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Put a Stock moon roof in a hard top. [Archive] - Toyota MR2 Message Board

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Jared Bishop04-04-2007, 11:13 AMCan I put a stock moon roof in a 91 hardtop? What problems could I face? I'd have a pro do this. I wouldn't do it myself. Could it be done an look stock? canadam04-04-2007, 11:27 AMYep, you could do it. I'd suggest finding the entire roof from a sunroof car. All those parts from Toyota will nickel-and-dime you to death (more likely $20-and-$50 you to death). It's a much better idea than buying an aftermarket roof- way better quality.

BUT

Most people are going to tell you not to do it. Hardtop cars are quite desireable by some. It might be cheaper/easier to just sell your car and find a sunroof one.

I'm actually planning on turning my sunroof car into a hardtop one, maybe you'd want to buy the parts off me? PearlJammzz04-04-2007, 11:29 AMYa, don't destroy a gorgeous hardtop to make an ugly sunroof...just buy a sunroof.

In fact, get a t-top. t-top > sunroof IMO :). To each their own though, just don't destroy a hardtop for it. artur197604-04-2007, 11:30 AMDont do it. Hardtops are very hard to find and people will pay a large premium for your car. If you have to have a sunroof just sell your car and buy original sunroof equipped mr2. canadam04-04-2007, 11:33 AMIf resale is important to him, I agree with Artur, sell your car, it will draw more money.

However, if you want to keep YOUR car... as in for a very long time, and don't care what it's worth to someone else, I don't see any reason NOT to put it in the state which you want it. Hardtops aren't really a whole lot more rare than sunroofs in the US. Globally, sunroof cars are definately the most rare, following convertibles of course.

Plus, every hardtop removed from the market makes the others much more valuable ;) wagonis04-04-2007, 11:44 AMWell, aside from what everyone said already about the hardtop being more valuable, I usually found that when modifying the roof in any way shape or form, you usually end up with problems. I've had 2 cars in the past that I had sunroofs installed in (NO, NOT MR2'S) and both ended up with leaks and problems. Roof modifications are best left up to the factory in my opinion.

Just my .02 :) canadam04-04-2007, 11:46 AM^ Those were likely aftermarket sunroofs right? They're typically absolute garbage... but a lot lays in the quality of the installation. wagonis04-04-2007, 11:49 AM^ Those were likely aftermarket sunroofs right? They're typically absolute garbage... but a lot lays in the quality of the installation.

One was aftermarket and one was OEM. It's true that the quality of the work will depend on the results, but in both situations I used reputable shops and both cases were fine in the begining, but later on they turned in leaks and problems. Jared Bishop04-04-2007, 01:34 PMI'm not a big fan to the T-Top they seem a little 80's to me and the rattle more. California rodes are not that great. I'm tall and like the feeling of having a bit more head room. I've had better luck finding hardtops than sunroofs I do plan on keeping the car till my son grows up and crashes it. RePete04-04-2007, 01:35 PMThat's good to know, maybe there's something about Toyotas in that respect. I've flirted w/ the idea myself. I love my non-T-roof but I could probably use more light in the cabin, a sunroof would help.

Funny though, I've had sunroofs professionally installed on my old Mustang GT and on my Civic and they were leak proof up until I sold them years later. Just Wong It04-04-2007, 10:05 PMreally hardtops are that dark in the cabin??? and isnt there more head room in the hardtop or no? ZMR204-04-2007, 11:02 PMSomeone put a aftermarket moonroof in my mr2 and now im in the process of switching it back. Make sure your options before that like how long your keeping your car. Tommy122304-13-2007, 01:35 PMthe general rule of thumb is that, the more mods you put in your car the more problems you might run into later down the roadl

even with OEM cars equipt with sunroofs or moonroofs, they will leak soon or later. Water is constantly getting into the gaps and drained out of a tube under the car even when it is closed.

if i could, i wold rather have a car with no holes or openings on top rather than moonroofs, sun roofs, or t-top. Less problem and less rattling and noise.

i have a 91t and i would love to find a hard top if at all possible. If yours is turbo, we should just trade cars. my Ttop for your hard top. :) Ncturnal04-13-2007, 03:20 PMPlease don't install a sunroof in a hardtop car!!! :tear: Gairloch04-13-2007, 03:36 PMIf you destroy a hardtop MR2 by attempting to do something so completely unnatural to it then Jesus will kill a whole flock of kittens. Their cute tiny ghosts will haunt you for the rest of your short life. Their incessant meowing eventually driving you insane so you run out into the closest freeway forcing a minivan carrying a large family to swerve out of control and crash, killing everyone except for a three year old girl who grows up to be a ninja with the mission of killing everyone in your family and everyone you've ever known. The semi behind the mini-van won't miss you though so you won't have to worry about the pigtail ninja. They bury you in a test tube 'cause they can't find enough left of your body to justify a coffin.

Don't do it man. It's just not worth it. RePete04-13-2007, 07:41 PM^ lol! Is that a true story!!?? :)


really hardtops are that dark in the cabin??? and isnt there more head room in the hardtop or no?
No, it's not dark. But it's not brightly lit like a T-roof or sunroof car which I'm used to (I used to own a T-roof Supercharger). I'm forever screaming stuff like "I can't find my f^&%ing !" or some such other expletive while hunting through the glovebox or looking for lost bolts or what have you.

