Aftermarket Sunroof install 2016 2SS - Page 2

Petrol Head · 03-09-2020, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes

Absolutely, it will definitely cut a hole you can stick your head through.

Oh

Sorry! Sometimes I can't tell when people are joking, over the years internet dweebs ruined my sense of humor I guess.

Emoto · 03-09-2020, 09:28 AM

OP, if you go into a body shop and inquire about this, have someone take a video of the guy's reaction. I think it will be... interesting.

ElwoodBlues · 03-09-2020, 10:12 AM

Forget the sunroof... think T-Tops!!! this thing needs T-Tops!!!

DaddyBigStroke69 · 03-09-2020, 01:19 PM

Appreciate the feedback. Yea I didn't think about the cost of the customization to be able to do the sunroof. I guess it's one of those things that I didn't think I'd miss but as soon as some nice weather rolls around I always want to be able to open it up and I don't have it ya know? Trading in just isn't an option financially right now. But I do plan on trading in in a year or two for an 18 so I will definitely make sure there next one I get will have a sunroof. And on the t-tops, is that actually a possibility to do aftermarket?

Emoto · 03-09-2020, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyBigStroke69

Appreciate the feedback. Yea I didn't think about the cost of the customization to be able to do the sunroof. I guess it's one of those things that I didn't think I'd miss but as soon as some nice weather rolls around I always want to be able to open it up and I don't have it ya know? Trading in just isn't an option financially right now. But I do plan on trading in in a year or two for an 18 so I will definitely make sure there next one I get will have a sunroof. And on the t-tops, is that actually a possibility to do aftermarket?

Dunno about the T-Tops, but I love the sunroof on my 2SS. Kind of opens the cabin space up some. Even just the extra light coming in makes one feel a little less like you're in an enclosed cockpit. When your situation allows it, I am sure you will enjoy having the sunroof.

Need4Camaro · 03-09-2020, 02:07 PM

I considered it for a long time in my 1LT and I wanted one pretty bad, and I love the reverse mohawk, but it plainly just wasn't going to be worth the risk. There's too many 6th Gens out there with sunroofs already in them. I ended up trading...

....and you know what happened after I got my sunroof?

...I never used it. Like literally maybe 10 days of the whole year it may spend open.

OP, I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY suggest that you do not cut into your roof, and that you trade in. It will be much less of a headache and no chance it will get f'd up, because if that happens you're boned.

Now one thing I really wish we could have, is a Reverse Mohawk shaped sunroof that blends into the Reverse Mohawk roof that came on 6th Gens without sun roofs...

Petrol Head · 03-09-2020, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyBigStroke69

Appreciate the feedback. Yea I didn't think about the cost of the customization to be able to do the sunroof. I guess it's one of those things that I didn't think I'd miss but as soon as some nice weather rolls around I always want to be able to open it up and I don't have it ya know? Trading in just isn't an option financially right now. But I do plan on trading in in a year or two for an 18 so I will definitely make sure there next one I get will have a sunroof. And on the t-tops, is that actually a possibility to do aftermarket?

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Originally Posted by Emoto

Dunno about the T-Tops, but I love the sunroof on my 2SS. Kind of opens the cabin space up some. Even just the extra light coming in makes one feel a little less like you're in an enclosed cockpit. When your situation allows it, I am sure you will enjoy having the sunroof.

T-Tops are more feasible since it’s already been done on a few 6th gens, namely some Firebird/TransAm tribute builds. It would still be expensive though, and you’ll lose your curtain airbags.

LT4Greg · 03-09-2020, 06:00 PM

Thank goodness that T-tops have been long gone in Camaros! I had some in my 1987 IROC Z28 that leaked from day one when I bought the car new until 1998 when I got rid of it. The rubber seals were replaced under warranty but it never stopped the leaking on both sides. The 1998 Camaro SS had them but they never leaked a drop except when opening the door when it was raining. That’s why to this day I would never buy a car or truck with a sunroof because I would be concerned it might leak. Give me a whole roof like my Silverado and Camaro have!

z28pat · 03-09-2020, 08:40 PM

What the 6th gen is really missing is a targa top!

