11 replies to this topic

[Urbanjoke65]

I have a 97 MPI with factory fitted electric sunroof which has shrunk and needs replaced (webasto). Anyone had one replaced and by who as I think it could cause me stress - lol. I am in Ruislip but will travel to get it done within reason. Thank You

[Lucas1988]

webasto are still around, you can buy directly from them or one of their dealers

[Midas Mk1]

Not the rover size you can’t. Been there, tried that, got the carbon roof to prove it aha.

[MacGyver]

Somerford has them, changed my girlfriends 2000 Cooper one.
Not sure who can change it for you though.

Ben

Edited by MacGyver, 31 December 2022 - 06:19 PM.

[Lucas1988]

i know you can get the fabric webasto as some dealers still have old stock of them, i looked at going down that route but actually decided to go the carbon route as well. the bristol sunroof guys were really helpful and they are a webasto dealership. i found them really helpful to deal with and have plenty of spares.

Hope thats helpful

[Urbanjoke65]

Thank You for responses - I spoke to a guy at Carmagic in Harrow (a few miles from me) he said he’s done a few Mini’s in the past and to bring it down for a look/see. Somerford supplied and Tallulah is now in the work shop, got a call saying roof lining is shot so windows coming out and to redo lining..money money money - donations please lol

Edited by Urbanjoke65, 17 January 2023 - 09:09 AM.

[Urbanjoke65]

Meant to ask I said webasto but I’m not sure if it’s made by them, it’s 48 x 34 approx so it’s not like the Mini open one which I think is a square 34 x 34 approx. Is this what Midas MK1 referring to? I need a dry day to take it out and they are rare - lol

[shough]

I'm pretty sure I have read a thread where it was suggested to replace with something else, perhaps mohair, by a trimmer.
Think this was based on the grounds of reducing the shrinking effect.

[MacGyver]

I'm pretty sure I have read a thread where it was suggested to replace with something else, perhaps mohair, by a trimmer.
Think this was based on the grounds of reducing the shrinking effect.

I have seen it done and looks much better and lasts longer. It was a long time ago and I never asked where he got it from (pre made, he fitted it) as I didn't have a need for one at the time...
Depends if you can find one or someone to make it directly. If someone knows where to get them (pre-made, direct replacement) , I'm all ears. 😁

Ben

[Urbanjoke65]

Just ordered a sunroof from Somerfield for 97on MPI.

[Urbanjoke65]

https://www.somerfor...k/use-egb100080

[elbartek]

Hi, How did it work with the Somerford roof? I can see now they only have : https://www.somerfor...e-header-footer which is a replacement I guess.