Helmet wise I don't think there's much of a difference and if you're tall w/ a helmet than you're out of luck for relief - unlike a t-roof owner.

Still thinking about a sunroof/monroof, leaning towards it a bit but it sounds like a hassle to do as well as $$$. Just Wong It04-13-2007, 11:57 PMso which has more head room hardtop or the ttop or moon/sun roof? Mach204-13-2007, 11:59 PMIf resale is important to him, I agree with Artur, sell your car, it will draw more money.

However, if you want to keep YOUR car... as in for a very long time, and don't care what it's worth to someone else, I don't see any reason NOT to put it in the state which you want it. Hardtops aren't really a whole lot more rare than sunroofs in the US. Globally, sunroof cars are definately the most rare, following convertibles of course.

Plus, every hardtop removed from the market makes the others much more valuable ;)

no way, I have a globaly rare car sweeeet.. Ncturnal04-14-2007, 12:04 AMso which has more head room hardtop or the ttop or moon/sun roof?

I think the hardtop has the most room. The t-top may have slightly more if you remove the shade. I have all 3 at the shop. Go sit in them. :) mr2greasemonkey04-14-2007, 01:51 AMMoonroof in a hardtop eh? I suppose you could? or then again you could just cut the whole roof out along the reinforcements and fill it with a molded tinted lexan piece and have the vista cruiser mr2. That would be way nicer than a t-top cause it wouldnt leak and then you get the open air feeling. Or i've always thought about how nice it would be if you could make the roof a two piece that automatically folds itself into the trunk. Man..that'd be soo nice...even better than the MKII spiders. And then while you're at it, it'd almost look kool to give the roof a two inch chop for that low sports car kinda look. Hey if you gonna do sumthin different you might as well go all out...... D-spec04-14-2007, 04:11 AMCan I put a stock moon roof in a 91 hardtop? What problems could I face? I'd have a pro do this. I wouldn't do it myself. Could it be done an look stock?

Answers in order:

Yes.
The problem is getting your ass kicked by people who want a hardtop.
Anything can be done if you have the cash and do the research.

Look, no one on this board is gonna give you a straight answer. Everyone is gonna defend one roof vs. another based on bias and personal preferance. I'm 6ft6in tall. I've driven a turbo TTOP w/out the "roof" in and I feel that IMHO I'd be pretty cramped with them installed. On the flip side of that coin, I have a 91 Sunroof car and I can "lounge out" and I've got plenty of headroom to spare with the shade and glass installed. My sunroof is 17 years old and not one leak has yet to be found. I thought at one time to find a "power" moon roof to replace the stock manual glass wouldn't be too hard cause the support structure was already there... but ultimately I decided that having a factory sunroof that is removable just like the TTOPs and it even has a storage locking mechanism in the frunk is pretty damn cool! There are pros and cons to everything though and it comes down to what you are willing to sacrifice to have what you want in the end.

Just a few:

T-Top: Very sexy ;). Chicks dig the sexy. Noisy, Headroom issues for some. Trim parts and seals are easier to come by as there were more here than the Htop and SRoof. Leaky and creaky. (I almost sold my Sroof for a ttop once)

Htop: Highly sought after. AutoXers love the solid roof. Gives the car a more exotic look. Solid and Quiet. Boring. Just like every other car with a roof.:omg:

Sroof: Maybe the rarest of the three overall. Some times leaky, but quieter than the ttop and a little noisier than the hardtop. Sunroofs are classic design. Can be removed and stored in the frunk with its own locking mechanism which is the coolest thing IMHO. You still have a manual sunroof! Not as cool as a ttop, but as close a mix of the Htop and the ttop that you are gonna get in a deuce.:wtf:

Spyder: Do this, find the parts, order the parts, install the parts, 10,000 dollars later you'll be a badass and a god among men!:devil:

Oh btw, sorry to jack the thread with this long post. People are gonna defend what they believe is right. Just like my post seems a little Sroof biased. I kid you not, it is...after all, I do own one. Do what makes you happy and to hell with other people's opinion. After all, you are the one has to live with the car everyday, not us.


Dave PearlJammzz04-14-2007, 02:47 PMIf you do the Spyder....start w/a t-top as it should have some reinforcements built in already that the sunroof and hardtop do not, as they don't need it because of the roof. D-spec04-14-2007, 03:48 PMIf you do the Spyder....start w/a t-top as it should have some reinforcements built in already that the sunroom and hardtop do not, as they don't need it because of the roof. I wasn't aware that MR2's had a sunroom option??? LOL PearlJammzz04-14-2007, 04:08 PMWell, mine does. That shit is custom, you don't see that anywhere ;). D-spec04-14-2007, 05:33 PMWell, mine does. That shit is custom, you don't see that anywhere ;). You got a hibatchi and a hammock...IN YOUR CAR MAN!!! (mad mike from pimp my ride-reference):lol: Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.2.5 Copyright © 2026 vBulletin Solutions Inc. All rights reserved.

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