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EvilRB · 05-21-2013, 08:44 PM

I want a sunroof so bad for my car...

RurouniMidnight · 05-21-2013, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonRockett

A buddy of mine is actually in the process of making these. Very similar to Kognition. Real CF and strong as all hell.

Both S13 and S14.

I hope so, will be so down.

TheRealSy90 · 05-22-2013, 03:58 AM

I just want some of those metal brackets, the CF panels are going to be too expensive...

Nissansota240 · 05-22-2013, 07:17 AM

Anything that bolts to the top of the roof skin or is glued to the top will look like shit. No matter how nice the material. (Just my opinion)

blueshark123 · 05-22-2013, 08:07 AM

I personally hated the look of kognition sunroof delete.

RurouniMidnight · 05-22-2013, 12:08 PM

What didn't you like about it? It was the simplest cleanest way to cover a big whole in the top of your car, and weighed like 1lb. Was it the carbon because it can be painted to match body color.

I loved the one in my old S14 and wish i could get another for my new car.

blueshark123 · 05-22-2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RurouniMidnight

What didn't you like about it? It was the simplest cleanest way to cover a big whole in the top of your car, and weighed like 1lb. Was it the carbon because it can be painted to match body color.

I loved the one in my old S14 and wish i could get another for my new car.

I like a cleaner look even painting it will still look like crap imo. I dont want to see shit glued on like a patch all shitty. I want to create a insert of where the stock one is that boltes on like the stock sunroof.

Rustys14 · 05-22-2013, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by blueshark123

I want to create a insert of where the stock one is that bolts on like the stock sunroof.

I would like something like this too but it would be much harder to make then the kognition style patch. Maybe if enough people showed interest we could get an frp company to produce one as I'm sure it would sell well.

Edit: Something like this but a little cleaner and for the s13.

zenkiZ · 05-22-2013, 05:29 PM

That is on a s13 coupe,and it isn't finished yet so yea not that clean hahaha

*fliprayzin240sx* · 05-22-2013, 06:02 PM

I finally saw a kognition plug for the first time, I was in the impression that its perfect fit kinda deal, not a sit on top and glued down kinda crap. Not impressed and do not want...

*fliprayzin240sx* · 05-22-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by matej

someone please replicate the oem sunroof out of carbon fiber. I want a carboon fiber sunroof that i can keep popped open.

i waaaaants!!!

Frank_Jaeger · 05-23-2013, 01:57 AM

S13 hatch roof skin swap with a few pics.

BoostinIX · 05-23-2013, 04:37 AM

Kognition on a black car blends in pretty well. Have yet to hear "wtf is that" or similar. Guessing the panel + sealant stand out more on lighter colors.

blueshark123 · 05-23-2013, 10:32 AM

Its like having a 240sx with overfenders riveted on i just dont like that look.

KiwiZenki · 05-23-2013, 05:35 PM

Newbs with your sunroofs...

blueshark123 · 05-23-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KiwiZenki

Newbs with your sunroofs...

STFU Newb.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 05-23-2013, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by blueshark123

STFU Newb.

Its okay, reported for having too many bumps in his FS thread...

KiwiZenki · 05-23-2013, 10:36 PM

Yeah, shit sold on d-town.

I won't spam though, sorry, lost money on those hubs.

240boi115 · 05-23-2013, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KiwiZenki

Newbs with your sunroofs...

just wow....

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Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

i waaaaants!!!

my god....thats got to be one of the coolest sunroofs ive seen. how come verside, vis, version select or even 6666 customs haven't produced these yet!?!?!?!?!?

Nissansota240 · 05-24-2013, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by KiwiZenki

Newbs with your sunroofs...

You'd think being from Minnesota you'd be a bit nicer.

KiwiZenki · 05-24-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Nissansota240

You'd think being from Minnesota you'd be a bit nicer.

Haha, just joking, not trying to thread jack.

JohanM · 06-18-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AngryPanda

i will have s13 and s14 available this summer

I'm interested on one for a s13.

slideways2004 · 06-18-2013, 04:23 PM

The kognition panel was so thin that you can barely see it! It's not like overfenders where you can see a thick rivet on piece.

It was molded to the shape of the roof (not flat!) and fit perfect. If someone painted it, i bet 99% of people wouldn't event notice it.

The problem with panels that are the same size as the glass is the sealing. It will most likely leak and not look as sleek. Overlapping a very thin piece of carbon is the way to go

Nissansota240 · 06-19-2013, 07:56 AM

How would you not notice a kognition panel. If it doesn't sit flush its going to be noticed. Plus I would think that even with painting it a kognition will still look shitty, thats my opinion though. A piece that large riveted onto the roof of the car, especially a low car.

There are enough products out there that it would not be to difficult to find the necessary seals to keep a glass replacement option from leaking.

Thedriftbadger · 06-19-2013, 08:36 AM

I don't see why you couldn't just weld in a piece of steel flush in the hole. Just weld slowly so you don't warp the metal and it should come out fine. That's what i'm going to do. You wouldn't have to worry about leaks and there won't be any brackets in the way of the headliner.

BoostinIX · 06-19-2013, 08:58 AM

Who rivets a Kog. sunroof delete? The overlap isn't nearly enough for that. 3M windshield sealant, it's not coming off. No gloss on it = most people don't notice it on a black car/assume its a solid moonroof, have to point it out usually.

PrimeDirective · 08-29-2013, 02:32 PM

CrimsonRocket, any update on your buddy's sunroof delete panels?

TheRealSy90 · 12-09-2013, 02:00 AM

Wondering what happened with this...

mechanicalmoron · 12-09-2013, 02:14 AM

I've never understood hating sunroofs. If you're tall or whatever, I get it, but, covering them with the haggard shit people do?

