AnotherVQ

iTrader: (15)

Has anyone ever removed the sunroof and replaced it with a roof not designed with a sunroof in mind?

• More head room
• Less weight
• Lower center of gravity
• Exterior easier to clean
• Sunroof leak issue gone
• Easier to wrap

I guess someone would need to get a replacement roof to do something like this and I don't think any Gs came without the sunroof.

Rochester

iTrader: (9)

From 2011 to 2012, Infiniti was selling a version of the G37 Sedan called the G25, with a tiny V6 and fewer standard features. The base model did not have a sunroof.

Also in 2009, the Moonroof was optional, even though most G's were built with one. So I assume the same for the 2007 and 2008 G35 Sedan.

https://www.infinitihelp.com/models/...ifications.php

So theoretically... yes, you could chop your roof and replace it.

stealthee

Chopping the roof wouldn't be easy, nor would it be necessary, but the alternative still wouldn't be easy either. Either option is going to require glass removal, but the "simpler" option would be to locate a non sunroof roof, then drill out the spot welds with a spot weld cutter, then repeat the process with your roof, then slowly spot weld in the donor roof.

iCrap

iTrader: (8)

I don't think anyone makes it for the G, but some cars have aftermarket sunroof delete panels. They bolt in place and sit flush with the roof

James Harden

iTrader: (1)

Im 3 out of 3 on my Infiniti's owned with sunroof leaks. Its ridiculous. Id totally be down to delete mine.

sobeIPL

sunroofs are like pools. You want one when your shopping, but once you get it, you never use it and it’s nothing but a headache

stealthee

Heh, I'll never have a pool ever again. I used to install and sell pools years back. When I had a pool I think I swam in it maybe 15 times in 12 years.

Rochester

iTrader: (9)

Wow, that's awesome. I had no idea there was such a thing.

If my sunroof ever started leaking bad, or broke, I could totally relate to putting a blank on the roof.

Really don't care for the whole sunroof/moonroof thing. I virtually never use it. Don't like the glare, or the noise, or forgetting it was open when parking.

sobeIPL

its really useful when your working on the interior of your car so you can get more light, lol. I used my mine a ton during my big project but that’s about the only time I ever used it.

iCrap

iTrader: (8)

I use mine in the winter to get more light in the cabin since its always darker.... it stays pretty much closed all summer. I'd be fine with a fixed glass pane that doesn't open too.

ILM-NC G37S

iTrader: (3)

LOL, I must be the only one here who absolutely loves the roof. Mine is open more than it is closed 😁

iCrap

iTrader: (8)

Eh I have a convertible too so if its nice out i'm just taking that instead lol.

ILM-NC G37S

iTrader: (3)

Sure, rub salt in that wound why don't you, lol.

JSolo

iTrader: (14)

I thought I wanted a sunroof after having a car with ttops. Turns out the sunroof got minimal use. Barely a handful of times a year in the G. On the other car I think the roof has been opened two times in the last 6 years. I'll gladly accept a car without a sunroof these days. Probably less flex, definitely less rattles as the car ages, nothing to leak or shatter over your head.

mummy2

Ever since I got my muffler delete I open mine so I can hear the exhaust more. Plus if you close all the windows and open the sunroof and the right rear passenger window it will direct air onto you without having to deal with the noise and buffeting of having the drivers window open.