|
slamdlude
Online
241 posts [100%]
montgomery alabama
4-10-2006
|
| « Re: Carbon Fiber sunroof Group BUY ! (lude98SH) | « » 2:17 PM 4/19/2008 |
Reply
Edit
|
Would it be a plug or a direct replacement for the stock sunroof? In other words would you be able to remove your old metal sunroof and replace with CF and it still opens and closes? If it is a direct replacement you can count me in on one for fourth gen.
93 Prelude H22 swap
Turbo coming eventually
|
no1knows908
Online
439 posts [100%]
N.O. Louisiana
6-27-2007
|
| « Re: Carbon Fiber sunroof Group BUY ! (slamdlude) | « » 2:37 PM 4/19/2008 |
Reply
Edit
|
Same here for the 4th gen direct swap. Hate that dam sunroof rust...
FS
ZEX 75HP Wet Nitrous Kit including dual purge, pressure gauge, bottle bag, and RPM Window Switch. (All brand new still in boxes.)Willing to trade for Hondata S300 installed in Vtec ECU.
|
mattsnooz
Offline
1288 posts [100%]
k town ontario
2-25-2007
|
| « Re: Carbon Fiber sunroof Group BUY ! (no1knows908) | « » 3:23 PM 4/19/2008 |
Reply
Edit
|
I would be in for 4th gen, if as other said, maintained the motorized function.If it was kept under a couple hundred dollers I would gaurentee my purchase. A carbon fiber sunroof replacement shouldn't be more than 200-300 dollers (with just lid) being that the labour alone in replacing it is difficult and unless was done by the owner of the car, would cost a couple hundred bucks ontop the cf moonroof. I'm sure they will be sold at around 500 or something but its just a rectangle pretty much. LOL, speaking of which, I don't know if this is same for all shops, but this body shop wanted to charge me for 8 hours for the sunroof job (pull it out, reinstall, NOT INCLUDING actual sanding/prep/spraying). What a stooge!
fotus la polecia
|
lude98SH
Offline
2456 posts [100%]
Drexel Hill Pa
12-21-2004
|
| « Re: Carbon Fiber sunroof Group BUY ! (mattsnooz) | « » 6:22 PM 4/19/2008 |
Reply
Edit
|
ill see what I can do about that. The only thing i see with that is that weight reduction is small doing that because the majority of the weight is in the track system. http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/1964397 There is some info there.
For Sale: H22a4 pistons, H22a4 Rods, H22a4 crank
PM me for h22 and 5th gen parts because odds are I have it for sale.
|
no1knows908
Online
439 posts [100%]
N.O. Louisiana
6-27-2007
|
| « Re: Carbon Fiber sunroof Group BUY ! (lude98SH) | « » 11:01 PM 4/19/2008 |
Reply
Edit
|
Mine is more for cosmetic purposes and permanent rust solution. I like too many luxuries to actually do any worthy weight reductions.
FS
ZEX 75HP Wet Nitrous Kit including dual purge, pressure gauge, bottle bag, and RPM Window Switch. (All brand new still in boxes.)Willing to trade for Hondata S300 installed in Vtec ECU.
|
VTecLude1994
Offline
421 posts [98%]
Walnut Cove NC
6-1-2005
|
| « Re: Carbon Fiber sunroof Group BUY ! (no1knows908) | « » 11:23 PM 4/19/2008 |
Reply
Edit
|
Holy shit 8 hours? I replaced my 4th gen sunroof in about 30 minutes. Ya...rust sucks that's why I replaced mine.
| Quote, originally posted by rich045 » | | its Christmas, do you have to be that uptight? maybe i should ask santa to get you laid... |
|
streetracer6rpt
Offline
484 posts [98%]
georgia
12-31-2003
|
| « Re: Carbon Fiber sunroof Group BUY ! (lude98SH) | « » 11:46 PM 4/19/2008 |
Reply
Edit
|
got one in my 5th gen. i would say its worth it....
