MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Mk5 GTian on June 04, 2012, 06:24:21 am
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I really miss the sunroof I had in my old Mk4 V64Motion. It's the only dislike I have on my MK5.
I wondered if you could get a retro-fit one done, and was pleased to see that Webasto do them. They offer several designs, but this is the one for an OEM look for the MK5 Golf. I'd really appreciate opinions and/or experiences of anyone who has been down this route before. I've requested pricing from 3 dealers, so will update this thread when I get them.
http://sunroof.webasto.co.uk/products/roof-systems/hollandia-700.html
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A brave man that cuts the hole in your roof...a! :surprised:
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A brave man that cuts the hole in your roof...a! :surprised:
They are the World's best with sunroofs, so I reckon I'll trust 'em. I wouldn't fancy it though either! :scared:
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Anyone got any opinions on whether this is a good idea or not?
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Webasto kit is the dogs, but it comes down to the person fitting it. Ideally you want to check some of their work first.
Fish
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I think that a sunshine roof is great.
It sounds to me that Webasto can be trusted and doubtless give warranty. Cutting bodywork (or carbon) is really no problem unless you have never done it before and are DIY on your drive at home. use an established expert fitter.
Is the OEM made by Webasto or is the Webasto better than the OEM?
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Does your missus want it, Ian?
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She knows I want one! It all depends on price really Robin. I have requested prices from 3 Surrey Webasto suppliers/fitters recommended on the Webasto site, so will have to wait and see. Don't worry, there's no danger of me having a crack at it myself! I can barely pump my own tyres up! :grin:
I'm not sure if Webasto do the VAG sunroofs or not. I know they are excellent though, best in the business. They do some real high-end work, including the tin-tops on both the 458 Spider and McLaren MP4-12C convertible. A brand to be trusted, for sure. :happy2:
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They look very good and as mentioned OEM in appearance. Miss my sunroof, any idea of a ball park price? All i know is that i wouldn't want to be there to witness someone cutting a hole in the roof of my car!!
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They look very good and as mentioned OEM in appearance. Miss my sunroof, any idea of a ball park price? All i know is that i wouldn't want to be there to witness someone cutting a hole in the roof of my car!!
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I've requested pricing for kit and fitting, so will post on this thread as soon as I've got it. If it's too pricey though, I might trade-in, I miss it that much :sad1:
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Webasto have been involved with VWs for years , they done the fabric sunroofs on early Beetles.
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The factory VW Golf Mk5 sunroof, if it's Webasto, is certainly faultless in my 100,000 miles so far and a joy to have.
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Anyone got any opinions on whether this is a good idea or not?
If its really spoiling your enjoyment of the car THAT much , then why not? Webasto do OEM stuff for VW (the Sliding roof cassette that you can buy aftermarket is probably similar to the one they send to VW's Wolfsburg factory! VW , like 99% of other marques , will outsource sunroofs to a supplier - they also make the glass sunroof in the cabrio top of the Eos)
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They look very good and as mentioned OEM in appearance. Miss my sunroof, any idea of a ball park price? All i know is that i wouldn't want to be there to witness someone cutting a hole in the roof of my car!!
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I've requested pricing for kit and fitting, so will post on this thread as soon as I've got it. If it's too pricey though, I might trade-in, I miss it that much :sad1:
Bloody hell you REALLY do miss it don't you!! :laugh:
Hope it's not to expensive for your sake, keep us posted.
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They look very good and as mentioned OEM in appearance. Miss my sunroof, any idea of a ball park price? All i know is that i wouldn't want to be there to witness someone cutting a hole in the roof of my car!!
:wink:
I've requested pricing for kit and fitting, so will post on this thread as soon as I've got it. If it's too pricey though, I might trade-in, I miss it that much :sad1:
Bloody hell you REALLY do miss it don't you!! :laugh:
Hope it's not to expensive for your sake, keep us posted.
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Will do. :happy2: As Sheryl Crow sang "you don't know what you've got till it's gone". In my case, a sunroof!!
If it's loads of money, I've noticed that E46 M3's are now well in budget. Quite a lot of those have a sunroof, or I could get a convertible for 9K with 55K!! :drool:
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Any idea how they treat the edges of the cutout so it doesnt start rusting?
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More than likely 3M pink primer then a 3M metal sealer.
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keep us updated on this, a sunroof is something i have wanted for a while
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keep us updated on this, a sunroof is something i have wanted for a while
Will do :happy2:
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Check the price, also check the price of a new roof skin putting on the car?? you could purchase the sunroof roof skin and have it grafted in I've seen the full sunroof in breakers go for less than £100 it would just be a straight bolt in and wire up.
Darren
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....it would just be a straight bolt in and wire up.
Darren
As always, you make it sound so easy!
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Like anything, it IS easy when you know how and have done something a few times. :happy2:
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I like RR really rate the Mk5 sunroof.
It was my first option ticked when my Ed30 was ordered and used it only moments after collecting the car.
So when I was toying with an Ed35 a few months back the spec for me was again gonna have a sunroof.
If you follow the Webasto route would be intersted to see pictures tho.
