Sunroof or not - Fifty - Page 2

ctrlz · 01-10-2017, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travislambert

I didn't even think about the added weight. Is there really 40 lbs of difference?

There is an option list around here somewhere with the weight penalty for each item. I recall 40 lbs for the sunroof and something like 2 for the dual mode exhaust. I'll see if I can find the thread.

This thread has some "real world" weights:
http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=431729
Just looking around at other cars, the value of 22 would be on the low side even for a small piece of glass with associated mechanism.

This thread has some discussions on handling using the value of 40 for the sunroof weight:
http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=446243

00 Trans Ram · 01-10-2017, 08:47 AM

Whatever the weight, it's more weight in the worst possible area. And impacts headroom with a helmet.

For those 2 reasons, I forewent getting one.

travislambert · 01-10-2017, 08:48 AM

I'm 6'2" and I can't sit comfortably while wearing a helmet (with a sunroof). I have to lean to the side a bit which makes it more difficult to shift. I haven't tried wearing a helmet in a car without a sunroof yet.

Megahurtz · 01-10-2017, 09:02 AM

I live in FL and thought about a sunroof but ultimately decided against it because of added weight and that it changes the roof line. I thought the car just looked better without sunroof. I've had multiple cars with sun roofs here in FL, its def a nice feature, but not enough for me to overcome the above reasons.

mduck · 01-10-2017, 09:19 AM

Well, the fact is that I will probably use it on rare occasions.
Mostly though the sunshade will be away and getting the light into the cabin for the kids.

But then again it is a hefty price for just adding some extra light
I have opend it once one my F11 BMW with panoramic window, but the sunshade is almost always open. Sweden a lot of sunshine..... not really

Glen e · 01-10-2017, 09:21 AM

This all depends where you live and what you use the car for.. I'm sure the OCD, track types, super enthusiasts hate the roof. I love it ....pretty much use it every day ....because my climate environment allows it.

sstoronto · 01-10-2017, 10:03 AM

For me, personally no:

- I'm not in a 12 month warm climate area
- It's not my daily car
- Possible leaks in the future (rubber does crack, if it's a long term car, as mentioned)
- Decreased headroom
- It slides "up and over" (don't like that), and not inside the roof panel
- Cost
- Also that "reverse mohawk" roofline!

diirk · 01-10-2017, 10:06 AM

Agreed with GlenE. No dedicated track guy would buy a car with a sunroof. With that said, this is my DD. I have another car for the track. I just use the helmet as an example of the amount of headroom available. I'm 6'2 and fit comfortably in the car. I love having the sunroof, even if it's just to let some light in or see the stars at night. Plus, I think the car looks better with the sunroof popped up a little, plus it helps keep the car cooler in the summer while it's parked at work.

avalonandl · 01-10-2017, 10:14 AM

I decided not to get the sunroof- extra headroom. Also i find I dont use them. Had one on my Avalanche- had the vehicle 10 years rarely opened it.

ctrlz · 01-10-2017, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mduck

Mostly though the sunshade will be away and getting the light into the cabin for the kids.

But then again it is a hefty price for just adding some extra light

Sounds like you should test drive one and see if it is worth it for the extra light. You may end up missing it because the side and rear windows are small relative to the size of the cabin.

mduck · 01-10-2017, 11:58 AM

No cars available to testdrive
Missed one, they are very rare in Sweden
So if I go ahead buying one it is going to be blindfolded..
Stupid, probably but once in a lifetime - yes!

00 Trans Ram · 01-10-2017, 12:02 PM

Odd - I like a dark interior on a car. In fact, it was a main reason that I liked the Camaro versus the Mustang or Challenger. I guess it goes hand-in-hand with my preference to turn all the interior lights down as low as they go at night.

Fraxum · 01-10-2017, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mduck

No cars available to testdrive
Missed one, they are very rare in Sweden
So if I go ahead buying one it is going to be blindfolded..
Stupid, probably but once in a lifetime - yes!

More light (especially important when you start with pillbox windows), more fresh air, and more options (shade closed or open) you will love it. You will never, ever notice the extra weight. The handling and steering is still awesome. And it's a desirable option for most people when selling.

Enjoy your new Camaro!

Frank237 · 01-10-2017, 12:14 PM

I opted for a non sunroof car as the sunroof ate an inch or so of headroom.

I felt the non SR roof looked FAR nice.

