Figured out the TILT-ROOF mod.. A few comments...

Seattle · 10-28-03, 07:20 AM

Okay... After all the talk about the recently discovered tilt-roof mod, I decided to go have a look and figure it out myself.. I did and total time invested was about 20 minutes which included round-trip travel time to get my tools and go outside to my car.

Is the mod easy? Yes, very. I figured it out with no help, phone calls to europe or references of any kind other than knowing it could be done with the existing USDM mechanism (which admittedly I only knew because of LegendGS's post). I'm confident that someone who isn't even particularly good at taking things apart can perform this mod.

I'm not sure why MikeC and LegendGS didn't look into modding the existing mechanism first before spending $1000+ (or however much) on EDM parts to add the tilt option to the USDM moonroof. I'm guessing there was a moment of 'UMMMM' in there somewhere when they discovered the revelation but none-the-less they are out a lot of money, unless of course they installed all the EDM parts.

To acknowledge and show appreciation of their idea & contribution, I suggest that anyone performing this mod paypal them something...Even if the mod is not by way of their soon-to-be-released DIY but your own investigation. The idea was theirs to begin with and because of that, they should be shown some kind of appreciation for it. Not owed any, just simply should be out of consideration for their time & effort!

In regards to having to manually stop the moonroof in the 'close' position... I'm almost certain I have come up with a solution which will automatically stop it when it's in the 'close' position, regardless of coming from the tilt or open positions. All the existing USDM parts/mechanisms should be usable with the addition of only a couple extra small & inexpensive components.

After consulting a friend of mine, I'll be trying it out on my car. If all goes well, I'll either post the info or offer it to MikeC/LegendGS to be included in their DIY if they like. No charge.

@MikeC/LegendGS:
I believe in and meant what I said about showing appreciation. If you like, PM me your paypal acct. and I'll add another $20 to your collection-fund. Thanks for the idea!

Mastervtec · 10-28-03, 07:38 AM

Is this going to turn into another 4 page thread of bickering over a measley $20?? I sure hope not!! My eyes are tired....and this aqua color doesn't help either..

Seattle · 10-28-03, 07:45 AM

Tell me about it! Why was the original color switched in the first place?

Mastervtec · 10-28-03, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Seattle
Tell me about it! Why was the original color switched in the first place?

Matt was messing with the colors last night...he said he thought he switched them all back to normal...LOL

Seattle · 10-28-03, 06:15 PM

Thank god, it's been fixed!

DSCLegend94 · 10-29-03, 07:04 AM

Question: What difference does it make if the moonroof tilts? Sorry the Legend is the only car I've been in with a moonroof so I don't know the difference. Is more air suppose to come in, less wind noise, or it supposed to just "look cool"?

sleeprlegendcp · 10-29-03, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DSCLegend94
Question: What difference does it make if the moonroof tilts? Sorry the Legend is the only car I've been in with a moonroof so I don't know the difference. Is more air suppose to come in, less wind noise, or it supposed to just "look cool"?

With the tilt feature you can have the ventilation of the sunroof in the rain. This is especially good for those of us who smoke and dont want the JDM visors. Basically all that happens is the rear section of the sunroof pops up. That is the tilt.
Later!
Lee

jigga622 · 10-29-03, 07:13 AM

good i'm glad someone figured it out

DSCLegend94 · 10-29-03, 07:22 AM

OHHHH

I get it

Don't really care about the mod, but just curious since everyones fighting about it. Thanks Lee.

imaginasian vboy · 10-29-03, 08:10 AM

i figured out this tilt mod also. Took me a freaken long time tho. I didnt have a manual to refer to. But yea if i were to do it again..it would be a piece of cake. Im gonna try it on a 94 accord next.

88Legend_SedanL · 10-29-03, 10:24 AM

Possible for us g1's?

sleeprlegendcp · 10-29-03, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DSCLegend94
OHHHHI get it
Don't really care about the mod, but just curious since everyones fighting about it. Thanks Lee.

NO Prob!
Later!
Lee

Seattle · 10-29-03, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by imaginasian vboy
i figured out this tilt mod also. Took me a freaken long time tho. I didnt have a manual to refer to. But yea if i were to do it again..it would be a piece of cake. Im gonna try it on a 94 accord next.

Just outta curiosity, what part took so long?

Roger · 10-29-03, 11:57 AM

ya its really not hard , just taking it apart is hard

imaginasian vboy · 10-29-03, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Seattle
Just outta curiosity, what part took so long?

Umm i kinda don't want to say because of the fact that people will find out how to do this mod on their own? It just took long because i was doing it myself and didn't know how to approach it at first.

