Sunroof Metal Shell - 4th Gen

Post by **Vtecmec** » Fri May 15, 2015 9:56 am

simonc wrote:@Vtechmec. Really? I thought it was right production. So, in effect, all I have to do is get the glass and just take out the old metal and pop in the glass?

Yes, but it is worth considering that if you just swap the galss, you will not get the sliding sun cover, and given you're in a nice sunny climate, you may end up roasting on a daily basis.

P.S. You've gone all scouse again.

Post by **simonc** » Fri May 15, 2015 11:05 am

Calm down, calm down...

In my car, the entire roof lining section slides out with the roof so it doesn't have a sliding cover. Damn I wish i had a picture. I've got to leave soon but tomorrow I'll take a few photos and show you what I mean. They'll be up first thing, UK time,tomorrow morning.

bb1boy · Post by **bb1boy** » Fri May 15, 2015 11:24 am

He means that in a 5th gen, there is an interior sliding roof piece that covers/uncovers the glass. If you just swap out the actual roof piece, you will not get the 5th gen interior sliding roof liner piece so the glass will always be exposed. If you change out the entire mechanism, you can have either a 'window' in your roof, or you can close the curtains.. Get it?

Samiya85 · Post by **Samiya85** » Fri May 15, 2015 9:29 pm

Hi im sure some 4th gens owners here have done a 5th gen sunroof conversion
Sure theres a link on doing

Post by **simonc** » Sat May 16, 2015 1:39 am

Okay gents - I'm getting a little bit lost here. However, I've got some photos now so perhaps you can distill the information you've shared into 'Idiot Speak' so my addled brain will understand. Here we go...

Here it is in all its rusted surface glory.

Here's another but more of a long-shot along the leading edge

Here's the trailing edge.

Okay, so this is where I'm losing it. This is my sunroof closed.

Opening just a tad - the 'lining' goes with it.

Sliding back, the lining is still 'in the sunroof'

Fully open, here's the horrible part.

So I'm sorry guys but I don't get it. you are absolutely right, in this sun I cannot have a glass sunroof without a blind but I'm thinking my current headlining is the blind. Have I got this completely ass-backwards? I thought if I replaced the metal with the glass it'd just slip into place and my current headlining would remain in place.
I'm so bloody sorry for my stupidity but if anyone has the patience to walk me through this step by step then I would be so deeply grateful.
Thank you, Simon.

Post by **newkid** » Sat May 16, 2015 2:04 am

The metal one even without the blind bit the sun still wouldnt get through as its a solid piece of metal, on the glass one the blind is a separate sliding part, i have the 5th gen glass in mine without the blind and the sun does shine through, i'll be counter acting against this by having it tinted as dark as possible.

@vtecmec has a guide here on how to keep the sliding blind part. http://www.ludegeneration.co.uk/honda-p ... t4839.html you can also see the differences in his pics as the blind on the 5th has a handle for sliding it back and forward. Glass is the way forward if you feel confident enough to do it as it wont rust like the 4th gens one do.

Post by **simonc** » Sat May 16, 2015 5:21 am

@newkid, thank you and you have just confirmed what I thought. You may think I'm overreacting but I simply cannot trust 'mechanics' out here to do that level of work.
I swear mate, it would end in tears.

Right, so I'm back to the metal one to reduce stress all round and make sure the end result of Malaysian handiwork does not lead to a disaster.
@indigolemon. I'm back in your hands sir regarding the one you may have as well as the one you mentioned your mate may have lurking. (Colour not important).
Thank you to you all for your patience and understanding on this issue. The info you've given me is excellent. Much appreciated, Si.

Post by **indigolemon** » Mon May 18, 2015 9:32 am

simonc wrote:@indigolemon. I'm back in your hands sir regarding the one you may have as well as the one you mentioned your mate may have lurking. (Colour not important).

Hi @simonc - helping a friend move all weekend, but going to the prelude parts storage area (aka a friends garage) tonight after work. Will get you some piccies

Post by **simonc** » Mon May 18, 2015 10:56 am

@indigolemon. You're a star, buddy. Thanks ever so much.

Fingers crossed it's in good nick.

Post by **simonc** » Sun May 24, 2015 8:53 am

Thanks to @Indigolemon, I am (almost) the proud owner of a bobby dazzler roof to replace my rotten old thing.

Hi guys, how do I put that 'Found' thing so it appears on the index page?