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Sunroof blank #1057437 22/06/2010 20:19 22/06/2010 20:19
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,747 N.E Scotland mattB OP Club member 6
mattB OP Club member 6 I AM a Coop Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,747 N.E Scotland	I was struggling at Spa a bit for headroom with my helmet on. Is there any way I can rake the sunroof out and put some sort of temporary blank on it for future trackdays, just to give me a little more rom? Death-rattle-tastic

Re: Sunroof blank [Re: mattB] #1057576 22/06/2010 22:40 22/06/2010 22:40
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,404 Anglesey N.Wales cowboy Forum is my life
cowboy Forum is my life Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,404 Anglesey N.Wales	no but you can make a drop plate for the floor.

Re: Sunroof blank [Re: cowboy] #1057583 22/06/2010 23:01 22/06/2010 23:01
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,651 Malaysia..Glasgow at heart Kelv27 Club member 7239, Regional Rep., Malaysia
Kelv27 Club member 7239, Regional Rep., Malaysia Forum is my job Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,651 Malaysia..Glasgow at heart	Try changing your sitting position a little bit Matt. I find myself needing to adopt a lower sitting position when the helmet is on...i'm so much shorter than you so can't imagine what it must be like for you...oh yeah..now i remember. Your head was tilted to one side the last time The other option is leg and torso surgery

Re: Sunroof blank [Re: Kelv27] #1059546 25/06/2010 22:56 25/06/2010 22:56
S sparkyman Unregistered
sparkyman Unregistered S	This is in the FAQ Matt Time taken = 20 mins Tools & material needed 1) Sewing machine 2) Plywood 3) 6" nails stick a fork in it

Re: Sunroof blank [Re: ] #1059552 25/06/2010 23:17 25/06/2010 23:17
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,651 Malaysia..Glasgow at heart Kelv27 Club member 7239, Regional Rep., Malaysia
Kelv27 Club member 7239, Regional Rep., Malaysia Forum is my job Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,651 Malaysia..Glasgow at heart	Sparky.. that FAQ must be from the transit van forum as i cannae find it here!

Re: Sunroof blank [Re: Kelv27] #1059556 25/06/2010 23:30 25/06/2010 23:30
S sparkyman Unregistered
sparkyman Unregistered S	Ahh you're right...transits kick arrse especially white ones with sunroofs that are blanked out, with the old sewing machine trick. I had right bad heartburn last night, that bloody morning glory, should have stuck with the sambul eggs me thinks

Re: Sunroof blank [Re: ] #1060351 27/06/2010 16:18 27/06/2010 16:18
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,651 Malaysia..Glasgow at heart Kelv27 Club member 7239, Regional Rep., Malaysia
Kelv27 Club member 7239, Regional Rep., Malaysia Forum is my job Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,651 Malaysia..Glasgow at heart	You're such a lightweight

Re: Sunroof blank [Re: Kelv27] #1060394 27/06/2010 17:48 27/06/2010 17:48
A alfaman Unregistered
alfaman Unregistered A	Hi,how to blank up a sunroof in a few easy steps,and also save around 12 kilos in weight off the roof of the car. 1-Remove suunroof (naturally). http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/alfa147turbo/IMG_0068.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/alfa147turbo/IMG_0066.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/alfa147turbo/IMG_0053.jpg 2-Cut,bend and shape a piece of alloy or steel plate to suit the sunroof hole and curve of the roof,then weld in. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/alfa147turbo/100_1451.jpg 3-Skim on a little filler and sand to smooth finish to make a perfect finish. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/alfa147turbo/100_1453.jpg 4-Spray inside and outside. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/alfa147turbo/100_1512.jpg 5-Sit back and admire your work and a perfect job. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/alfa147turbo/100_1509-1.jpg Last edited by alfaman; 27/06/2010 17:54.

Re: Sunroof blank [Re: ] #1060395 27/06/2010 17:51 27/06/2010 17:51
A alfaman Unregistered
alfaman Unregistered A	Or if its only a trackday car,then cut a sheet of carbon fibre to suit and then pop rivot it and also use a bead of silicone sealent to cover the sunroof hole. But you might not be allowed on certain tracks (safety rules) as its not metal or welded in place. Last edited by alfaman; 27/06/2010 17:54.

Re: Sunroof blank [Re: ] #1060774 28/06/2010 12:43 28/06/2010 12:43
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,707 Gone J Jimbo Je suis un Coupé
Jimbo Je suis un Coupé J Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,707 Gone	Erm, open the sunroof and drive tank commander style ?