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Old 02-16-2016, 11:04 PM   #1
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Sunroof Question - Installation

I'm looking into purchasing a 5th Gen Camaro (2010) the car I found is at a great price about $4k less than the one that has a sun roof.

I'm not looking into installing a sunroof on the camaro by cutting into the roof since the two roof styles are different (reverse mohawk)

I was wondering is there a way to replace the roof with the roof that has a factory holy for a sunroof? And than install a factory sunroof?
I have very little knowledge on how the roof of these cars are made, so if someone could explain my options if that would be possible.

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Worst case scenario, I'll just deal without a sunroof since the price difference is relatively large.
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Old 02-16-2016, 11:30 PM   #2
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Can be done, but you would be better off buying the other car for 4k more.
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Old 02-17-2016, 07:04 AM   #3
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Can be done, but you would be better off buying the other car for 4k more.
What he said ..... But just keep looking for the exact car you want. You'll find another deal.
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Old 02-17-2016, 07:12 AM   #4
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Id hold off and get one with a sunroof
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Old 02-17-2016, 07:34 AM   #5
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You put a sunroof on your losing 2 inches of headroom. Just sayin..
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Old 02-17-2016, 08:09 AM   #6
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You put a sunroof on your losing 2 inches of headroom. Just sayin..
Yeah if it was easy I'd love to swap my roof with you. But it's not. Hate my sunroof.
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Old 02-17-2016, 09:42 AM   #7
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What he said ..... But just keep looking for the exact car you want. You'll find another deal.
What he said !! You won't have to pay extra for a used car with a sunroof. You will find a better deal.

I'm 6' tall and have no problems with headroom, I like the sunroof a lot.
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Old 02-17-2016, 10:08 AM   #8
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You put a sunroof on your losing 2 inches of headroom. Just sayin..
I've seen that number mentioned many times over the years. A few minutes ago I went out, opened my sunroof and measured the thickness from the top of the roof panel to the bottom of the headliner. It's just under 2 inches. Closer to 1-7/8".

Don't think two inches of headroom can be lost from something that isn't two inches thick.
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Old 02-17-2016, 10:27 AM   #9
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The sunroof is worth the slight headroom reduction ....im not sure how many guys with a sunroof are upset about it
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Old 02-17-2016, 10:32 AM   #10
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Hey you can have my sun roof. I could not find a car without one with the options i wanted so i am stuck with it.
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Old 02-17-2016, 10:42 AM   #11
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The sunroof is worth the slight headroom reduction ....im not sure how many guys with a sunroof are upset about it
Not true at all.
I test drove one with a sunroof or tried to and I could not fit at all. I had to lean My head to the right so it was in the sunroof section and that was very uncomfortable.
I was not even going to bother trying one without a sunroof but I did thanks to the salesman. I can now fit my hand between my head and the roof sitting comfortably. I never would have dreamed it.
Yes 2 inches difference is no lie I don't care how thick it measures.
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Old 02-17-2016, 10:47 AM   #12
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I love my sunroof.
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Old 02-17-2016, 10:56 AM   #13
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The sunroof is worth the slight headroom reduction ....im not sure how many guys with a sunroof are upset about it
I'm 6'-4" and love my sunroof. Wouldn't of bought my Camaro without it.
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Hate my sunroof.

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