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| MarkVesnaG Member Since: 16 May 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 22   
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Yer I got one of those puma sunroof's yer its ok
 It came with the truck, I open it up now and then, its great through summer. I always must check when I reverse my truck into its garage, theres only 10mm clearance betwen thr roof and garage door.  |
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12th Jun 2011 3:30am |
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| 110SEB Member Since: 29 Jan 2009 Location: Essex, England Posts: 1444  
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Fine in Oz where it's dry but in the UK I reckon it's a guaranteed leak source to avoid no matter how carefully it's sealed.
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12th Jun 2011 6:41am |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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The leak issue is one to seriously consider but having had one on a previous Defender let go and shatter all over my and my boys noggins causing several lacerations while doing 70 down the A14 I never bothered again. They're not even big enough to stand through for lamping. Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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12th Jun 2011 7:48am |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5012
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Mine leaked as it wasn't sealed from new. The water built up under the headlining causing it to bulge and like a numpty when I was bored waiting for my wife to finish shopping
 I pricked the bulge above me with a pencil and got covered in water 
The other problem is the condensation that builds up on it and drip down your neck, the drops even freeze up in the winter and when they melt, yes, you get soaked again Couldn't stop the latch from rattling either  |
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12th Jun 2011 8:04am |
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| 22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3149 
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My dealer told me categorically NOT to spec a sunroof in my 110 - he said it would just leak all over the place. The vehicle is airy enough that I can live without one. 2011 110 USW
1973 Series III 1-Ton 1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker 1969 IIA 1-Ton 1966 IIA 88" |
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12th Jun 2011 8:19am |
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| RED-DOT Member Since: 29 Jun 2009 Location: stirling Posts: 2363 
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I have a spare brand new frame and fittings minus the glass which can be got off Ebay. I bought a Military metal one and fitted my Lightforce on to it, saves drilling the roof. 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..
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12th Jun 2011 9:51am |
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| Kez Member Since: 11 Apr 2011 Location: UK Posts: 271 
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Dont do it, mine came fitted with one from new, leaks, only slightly, BUT just the slightest shower and I get drips running down the lower front edge - goodness knows how much rust there is in the roof
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12th Jun 2011 10:03am |
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| 110SEB Member Since: 29 Jan 2009 Location: Essex, England Posts: 1444
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It would seem that a good quality, well sealed sunroof, big enough to lamp through and made of something that won't easily shatter, would be a brilliant invention for our friends at Nakatanenga etc...
Taking a can opener to the roof does daunt me though. |
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12th Jun 2011 12:23pm |
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| Froogle-Yorkshireman Member Since: 10 Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 350 
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It can only end in tears!
Don't do it..... Proud owner 110 Utility XS Ex RR Sport HST V8 Ex Td5 90 |
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12th Jun 2011 12:54pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6089 
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Mine doesn't leak at all (Td5 though... although i think they're the same???)
Only touble is that damn condensation dripping off it. I just keep a rag handy to wipe it over defore driving off. |
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12th Jun 2011 1:02pm |
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| RED-DOT Member Since: 29 Jun 2009 Location: stirling Posts: 2363
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I fitted a metal sunroof, no problems at all as it is fitted with a matching headlining panel. 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..
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12th Jun 2011 1:19pm |
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| 110SEB Member Since: 29 Jan 2009 Location: Essex, England Posts: 1444
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I thought you were Scottish, Red Dot - that sounds like an Irish sunroof  |
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12th Jun 2011 1:40pm |
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| RED-DOT Member Since: 29 Jun 2009 Location: stirling Posts: 2363
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Great piece of kit and warmer in the winter too and no drips..... 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..
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12th Jun 2011 1:42pm |
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| DefenderOfTheEarth Member Since: 09 Nov 2010 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 1304 
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Love a sunroof on most cars but NOT a Defender! And definitely avoid a retro fit - dad spent nearly a grand on one in a Golf. Utterly useless.
The panoramic one in the BM is great though. Defender 110XS SW gone... now VW California 180 4 Motion. |
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12th Jun 2011 4:56pm |
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