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The only thing I don't like about any sunroof (was the same on my Beemer) are the pressure waves built-up at slightly higher speeds when the sunroof is fully open. As I'm sure most of us know, the way to release that pressure (which sounds like you have a helicopter permanently hovering over your car) is to drop all your windows (on a 5-door) just an inch. But then you get lots of road noise. I'm hoping that the Climair Wind Deflectors will reduce the noise while still releasing the cabin pressure.
Apparently Climair offer a deflector for the roof itself.
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Got a price from a place in Dorking Surrey. £1200 fitted. I'm going to ring for more details and will update shortly.
:happy2: Ian
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OK now I know this hasn't been done to a golf, but a much smaller Toyota iQ. If you follow the link, you'll see the installation of a Webasto unit.
Clicky link (http://www.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=131305&st=0&p=1167336)
Fish
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I been looking at doing the OEM roof installation, but not sure of the exact differences between the roof panels apart from the hole? Does anyone know? I have googled, but info is thin on the ground. Everyone just says don't do it. I want to get a black headlining, but I have only found ones for the sunroof.
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Not to troll the thread, but I'm genuinely curious what the attraction of a sunroof is.
If two otherwise identical cars were available as options, I'd take the one without the sunroof. I prefer the extra headroof (though not an issue in the Golf), the reduced chance of leaks, less weight (at the worst position on the car), and I don't care for the noise when the roof is open. When it is sunny the increased solar gain to the cabin is unwanted, and when it's cold it's another condensation source.
Similarly another friend recently bought a car and had a choice of two more or less identical cars, and without my knowledge decided on the one without a sunroof, as he didn't see the point.
The only time I used a sunroof to much effect, was at uni when a friend thought it would be funny to get naked and for me to drive her through the centre of town stood through the sunroof with her boobs on show. :smiley: For about 30 minutes I was very much in favour of a sunroof.
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The attraction of a sunroof is you can open it and let the sunshine in :laugh: :signLOL:
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Agreed. I used to love having the roof open in my M3 on those rare sunny days stuck on the M25 enjoying the sunshine that came through. Also when going through a tunnel I would open all the windows and the roof and let the sound of that awesome straight 6 come pouring in from all angles. Man I miss that. Anybody wanna buy a Jetta????? :jumping:
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The attraction of a sunroof is you can open it and let the sunshine in :laugh: :signLOL:
So why not buy a convertible or folding hardtop if that's so important? :laugh:
I'm not convinced! :P
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Likewise, I'd never buy a car with a sunroof, let alone spending £1200 having one fitted. If it's hot, it's AC for me.
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The attraction of a sunroof is you can open it and let the sunshine in :laugh: :signLOL:
So why not buy a convertible or folding hardtop if that's so important? :laugh:
I'm not convinced! :P
Because I live in Surrey, not San Tropet! It's not sunny enough to warrant a convertible, and the winter is 7 months long, so I wouldn't want a soft top. But on the odd occasion it is sunny, I like to feel it on my boat race as I drive around the lovely Surrey Hills.
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The reason I have never bought a convertible is that they are way too compromised. I did try, a number of times, but after the test drives, I walked away. Overweight with not much structural itegrity and I hate feeling a chassis twisting and creaking as you drive along. For me, a sunroof is the perfect compromise. Let the sun in and still has a roof joining the corners.
I'm with the OP on this one. If I can, I will. Job done.
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A sunroof is not really comparable with convertible - They each offer a completely different al fresco experience.
A modern sunroof has a both a heavily tinted glass panel and also a sliding cover to match the headlining. So you actually have at least 3 options. My BMW sunroof never leaked and neither has my GTI in over 100k miles.
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The attraction of a sunroof is you can open it and let the sunshine in :laugh: :signLOL:
So why not buy a convertible or folding hardtop if that's so important? :laugh:
I'm not convinced! :P
Because I live in Surrey, not San Tropet! It's not sunny enough to warrant a convertible, and the winter is 7 months long, so I wouldn't want a soft top. But on the odd occasion it is sunny, I like to feel it on my boat race as I drive around the lovely Surrey Hills.
Awesome - just saw the other thread where you said you'd put a deposit down on a convertible. Moving to San Tropez? :signLOL:
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The attraction of a sunroof is you can open it and let the sunshine in :laugh: :signLOL:
So why not buy a convertible or folding hardtop if that's so important? :laugh:
I'm not convinced! :P
Because I live in Surrey, not San Tropet! It's not sunny enough to warrant a convertible, and the winter is 7 months long, so I wouldn't want a soft top. But on the odd occasion it is sunny, I like to feel it on my boat race as I drive around the lovely Surrey Hills.
Awesome - just saw the other thread where you said you'd put a deposit down on a convertible. Moving to San Tropez? :signLOL:
Ha, I deserved that for being tempted by the evil of Munich. However, Wolfsburg (with a sunroof) has won the day!
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Likewise, I'd never buy a car with a sunroof, let alone spending £1200 having one fitted. If it's hot, it's AC for me.
Sunroofs are for people that are going thin or bald ontop. (not long for me then lol)
have you noticed people driving open top hatches or Cabriolets that they Mostly bald blokes...
It's true, next time you see one..... :wink:
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have you noticed people driving open top hatches or Cabriolets that they Mostly bald blokes...
....I don't think so! :grin: - Not the ones that I notice! :evilgrin:
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^ Mind you, she may be bald somewhere else.
And another one:
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