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Black5thgen · 08-13-2008, 11:21 AM

Well I found this on another site and to my knowledge this is the first pic with the sunroof open. There was debate as to how it was to open. I'm pretty bummed by this and think it looks pretty cheap when a sunroof opens over a roof. I don't know why GM insists on doing this. I understand the shape of the roof has something to do with it but there has to be another way. It seems like the sunroof only opens halfway when it's over the roof like in the GTP's. Ah well still better than the reverse mohawk IMO.

greenrail · 08-13-2008, 11:23 AM

The one interesting element here is the addition of a wind deflector. I have a Grand Prix GTP with a sunroof and it is noisy as all get out.

Captain Awesome · 08-13-2008, 11:25 AM

Ugh. Hopefully someone will figure out how to take the thing off and stick it in the trunk. That looks ugly and looks like it would be pretty fragile.

bret03 · 08-13-2008, 11:45 AM

I bet they would loose some head room by trying to get it to retract into the roof. I'm already worried about fitting in to it at 6'6", I didn't fit in the Challenger very well and that is supposed to have an inch or so more head room than the Camaro.

Rocks RS · 08-13-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Black5thgen

Ah well still better than the reverse mohawk IMO.

THAT IS BLASPHEMY!!

The reverse mohawk is sweet!!

greenrail · 08-13-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bret03

I bet they would loose some head room by trying to get it to retract into the roof. I'm already worried about fitting in to it at 6'6", I didn't fit in the Challenger very well and that is supposed to have an inch or so more head room than the Camaro.

I hear you. I am 6'7" and that is one of my concerns also.

I don't want to look like I am laying down while driving this car.

Design1stCode2nd · 08-13-2008, 12:09 PM

Very few times I'm glad to be 5' 8" but when shoping sports cars it's actually a benefit, I fit in anything.

rmyers · 08-13-2008, 12:17 PM

If this is indeed how it turns out there won't be a sunroof on mine.

greenrail · 08-13-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rmyers

If this is indeed how it turns out there won't be a sunroof on mine.

Oh heck, you can't see what it looks like while you are driving anyway!

EllwynX · 08-13-2008, 12:29 PM

I like it myself. If it slid into the roof like a more common sunroof it would be a much smaller opening.

I want the opening as large as possible myself.

I believe that's called a 'Spoiler Style' sunroof.

Camaro Lives On · 08-13-2008, 12:30 PM

Me likey

*radz28* · 08-13-2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Black5thgen

Well I found this on another site and to my knowledge this is the first pic with the sunroof open. There was debate as to how it was to open. I'm pretty bummed by this and think it looks pretty cheap when a sunroof opens over a roof. I don't know why GM insists on doing this. I understand the shape of the roof has something to do with it but there has to be another way. It seems like the sunroof only opens halfway when it's over the roof like in the GTP's. Ah well still better than the reverse mohawk IMO.

WOW, nice find! I have to say that I agree with you a little, but having not seen one in person yet, I'm going to reserve judgement. I love my T-tops and the sunroof on the wifey's Jetta, however, I think I'm still sticking with the 'hawk

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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

Ugh. Hopefully someone will figure out how to take the thing off and stick it in the trunk. That looks ugly and looks like it would be pretty fragile.

I wonder that too. It would seem it would be subjected to a lot of beating from the wind and whatnot. Who knows though? I'm sure GM is considering and testing all these details and we ultimately won't find a real objective fault with the design. I think they want to get everything right on this car.

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Originally Posted by bret03

I bet they would loose some head room by trying to get it to retract into the roof. I'm already worried about fitting in to it at 6'6", I didn't fit in the Challenger very well and that is supposed to have an inch or so more head room than the Camaro.

That makes total sense.

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Originally Posted by Rockdawg

THAT IS BLASPHEMY!!

The reverse mohawk is sweet!!

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Originally Posted by EllwynX

I like it myself. If it slid into the roof like a more common sunroof it would be a much smaller opening.

I want the opening as large as possible myself.

I believe that's called a 'Spoiler Style' sunroof.

That's a good point too. I would prefer as big an opening as I could have. The mechanisms for sunroofs are too small so maybe orienting it in this mannor is a efficient as they could make it. If so, kudos

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-13-2008, 01:00 PM

Looks good! Nice find!

*GTAHVIT* · 08-13-2008, 01:04 PM

I'm thinking no.

reverse mohawk = better

08-13-2008, 11:21 AM	#1
Black5thgen Account Suspended Drives: 2007 C6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 2,251 View My Garage	Well sunroof question answered (PIC) Well I found this on another site and to my knowledge this is the first pic with the sunroof open. There was debate as to how it was to open. I'm pretty bummed by this and think it looks pretty cheap when a sunroof opens over a roof. I don't know why GM insists on doing this. I understand the shape of the roof has something to do with it but there has to be another way. It seems like the sunroof only opens halfway when it's over the roof like in the GTP's. Ah well still better than the reverse mohawk IMO.

08-13-2008, 11:23 AM	#2
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,395	The one interesting element here is the addition of a wind deflector. I have a Grand Prix GTP with a sunroof and it is noisy as all get out. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

08-13-2008, 11:45 AM	#4
bret03 Drives: 30th anniversary Z28, Jeep XJ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MN Posts: 282	I bet they would loose some head room by trying to get it to retract into the roof. I'm already worried about fitting in to it at 6'6", I didn't fit in the Challenger very well and that is supposed to have an inch or so more head room than the Camaro. __________________

08-13-2008, 12:30 PM	#11
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08-13-2008, 01:00 PM	#13
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08-13-2008, 11:25 AM	#3
Captain Awesome Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,746	Ugh. Hopefully someone will figure out how to take the thing off and stick it in the trunk. That looks ugly and looks like it would be pretty fragile.

08-13-2008, 12:09 PM	#7
Design1stCode2nd Drives: four wheels Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: usa Posts: 585	Very few times I'm glad to be 5' 8" but when shoping sports cars it's actually a benefit, I fit in anything.

08-13-2008, 12:17 PM	#8
rmyers Drives: Both American Made Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 781	If this is indeed how it turns out there won't be a sunroof on mine.

08-13-2008, 12:29 PM	#10
EllwynX Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,260	I like it myself. If it slid into the roof like a more common sunroof it would be a much smaller opening. I want the opening as large as possible myself. I believe that's called a 'Spoiler Style' sunroof.

08-13-2008, 01:04 PM	#14
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