Bullseye power S372 BB6
http://www.maconracers.org/for...=8045
|
lude98SH
Offline
2456 posts [100%]
Drexel Hill Pa
12-21-2004
|
| « Re: Carbon Fiber sunroof Group BUY ! (streetracer6rpt) | « » 7:01 AM 4/20/2008 |
Reply
Edit
|
For Sale: H22a4 pistons, H22a4 Rods, H22a4 crank
PM me for h22 and 5th gen parts because odds are I have it for sale.
|
mattsnooz
Offline
1288 posts [100%]
k town ontario
2-25-2007
|
| « Re: Carbon Fiber sunroof Group BUY ! (VTecLude1994) | « » 9:43 AM 4/20/2008 |
Reply
Edit
|
8 hours included the power motor removal as it had never worked since I bought it. Not just removing moon roof strictly for painting or replacing.I ended up doing it myself anyway being all the cost was labour pretty much and I have free time on weekends. It all did take me around +5 hours to reinstall moon roof with the motor and to get it sliding properly.
fotus la polecia
|
hu
Offline
4328 posts [98%]
McCain Palin 2008
7-13-2005
|
| « Re: Carbon Fiber sunroof Group BUY ! (lude98SH) | « » 1:36 PM 4/20/2008 |
Reply
Edit
|
I am down. I don't see H-T'ers willing to put down $400 to save 50lbs or so. Just my opinion. 4th gen.
All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident - Arthur Schopenhauer (1788 - 1860)
|
socialistic
Offline
327 posts [100%]
Marshfield MO
12-8-2007
|
Does that $400 include all the mounting accessories as well, and no need for welding?If that's just for the plug, screw that. You'd be paying $400 for the plug...then doing the mounting yourself(more money), losing your sunroof, and only losing at most...50lbs. Not worth it to me.
~DB Squad Member #252~ '91 Acura Integra GS Sedan
~BA/BB Squad Member #1~ '93 Honda Prelude Si-VTEC (JDM h22a)*The Official BA/BB Squad*
http://honda-tech.com/zerothread/2225581 - Join the squad!
|
h23prelude
Online
217 posts [100%]
grand rapids mi
10-28-2007
|
like said earlier in this post, i'd be up for buying a direct replacement carbon fiber piece so our sunroofs still work!btw- 92' 4th gen
92'-H23a1 looking at doing a h22 head swap on my h23. if you have the parts from a doner vehicle, please notify me- redvalleymotorsport@gmail.com (i would prefer all the parts from one doner vehicle if possible)
|
CHK4TIX
Offline
3331 posts [100%]
At work
11-21-2002
|
| Quote, originally posted by socialistic » | | Does that $400 include all the mounting accessories as well, and no need for welding? If that's just for the plug, screw that. You'd be paying $400 for the plug...then doing the mounting yourself(more money), losing your sunroof, and only losing at most...50lbs. Not worth it to me. |
I dont think it is 50lbs, but I could be wrong. I just pulled the entire sunroof assmb. from a 2000 prelude and carried it well over 300 yds, from one of the junk yard to the other. It was akward but not heavy. This is my solution the the rust and it is was only $60
98 lx
|
Hawkze_2.3
NIN
Online
8962 posts [100%]
Further down the spiral TX
1-8-2004
My Gallery
|
| « Re: Carbon Fiber sunroof Group BUY ! (lude98SH) | « » 5:16 PM 4/20/2008 |
Reply
Edit
|
This is probably relevant here, it's my 4G sunroof plug install. Sorry, the pics are down and we-todd-did-racing is being we-todd-did right now  I'll try to get the pics back up soon.... http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1102799 It is a 43lb loss on a 4th gen FROM THE HIGHEST POINT ON THE CAR 
95 Prelude -intake, windshield washer lights, rear body kit, carbon fiber windows
|
UK_Luder
Offline
227 posts [100%]
UK
3-16-2006
|
| « Re: Carbon Fiber sunroof Group BUY ! (lude98SH) | « » 5:26 PM 4/20/2008 |
Reply
Edit
|
We did a similar group buy over on PreludeUK last year, and they turned out really well.
The manufacturer is still selling them off the shelf, but it works out a bit more expensive than $400 http://www.12tune.nl/index.php...=2591
PreludeUK.co.uk
|
no1knows908
Online
439 posts [100%]
N.O. Louisiana
6-27-2007
|
| « Re: Carbon Fiber sunroof Group BUY ! (UK_Luder) | « » 5:52 PM 4/20/2008 |
Reply
Edit
|
Its about $470 USD from the manufacturer. 
FS
ZEX 75HP Wet Nitrous Kit including dual purge, pressure gauge, bottle bag, and RPM Window Switch. (All brand new still in boxes.)Willing to trade for Hondata S300 installed in Vtec ECU.
|
IAluder95
Offline
722 posts [100%]
Des Moines iowa
6-6-2004
|
im in for a CF plug.
