Sunroof - Toyota Yaris Forums

db662 · 11-03-2009, 05:45 PM

Has anyone had a sunroof installed in their Yaris? I'm thinking of installing the Inalfa swing folding roof but don't know if it will cause any structural issues or too much flexing/rattling or, most afraid of, water leaking in.

*tomato* · 11-03-2009, 06:24 PM

yes

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...hlight=sunroof

bigbang · 11-03-2009, 07:05 PM

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...light=sun+roof

db662 · 11-04-2009, 10:56 AM

WOW that looked really nice. The local place I contacted told me that "IF" the canvas folding one that I wanted were to fit it would cost $2600. Then they told me that a factory one that goes up and slides into the roof would cost $1300...I'll have to rethink this in the summer.

*tomato* · 11-04-2009, 12:19 PM

Yeah it really does. Plus it seems incredibly cheap, especially for a dealer install.

$2600 is outrageous, IMO.

$1300, uh IDK, I'd think about it a while.

Trish · 11-04-2009, 03:34 PM

Why do Toyota doesn't offer it? They told me it was relate to security. They couldn't cut in the roof frame..

CTScott · 11-04-2009, 04:55 PM

I had a Webasto 730 power moon roof installed in mine by Attention to Detail, in Middletown, CT. They did an incredible job with the install and I haven't had any issues. The Webasto ones are designed to leak, and have a plastic tray beneath the gasket that catches the drops and routes them down through tubing that runs all the way down through the A pillars to the ground.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14625

JBougie · 11-04-2009, 06:10 PM

The dealer told me that it would make the roof too unstable to pass safety checks .... which made me think twice about wanting to get one. If I (God forbid) ever roll the Yaris, I want as much protection as I can get LOL - I was going to get a sunroof last summer, had it ordered and ready to go ... backed out at the last minute. I may get one again if I can prove somehow that it won't cause too much of a safety issue.

bobselectric · 11-04-2009, 06:23 PM

I've had a "pop-up" for over a year and no problems at all. $470, and probably the best "mod" I've done to date

*tomato* · 11-04-2009, 06:40 PM

Do you have pics somewhere on the forum, Bobselectric?
Did you get it done ?

bobselectric · 11-04-2009, 07:49 PM

Yes, and it was done by Autosunroof of Larchmont, in New Rochelle, NY

CTScott · 11-04-2009, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBougie

The dealer told me that it would make the roof too unstable to pass safety checks .... which made me think twice about wanting to get one. If I (God forbid) ever roll the Yaris, I want as much protection as I can get LOL - I was going to get a sunroof last summer, had it ordered and ready to go ... backed out at the last minute. I may get one again if I can prove somehow that it won't cause too much of a safety issue.

Installed correctly, it will actually add strength to the roof. To install my moon roof they cut the cross member and bolted the moon roof's frame to it, so the end effect is that the roof is stiffer than it was prior.

JBougie · 11-04-2009, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

Installed correctly, it will actually add strength to the roof. To install my moon roof they cut the cross member and bolted the moon roof's frame to it, so the end effect is that the roof is stiffer than it was prior.

I like that answer!!! After owning convertables, I really miss having some sun on my head while driving :)

JBougie · 11-04-2009, 09:57 PM

Bobselectric, that is REALLY clean looking!!

cali yaris · 11-04-2009, 10:03 PM

AWESOME.

DevilGirl · 11-05-2009, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobselectric

Yes, and it was done by Autosunroof of Larchmont, in New Rochelle, NY

How do you have the GPS mounted to the roof above the mirror?? I hadn't thought of placing mine there... It seems like it's more out of the way, yet still easily accessible...

Altitude · 11-05-2009, 11:28 AM

Let Bob check your shorts.

Very clever.

*tomato* · 11-05-2009, 12:37 PM

@ Bobselectric: I love it!!!
That's a GREAT mod!!

I hate using AC, so I'd rather have air circulating another way.
Well done, your ride looks tight

and thanks for fishing the pix outof your HD for us.

@ CT scott: Thank you for that answer. I was wondering if it would weaken the roof, too.

11-03-2009, 05:45 PM	#1
db662 Drives: 2010 yaris Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Posts: 21	Sunroof Has anyone had a sunroof installed in their Yaris? I'm thinking of installing the Inalfa swing folding roof but don't know if it will cause any structural issues or too much flexing/rattling or, most afraid of, water leaking in.

11-03-2009, 06:24 PM	#2
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	yes http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...hlight=sunroof __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

11-04-2009, 12:19 PM	#5
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	Yeah it really does. Plus it seems incredibly cheap, especially for a dealer install. $2600 is outrageous, IMO. $1300, uh IDK, I'd think about it a while. __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

11-04-2009, 03:34 PM	#6
Trish View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan 07 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Shore Posts: 199	Why do Toyota doesn't offer it? They told me it was relate to security. They couldn't cut in the roof frame.. __________________ Do it My Way on The High Way

11-04-2009, 06:40 PM	#10
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	Do you have pics somewhere on the forum, Bobselectric? Did you get it done ? __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

11-03-2009, 07:05 PM	#3
bigbang Drives: Yaris sedan 2009 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: beTHESDA Posts: 25	http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...light=sun+roof

11-04-2009, 10:56 AM	#4
db662 Drives: 2010 yaris Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Posts: 21	WOW that looked really nice. The local place I contacted told me that "IF" the canvas folding one that I wanted were to fit it would cost $2600. Then they told me that a factory one that goes up and slides into the roof would cost $1300...I'll have to rethink this in the summer.

11-04-2009, 04:55 PM	#7
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	I had a Webasto 730 power moon roof installed in mine by Attention to Detail, in Middletown, CT. They did an incredible job with the install and I haven't had any issues. The Webasto ones are designed to leak, and have a plastic tray beneath the gasket that catches the drops and routes them down through tubing that runs all the way down through the A pillars to the ground. http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14625

11-04-2009, 06:10 PM	#8
JBougie Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris LB (Prev: 07 Sedan) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beech Bluff, TN Posts: 1,266	The dealer told me that it would make the roof too unstable to pass safety checks .... which made me think twice about wanting to get one. If I (God forbid) ever roll the Yaris, I want as much protection as I can get LOL - I was going to get a sunroof last summer, had it ordered and ready to go ... backed out at the last minute. I may get one again if I can prove somehow that it won't cause too much of a safety issue.

11-04-2009, 06:23 PM	#9
bobselectric Kickin' Yaris Drives: 07 Yaris liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: west harrison, ny Posts: 523	I've had a "pop-up" for over a year and no problems at all. $470, and probably the best "mod" I've done to date

11-04-2009, 07:49 PM	#11
bobselectric Kickin' Yaris Drives: 07 Yaris liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: west harrison, ny Posts: 523	Yes, and it was done by Autosunroof of Larchmont, in New Rochelle, NY Attached Images

11-04-2009, 09:57 PM	#14
JBougie Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris LB (Prev: 07 Sedan) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beech Bluff, TN Posts: 1,266	Bobselectric, that is REALLY clean looking!!

11-04-2009, 10:03 PM	#15
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	AWESOME. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

11-05-2009, 11:28 AM	#17
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	Let Bob check your shorts. Very clever.

11-05-2009, 12:37 PM	#18
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	@ Bobselectric: I love it!!! That's a GREAT mod!! I hate using AC, so I'd rather have air circulating another way. Well done, your ride looks tight and thanks for fishing the pix outof your HD for us. @ CT scott: Thank you for that answer. I was wondering if it would weaken the roof, too. __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

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