anyone removed 944/968 sunroof for race car prep?
#16
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I would also like to see some pictures or a good description of how the sunroof was stripped & secured. My Momo seats are basically sitting on the floor but at 6'5'' I could use a little more space up top. I've added this to my list of winter projects.
#17
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Originally Posted by TD in DC
Z-man,
I am 6'1" and I had tremendous clearance problems with my 944 as well, even with racing seats. My car is an SCCA ITS spec so it has the interior removed, manual latches and the metal strip bracing to hold everything in place.
TD
I am 6'1" and I had tremendous clearance problems with my 944 as well, even with racing seats. My car is an SCCA ITS spec so it has the interior removed, manual latches and the metal strip bracing to hold everything in place.
TD
Sorry, I didn't mean to belittle the problem...
Can you change the rake of your seatback to help with your height? The sunroof mods will only give you so much clearence.
-Z.
#18
Originally Posted by Z-man
Can you change the rake of your seatback to help with your height? The sunroof mods will only give you so much clearence.
-Z.
-Z.
TD
#19
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Originally Posted by Z-man
Sorry, I didn't mean to belittle the problem...
i think adjusting the rake is the key for the taller people, but my seats don't have that capability (they are bottom mount and bolted directly to the floor). side mounts have that capability
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I need to remove my sunroof and replace with aluminum or lexan panel too. Can any of you guys either post more detailed pictures of your car with this modification or send an e-mail?
Thanks in advance,
Thanks in advance,
#24
I'm over 6'-4" tall so I went a little further in solving the problem. My Sparco seat is on the floor so nowhere to go but up.
I found a 924 in a wrecking yard and purchased the roof for $100. They cut it off in the middle of the A, B and C pillars. I used a spot weld cutter to remove both the old and new roofs at the seams and welded the new roof in place. The 924 roof has no cross-bracing and no corner braces like the 951 roof. It was a little bit of work but was well worth it. The new roof must weigh half of the 951 roof. I'd do it again.
I found a 924 in a wrecking yard and purchased the roof for $100. They cut it off in the middle of the A, B and C pillars. I used a spot weld cutter to remove both the old and new roofs at the seams and welded the new roof in place. The 924 roof has no cross-bracing and no corner braces like the 951 roof. It was a little bit of work but was well worth it. The new roof must weigh half of the 951 roof. I'd do it again.
#25
I have a Sparco Evo with their side mounts. I am 6'3 and with the right rake on the seat I am ok with clearance. With that said, my roof is being "filled" this weekend. I believe the shop is going to weld in a panel but I also like the inside clips idea.