My new SR!!! whoo hoo!!!

[DaKidd]

Anyone wonder what a sunroof (moon roof, whatever.... dunno the dif anyways) would look like on a MSP?

Well take a look... tell me what u think.

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[choke on words]

:eek: No freakin' way!!! That looks cool dude(2thumbs)

How much did the price run you?

EDIT: They(whoever did it) did a great job on the inside.

[DaKidd]

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[Dexter]

hey, looks pretty good. but that is aftermarket, right? if it was factory, your dome lights would be up where your switch is now, but yeah looks good.

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[dominoy2k1]

very nice indeed....so how much?

[03Speed]

That looks real good. I was think of putting a sunroof in too, but im worried about it leaking. How much did that run you??

[DaKidd]

Yes it is an aftermarket... it was not an option from the dealer... it was about $1,200 installed, & it is a "SolAire" sunroof. They did a great job, NO LEAKS!!!

[Dexter]

yeah it does look very factory tho! :D

[chrisjw85]

Wow that looks great, I definately want one but I dont know of any place around me that can do it.

[Heathen23]

Looks great! Too bad it's been raining here constantly. You probably haven't even had many chances to enjoy it yet(doh)

[Grimace]

Looks very nice, colour me jealous. :)

[DaKidd]

Originally posted by Heathen23
Looks great! Too bad it's been raining here constantly. You probably haven't even had many chances to enjoy it yet(doh)


Yea, ur right! Same shit happend when I first got the car too, it rained for F'n days... So I ask u, Where the hell is this "luck of the irish"??? cuz I cant seem to find it...

[Logan]

Take more pictures from inside please!!
Looks real nice!

Too bad sunroofs add extra weight to the top of the car, otherwise I'd get one too!

[pshaw34]

man it looks really goos on your car. they should of made it a factory option.

[AFaceInTheCrowd]

umm what i'm worried about now is that it has compromised the body's rigidity. don't get me wrong i want a sunroof too. but ppl have traced the reason to why windshields crack, the suspension. now with the sunroof and this suspension, i don't know what will happen?

[DaKidd]

Originally posted by AFaceInTheCrowd
umm what i'm worried about now is that it has compromised the body's rigidity. don't get me wrong i want a sunroof too. but ppl have traced the reason to why windshields crack, the suspension. now with the sunroof and this suspension, i don't know what will happen?


Torque twist from a really powerfull RWD car is what causes glass to crack and break. With the MSP this is a non issue because it is a FWD and all of the torque is front to rear instead of side to side.

[spoolboy]

wicked, I've been waiting for those pics, I think you just convinced me to get a sunroof. I'll be getting it next spring, Dealership said they would send it out to the company they deal with for $1100. Any spicy oranges with a sunroof out there yet?

[INGREXCO]

pure pimp shit i miss my sunroof of my mp5

[Pmpkinhead]

I'm in!!! I will post when I get mine!!! I f'n luv it!!! Can you get a part number pleaz!!!
1244 (mspo)

[AGR]

You know what my problem would be though?? Since it isn't factory, I would be making all kinds of measurements to see if it was 'exactly centered, and all of that.

One of my faults....perfectionist. It can make you crazy!

Not to mention; I would have a tough time trusting anyone cutting that hole!! :eek:

But again; it looks great, and the price is about what I would have expected. Seems fair. :D

[03SpeedLSD]

Very Nice. Loving it. How long did they have your car? Mad Props...Later,

[Stealth5]

i like it but i wouldve used $1200 differently (namely more speed)

[p2-e2]

That looks pretty sharp. Wonder how it'll look on the orange?

[Limited Edition]

I must say you're a brave man. It would be very scary for anyone to cut a roof open like that. I always wanted a sunroof for this car and wondered how much it would really affect the structure of the car.

Did they use the same headliner fabric when they cut open the roof onto the shade? It's a perfect match from the pictures.

Whoever did installed this sunroof for you did an excellent job!! If i didn't know about this car, i wouldn't know it was done aftermarket. The dome light shifted to the back to allow the sunroof to be in place looks as if was meant to be there.

I wonder if it's the same dimension as a regular protege? If the install was done well, which it clearly is shown there, i don't think you will ever experience any leaks.

One down side to the sunroof is how they used such thick rubber to surround the primeter of the cut out just to prevent leaks to seal it tightly.