Like, be it a purpose-bought plate, or a homedo, it looks like utter SHIT to rivet something just on top of it. Why can't a "delete" just be a panel with a seal around the edge, that actually replaces the sunroof and sits in the hole?

And so it leaks.... isn't it better to take rtv to your roof, than have a giant panel o'shit riveted to your roof?

Keep the ziptie "culture" off your roof.

Plus, having a sun roof would be so nice....

Nissansota240 · 12-09-2013, 08:07 AM

Right now I am currently working on a fiberglass sunroof delete panel that can bolt in to the factory track system or to my track delete system. Also planning on making more of my brackets. Currently only have them designed for s14 sunroof glass.

05-21-2013, 08:44 PM	#31
EvilRB Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SO CAL Posts: 1,418 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I want a sunroof so bad for my car... __________________

05-22-2013, 07:17 AM	#34
Nissansota240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Land of Purple Rain Posts: 1,255 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Anything that bolts to the top of the roof skin or is glued to the top will look like shit. No matter how nice the material. (Just my opinion) __________________ DLG - DIRTYLOVE

05-22-2013, 12:08 PM	#36
RurouniMidnight Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston TX Age: 42 Posts: 1,245 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	What didn't you like about it? It was the simplest cleanest way to cover a big whole in the top of your car, and weighed like 1lb. Was it the carbon because it can be painted to match body color. I loved the one in my old S14 and wish i could get another for my new car. __________________ http://nightparade.wordpress.com/ Join in on instagram @nightparade

05-22-2013, 06:02 PM	#40
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I finally saw a kognition plug for the first time, I was in the impression that its perfect fit kinda deal, not a sit on top and glued down kinda crap. Not impressed and do not want... __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

05-23-2013, 04:37 AM	#43
BoostinIX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Age: 40 Posts: 817 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Kognition on a black car blends in pretty well. Have yet to hear "wtf is that" or similar. Guessing the panel + sealant stand out more on lighter colors. __________________

05-22-2013, 08:07 AM	#35
blueshark123 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 5,481 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	I personally hated the look of kognition sunroof delete.

05-22-2013, 05:29 PM	#39
zenkiZ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: gulfport,ms Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That is on a s13 coupe,and it isn't finished yet so yea not that clean hahaha

05-23-2013, 01:57 AM	#42
Frank_Jaeger Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida Age: 33 Posts: 1,352 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	S13 hatch roof skin swap with a few pics.

05-23-2013, 10:32 AM	#44
blueshark123 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 5,481 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	Its like having a 240sx with overfenders riveted on i just dont like that look.

05-23-2013, 05:35 PM	#45
KiwiZenki Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: MN Age: 35 Posts: 123 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Newbs with your sunroofs... __________________ 1995 SE Hardtop - Sold Bicycle

05-23-2013, 10:36 PM	#48
KiwiZenki Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: MN Age: 35 Posts: 123 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, shit sold on d-town. I won't spam though, sorry, lost money on those hubs. __________________ 1995 SE Hardtop - Sold Bicycle

06-18-2013, 04:23 PM	#53
slideways2004 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Age: 38 Posts: 1,706 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	The kognition panel was so thin that you can barely see it! It's not like overfenders where you can see a thick rivet on piece. It was molded to the shape of the roof (not flat!) and fit perfect. If someone painted it, i bet 99% of people wouldn't event notice it. The problem with panels that are the same size as the glass is the sealing. It will most likely leak and not look as sleek. Overlapping a very thin piece of carbon is the way to go __________________ http://essencegarage.wordpress.com/

06-19-2013, 07:56 AM	#54
Nissansota240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Land of Purple Rain Posts: 1,255 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	How would you not notice a kognition panel. If it doesn't sit flush its going to be noticed. Plus I would think that even with painting it a kognition will still look shitty, thats my opinion though. A piece that large riveted onto the roof of the car, especially a low car. There are enough products out there that it would not be to difficult to find the necessary seals to keep a glass replacement option from leaking. __________________ DLG - DIRTYLOVE

06-19-2013, 08:36 AM	#55
Thedriftbadger Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ontario Posts: 305 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't see why you couldn't just weld in a piece of steel flush in the hole. Just weld slowly so you don't warp the metal and it should come out fine. That's what i'm going to do. You wouldn't have to worry about leaks and there won't be any brackets in the way of the headliner.

06-19-2013, 08:58 AM	#56
BoostinIX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Age: 40 Posts: 817 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Who rivets a Kog. sunroof delete? The overlap isn't nearly enough for that. 3M windshield sealant, it's not coming off. No gloss on it = most people don't notice it on a black car/assume its a solid moonroof, have to point it out usually. __________________

08-29-2013, 02:32 PM	#57
PrimeDirective Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Olympia WA Age: 37 Posts: 266 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	CrimsonRocket, any update on your buddy's sunroof delete panels?

12-09-2013, 02:14 AM	#59
mechanicalmoron Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: tx Posts: 1,078 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've never understood hating sunroofs. If you're tall or whatever, I get it, but, covering them with the haggard shit people do? Like, be it a purpose-bought plate, or a homedo, it looks like utter SHIT to rivet something just on top of it. Why can't a "delete" just be a panel with a seal around the edge, that actually replaces the sunroof and sits in the hole? And so it leaks.... isn't it better to take rtv to your roof, than have a giant panel o'shit riveted to your roof? Keep the ziptie "culture" off your roof. Plus, having a sun roof would be so nice....

12-09-2013, 08:07 AM	#60
Nissansota240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Land of Purple Rain Posts: 1,255 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Right now I am currently working on a fiberglass sunroof delete panel that can bolt in to the factory track system or to my track delete system. Also planning on making more of my brackets. Currently only have them designed for s14 sunroof glass. __________________ DLG - DIRTYLOVE