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Old 03-05-2013, 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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More pictures? Perhaps one from the inside looking out...
 
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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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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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It would drive me crazy having the glass lay out like that.
 
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Old 03-12-2013, 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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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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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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No noticeable drag, no more wind than any other sunroof
 
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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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Not sure if I like it, although I am glad someone has finally tried it!
 
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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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I wonder if it will hurt the resale value and warranty? Since it's not factory
 
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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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All I have to say is... "Why?" My opinion - It spoils the lines. /shrug
 
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