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mdallaire

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I am considering a couple of modifications to my 192 XJS V12 coupe 1. installing a sun roof and 2. adding stainless steel rocker panel covers. Any pros and cons from the groups??
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<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by mdallaire:
I am considering a couple of modifications to my 192 XJS V12 coupe 1. installing a sun roof and 2. adding stainless steel rocker panel covers. Any pros and cons from the groups??
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Personally I like the sunroof idea (as long as you don't have a vert!
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) But I've seen XJS with the SS rockers and thought it looked cheap and tacky. I'd recommend against that one myself.
What color is your XJS?

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Well, with a sunroof keep in mind that you get what you pay for. Go with the best quality that you can afford, and go with the best installer you can find. If you can get references from other customers, great. Not all sunroofs are created equal, so go with a name brand, such as Webasto, something with a lifetime warranty that includes leaking. I used to work in the aftermarket installation industry, and I can tell you stories that will make your hair curl. I wouldn't trust some of these gorillas to install a nail in a piece of wood without screwing it up, but there are some really good professionals out there. Don't ever go with the cheapest guys. Shop around. Visit their premises if you can.

Stainless rocker covers are decorative, but don't really do much other than look sharp. Once again, make sure that the installation is done properly, with rustproofing applied to the holes that are drilled. Done right, they should be no problem.
 
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mdallaire

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Tks for the input....I am seeking qualified installers of sunroofs....primarly looking for aftermarket shops that intall for the auto industry so if any thoughts of location in the New England area please let me know...

The color of my XJS is gun metal/silver.
It is going in the shop on 1/20/03 for body work got hit going through a parking lot after only 8 days of ownership...the lady got my left front fender, bunper and wheel with possible damage to the steering rack....I did cry

Tks again for the help

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Sorry to hear of your mishap..I would do the sunroof and leave the other mod off my list..

Its always nice to be able to push a button and have the sun shine in..

Good luck and happy holidays!
 
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Well I guess the voiting is going ney to the SS rockers and yea to the sun roof!Tks for the opinions.
Also I did take some new photos of the car this weekend and will try to post them later.

Tks again for all the input
 
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