To sunroof? Or not to sunroof? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Blakout · 02-17-2010, 01:34 PM

That is the question. I like the reverse mohawk. But I also like sunroofs. I live in Florida, might be somewhere else by the time I'm ordering the car. I also have plans to do a custom racing stripe job, in which the stipes will go over the roof of the car. The reverse mohawk gives the car a very different look on both the interior and exterior. However, I love being able to put the sunroof back and let some extra sunlight in on a nice, sunny Florida day. I also am aware of how sunroofs start to leak and corrode from receiving constant sunlight for years. Not quite sure if the quality of the Camaro sunroof is or is not better than those before it.

I've heard it gets pretty dark in the cabin of the Camaro, especially with tinted windows, which I plan on getting. So I leave you all the question:

To sunroof? Or not to sunroof?

List your own pros and cons to either having the sunroof or having the reverse mohawk.

Thanks in advance for helping me make my decision!

Big Brunsy · 02-17-2010, 01:36 PM

no sun roof.....completely ruins the roof....it was designed to have the reverse mohawk, how often do u really use a sun roof anyways? couple times a year maybe? not worth ruining them sexy body lines

PQ · 02-17-2010, 01:36 PM

Not.

I never even notice it on these cars. And I like the rev. mohawk look.

Scrappy Doo · 02-17-2010, 01:47 PM

don't think it's worth the grand. Use the dough for mods.

The mrs however HAS to have a sunroof on her cars.....

kdbolt70 · 02-17-2010, 01:49 PM

Are you tall at all? I think the sunroof lowers the ceiling height a bit.

BEARS-SS · 02-17-2010, 01:49 PM

No sunroof! There's something about taking a finely tune automobile, throwing in 426 HP, the biggest stock breaks in the class...then cutting a hole in the roof.

Bottom line: Muscle cars should not have sunroofs...t-tops yes...sunroofs no.

Just a personal opinion though

usairman8806 · 02-17-2010, 01:50 PM

Florida...def. sunroof. Im hoping to move there in the next few months.

Russell James · 02-17-2010, 01:50 PM

No sun roof for me. I bought a car once with a sunroof, I think I used it once. And it was too noisy, so I shut. 1000 buck to use it once and not like it, never again.

Some cars where it goes into the roof better, and I lived down south... maybe. But I don't like the type that opens over the roof.

Another big drawback is headroom. If your a tall fellar, skip it.

Inspector 17 · 02-17-2010, 01:50 PM

I say to sunroof. I have been an friend of the sunroof from day one (as evidenced by my car having one). I personally don't recall any previous Camaro models that had such a roofline. To me it looks like a Dodge Viper or Corvette roof. While I don't hate it, I just don't like it either. Frankly, I think the sunroof open matches the lines of the rest of the car. I also like the extra light inside the cable that having the sunroof adds (even when it is closed and just the shade is opened). Either way, you are going to love the car.

2010 SSRS · 02-17-2010, 01:50 PM

Definitely looks much better without the sunroof

hair10 · 02-17-2010, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Brunsy

how often do u really use a sun roof anyways?

Every dang day. Seriously. Had an '02 with T-tops and if the sun was shining the roof was off. Didn't matter if it was 75 or 105 degrees. I plan on doing the same with my '10... sunroof open and windows down.

If your a fan of the sun & wind while driving, get the sunroof.

Dr Jkel · 02-17-2010, 01:52 PM

NO roof, my truck has one and it has never been opened, not once in 4 years

rmpackers · 02-17-2010, 01:54 PM

Love mine, but I'm a shorty so no problem with headroom. As far as the "reverse Mohawk", if you went out in the public you would not be able to find three people that could tell you what that is. I get asked 40 times a day if mine is a V-8 or a 6, so nobody has that figured out yet either. Shop around, make an informed decision.
My sunroof does not leak and my T-tops on the Camaro and the Firebird in the olden times didn't either, they were just a pain in the arzz!

StrangeMan · 02-17-2010, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BEARS-SS

No sunroof! There's something about taking a finely tune automobile, throwing in 426 HP, the biggest stock breaks in the class...then cutting a hole in the roof.

Bottom line: Muscle cars should not have sunroofs...t-tops yes...sunroofs no.

Just a personal opinion though

02-17-2010, 01:34 PM	#1
Blakout Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS NPP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 596	To sunroof? Or not to sunroof? That is the question. I like the reverse mohawk. But I also like sunroofs. I live in Florida, might be somewhere else by the time I'm ordering the car. I also have plans to do a custom racing stripe job, in which the stipes will go over the roof of the car. The reverse mohawk gives the car a very different look on both the interior and exterior. However, I love being able to put the sunroof back and let some extra sunlight in on a nice, sunny Florida day. I also am aware of how sunroofs start to leak and corrode from receiving constant sunlight for years. Not quite sure if the quality of the Camaro sunroof is or is not better than those before it. I've heard it gets pretty dark in the cabin of the Camaro, especially with tinted windows, which I plan on getting. So I leave you all the question: To sunroof? Or not to sunroof? List your own pros and cons to either having the sunroof or having the reverse mohawk. Thanks in advance for helping me make my decision! __________________

02-17-2010, 01:36 PM	#3
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Not. I never even notice it on these cars. And I like the rev. mohawk look. __________________

02-17-2010, 01:49 PM	#5
kdbolt70 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Haslett, Mi Posts: 1,287 View My Garage	Are you tall at all? I think the sunroof lowers the ceiling height a bit. __________________ 2SS/RS Victory Red M6 w/ Black Rallys #3305 Muffler Delete, Lloyd "SS" Floormats, K&N Aircharger, Skip Shift Eliminator, Blacked Bowties

02-17-2010, 01:54 PM	#13
rmpackers Ride this Chevy Drives: 2010 RJT RS Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 1,575	Love mine, but I'm a shorty so no problem with headroom. As far as the "reverse Mohawk", if you went out in the public you would not be able to find three people that could tell you what that is. I get asked 40 times a day if mine is a V-8 or a 6, so nobody has that figured out yet either. Shop around, make an informed decision. My sunroof does not leak and my T-tops on the Camaro and the Firebird in the olden times didn't either, they were just a pain in the arzz! __________________ NFL OWNR I love the smell of new car in the morning!

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Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	I say to sunroof. I have been an friend of the sunroof from day one (as evidenced by my car having one). I personally don't recall any previous Camaro models that had such a roofline. To me it looks like a Dodge Viper or Corvette roof. While I don't hate it, I just don't like it either. Frankly, I think the sunroof open matches the lines of the rest of the car. I also like the extra light inside the cable that having the sunroof adds (even when it is closed and just the shade is opened). Either way, you are going to love the car.

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