BB SQUAD MEMBER #43
|
lvlrkmart
Offline
6 posts [100%]
DFW TX
11-19-2006
|
if its just a plug.. $400. seems good
|
socialistic
Offline
327 posts [100%]
Marshfield MO
12-8-2007
|
$400 these days can get you a nice CF hood guaranteed not to warp or yellow. You loose a little weight, you gain a nice looking CF hood, you cut down on under-hood temps...you lose nothing but $400 cash and some heat.If it's just the plug...you're basically paying CF hood cost for 1/4 a CF hood. With this purchase...you lose ability to use your sunroof, you lose *up to* 50lbs, and you're out $400. And I can bet there's absolutely no guarantee against water leaks either. I like using my sunroof, and I like my mint condition interior not having any water damage. Plus no carbon fiber plug is worth my hard-earned $400.
~DB Squad Member #252~ '91 Acura Integra GS Sedan
~BA/BB Squad Member #1~ '93 Honda Prelude Si-VTEC (JDM h22a)*The Official BA/BB Squad*
http://honda-tech.com/zerothread/2225581 - Join the squad!
|
Eddiebx
Honda-Tech Member
Offline
3100 posts [100%]
5-31-2002
|
so dont get one.
eddie@urbanimport.com <~~~Your D2 Racing Sport Coilover hook up man
|
Hawkze_2.3
NIN
Online
8962 posts [100%]
Further down the spiral TX
1-8-2004
My Gallery
|
| Quote, originally posted by socialistic » | | $400 these days can get you a nice CF hood guaranteed not to warp or yellow. You loose a little weight, you gain a nice looking CF hood, you cut down on under-hood temps...you lose nothing but $400 cash and some heat. If it's just the plug...you're basically paying CF hood cost for 1/4 a CF hood. With this purchase...you lose ability to use your sunroof, you lose *up to* 50lbs, and you're out $400. |
The actual performance gain of a CF hood compared to a CF sunroof plug is quite a difference. A cf hood might loose 10-15 lbs up front, while a CF plug will drop from 43-50 lbs from the top of the the car. A JDM front bumper support will drop as much as a CF hood from the front of the car and only costs $100 or so...much better than your $400 hood.  This is a performance modification and if you don't want to do it then don't. It's a matter of personal preference. | Quote, originally posted by socialistic » | | And I can bet there's absolutely no guarantee against water leaks either. I like using my sunroof, and I like my mint condition interior not having any water damage. Plus no carbon fiber plug is worth my hard-earned $400. |
Haha, that's a ridiculous argument...if you do it right you will not have any leaks. The LF kit comes with detailed instructions on how to install and seal the plug. Mine has had no leaks for many years and never will.
95 Prelude -intake, windshield washer lights, rear body kit, carbon fiber windows
|
ProjectBB6
Online
1182 posts [100%]
Cary/Apex NC
11-28-2006
|
Sun roofs are gay... bring on the plug. I am down.
It took five generations to Perfect one idea...BB6, the last of the Preludes245whp 195trq @ 6psi: Built 2.4L, Precision SC6152e, Revhard Mani, Precision 1000cc, 3" downpipe etc.
|
Apex1972
Offline
543 posts [92%]
Macon GA
8-29-2005
|
| Quote, originally posted by socialistic » | | Does that $400 include all the mounting accessories as well, and no need for welding? If that's just for the plug, screw that. You'd be paying $400 for the plug...then doing the mounting yourself(more money), losing your sunroof, and only losing at most...50lbs. Not worth it to me. |
Exactly, you can get a brand new 5th gen glass for that much. No rust, looks better, and fully functional.
Soon to be the first HT member below 90% 
|
RusBear
Offline
101 posts [100%]
7-17-2004
|
Just to clarify - there *is* welding involved with the Lighter-Faster kit, and not every welding place will be willing to install those brackets. The roof metal is very thin, and it's not easy to attach those brackets correctly. If you have the skills and the equipment to install them yourself - well, I'm jealous!I installed the kit, and it looks OK - it's tricky to make the sealing silicone bead look good, as you're just spreading it like paste. Would I do it again? I don't know. On a related subject, I have the 5th gen roof glass and all the parts of the roof assembly if somebody wants em 
'01 Honda Prelude Type SH
'93 Honda del Sol Si
|
| | First 1 2 3 4 5 > Last |