[DaKidd]

Originally posted by Pmpkinhead
I'm in!!! I will post when I get mine!!! I f'n luv it!!! Can you get a part number pleaz!!!
1244 (mspo)


It is a "SolAire" 5000 series. The book list for Models 5200, 5300, 5400, & 5500. I cant remember what # mine is for sure.

[DaKidd]

Originally posted by 03SpeedLSD
Very Nice. Loving it. How long did they have your car? Mad Props...Later,


Dropped it off one morning, then picked it up the next afternoon.

[DaKidd]

Originally posted by Limited Edition
I must say you're a brave man. It would be very scary for anyone to cut a roof open like that. I always wanted a sunroof for this car and wondered how much it would really affect the structure of the car.

Did they use the same headliner fabric when they cut open the roof onto the shade? It's a perfect match from the pictures.

Whoever did installed this sunroof for you did an excellent job!! If i didn't know about this car, i wouldn't know it was done aftermarket. The dome light shifted to the back to allow the sunroof to be in place looks as if was meant to be there.

I wonder if it's the same dimension as a regular protege? If the install was done well, which it clearly is shown there, i don't think you will ever experience any leaks.

One down side to the sunroof is how they used such thick rubber to surround the primeter of the cut out just to prevent leaks to seal it tightly.


Yea, I think they did use the same fabric. not 100% sure though.

[Option]

So how is your headroom affected? I'm 6'1" and since I autoX I need to be able to wear a helmet. Any comments? Also, did the sunroof install place offer any kind of warrenty? Thanks

[unwound]

i got an ASC 840 moonroof in my speed. don't have pics but it
looks almost similar to dakidd's inside and out. it is fully
automatic w/ 1-touch open/close/tilt features. different roof
fabric but it is still gray (same fabric found on eclipse's and talons
for example of texture). it came with 3yr/60k warranty that
covers everything (parts, labor, leaks, etc.)

make sure you get it done at a reputable installer, because once
they start there is no turning back. my installer was
recommended to me by my dealer... it is who they formerly used
to install roofs onto other vehicles.

hope this helps you.

oh i paid $897 ($999 list price) because they gave me a dealer
cost becuz one of my salesman's sons worked there.

[unwound]

forgot, i lost about 2, maybe 3 inches of headroom nothing noticeable at all since the roof was high to begin with. my pops is 6' and has no probs at all.

[DaKidd]

Originally posted by Option
So how is your headroom affected? I'm 6'1" and since I autoX I need to be able to wear a helmet. Any comments? Also, did the sunroof install place offer any kind of warrenty? Thanks


The head room is the same.
1 year product warranty w/ registration.
1 year installation warranty from installer.

[DaKidd]

oops sorry, should have re-read my warranty book b4 i spoke... it is 36 mo. total coverage.

[Eitel]

I don't want to be a smartass, but that actually is a moonroof. The sunroof is the one that opens to the outside of the car. (peep)

[DaKidd]

Originally posted by Eitel
I don't want to be a smartass, but that actually is a moonroof. The sunroof is the one that opens to the outside of the car. (peep)


well hell, i never said i was smart! besides, isn't it better to be a smartass rather than a dumbass??? anyway, thanx for the correction... time to update the sig.

[seth]

...how could you.... no..... cry

[JrTekSilverP5]

actually is a sunroof b/c a moonroof is when u could slide it back without opening the actual roof that way u see outside and with it not being open... and since urs doesnt do that then... is a sunroof

[mazdaspd2003.5]

actually is a sunroof b/c a moonroof is when u could slide it back without opening the actual roof that way u see outside and with it not being open... and since urs doesnt do that then... is a sunroof
Actually, No in your definitions it is a moonroof, you can see it in his pics... when you have a handle you can slide the cover back.. meaning its a moonroof

[Mach 3.5 Turbo]

I thought a moonroof was painted to match the car (like some hondas) and a sunroof was tinted glass.

[Newf]

Well, from the start....we should have had a moonroof come WITH the car!!!! damn Mazda.

You can try the rigidity excuse all you want......it's BS. The ES has a sunroof, the p5 does as well, and I'm sorry but an extra 40hp and and suspension components isn't going to change much in that sense. It was a cost reason, and it's that simple. same reason why we don't have Cruise. The SRT4 has a sunroof, the SVT, The Spec V...all the Speeds competition basically.

I don't really miss a sunroof though. Maybe because I've always had them in previous cars and the novelty has worn off.

That being said, that install job looks really really nice. Now, we'll see in 2 years if it leaks....cross the fingers!