Petrol Head · 03-09-2020, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LT4Greg

Thank goodness that T-tops have been long gone in Camaros! I had some in my 1987 IROC Z28 that leaked from day one when I bought the car new until 1998 when I got rid of it. The rubber seals were replaced under warranty but it never stopped the leaking on both sides. The 1998 Camaro SS had them but they never leaked a drop except when opening the door when it was raining. That’s why to this day I would never buy a car or truck with a sunroof because I would be concerned it might leak. Give me a whole roof like my Silverado and Camaro have!

Well, to be fair sunroof technology has come a very long way since the 80s. I’ve had two cars with moon roofs, used them all the time, and neither with over 10 years and each over 150,000 miles leaked a drop.

I have all the confidence in the world with my Camaro moonroof.

LT4Greg · 03-10-2020, 06:26 AM

True but some of them do leak and someone at work had a 2015 GMC Denali truck and his leaked so bad that it was in the shop more than once and the dealer bodyshop never could get it fixed so he finally traded it in on a brand new Chevy Silverado 1500 4 door truck. I have talked to several Camaro owners, 5th and 6th gen, that have had problems with their sunroofs. I guess there are a few that give problems like everything else made nowadays!

JT58 · 03-10-2020, 06:59 AM

Don't do it- been there, done that. Here's my experience- did one on a brand new 2011 MazdaSpeed 3. A great car that came with no sunroof option. Dealer added one for me- professionally installed. Set me back $1400 or so- back then. It looked great and worked great. Actually it worked great and never leaked but 4 years later I started noticing the roof caving in a settling in one corner of the sunroof. There was a definite dip starting- it was even more prominent after 5 years. The car was crashed and I only had it 5 years so I don't know what would have happened over more time. The roof does not have the supporting infrastructure to support a sunroof. The extra weight over time will cause the roof to settle. When you buy a brand new car with a sunroof they are heavier than a car without one as they have the supporting infrastructure built around the sunroof to support the extra weight- glass, frame, etc.

If you want a sunroof- buy a brand new car with one.

Petrol Head · 03-10-2020, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by LT4Greg

True but some of them do leak and someone at work had a 2015 GMC Denali truck and his leaked so bad that it was in the shop more than once and the dealer bodyshop never could get it fixed so he finally traded it in on a brand new Chevy Silverado 1500 4 door truck. I have talked to several Camaro owners, 5th and 6th gen, that have had problems with their sunroofs. I guess there are a few that give problems like everything else made nowadays!

If they leak there is most likely a drainage issue. If the dealer could not fix it my assertion is that the problem was less about the parts or assembly and design from General Motors and more to do with the incompetence of the dealer.

Fraxum · 03-10-2020, 09:17 AM

5 Camaros with sunroofs and no leaks and no problems. I really enjoy the light it brings to the Camaro cave interior. In the summer I hardly ever use the AC. Windows down, roof open is about as close as you can get to a vert without owning one. It only adds a few pounds.

But I do like the Mohawk also. Very cool. Choices. But OP keep your top on!

03-09-2020, 09:28 AM	#16
Emoto Sure, why not? Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, Jeep JKU Rubicon Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: SE Mass Posts: 1,538	OP, if you go into a body shop and inquire about this, have someone take a video of the guy's reaction. I think it will be... interesting. __________________ This is that witty and clever statement that makes you chuckle.