Waste of $900+ to add forty pounds to the roof, with a potentially leaky HOLE.

01-10-2017, 08:48 AM	#17
travislambert Drives: '17 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 1,567	I'm 6'2" and I can't sit comfortably while wearing a helmet (with a sunroof). I have to lean to the side a bit which makes it more difficult to shift. I haven't tried wearing a helmet in a car without a sunroof yet. Last edited by travislambert; 01-10-2017 at 09:29 AM.

01-10-2017, 09:21 AM	#20
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	This all depends where you live and what you use the car for.. I'm sure the OCD, track types, super enthusiasts hate the roof. I love it ....pretty much use it every day ....because my climate environment allows it. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

01-10-2017, 10:03 AM	#21
sstoronto Drives: 2017 2SS. Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Thornhill (Toronto area) Posts: 321	For me, personally no: - I'm not in a 12 month warm climate area - It's not my daily car - Possible leaks in the future (rubber does crack, if it's a long term car, as mentioned) - Decreased headroom - It slides "up and over" (don't like that), and not inside the roof panel - Cost - Also that "reverse mohawk" roofline! __________________ 2017 2SS, 6M, Hyper Blue, Kalahari, NAV, NPP

01-10-2017, 10:06 AM	#22
diirk Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Utah Posts: 713	Agreed with GlenE. No dedicated track guy would buy a car with a sunroof. With that said, this is my DD. I have another car for the track. I just use the helmet as an example of the amount of headroom available. I'm 6'2 and fit comfortably in the car. I love having the sunroof, even if it's just to let some light in or see the stars at night. Plus, I think the car looks better with the sunroof popped up a little, plus it helps keep the car cooler in the summer while it's parked at work. __________________ 16 2SS 6MT NPP White \| MRR \| ACT \| JBA \| SCT \| C7C 04 Ram 2500 CDT 4x4 Quad 91 Miata 1.8 Feal Wilwood Track Car 1morproject

01-10-2017, 10:14 AM	#23
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,018	I decided not to get the sunroof- extra headroom. Also i find I dont use them. Had one on my Avalanche- had the vehicle 10 years rarely opened it. __________________ 2019 ZL-1 Acquired 4/23/21 at 6300 miles. Riverside Blue, A10, PDR. Traded in 2017 2SS with 6M and 32k miles. Continental Extreme Contact Sports. Now has 10,000 miles... 2012 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2 AWD

01-10-2017, 08:47 AM	#16
00 Trans Ram Drives: 2017 2SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: United States Posts: 636	Whatever the weight, it's more weight in the worst possible area. And impacts headroom with a helmet. For those 2 reasons, I forewent getting one.

01-10-2017, 09:02 AM	#18
Megahurtz Snackbar Tuning Drives: 2023 SGM ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 1,522	I live in FL and thought about a sunroof but ultimately decided against it because of added weight and that it changes the roof line. I thought the car just looked better without sunroof. I've had multiple cars with sun roofs here in FL, its def a nice feature, but not enough for me to overcome the above reasons.

01-10-2017, 09:19 AM	#19
mduck Drives: not Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Sweden Posts: 36	Well, the fact is that I will probably use it on rare occasions. Mostly though the sunshade will be away and getting the light into the cabin for the kids. But then again it is a hefty price for just adding some extra light I have opend it once one my F11 BMW with panoramic window, but the sunshade is almost always open. Sweden a lot of sunshine..... not really

01-10-2017, 11:58 AM	#25
mduck Drives: not Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Sweden Posts: 36	No cars available to testdrive Missed one, they are very rare in Sweden So if I go ahead buying one it is going to be blindfolded.. Stupid, probably but once in a lifetime - yes!

01-10-2017, 12:02 PM	#26
00 Trans Ram Drives: 2017 2SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: United States Posts: 636	Odd - I like a dark interior on a car. In fact, it was a main reason that I liked the Camaro versus the Mustang or Challenger. I guess it goes hand-in-hand with my preference to turn all the interior lights down as low as they go at night.

01-10-2017, 12:14 PM	#28
Frank237 Drives: Kubota 2640, 83 BMW R-65, 2017 1 SS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Craig, MT Posts: 643	I opted for a non sunroof car as the sunroof ate an inch or so of headroom. I felt the non SR roof looked FAR nice. Waste of $900+ to add forty pounds to the roof, with a potentially leaky HOLE.

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