Sunroof and chassis question

iatacs19 · 04-26-2007, 02:49 PM

On the E90 and E92, sunroof is standard and cannot be deleted right?

Ok, so when they manufacture the chassis, is it manufactured with the cut-out for the sunroof or do they cut it after they manufacture the chassis?

I want to know because I would love to have deleted the sunroof, I am aware it's not a big deal, but I love to learn of the technical aspects/reasons if any during manufacturing.

RiXst3r · 04-26-2007, 02:50 PM

the hole is already there when they get the frame put together, all the pictures I have seen on the factory tours, shows the frame with an open top for it

E90Fleet · 04-26-2007, 03:10 PM

There are 2 seperate roof panels at the factory

1 with the sunroof, one without

The robot pics up the one required

E90Fleet · 04-26-2007, 03:17 PM

Here is one of the robots placing on a non-sunroof panel on a E90

Notice the black glue lines on the roof

Also notice the non-sunroof cars have a straight centre roof brace.
Sunroof cars have a brace pre-installed on the sunroof roof, that is shaped to allow the sunroof unit

ehhhwik · 04-26-2007, 03:28 PM

wow, cool pictures

iatacs19 · 04-26-2007, 03:39 PM

E90Fleet, you are awesome!!!

Now I am sad.

How come I can't delete sunroof? It would seem rather easy...

EDK99 · 04-26-2007, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by iatacs19

E90Fleet, you are awesome!!!

Now I am sad.

How come I can't delete sunroof? It would seem rather easy...

Because BMW NA put it as standard (included) in all 3 series. Sure it is easy to remove but we do not get that option in NA.

iatacs19 · 04-26-2007, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by EK_335i

So you are SOL.

I know, I see it every time I look up.

Gort · 04-26-2007, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by iatacs19

I want to know because I would love to have deleted the sunroof, I am aware it's not a big deal, but I love to learn of the technical aspects/reasons if any during manufacturing.

I am curious why having a sunroof is a problem? Is it because the delete would hypothetically lower the price? Living where it is warm all the time and sunny most of the time, I love mine.

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iatacs19 Major General 459 Rep 5,319 Posts Drives: 2016 SO M4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (8)	Sunroof and chassis question On the E90 and E92, sunroof is standard and cannot be deleted right? Ok, so when they manufacture the chassis, is it manufactured with the cut-out for the sunroof or do they cut it after they manufacture the chassis? I want to know because I would love to have deleted the sunroof, I am aware it's not a big deal, but I love to learn of the technical aspects/reasons if any during manufacturing.
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RiXst3r 274 Rep 6,510 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio iTrader: (14)	the hole is already there when they get the frame put together, all the pictures I have seen on the factory tours, shows the frame with an open top for it
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	There are 2 seperate roof panels at the factory 1 with the sunroof, one without The robot pics up the one required __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Here is one of the robots placing on a non-sunroof panel on a E90 Notice the black glue lines on the roof Also notice the non-sunroof cars have a straight centre roof brace. Sunroof cars have a brace pre-installed on the sunroof roof, that is shaped to allow the sunroof unit Attached Images __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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iatacs19 Major General 459 Rep 5,319 Posts Drives: 2016 SO M4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (8)	E90Fleet, you are awesome!!! Now I am sad. How come I can't delete sunroof? It would seem rather easy...
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