Webasto Sunroof installed!! (But..)

[fantabulousbaby]

Hi all, it's been a long time coming (seems like), but I finally got what I wanted: a moonroof (ahh.. the open air feeling :biggrin: ). Lifetime warranty on parts, 3 yr warranty on labor. The model is (Webasto) Hollandia 735, which is full inbuilt, tilt and slide. There is a slight curve when looking from inside but it looks fine in person- it's cuz the glass needs somewhere to go. They also moved my light on ceiling-cool, I thought I was gonna lose that. I was gonna go with Inalfa until I found out Webasto alone has over 50% market share in sunroof manufacturing industry, and is in a lot of factory added options! I'm sooo happy with it. Price was $1199, took one full day. I was soo happy with it I took lots of pics, enjoy :headbang:

(More shots in next reply box since I can only upload 5 at a time).................................

ok I just spent 30 min trying to upload the pics as jpg attachments and a pop up says, "Specified invalid post, if you followed a valid link please contact the administrator", and I have.. so maybe I'll try again tomo :frown:

[eTiMaGo]

hmmm how big are your pics? if they're very large it will be almost impossible to upload (and for us to see them). Or else, try uploading them one at a time, or using photobucket.com :wink:

[Blenjar]

hurry!!!!

-- Blen

[johnnyfive]

so what kind of car did you get a sunroof put into? ;)

[uncleyaris]

Congrats, I know the feeling of being satisfied with the result. Please post so we can see the results.

UY

[fantabulousbaby]

Believe me, I want yall 2 c em so I can brag a little :wink: , I dunno what to do. The prob is not that the size of the images r 2 big cuz I've done it b4.. I have a Nautical Blue (darker blue) S sedan with fog lights and an exhaust tip.. the moonroof was the last thing I wanted. I used to have a rice rocket but surprisingly I have gotten over that flashy stage and now my Yaris has the perfect sporty look and fully pimped out factory style :biggrin: I whip out my tiny Garmin 360 navigation and wanna drive my car every darn where!

First person willingly to take on the task can reply with their email and I'll send the pix to you as attachments, and you will nicely and quickly post them (probably in 2 separate replies since u can only upload 5 at a time) for all 2 see!

[Nutzoids]

Open the picture in Microsoft Paint and go to "Image" then click on Then Strech/Skew In the "Strech" section type 50 and 50... then OK... This will cut the picture in 1/2

:evil:

[graywolf_14]

So you just spent over 1k on a sunroof? And people say im crazy for wanting a ford festiva.

[fantabulousbaby]

Oh my g... thx soo much, that worked, except I had to do the 50/50 thing twice cuz they were so big. And I was wrong about 5 pics max at once!

ENJOY!

[ChinoCharles]

HOT! ME LIKEY! ME WANTY!!!

[hasher22]

So you just spent over 1k on a sunroof? And people say im crazy for wanting a ford festiva.

Yes acually u are :wink:

[hasher22]

wow thats a hot sunroof................looks good on a sedan :)

[fantabulousbaby]

HOT! ME LIKEY! ME WANTY!!!

lol ur funny.

And to the guy about the ford festiva (can't quote twice in one post), it depends on your perception of what something's worth to you. The moonroof was pricey but it makes me sooo happy. One of my happiest moments everyday (with my previous cars) is when I'm driving home at night with the moonroof open, feeling the breeze, blasting my fave music, and occasionally looking up at the stars and sky.

Ok that was cheesy. But you'd be hard-pressed to find a reliable, sporty, safe, good mileage gettin', head and side air baggin', head turnin', kinda rare car on the road for less than $20 g's brand new! And that's counting the sales tax, moonroof, and my navi accessory :)

[Violin]

That looks really great! They did a really nice job on the headliner. You should be really pleased.

I'm still waiting for someone to install the Webasto panoramic sunroof like the one that comes in some mini coopers. Now that would be hot!

http://www.webasto.us/press/graphics/products_roof_hollandia500_opened_192x132.jpg

[graywolf_14]

Get a festiva spend about 5k total and it will beat most cars on the track and alot at the strip.

[fantabulousbaby]

That looks really great! They did a really nice job on the headliner. You should be really pleased.

I'm still waiting for someone to install the Webasto panoramic sunroof like the one that comes in some mini coopers. Now that would be hot!

http://www.webasto.us/press/graphics/products_roof_hollandia500_opened_192x132.jpg


I may be wrong, but think I remember the shop guy saying that the sunroof I got was the largest that would fit (and the pic you posted of it seems huge) :iono:

[St_G]

My biggest concern with any sunroof, but especially something like the dual-plane panoramic on the MINIs is the added weight. We're not driving the quickest car around to begin with; I'd be hesitant to slow it down any more.

Still, that install looks slick. Very nice.

[Chris07LB]

Id like the California Package Sunnroof like BMW use to offer on the little 2door hatch back 318's.

[eTiMaGo]

How about a full glass roof? :drool:

[LVAquaman]

Fanta,
The suroof looks awesome. Where did you buy it/get it installed?