03-09-2020, 01:19 PM	#18
DaddyBigStroke69 DaddyBigStroke69 Drives: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Richmond Hill GA Posts: 2	Appreciate the feedback. Yea I didn't think about the cost of the customization to be able to do the sunroof. I guess it's one of those things that I didn't think I'd miss but as soon as some nice weather rolls around I always want to be able to open it up and I don't have it ya know? Trading in just isn't an option financially right now. But I do plan on trading in in a year or two for an 18 so I will definitely make sure there next one I get will have a sunroof. And on the t-tops, is that actually a possibility to do aftermarket? __________________ DaddyBigStroke69

03-09-2020, 06:00 PM	#22
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	Thank goodness that T-tops have been long gone in Camaros! I had some in my 1987 IROC Z28 that leaked from day one when I bought the car new until 1998 when I got rid of it. The rubber seals were replaced under warranty but it never stopped the leaking on both sides. The 1998 Camaro SS had them but they never leaked a drop except when opening the door when it was raining. That’s why to this day I would never buy a car or truck with a sunroof because I would be concerned it might leak. Give me a whole roof like my Silverado and Camaro have! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

03-10-2020, 06:26 AM	#25
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	True but some of them do leak and someone at work had a 2015 GMC Denali truck and his leaked so bad that it was in the shop more than once and the dealer bodyshop never could get it fixed so he finally traded it in on a brand new Chevy Silverado 1500 4 door truck. I have talked to several Camaro owners, 5th and 6th gen, that have had problems with their sunroofs. I guess there are a few that give problems like everything else made nowadays! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

03-10-2020, 06:59 AM	#26
JT58 Drives: Former 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 760	Don't do it- been there, done that. Here's my experience- did one on a brand new 2011 MazdaSpeed 3. A great car that came with no sunroof option. Dealer added one for me- professionally installed. Set me back $1400 or so- back then. It looked great and worked great. Actually it worked great and never leaked but 4 years later I started noticing the roof caving in a settling in one corner of the sunroof. There was a definite dip starting- it was even more prominent after 5 years. The car was crashed and I only had it 5 years so I don't know what would have happened over more time. The roof does not have the supporting infrastructure to support a sunroof. The extra weight over time will cause the roof to settle. When you buy a brand new car with a sunroof they are heavier than a car without one as they have the supporting infrastructure built around the sunroof to support the extra weight- glass, frame, etc. If you want a sunroof- buy a brand new car with one. __________________ 2006 C6 Corvette Manual, 2019 Silverado, 1997 Jeep Wrangler

03-09-2020, 10:12 AM	#17
ElwoodBlues Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 49	Forget the sunroof... think T-Tops!!! this thing needs T-Tops!!!

03-09-2020, 02:07 PM	#20
Need4Camaro Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS & '99 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,836	I considered it for a long time in my 1LT and I wanted one pretty bad, and I love the reverse mohawk, but it plainly just wasn't going to be worth the risk. There's too many 6th Gens out there with sunroofs already in them. I ended up trading... ....and you know what happened after I got my sunroof? ...I never used it. Like literally maybe 10 days of the whole year it may spend open. OP, I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY suggest that you do not cut into your roof, and that you trade in. It will be much less of a headache and no chance it will get f'd up, because if that happens you're boned. Now one thing I really wish we could have, is a Reverse Mohawk shaped sunroof that blends into the Reverse Mohawk roof that came on 6th Gens without sun roofs...

03-09-2020, 08:40 PM	#23
z28pat Drives: 2002 z28, 2018 2ss 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 835	What the 6th gen is really missing is a targa top!

03-10-2020, 09:17 AM	#28
Fraxum Drives: a M6 LT1 ordered From Becky!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,520	5 Camaros with sunroofs and no leaks and no problems. I really enjoy the light it brings to the Camaro cave interior. In the summer I hardly ever use the AC. Windows down, roof open is about as close as you can get to a vert without owning one. It only adds a few pounds. But I do like the Mohawk also. Very cool. Choices. But OP keep your top on! __________________ "Democracy Dies in Darkness" My LT1 Keeper ..... ..... My Car Blog CarPlayList, a free App to build USB and Android Music drives.

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