To Sunroof or Not To Sunroof??? - Page 2

LT4Greg · 05-15-2017, 07:41 PM

Agree with you Bucknut 2006 about that unicorn ZL1 but I want one with a 6 speed manual!!

KyleL · 05-15-2017, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Sunroof kills the looks of this car. No way

Yep. Roof lines look so much better without the sunroof. My 16 ss had a sunroof and opening it up wasn't worth it to me.

Now if they had curved the glass to match the coupe's roof lines....hell yes!

travislambert · 05-15-2017, 08:28 PM

I had a '16 SS with a sunroof and I now have a '17 ZL1 without the sunroof. I much prefer not having a sunroof in this car. There's more headroom, the roof line looks better, and I don't have to mess with the sunroof shade sliding backwards under hard acceleration.

JeffMorse · 05-15-2017, 08:39 PM

Had to have a sunroof in my last car cause it was one of those panoramic jobbies. Looked neat cause the whole roof was glass. Figured I'd use it constantly. I only used it when I felt guilty about spending all the money for it and not using it.

Would not get one again I don't think.

USP45 · 05-15-2017, 11:47 PM

I would *prefer* to find one without a sunroof simply due to the extra height of not having one. With that being said, every time I am in the wifeys Ford Flex I find myself opening the sunroof up...

I guess my problem is that I am 6'1" with a long torso and I would like to take it on a track at some point. I have sat in a ZL1 with and without a sunroof and wearing a helmet in one with a sunroof would be difficult. Maybe not impossible, but the helmet WOULD hit the roof even with seat lowered and leaned back. Decisions, decisions... I guess if I found a killer deal on one with a sunroof I would have a hard time saying no just because it had one.

GoneBoy · 05-16-2017, 05:36 AM

Didn't get one bc of my height and helmet fears, but i really enjoy how this car looks with the sunroof fully opened. If i was shorter and lived in southern cali, i would have picked up one.

BlaqWhole · 05-16-2017, 05:56 AM

Imust be the only one who enjoys having one. See, I enjoy driving at night. And having the night sky beaming down on me is just awesome. On Summer nights, opening that sunroof and cruising is amazing. Even in the daytime with the roof closed, I keep the shade open as I find the glass is dark enough that I'm not feeling cooked in the car. In my Mustang I had to get a convertible because they do not have the sunroof option. But when it comes to any other vehicle, it is either sunroof or no deal. When the salesman first contacted me and told me they had a ZL1 coming in, I told him it had to have a sunroof and that was my main stipulation. Besides, I'm no racer and I don't plan to push this car to it's limit. Less structural stiffness doesn't matter to me.

crossroaddemons · 05-16-2017, 07:22 AM

Nothing to add here other than to say we opted not to get a sunroof because of the way it opens. Not a fan of the up and over the roof look.

kwav8r · 05-16-2017, 01:16 PM

Thanks a TON for the feedback everyone, some really insightful comments and things that I hadn't thought of. Based upon what I've heard I made a decision - don't want to disparage anyone's choice.

Suffice it to say I feel a whole lot more comfortable with making the decision that I am. Now, if I can just figure out to PDR or not to PDR. I have no plans to track the car but also don't want to miss out on a selling feature when, or IF, I ever decide to sell.

catdog · 05-16-2017, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kwav8r

Thanks a TON for the feedback everyone, some really insightful comments and things that I hadn't thought of. Based upon what I've heard I made a decision - don't want to disparage anyone's choice.

Suffice it to say I feel a whole lot more comfortable with making the decision that I am. Now, if I can just figure out to PDR or not to PDR. I have no plans to track the car but also don't want to miss out on a selling feature when, or IF, I ever decide to sell.

PDR has nice valet feature which is really useful and in this day when everyone has a front-facing camera for recording in case of accident, PDR is nice integrated and becomes a no-brainer...

kwav8r · 05-16-2017, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by catdog

PDR has nice valet feature which is really useful and in this day when everyone has a front-facing camera for recording in case of accident, PDR is nice integrated and becomes a no-brainer...

Does the PDR run all the time or do you have to activate it?

Found this http://www.chevrolet.com/performance-data-recorder but I'm not 100% clear. Looks like you have to turn it on. Does it "over right" data once the card is full?

WILWAXU · 05-16-2017, 02:02 PM

I recommend going down to the dealer and sitting in a Camaro with a sunroof, and one without. I normally prefer a sunroof, but I did not like it in this car (not an option on a 1LE anyways

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unavailablezl1 · 05-16-2017, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kwav8r

Thanks a TON for the feedback everyone, some really insightful comments and things that I hadn't thought of. Based upon what I've heard I made a decision - don't want to disparage anyone's choice.

