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PUNISHER TA 07-29-12 02:32 AM

That is simply awesome.

Zacho 07-29-12 06:55 PM

Some wonderful craftsmanship here. Thanks for sharing.

dnrprojectsvp 08-24-12 04:23 AM

how much weight is saved from deleting the sunroof?

PandazRx-7 08-25-12 02:02 PM


Originally Posted by dnrprojectsvp (Post 11198640)
how much weight is saved from deleting the sunroof?

I didn't weigh my sunroof assembly but I'd guess the savings is about 15-20lbs...

Kevin Doe 08-28-12 05:14 PM

Weight savings was 20 lbs over the stock assembly (if you include the headliner removal).

I will be soon offering a group buy of sorts for those of you that are interested. I'll update with details when I work out pricing and that sort of thing.

gofastgtr 08-28-12 06:14 PM


Originally Posted by Kevin Doe (Post 11203498)

I will be soon offering a group buy of sorts for those of you that are interested. I'll update with details when I work out pricing and that sort of thing.

Been waiting for this. :icon_tup: I'm in

justy 09-14-12 01:46 AM

gr8 :icon_tup:

FD3S4Life 09-23-12 01:03 PM

looking forward to the details. :)

Talex37 10-01-12 12:59 AM

Any updates?



Originally Posted by FD3S4Life (Post 11231987)
looking forward to the details. :)

x2! Ready to spend dem dolla billz!

Kevin Doe 10-01-12 06:57 AM

I sold the mold to Ronin Speedworks. Look for info from them very soon on availability and price.

gofastgtr 10-01-12 10:31 AM

They had the first fiberglass piece at sevenstock. Looked great. I tried to pick it up, but it was already sold. Can't wait to get ahold of one.

steeve2184 10-01-12 12:57 PM

Subscribed! This is really amazing craftsmanship.

86v8rx7 10-02-12 11:24 PM

Yep I have the first one, I'll install it as soon as I get it back from paint.

misterstyx69 10-03-12 12:16 AM

I read all this and nothing for an FC?..
I feel violated!.

jkstill 10-03-12 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 86v8rx7 (Post 11242846)
Yep I have the first one, I'll install it as soon as I get it back from paint.

Actually, here is the first one, already painted.

It is the prototype seen earlier in this thread.

Once the FD goes up on jackstands for the winter I will install it.

jkstill 11-22-12 08:01 PM

Just got the stock sunroof out and dryfit the fiberglass one.

Looks pretty good - now I just need to fashion some spacers, tighten it down and seal the seam.

https://www.rx7club.com/members/jkst...ium-49649t.jpg

https://www.rx7club.com/members/jkst...ium-49650t.jpg

https://www.rx7club.com/members/jkst...ium-49651t.jpg

According to the bathroom scales the stock sunroof and all associated bits weigh ~22 lbs.

The fiberglass sunroof is ~3 lbs, so a net loss of ~19 lbs, all of it off of the roof.

Bigger pics are available here: sunroof pics

Project7 11-25-12 07:56 PM

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I got my Ronin FRP version installed. It fit nicely, but it needs to be stiffer in the center on the front and rear edges. It seems like it sags in those areas a bit. I needed to lift the front and rear center edges from underneath for it to line up correctly. It wasn't too hard to do.

Great mold Kevin and part Ronin.

jkstill 11-26-12 08:59 AM


Originally Posted by Project7 (Post 11297151)
It fit nicely, but it needs to be stiffer in the center on the front and rear edges. It seems like it sags in those areas a bit. I needed to lift the front and rear center edges from underneath for it to line up correctly. It wasn't too hard to do.

I found that necessary as well. As you said, not too difficult to deal with.

Kevin Doe 11-26-12 11:48 AM

When I put mine in, I used 3M window weld to seal it. Once that was cured, it was significantly stiffer.

Project7 11-26-12 02:51 PM


Originally Posted by Kevin Doe (Post 11297708)
When I put mine in, I used 3M window weld to seal it. Once that was cured, it was significantly stiffer.

What 3m Windo-Weld did you use, the roll (what thickness) or the tube?

jkstill 11-26-12 06:17 PM


Originally Posted by Kevin Doe (Post 11297708)
When I put mine in, I used 3M window weld to seal it. Once that was cured, it was significantly stiffer.

Thanks for the tip.

The silicone has made it stiffer - I will keep the window weld in mind if the silicone doesn't hold up well while driving.

jkstill 11-26-12 06:20 PM

just read the product description and review of 3M window weld - that stuff is permanent!

Dliverance 08-10-13 09:28 AM

Has anyone installed a non sunroof headliner with the delete plug in place?

jkstill 08-10-13 11:06 PM


Originally Posted by Dliverance (Post 11543405)
Has anyone installed a non sunroof headliner with the delete plug in place?

Yes, I did a few months ago.

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...-swap-1021113/

jacobcartmill 08-16-13 01:29 PM

does anyone know where i can get a sunroof delete panel? the Ronin one seems to have been removed from their site a while back. all the posts i can find about the Ronin panel also seem to be from 2012.

anyone?


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