[fantabulousbaby]

I was gonna go with Classic Soft Trim, since they are the largest aftermarket sunroof installer in America and many dealerships use them. But sometimes I get annoyed easily and I got rubbed the wrong way when I called them and asked the desk girl if they had installed in any Yarii and she said yes, about 4 and none of em had came back with leaks. When I had a more technical question she transferred me to the installer/owner and he said they'd never done any Yarii, so I informed him and he said oh, she was just telling you what you wanted to hear, and when I asked her, she got tongue tied.

Anyway, I called the largest Toyota dealerships in town and said I had interest in one, and asked them which installer they used since I wanted to make sure the company was reputable. And most said "Texas Auto Trim", so there I went directly since most dealerships mark the price up as the middleman. So sorry for long answer- there's only a Houston location. But for you, maybe Classic Soft Trim!

[LVAquaman]

Thank you.

http://www.classicsofttrim.com/sunroofs.html

:thumbsup:

[graywolf_14]

Cant u buy a sunroof for a couple hundred bucks? Or is that just a moon roof?

[Violin]

You can get a power spoiler type sunroof for about $350. Pop-up types for under $200. I don't know where a consumer can buy a moonroof to install yourself.

[Go4th]

Fantabulousbaby it looks great!
I wish I did not see this thread now I am going to have to get me one!
I wanted that color Yaris too but when the dealer came down 2300.00 bucks to sell me the loaded Flint Mica Yaris S sedan w/abs off his lot rather than bringing in the blue one from two states away,
I could not resist the money savings for the same car, for sacrificing the color.
I guess now for the savings the dealer gave me I could justify the expense to my wife as a free upgrade. I hope it works.
:redface:

[fantabulousbaby]

Fantabulousbaby it looks great!
I wish I did not see this thread now I am going to have to get me one!
I wanted that color Yaris too but when the dealer came down 2300.00 bucks to sell me the loaded Flint Mica Yaris S sedan w/abs off his lot rather than bringing in the blue one from two states away,
I could not resist the money savings for the same car, for sacrificing the color.
I guess now for the savings the dealer gave me I could justify the expense to my wife as a free upgrade. I hope it works.
:redface:

Well, if I had my choice originally I would've chose silver as it hides dirt and scratches well.. but in order to find the nearest S model I had to fly from Houston to Phoenix to get it, and it was Nautical blue.. which I like now, but I do have to wash it more often.

Note about the moonroof, when I look out my apartment window from the 2nd floor, I notice that my moonroof is larger than the cars surrounding me! (Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, etc) And I think that's cool. I luvvv that open air feeling (and the sky view). Now I'm glad I agreed with the installer when he suggested the 'largest one that'll fit in your car' (Webasto-Hollandia 735).

[Violin]

That is a biggun. I doubt that would fit in the liftback (which is narrower).

[Doug007]

That looks GREAT! I had a Webasto on my 94 Mustang...always solid and never leaked a drop. I'm sure they have made changes, but the model I had featured a plastic worm gear, which wasn't a good idea. The motor was replaced once under warranty and then failed again. I actually received a check from the President of Webasto to cover the cost of the second motor, which was out of warranty. I was impressed with the customer service. I'm going to print out your pictures and do some shopping. (that is, if I can convince my wife that spending upwards of a grand is a good idea:)

[Lillydot]

thats looks GREAT!!! :thumbup: my last car had a moonroof. after looking at your pictures, i'm starting to seriously miss having one!:cry: i just might have to look into it...:moon: (had to give the moon in honor of my long lost moonroof)

[Lillydot]

by the way, what is the difference between a sun and a moon roof?

[fearturtle44]

by the way, what is the difference between a sun and a moon roof?


No difference. If you have it open during the day, it is a sunroof and if you have it open during the night, it is a moonroof. LOL

Kevin

[fearturtle44]

How about a full glass roof? :drool:

Then you would have a Scion tC.

[MrJester]

No difference. If you have it open during the day, it is a sunroof and if you have it open during the night, it is a moonroof. LOL

Kevin

Actually when purchasing either the sunroof opens all the way and the moonroof is usually only a pop up.

[daq421]

Hi all, it's been a long time coming (seems like), but I finally got what I wanted: a moonroof (ahh.. the open air feeling :biggrin: ). Lifetime warranty on parts, 3 yr warranty on labor. The model is (Webasto) Hollandia 735, which is full inbuilt, tilt and slide. There is a slight curve when looking from inside but it looks fine in person- it's cuz the glass needs somewhere to go. They also moved my light on ceiling-cool, I thought I was gonna lose that. I was gonna go with Inalfa until I found out Webasto alone has over 50% market share in sunroof manufacturing industry, and is in a lot of factory added options! I'm sooo happy with it. Price was $1199, took one full day. I was soo happy with it I took lots of pics, enjoy :headbang:

(More shots in next reply box since I can only upload 5 at a time).................................

ok I just spent 30 min trying to upload the pics as jpg attachments and a pop up says, "Specified invalid post, if you followed a valid link please contact the administrator", and I have.. so maybe I'll try again tomo :frown:



Where did you have it done?
-Peter