasto.co.uk/products/configurator.html