10-28-03, 07:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Seattle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 101 Car 1: 1993 Legend LS Sedan iTrader: (0)	Figured out the TILT-ROOF mod.. A few comments... Okay... After all the talk about the recently discovered tilt-roof mod, I decided to go have a look and figure it out myself.. I did and total time invested was about 20 minutes which included round-trip travel time to get my tools and go outside to my car. Is the mod easy? Yes, very. I figured it out with no help, phone calls to europe or references of any kind other than knowing it could be done with the existing USDM mechanism (which admittedly I only knew because of LegendGS's post). I'm confident that someone who isn't even particularly good at taking things apart can perform this mod. I'm not sure why MikeC and LegendGS didn't look into modding the existing mechanism first before spending $1000+ (or however much) on EDM parts to add the tilt option to the USDM moonroof. I'm guessing there was a moment of 'UMMMM' in there somewhere when they discovered the revelation but none-the-less they are out a lot of money, unless of course they installed all the EDM parts. To acknowledge and show appreciation of their idea & contribution, I suggest that anyone performing this mod paypal them something...Even if the mod is not by way of their soon-to-be-released DIY but your own investigation. The idea was theirs to begin with and because of that, they should be shown some kind of appreciation for it. Not owed any, just simply should be out of consideration for their time & effort! In regards to having to manually stop the moonroof in the 'close' position... I'm almost certain I have come up with a solution which will automatically stop it when it's in the 'close' position, regardless of coming from the tilt or open positions. All the existing USDM parts/mechanisms should be usable with the addition of only a couple extra small & inexpensive components. After consulting a friend of mine, I'll be trying it out on my car. If all goes well, I'll either post the info or offer it to MikeC/LegendGS to be included in their DIY if they like. No charge. @MikeC/LegendGS: I believe in and meant what I said about showing appreciation. If you like, PM me your paypal acct. and I'll add another $20 to your collection-fund. Thanks for the idea!

10-28-03, 07:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mastervtec Stock Is Best Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 5,544 Car 1: Bastard People iTrader: (3)	Is this going to turn into another 4 page thread of bickering over a measley $20?? I sure hope not!! My eyes are tired....and this aqua color doesn't help either.. __________________ -BDE "I like your cane." <<< >>> LMAO. You had to be there. CLICK!!>>> Newbie FAQ...Read It!! <<< CLICK!! My Coupe - Sold My New Coupe

10-29-03, 07:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
DSCLegend94 OG Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 1,559 Car 1: 1994 Acura Legend L Sedan Car 2: 2006 Honda S2K iTrader: (3)	Question: What difference does it make if the moonroof tilts? Sorry the Legend is the only car I've been in with a moonroof so I don't know the difference. Is more air suppose to come in, less wind noise, or it supposed to just "look cool"? __________________ BHG @ 208K original miles Temporarily Disabled 1994 Acura Legend L Sedan Phillips HID Kit JDM One-Piece Headlights Trenz Billet Grill OEM Foglights-PIIA ion yellow bulbs Brembos Cross-drilled/slotted rotors Axxis Metalmasters brake pads Red-painted calipers 17X7 Acura TSX OEM Wheels Pics in Gallery

10-29-03, 07:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
DSCLegend94 OG Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 1,559 Car 1: 1994 Acura Legend L Sedan Car 2: 2006 Honda S2K iTrader: (3)	OHHHHI get it Don't really care about the mod, but just curious since everyones fighting about it. Thanks Lee. __________________ BHG @ 208K original miles Temporarily Disabled 1994 Acura Legend L Sedan Phillips HID Kit JDM One-Piece Headlights Trenz Billet Grill OEM Foglights-PIIA ion yellow bulbs Brembos Cross-drilled/slotted rotors Axxis Metalmasters brake pads Red-painted calipers 17X7 Acura TSX OEM Wheels Pics in Gallery

10-29-03, 10:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
88Legend_SedanL Mmmm...shny Join Date: May 2003 Location: Salt Lake City Utah Posts: 1,158 Car 1: 88 Red Sedan iTrader: (0)	Possible for us g1's? __________________ <IMG SRC="http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p0dde2086c91948441f95e4e9961a77b0/fad2d236.jpg"> Sound: Panasonic CQ-DFX983U (Headunit) Infinity Reference 6002I(Fronts) Polk DB650 6.5's (rears) (2) 12" Kicker Comp Vr's HiFonics Brutus BX1500D more to come....

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10-28-03, 07:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Seattle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 101 Car 1: 1993 Legend LS Sedan iTrader: (0)	Tell me about it! Why was the original color switched in the first place?

10-28-03, 06:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Seattle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 101 Car 1: 1993 Legend LS Sedan iTrader: (0)	Thank god, it's been fixed!

10-29-03, 07:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
jigga622 Banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: pa Posts: 2,960 Car 1: 94 ls 6-speed black on tan iTrader: (0)	good i'm glad someone figured it out

10-29-03, 08:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
imaginasian vboy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So Cal/Bay Area Posts: 974 Car 1: 00 RL \| 95 Legend (RIP) iTrader: (0)	i figured out this tilt mod also. Took me a freaken long time tho. I didnt have a manual to refer to. But yea if i were to do it again..it would be a piece of cake. Im gonna try it on a 94 accord next.

10-29-03, 11:57 AM	#14 (permalink)
Roger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: East Lansing, Mi Posts: 4,276 Car 1: 1995 Acura Legend GS iTrader: (1)	ya its really not hard , just taking it apart is hard __________________ 1995 Legend GS (sherwood Green) 144,000 My ride http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/608014

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