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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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Would like to retrofit a sunroof on my M5 E60.
Is it possible? Any ideas ?
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 11:01 AM
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Everything is possible, but I wouldn't bother. I believe it would be a big job to add it.

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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 11:04 AM
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Already have all oem parts needed but i am considering how the car will behave or if it will affect the geometry of the car
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 11:18 AM
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I haven't seen it done on an E60 but I have seen a retrofit on a Mitsubishi Diamante.
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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If you have a sawzall and some caulk, this a totally DIY job. Good luck!
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 12:05 PM
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Extremely easy to do. See how its done here http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/21/d...-sun-shine-in/
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 12:36 PM
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Funny you bring it up....my buddy just did this about a month ago and he is regretting it every day! He has wind noise,rattling,closing/opening issues as well as 2 cracked sunroof glass,yuk! Mind you this was done professionally! I personally would stay away from the headache but to each their own!
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 01:22 PM
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It IS possible, but I would not do it on my own car!
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 01:30 PM
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no way would i do that. how are you going to create the lip around the perimeter?
and you're in cyprus, right? the last thing i'd want in my car is more sun!!
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by drantispy
Would like to retrofit a sunroof on my M5 E60.
Is it possible? Any ideas ?
i was sure m5 is well loaded..
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