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PostPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 12:51 am    Post subject: Doka sunroof options Reply with quote

I'm planning on adding a sunroof to the doka this winter.

Any best options for donor vehicles or sunroofs that have been used before?

Thanks in advance,

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 3:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here is a pic of mine, it was there when I bought the truck.

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It is hinged at the front, flips up and can be removed easile.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 6:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.vw-tristar.com/ they have a factory sunroof avalable Cool
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks for the info. I like the idea of an oem one.

cheers

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 7:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, now I just found out that my Doka wants a sunroof...
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 7:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wants? You mean NEEDS!! Very Happy

How about two of these? Naturally, you'll need one over the front seats and one over the back. Sunroof van, shmunroof van.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CRL-SFC-22-x38-NewP...ccessories

They are claiming it is the biggest sunroof "by far" on the market today.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 7:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think a doka would look good with one of these.

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 8:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

hiram6 wrote:
I think a doka would look good with one of these.



That would look really cool Cool

I'd actually given the sliding ragtop a bit of consideration, but I'm not sure how the structural integrity would hold up. I believe the doka has a cross member between the front and rear seats. In any case, there is a pressed rib in the sheet metal on the cab top right across where the ragtop would go. I'll look into it though.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 8:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The very non-flat roof of a doka would be a issue on trying to fit a large sliding ragtop.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 8:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I believe the doka has a cross member between the front and rear seats.

Yes.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 8:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I believe the doka has a cross member between the front and rear seats.

Yes.


Thanks syncrodoka, I was just out to the garage to check and yeah, the cross member can be felt through the headliner. No soundproofing up there whatsoever!
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 8:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Get the factory sound deadener panels from a GL roof and put it up with a good spray adhesive for a much quieter ride. Smile
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 8:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Get the factory sound deadener panels from a GL roof and put it up with a good spray adhesive for a much quieter ride. Smile


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PostPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 9:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just make sure that you don't put the panels between the headliner rods and the roof. There isn't enough clearance and the headliner won't fit tight again. It makes a huge difference.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 1:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Central Syncronizer wrote:
hiram6 wrote:
I think a doka would look good with one of these.



That would look really cool Cool

I'd actually given the sliding ragtop a bit of consideration, but I'm not sure how the structural integrity would hold up. I believe the doka has a cross member between the front and rear seats. In any case, there is a pressed rib in the sheet metal on the cab top right across where the ragtop would go. I'll look into it though.


don't do it. the ragtops suck ass. i have one on my GL and hate it. i'm replacing with a country homes pop top in a few weeks, but i should have just left it alone.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 3:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, that's disappointing, they do look cool, but sounds like it's a case of form over function. Had never heard a review of them from someone who had one, it's a shame they don't work well.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 12:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just finish installing the sunroof on my T3doka Syncro.
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I brought it off from Patrik vw-tristar.com (i thought the site is down) quite a long time ago.
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It looks great and my girl loves it Smile
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 12:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

This link gives me much inspiration to work on Doka!
You should try it and be patient to view it. Smile
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?3130296-...EDEN/page2
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 12:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Niiice Wink
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 3:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170586205051&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

This popped up on my ebay list today with a rag-top sunroof fitted.

Nicely done too and very shiney.

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