Sun Roofs : As an after-fitment

ShaKo · 21st May 2007, 15:15

Hi,

I am intending to buy a Dicor 4x4 and am intending to put a sun-roof on the same. Who is the best guy to get this done in Bangalore.

Additionally, I would also like the opinions from TBHPians on the warranty aspect of the car. Does the sun-roof affect the warranty ?

What are your opinions to have a sunroof (possibly an Inalfa) ? If any of you have any inputs / experiences to share on the same.

I am initiating this thread as I did not find anything on this in the existing threads.

vivekiny2k · 21st May 2007, 18:26

Webasto Sunroofs India, Car roofs Accessories, Company fitted sunroofs, webasto Motherson India

they are international standard. not sure about your warranty though.

Akshay1234 · 21st May 2007, 20:18

webasto is the best in sunroofs. ive heard of problems of leakages in the monsoon etc.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/search...archid=1274283

amit · 21st May 2007, 23:05

Possiblity of leakages scared me off from going in for an after market sunroof. I think the Palio S10 would look smashing with a sunroof wouldn't it?

vivekiny2k · 22nd May 2007, 00:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by amit

Possiblity of leakages scared me off from going in for an after market sunroof. I think the Palio S10 would look smashing with a sunroof wouldn't it?

yup. provided you are talking about the look from inside.

frankly speaking, outsiders don't get to see the sunroof most of the time.

iraghava · 22nd May 2007, 00:56

They are quiet expensive btw so make sure you can justify spending that kind of money on a sunroof.

ShaKo · 22nd May 2007, 09:45

Thanks Vivek, Akshay, Amit, iRaghava,

I know of a guy in Lajpat Nagar (Delhi) who specializes in Sunroofs and used to guarantee non-leakage, rain seeping (had accompanied a friend who had gotten done on his Astra). I am looking for someone good in Bangalore now (have relocated here).

Will keep your inputs in mind before getting it done.

Any personal experiences from fellow TBHPians ?

GTO · 22nd May 2007, 12:52

If you have to install an after-market sunroof, just head over to Webasto. They are the best.

However, be advised that it is not an easy job since it involves cutting body metal. The quality of install is very very important. I personally believe that sunroofs are best fitted at the factory level ONLY.

theMAG · 22nd May 2007, 13:34

Webasto is definitely good. For whatever fully-automated model they have for the Swift, they'd quoted some 36K a year back incl installation charges and 1 yr warranty.

@vivekiny2k: You're right! That inside view is gorgeous

Sam Kapasi · 22nd May 2007, 13:50

I can comment on this topic. Yes me. I've been to many sales conferences of Webasto Motherson. We were both making presentations to Hyundai, across India.

Motherson India is the company that represents and distributes Webasto in India. Webasto is the world's leading Sun Roof manufaturer and are OEM for many of the world's favourite cars.

There is a particular process during the fitment of these sunroofs. In case a dealer does not have the particular machinery and process, they will visit him and do the needful.

The best way I can suggest you go about fitting a sun roof on your car, is to call your local webasto motherson office - you can find it on the website. Ask for the local area sales manager and speak to him. Ask him who HE would recommend as the best location to fit the sun roof.
They will be happy to speak to the consumer directly.

There are various models, right from the manual lift and push, to the fully motorised sun/moon roof.

Externally it adds a fantastic sportiness to the car. Internally, it's just awesome how the car changes. Especially for a big guy like me, who can tend to feel claustrophobic in a regular car, psychologically, the change is fantastic.

For in-car smokers, the degree of exhaust and odour removal is fantastic. By night it can feel like you are in a convertible. The wind circulation is very very different from driving with 2 windows open. Even on a hot day, with the sun roof open and the windows open just a crack, I was happy.

Downsides: I hear someone say, that it can leak. It can leak, sure. So can the windshield. The risk is about the same. If fit professionally with webasto help and machinery, the risk is about the same.
I would not recommend getting the fabric only sunroof. This exposes your car to security risk.

GO for the motorised openable sun and moon roof. The one that just opens up a crack is pointless.

Don't use it by day for normal city driving. Take your special lady after dinner, for a drive with the roof open and see the magic.

Dippy · 22nd May 2007, 14:05

Webasto is the way to go. They are very professional in their installations and do their job in super quick time. They hae a hige variety in sunroofs from manual to full automatic ones. You could either go in for the 300 series which opens outwards or the inbuilt ones which are more expensive.

the 300 series roofs take a max of 2 hours to install whereas the inbuilt ones take about a day

Vid6639 · 22nd May 2007, 14:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Don't use it by day for normal city driving. Take your special lady after dinner, for a drive with the roof open and see the magic.

you mean like the optra ad?

you know where that ends up into.

ShaKo · 22nd May 2007, 18:32

Thanx Sam,

Thatz an elaborate insight. I owe you one for this. I think I will opt for the motorised sun / moon option for sure.

And the idea of taking the special lady for a drive .... well thats the intention dude.

Will ping you if I need help / guidance further.

BTW, do you use one yourself ?

Sam Kapasi · 22nd May 2007, 20:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShaKo

BTW, do you use one yourself ?

