How does the bracket break?
Shoe on rail of panoramic sunroof broke
Was driving last night with my sunroof open. Heard something crack and they found later plastic pieces of the shoe on the right side of the car. I can't find the part number or a replacement. The dealership is closed today for the super bowl. The window is stuck on tilt and I would love to get this part replaced asap so I can close the window. Its been nasty weather in Chicago. pic is the nonbroken side. I need the bottom part that the "Y" looking piece fits into.
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So Google it there are plenty of them in internet to order
Hey so I just joined this thread, and saw your post. Are you still selling them?thought I would try and get a “fix” for this that isn’t crazy cost and can be done without removing the roof.
I spent some time designing a Replacement shoe that can be easily fitted from the top.
I used a new shoe to get the external dimensions and 3d printed some to install into my vehicle that has broken.
I have now had these fitted for 6 months and they were used throughout summer without issues.
if anyone wants any, let me know. I can give some details on fitting.
Nobody got any reply from him, i shared a link where you can buy for yourself
I've heard there are a number of sources on line. Installing the block may be a difficult matter.
I would caution against cheap options from unknown sources. In the event of catastrophic failure can the glass blow off creating havoc behind you? That's a question. I don't know the answer.
But I never follow a pick up truck too closely. You never know who put what in the bed and how they did or did not secure their load. It's kind of like following a car with a mattress on its roof.
I would caution against cheap options from unknown sources. In the event of catastrophic failure can the glass blow off creating havoc behind you? That's a question. I don't know the answer.
But I never follow a pick up truck too closely. You never know who put what in the bed and how they did or did not secure their load. It's kind of like following a car with a mattress on its roof.
While it could happen, the shoe is not what holds the window in place. Mine gave way for the first time at 70 mph on a freeway. It makes a loud bang for sure. But didn't go free. Again, that's not to say it couldn't if a few bolts stripped out after the window banged against those fasteners in the process.
It is true my own confidence on the shoes is shaken. if they can give way when at 100%, they can also give way when installed weakened, which is what it takes to get replacements in there. In my case, I don't open the roof at freeway speeds anymore. Around town, no problem.
It is true my own confidence on the shoes is shaken. if they can give way when at 100%, they can also give way when installed weakened, which is what it takes to get replacements in there. In my case, I don't open the roof at freeway speeds anymore. Around town, no problem.
Hallo people. Good news, we managed to repair **** shoe. I have to admit it was harder than expected, some challenge. To take glas down it is like in video showed above. 4 screws and slide it forward, no biggie. But fitting the shoe is really hard work. I had no idea how to make it, and I had some help from my father in law, old school guy who has a lot of creative ideas. We managed to fit one side and to get another one we had to split the rail and "convince" it with a hammer a bit. Did make some light damage to shoe itself and rail also but not much, doesn't disturb the function. So if you are brave enough and think you can do a lot by yourself, go ahead and try it. If not please don't even try.
If you got any questions I will be happy to try to answer. Many Greetings from Holidays in Bosnia and Herzegowina, where there isn't corona any more. No masks no distance and not many vaccinated, but no unnecessary test and no problems or sick or dead 👋👋👋🍺🍺
If you got any questions I will be happy to try to answer. Many Greetings from Holidays in Bosnia and Herzegowina, where there isn't corona any more. No masks no distance and not many vaccinated, but no unnecessary test and no problems or sick or dead 👋👋👋🍺🍺
Hithought I would try and get a “fix” for this that isn’t crazy cost and can be done without removing the roof.
I spent some time designing a Replacement shoe that can be easily fitted from the top.
I used a new shoe to get the external dimensions and 3d printed some to install into my vehicle that has broken.
I have now had these fitted for 6 months and they were used throughout summer without issues.
if anyone wants any, let me know. I can give some details on fitting.
I have this issue on my GLA250, please help advise how I can get these parts and how to install them
thanks in advance
Ebay for parts. 12 bucks or similar. Getting them in there is another story.
please send me the details andthought I would try and get a “fix” for this that isn’t crazy cost and can be done without removing the roof.
I spent some time designing a Replacement shoe that can be easily fitted from the top.
I used a new shoe to get the external dimensions and 3d printed some to install into my vehicle that has broken.
I have now had these fitted for 6 months and they were used throughout summer without issues.
if anyone wants any, let me know. I can give some details on fitting.
Could i please have the fixing details and possibly the cad file for printing?thought I would try and get a “fix” for this that isn’t crazy cost and can be done without removing the roof.
I spent some time designing a Replacement shoe that can be easily fitted from the top.
I used a new shoe to get the external dimensions and 3d printed some to install into my vehicle that has broken.
I have now had these fitted for 6 months and they were used throughout summer without issues.
if anyone wants any, let me know. I can give some details on fitting.
regards
Markbv
thought I would try and get a “fix” for this that isn’t crazy cost and can be done without removing the roof.
I spent some time designing a Replacement shoe that can be easily fitted from the top.
I used a new shoe to get the external dimensions and 3d printed some to install into my vehicle that has broken.
I have now had these fitted for 6 months and they were used throughout summer without issues.
if anyone wants any, let me know. I can give some details on fitting.
thought I would try and get a “fix” for this that isn’t crazy cost and can be done without removing the roof.
I spent some time designing a Replacement shoe that can be easily fitted from the top.
I used a new shoe to get the external dimensions and 3d printed some to install into my vehicle that has broken.
I have now had these fitted for 6 months and they were used throughout summer without issues.
if anyone wants any, let me know. I can give some details on fitting.
Hi Mark could you please send me the shoe slide dwg. for 3D?please send me the details and
Could i please have the fixing details and possibly the cad file for printing?
regards
Markbv
Thank you.
Hi DoreenHi Mark could you please send me the shoe slide dwg. for 3D?
Thank you.
Thats what I am looking for.
Hello,
Are these available for purchase?
Regards,
Don
Are these available for purchase?
Regards,
Don
There are several posts above that some have managed to get a 3d printer to make one or have found them on eBay.Hello,
Are these available for purchase?
Regards,
Don
I found some on amazon but they are the originals, you need to drop the headliner for those, I want to try the 3d printed ones so I wouldn't have to do all that. Have you seen 3d printed on Ebay?ebay is the way to go
How much to ship to the US 03820 New Hampshire I would like a setthought I would try and get a “fix” for this that isn’t crazy cost and can be done without removing the roof.
I spent some time designing a Replacement shoe that can be easily fitted from the top.
I used a new shoe to get the external dimensions and 3d printed some to install into my vehicle that has broken.
I have now had these fitted for 6 months and they were used throughout summer without issues.
if anyone wants any, let me know. I can give some details on fitting.
thought I would try and get a “fix” for this that isn’t crazy cost and can be done without removing the roof.
I spent some time designing a Replacement shoe that can be easily fitted from the top.
I used a new shoe to get the external dimensions and 3d printed some to install into my vehicle that has broken.
I have now had these fitted for 6 months and they were used throughout summer without issues.
if anyone wants any, let me know. I can give some details on fitting.
thought I would try and get a “fix” for this that isn’t crazy cost and can be done without removing the roof.
I spent some time designing a Replacement shoe that can be easily fitted from the top.
I used a new shoe to get the external dimensions and 3d printed some to install into my vehicle that has broken.
I have now had these fitted for 6 months and they were used throughout summer without issues.
if anyone wants any, let me know. I can give some details on fitting.
Hello! I just had this happen to me. Are you still making these? I would like to buy a set!
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