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R58 Sunroof/Spoiler - Let the Sun in! First ever?

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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 03:40 PM
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Sunroof/Spoiler - Let the Sun in! First ever?

Sunroof/Spoiler - Let the Sun in! First ever?

I have read that Coupe owners said it couldn’t be done . . . . .Not as good as a ‘T’ Top, but almost. Electric one-touch, lifetime guaranteed, looks as good as any factory installed sunroof.

Cheaper than the factory installed model … Oh’ there is NO factory installed model !!!!

This is the 4th sunroof that I have had installed by Justin Kerstiens cst.108@classicsofttrim.com, Denver, of Classic Soft Trim, have never had a problem. (Inalfa Spoiler Roof 450 OE)

More fun under the sun without having to worry about drafts, tears or a flimsy top

 

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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 04:08 PM
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More pictures? Perhaps one from the inside looking out...
 
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 04:02 AM
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Congrats for being the first to attempt it. Now get us more pictures so others can drool.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 09:47 AM
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Here is a link to the brochure on the manufacturer's page. Here you can see dimensions, the sunshade and switch. The Galaxy spoiler has a full matching telescoping sunshade and the largest piece of glass available on the market. We have a few pictures on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/cstco

http://signature-autoproducts.us/downloads/galaxy.pdf
 
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 02:21 PM
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It would drive me crazy having the glass lay out like that.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 05:41 PM
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I miss having a sunroof. I wonder how the open sunroof affects the aerodynamics of the Coupe, diverting air off the roof spoiler and rear spoiler.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 02:02 PM
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Mini Coupe Gauge Install and Sunroof

2013 Mini Cooper Coupe - ScanGaugeII / Phone/ GPS / Radar Mounting w/ Coupe Sunroof view ...

http://www.blendmount.com/ Radar Mount Mirror Tap 1000/2000

http://www.cravenspeed.com/ W mount for ScanGauge and SmartPhone

http://www.mountek.com/ For Garmin GPS or other accessories ...


Less than one hour total installation once everything arrived ......

Gauge Mount installs with Sunroof view ...


Gauge Install:


 

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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 01:57 PM
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Is there any wind drag or noise with the sun roof? I miss my sun roof on my other Mini and have been looking for a place that will install them and also just the right sun roof.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 04:30 PM
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No noticeable drag, no more wind than any other sunroof
 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 06:26 PM
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No noticeable drag, no more wind than any other sunroof
WIsh there was a place local here that would install the sunroof.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 08:01 AM
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Not sure if I like it, although I am glad someone has finally tried it!
 
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 07:18 AM
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Not to be picky, but the side stripes on the door are not right. The ones shown in the above picture belong on the passenger door. So in effect they are upside down. Clearly an installation error. Compare to pics here. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...r-spoiler.html
 

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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 06:12 PM
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I wonder if it will hurt the resale value and warranty? Since it's not factory
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by is grumpy
Not to be picky, but the side stripes on the door are not right. The ones shown in the above picture belong on the passenger door. So in effect they are upside down. Clearly an installation error. Compare to pics here. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...r-spoiler.html
Wow, good catch.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 08:49 AM
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All I have to say is... "Why?" My opinion - It spoils the lines. /shrug
 
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