No I do not have a sunroof on either of my cars, but my company used to have an Optra in Bangy with this webasto sun/moon roof and I enjoyed it very much.

karthik247 · 22nd May 2007, 23:22

I got a Webasto sunroof on the Skoda and it started leaking after abt 14months from fitment. I got it done in Marikar Cochin who are the dealers of Webasto.

For 36k, the model u get is kinda like the one u see on the Opel Astra Club.

21st May 2007, 15:15	#1
ShaKo BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 56 Thanked: 0 Times	Sun Roofs : As an after-fitment Hi, I am intending to buy a Dicor 4x4 and am intending to put a sun-roof on the same. Who is the best guy to get this done in Bangalore. Additionally, I would also like the opinions from TBHPians on the warranty aspect of the car. Does the sun-roof affect the warranty ? What are your opinions to have a sunroof (possibly an Inalfa) ? If any of you have any inputs / experiences to share on the same. I am initiating this thread as I did not find anything on this in the existing threads.
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21st May 2007, 18:26	#2
vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 209 Times View My Garage	Webasto Sunroofs India, Car roofs Accessories, Company fitted sunroofs, webasto Motherson India they are international standard. not sure about your warranty though.
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21st May 2007, 20:18	#3
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,316 Times	webasto is the best in sunroofs. ive heard of problems of leakages in the monsoon etc. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/search...archid=1274283
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21st May 2007, 23:05	#4
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,717 Thanked: 449 Times	Possiblity of leakages scared me off from going in for an after market sunroof. I think the Palio S10 would look smashing with a sunroof wouldn't it?
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22nd May 2007, 00:56	#6
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	They are quiet expensive btw so make sure you can justify spending that kind of money on a sunroof.
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22nd May 2007, 09:45	#7
ShaKo BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 56 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks Vivek, Akshay, Amit, iRaghava, I know of a guy in Lajpat Nagar (Delhi) who specializes in Sunroofs and used to guarantee non-leakage, rain seeping (had accompanied a friend who had gotten done on his Astra). I am looking for someone good in Bangalore now (have relocated here). Will keep your inputs in mind before getting it done. Any personal experiences from fellow TBHPians ?
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22nd May 2007, 12:52	#8
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,479 Thanked: 300,235 Times View My Garage	If you have to install an after-market sunroof, just head over to Webasto. They are the best. However, be advised that it is not an easy job since it involves cutting body metal. The quality of install is very very important. I personally believe that sunroofs are best fitted at the factory level ONLY. Last edited by GTO : 8th March 2010 at 11:25.
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22nd May 2007, 13:34	#9
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	Webasto is definitely good. For whatever fully-automated model they have for the Swift, they'd quoted some 36K a year back incl installation charges and 1 yr warranty. @vivekiny2k: You're right! That inside view is gorgeous Last edited by theMAG : 22nd May 2007 at 13:38.
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22nd May 2007, 13:50	#10
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	I can comment on this topic. Yes me. I've been to many sales conferences of Webasto Motherson. We were both making presentations to Hyundai, across India. Motherson India is the company that represents and distributes Webasto in India. Webasto is the world's leading Sun Roof manufaturer and are OEM for many of the world's favourite cars. There is a particular process during the fitment of these sunroofs. In case a dealer does not have the particular machinery and process, they will visit him and do the needful. The best way I can suggest you go about fitting a sun roof on your car, is to call your local webasto motherson office - you can find it on the website. Ask for the local area sales manager and speak to him. Ask him who HE would recommend as the best location to fit the sun roof. They will be happy to speak to the consumer directly. There are various models, right from the manual lift and push, to the fully motorised sun/moon roof. Externally it adds a fantastic sportiness to the car. Internally, it's just awesome how the car changes. Especially for a big guy like me, who can tend to feel claustrophobic in a regular car, psychologically, the change is fantastic. For in-car smokers, the degree of exhaust and odour removal is fantastic. By night it can feel like you are in a convertible. The wind circulation is very very different from driving with 2 windows open. Even on a hot day, with the sun roof open and the windows open just a crack, I was happy. Downsides: I hear someone say, that it can leak. It can leak, sure. So can the windshield. The risk is about the same. If fit professionally with webasto help and machinery, the risk is about the same. I would not recommend getting the fabric only sunroof. This exposes your car to security risk. GO for the motorised openable sun and moon roof. The one that just opens up a crack is pointless. Don't use it by day for normal city driving. Take your special lady after dinner, for a drive with the roof open and see the magic.
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22nd May 2007, 14:05	#11
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,557 Thanked: 2,459 Times	Webasto is the way to go. They are very professional in their installations and do their job in super quick time. They hae a hige variety in sunroofs from manual to full automatic ones. You could either go in for the 300 series which opens outwards or the inbuilt ones which are more expensive. the 300 series roofs take a max of 2 hours to install whereas the inbuilt ones take about a day
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22nd May 2007, 18:32	#13
ShaKo BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 56 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanx Sam, Thatz an elaborate insight. I owe you one for this. I think I will opt for the motorised sun / moon option for sure. And the idea of taking the special lady for a drive .... well thats the intention dude. Will ping you if I need help / guidance further. BTW, do you use one yourself ?
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22nd May 2007, 23:22	#15
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	I got a Webasto sunroof on the Skoda and it started leaking after abt 14months from fitment. I got it done in Marikar Cochin who are the dealers of Webasto. For 36k, the model u get is kinda like the one u see on the Opel Astra Club.
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