MPI Headliner

[481]

Hey guys,

My '99 is going into the paint booth in the next month or so and I need a headliner. Where's the best place to get a headliner for a '99 with a webasto sunroof? (I think that's what brand sunroof is, whatever is OEM to a '99 MPI)

Thanks in advance!  :)

[94touring]

I haven't seen any for a webasto, but I haven't really been looking either.  Have you checked with 7ent, minisport, or minispares? 

[481]

I'm not gonna lie. I came here first without looking. I figured one of you guys with your infinite Mini wisdom might know off the top of your head. Guess I better start looking! I'll look for a headliner and end up buying all sorts of other stuff, Minis are an addiction... ;D

[94touring]

I just did a quick search but didn't come up with anything for a webasto style roof.  I suspect you could probably just cut out where the sun roof is anyhow.  Are their even any ribs that hold part of the headliner up in one of those things?

[481]

Nope, no ribs. That's the tricky part I guess. My painter was looking at it and there is no way he would be able to save it. The stuff is thinner than t-shirt material. I think you're right, I'll probably have to get one fore a '96-'00 and make it work.

Maybe this one? http://www.gbcarparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Headliner96%2B

I sent an email to the GB Cars guy to see if he knows of anything. I wonder if a good upholster could get the job done with stuff they have lying around? There's hardly any headliner there because the sunroof is so big, seems kind of pricey at $200 or so to cut a big hole in the center. Hmmmmm....

EDIT: Sorry not $200! I thought it said $193, but its $139! That's a little better I guess...

[94touring]

Yeah considering there isn't much there, you might want to check out local apholsters.  They may be just as expensive though.  $140 isn't horrible considering you'll get the corner pieces in the back too.   

[481]

Yeah, true. All of it is pretty dirty including the corner pieces, I didn't realize how bad it was till I pulled some of the molding back :-X.

I'll wait and see what this guy recommends, then I'll go see my buddy Ed at the upholster shop!

[481]

Well, the verdict is in. I'll have to buy a normal headliner and cut a hole in it. O well, now I know!  ;D

[94touring]

Well good to know.