XJ-S factory fitted sunroof? Did they ever fit them?

555ttg · Postby **555ttg** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 12:25 am

Hi everybody, and Happy Easter!
I have a 1986 XJ-S coupe, Canadian spec. parts car. It is fitted with an electric sunroof, that is made of toughened, tinted glass, with an internal, metal 'louvered' closing panel.
I have only ever seen this type of sunroof fitted to XJ-S's OR of course, the WEBASTO type canvas sunroof, with the manual retractable panel.
I have been 'challenged' by one of out American 'cousins', that the factory only fitted METAL sunroofs to these models, and that the dimensions were as follows:- 17.25x32.25 INCHES
My point is that I was not aware of the factory EVER fitting sunroofs to these models. I am ready to admit my error if there is anybody out there that can shed light on this matter.
Thanks
Phil

ptjs1 · Postby **ptjs1** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 1:29 am

Phil,

There are certainly some XJSs fitted from new with metal electric sunroofs. I don't know the dimensions, but I've seen at least two cars with them fitted.

And in the 80's, electric tilt/slide glass sunroofs were available fitted from new on XJSs. Nearly all of the parts are unavilable new now, but the prts listings still quote all the part numbers for the glass roof installations.

Hope that helps,

Paul

555ttg · Postby **555ttg** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 4:25 am

Hi Paul,
Were these fitted at the factory or were they dealer installed? I can't ever remember them being factory fitted,but I am not as good at remembering as I used to be!
Phil

Brakebuster · Postby **Brakebuster** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:45 am

i have an '89 coupe, and the decoded vin shows it had a glass sunroof fitted from new at the factory ,

as above, if you look in the jaguar XJS parts-book, the back pages show all the sunroof components ,

if you dont have a book, then visit the JDHT parts online site

http://www.jdht.com

and you will find it in the accessories section

BB

ptjs1 · Postby **ptjs1** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 11:56 am

Phil,

BB's post seems to definitely confirm that they were fitted at factory. It seems that they could be retro-fitted by dealers as well as one could buy the "sunroof kit". Have a look at the Jaguar Classic Parts website and you can see the individual part numbers as well as the "kit" number.

Click to go to Jaguar Classic Parts link

BB,

If you get a moment, could you just drop me a pm sometime re the decoded VIN. I wasn't aware that you could work out things such as sunroofs. Tks.

Paul

Brakebuster · Postby **Brakebuster** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 2:27 pm

it wasnt so much of a VIN decode, but a Jaguar dealership brought up the list of original spec optional extras fitted against the VIN , this was custom specified by the original owner

things like the sports pack , alloys and sunroof are detailed on such a list,

i have list for my XJ8 to....heated seats, custom seat piping ,alloys ,rear compartment cigar lighter , tool kit . power-fold/heated mirrors etc above and beyond the basic specification for a Sovereign

( i wish he had forked out for a heated screen to, but you cant have everything, lol )

a friendly dealer can easily supply such a list , for free

BB

555ttg · Postby **555ttg** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 2:33 pm

Thanks BB and all the other members that have looked in on this post! I have forwarded the link to our American 'cousin' hopefully he will be big enough to admit his error. That's why I LOVE this club!!!!

Best to all!
Phil

dhdove · Postby **dhdove** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:21 pm

Dear All

On a general note I've always wondered why you would fit a sunroof in a car with air-con..........is it because the original XJS interior was found to be a bit dark and gloomy?
I've previously found that a lighter colour replacement headlining has improved the ambience of the interior no end.

BB
Glad to hear you have a rear ciggy lighter........when I get a trip out in your motor I can relax in the back with a smoke..........

DH Dove

Brakebuster · Postby **Brakebuster** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 4:11 pm

maybe he needed to stick his head out of the roof cuz he was too tall???

sorry...NO SMOKIN in the back of any of my cars

BB

dhdove · Postby **dhdove** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 5:08 pm

BB

DOH

DH Dove

poprivet · Postby **poprivet** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:48 pm

Paul, is it possible for you to compress that url into a link like THIS ONE as it makes the text scroll wider then the screen making posts very difficult to read.
Sorry to be a pain!
Pop

555ttg · Postby **555ttg** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:10 pm

Pop
How did you do that thing to shrink the link address??? Way too cool!
Can you PM me to show me how?
Thanks
Phil

poprivet · Postby **poprivet** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:14 pm

Webman shows us how HERE!

You can apply the same logic to a link, picture or other part of the Forum.

Pop

ptjs1 · Postby **ptjs1** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 8:14 pm

Pop,

No apols needed! Good suggestion - made me go and work out how to do it! I've amended original post

Tks

Paul

555ttg · Postby **555ttg** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:16 pm

Hi everyone,
Just thought I would give you the final outcome for our American cousin. He has decided that the roof is NOT factory, and that is that!

Another example I think, of American entente cordiale,and their readiness to accept opinions from other nationalities!

Tata for now!

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