Suffice it to say I feel a whole lot more comfortable with making the decision that I am. Now, if I can just figure out to PDR or not to PDR. I have no plans to track the car but also don't want to miss out on a selling feature when, or IF, I ever decide to sell.

You have to get PDR. It is a must have in my book. I just now this last weekend started using it. Talk about fun. You get instant 0-60 1/4 mile....etc

Have a look. This is a still shot just after taking off slow.

crazydmc · 05-16-2017, 02:39 PM

I didn't want a sunroof (I liked the roof lines of the Camaro without it)... but mine had one and I'm glad that I have it now.

I never open in day time (why would I want the sun shining on my head, or light up the interior of my car?) .. but at night it is awesome. seeing the stars, etc.

it works very well, minimal noise and wind.

05-15-2017, 07:41 PM	#15
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,869	Agree with you Bucknut 2006 about that unicorn ZL1 but I want one with a 6 speed manual!! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

05-16-2017, 02:02 PM	#26
WILWAXU Drives: 2019 Crush ZL1 1LE Join Date: May 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 544 View My Garage	I recommend going down to the dealer and sitting in a Camaro with a sunroof, and one without. I normally prefer a sunroof, but I did not like it in this car (not an option on a 1LE anyways ). __________________ John Brown Instagram @wilwaxu Facebook @wilwaxu Last edited by WILWAXU; 05-16-2017 at 02:50 PM.

05-15-2017, 08:28 PM	#17
travislambert Drives: '17 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 1,567	I had a '16 SS with a sunroof and I now have a '17 ZL1 without the sunroof. I much prefer not having a sunroof in this car. There's more headroom, the roof line looks better, and I don't have to mess with the sunroof shade sliding backwards under hard acceleration.

05-15-2017, 08:39 PM	#18
JeffMorse Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 211	Had to have a sunroof in my last car cause it was one of those panoramic jobbies. Looked neat cause the whole roof was glass. Figured I'd use it constantly. I only used it when I felt guilty about spending all the money for it and not using it. Would not get one again I don't think.

05-15-2017, 11:47 PM	#19
USP45 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: McKinney TX Posts: 334	I would prefer to find one without a sunroof simply due to the extra height of not having one. With that being said, every time I am in the wifeys Ford Flex I find myself opening the sunroof up... I guess my problem is that I am 6'1" with a long torso and I would like to take it on a track at some point. I have sat in a ZL1 with and without a sunroof and wearing a helmet in one with a sunroof would be difficult. Maybe not impossible, but the helmet WOULD hit the roof even with seat lowered and leaned back. Decisions, decisions... I guess if I found a killer deal on one with a sunroof I would have a hard time saying no just because it had one.

05-16-2017, 05:36 AM	#20
GoneBoy Drives: '17 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Atlanta Posts: 410	Didn't get one bc of my height and helmet fears, but i really enjoy how this car looks with the sunroof fully opened. If i was shorter and lived in southern cali, i would have picked up one.

05-16-2017, 05:56 AM	#21
BlaqWhole Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 7,692	Imust be the only one who enjoys having one. See, I enjoy driving at night. And having the night sky beaming down on me is just awesome. On Summer nights, opening that sunroof and cruising is amazing. Even in the daytime with the roof closed, I keep the shade open as I find the glass is dark enough that I'm not feeling cooked in the car. In my Mustang I had to get a convertible because they do not have the sunroof option. But when it comes to any other vehicle, it is either sunroof or no deal. When the salesman first contacted me and told me they had a ZL1 coming in, I told him it had to have a sunroof and that was my main stipulation. Besides, I'm no racer and I don't plan to push this car to it's limit. Less structural stiffness doesn't matter to me.

05-16-2017, 07:22 AM	#22
crossroaddemons Drives: 1971 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Beacon, NY Posts: 738	Nothing to add here other than to say we opted not to get a sunroof because of the way it opens. Not a fan of the up and over the roof look.

05-16-2017, 01:16 PM	#23
kwav8r Flyin NOE Drives: 2018 ZL1 (A10) Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: TX Posts: 949	Thanks a TON for the feedback everyone, some really insightful comments and things that I hadn't thought of. Based upon what I've heard I made a decision - don't want to disparage anyone's choice. Suffice it to say I feel a whole lot more comfortable with making the decision that I am. Now, if I can just figure out to PDR or not to PDR. I have no plans to track the car but also don't want to miss out on a selling feature when, or IF, I ever decide to sell.

05-16-2017, 02:39 PM	#28
crazydmc ummmm Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Nightfall w/Blk Wheels Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 355	I didn't want a sunroof (I liked the roof lines of the Camaro without it)... but mine had one and I'm glad that I have it now. I never open in day time (why would I want the sun shining on my head, or light up the interior of my car?) .. but at night it is awesome. seeing the stars, etc. it works very well, minimal noise and wind.

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