Sunroof and top speed

ScratchAce · 02-15-2016, 09:50 AM

The weather was finally nice enough over the weekend to get the car out and I made use of the sunroof. Its amazing how quickly this car gets to 100mph!

Because of the design of the new sunroof, it made me wonder if there was a stated speed limit for it to be open? I checked the user manual and didn’t find anything related to a top speed with the sunroof open, so I suspect its probably ok to keep it open as long as I can stand the wind noise. Anyone ever have a speed related problem with a sunroof that didn’t retract inside the roof?

SSport16 · 02-15-2016, 10:00 AM

I would say at higher speeds you will start getting some drag with it opened. I don't think there will be any issues with it being open though.

jessrayo · 02-15-2016, 10:01 AM

At the Texas mile Snappy went over 200 mph with a side window open and the buffeting air inside the cabin cracked his windshield. I would close all windows if you plan on going over 150 mph.

ScratchAce · 02-15-2016, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by nickgiacalone

It's under warranty if it flies off! Keep on driving her like she's made to be driven!

Ha! I was hoping to avoid that situation.

ScratchAce · 02-15-2016, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jessrayo

At the Texas mile Snappy went over 200 mph with a side window open and the buffeting air inside the cabin cracked his windshield. I would close all windows if you plan on going over 150 mph.

Wow...was there already a ding in the windshield or something? It seems like that condition would take more force to create a crack...ofcourse, I haven't spent time driving a car at that kind of speed to know.

MiamiBlueCamaro · 02-15-2016, 11:53 AM

Be careful this could happen!

ScratchAce · 02-15-2016, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MiamiBlueCamaro

Be careful this could happen!

Whats the story behind that?

RenegadeXR · 02-15-2016, 01:56 PM

If it's anything like the 5th gen, the sunroof is pretty durable. I've even opened and closed mine at speed. Probably not the best idea, but there haven't been any issues. Other than the foam insulating blocks gradually peeling away, but those should be easy to repair.

andrec10 · 02-15-2016, 03:30 PM

If you are going over 85, close your sunroof...case closed!

MiamiBlueCamaro · 02-15-2016, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ScratchAce

Whats the story behind that?

http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/c...ownership.html

cartem2 · 02-16-2016, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MiamiBlueCamaro

http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/c...ownership.html

Doesn't seem to be related to this topic at all, she was backing out of her garage when that happened not Driving at high speeds...

Bluecyclone · 02-16-2016, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jessrayo

At the Texas mile Snappy went over 200 mph with a side window open and the buffeting air inside the cabin cracked his windshield. I would close all windows if you plan on going over 150 mph.

I've done 130 or so and the above is good advise, Keep the car air tight at high speeds.

MiamiBlueCamaro · 02-16-2016, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cartem2

Doesn't seem to be related to this topic at all, she was backing out of her garage when that happened not Driving at high speeds...

If it happens at "10 mph" backward or forward and we are talking about sunroof's , i think that at 80 mph or more there is a bigger probability of "something" happening.

bdavies11 · 02-16-2016, 12:53 PM

Close the sunroof if you're going over 100-120. I don't think stability/durability of the sunroof at high speed is the issue. I'd imagine though it will deflect a lot of air away from the spoiler when open at those speeds resulting in a loss of rear downforce. Could make the car unstable at high speeds.

02-15-2016, 09:50 AM	#1
ScratchAce Drives: 2SS - Hyper Blue/Ceramic White Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 262	Sunroof and top speed The weather was finally nice enough over the weekend to get the car out and I made use of the sunroof. Its amazing how quickly this car gets to 100mph! Because of the design of the new sunroof, it made me wonder if there was a stated speed limit for it to be open? I checked the user manual and didn’t find anything related to a top speed with the sunroof open, so I suspect its probably ok to keep it open as long as I can stand the wind noise. Anyone ever have a speed related problem with a sunroof that didn’t retract inside the roof? Attached Images __________________ 2SS - Hyper Blue/Ceramic White, A8, MRC, Npp, Sunroof, Low-Gloss Black Wheels, White Rally Stripes.

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SSport16 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,435	I would say at higher speeds you will start getting some drag with it opened. I don't think there will be any issues with it being open though. __________________ 2SS Camaro, Garnet Red, Adrenaline Red, NPP, MRC, A8, 5 Split Spoke Bright Silver Wheels (56W) 1100 Status - 7/24/15 (Ordered) 3800 Status - 10/13/15 (Built) 6000 Status - 12/22/15 (Delivered)

02-15-2016, 10:01 AM	#3
jessrayo Speed Freak Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 2,637 View My Garage	At the Texas mile Snappy went over 200 mph with a side window open and the buffeting air inside the cabin cracked his windshield. I would close all windows if you plan on going over 150 mph. __________________ 2016 SS -AGP twin Borg Warner 7163 EFR's, LT4 mechanical pump, LT4 injectors, Walbro 255 low side, Castrol SRF. 734whp/759 tq 2013 ZL1 -ADM - 427 LSX 6 bolt, O-ringed block built by LME. Twin PT6466 turbos. RPM custom manual trans, RPS Quad carbon clutch, 9" Hendrix rear diff & axles. ADM/squash fuel system, Ron Davis radiator, Spal fans, AGP air to air, turbo plumbing. LPE oil cooler, rear bushing upgrade, roll bar...etc. rwhp 1400+... 212.5mph, best Texas mile to date.

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MiamiBlueCamaro Drives: Gen 6 Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami FL Posts: 1,725	Be careful this could happen! Attached Images

02-15-2016, 03:30 PM	#9
andrec10 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS 6SP/Suby Legacy 6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Hyde Park, NY Posts: 844	If you are going over 85, close your sunroof...case closed! __________________ TFPK40 Its Here! Finally came home on 3-31-16! Red Hot 2SS,6 Speed, NPP, MRC, Adrenaline Red interior, Silver Rally Stripes, NAV, Sunroof, 56W Split Spoke Wheels, Body color Hood vents, Body color Splash Guards and winter protection package. Ordered 1-28-16: 1100 2-11-2016 :2000 2-15-2016: 3000 TPW of 3/7...That went quick! 2-26-2016: 3400 Status TPW 3/7 3-5-2016 : 3800 3-8-2016 : 4300 3-11-2016 : 4B00 3-15-2016 : 4200 3-22-2016 : 4800 3-29-2016 : 6000!

02-15-2016, 01:56 PM	#8
RenegadeXR Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,849	If it's anything like the 5th gen, the sunroof is pretty durable. I've even opened and closed mine at speed. Probably not the best idea, but there haven't been any issues. Other than the foam insulating blocks gradually peeling away, but those should be easy to repair.

02-16-2016, 12:53 PM	#14
bdavies11 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Charlotte Posts: 309	Close the sunroof if you're going over 100-120. I don't think stability/durability of the sunroof at high speed is the issue. I'd imagine though it will deflect a lot of air away from the spoiler when open at those speeds resulting in a loss of rear downforce. Could make the car unstable at high speeds.

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