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Speechsteve · 11-20-2011, 09:37 AM

I am on the fence, can anyone help me lean one way or the other.....weight difference?....hmmm, what to do..that motor would sound real sweet through an open roof!

htron50 · 11-20-2011, 09:43 AM

Welcome to C5.

To me, it's an issue of how much the moonroof encroaches on the headroom space in the cabin. I am only 6'1" and my head/hair rubs the roof liner with the moonroof and makes me feel "crowded".... Not to mention the maintenance, possible leaks, and/or wire vibrations/rattling. As far as sound goes, I'd have rather seen the rear windows roll down like they do on the convertible.

buzzy56 · 11-20-2011, 09:47 AM

I love mine , open every chance I get. Would not have it any other way.Unless I owned a vert and glad I don't from hearing about all the leak problems.But if you are 6"-2" or taller go sit in one and adjust your seat to driving position and check your head clearance to the head liner.With a hat on my head almost touches the liner.Oh, little noisy but just turn up the music.

kmthor00 · 11-20-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by htron50

Welcome to C5.

To me, it's an issue of how much the moonroof encroaches on the headroom space in the cabin. I am only 6'1" and my head/hair rubs the roof liner with the moonroof and makes me feel "crowded".... Not to mention the maintenance, possible leaks, and/or wire vibrations/rattling. As far as sound goes, I'd have rather seen the rear windows roll down like they do on the convertible.

Never again, had one on my 2010 RS SS, I'm 6'4" & my short military haircut slightly rubbed the roof. Did not order with my ZL1
TX

toyboy1980 · 11-20-2011, 11:13 AM

I'm 6'4" & 240lbs. Had one on a 2011 RS and I topped out whenever I spiked my hair. Lol. I've got a 2012 45th now, and I passed on the sunroof on this one. Way more headroom.

sed34 · 11-20-2011, 12:54 PM

no moonroof for me.

1BADZL1 · 11-20-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Speechsteve

I am on the fence, can anyone help me lean one way or the other.....weight difference?....hmmm, what to do..that motor would sound real sweet through an open roof!

How tall are you?

Even if you are 5' 11" or taller if your head touches the roof the work around is simply lean the seat back further back.

Not an option for me, I have sat and both cars. I am 5' 11" and even with the seat leaned back it bugged the hell out of me. I wanted a sun roof initially but no more than it opens up the roof, (small opening compared to some other vehicles) no sun roof for me. Plus I think the looks would clash with my stripe package.

Z4me · 11-20-2011, 03:59 PM

I hardly use the ones on my two cars that I drive now.
So I have decided to go with out it. If they had a hard
top convertible like a BMW, I saw recently. I would love
that feature, it's just sweet the way it works.

Rock-It Man · 11-20-2011, 04:16 PM

The reverse mohawk looks way better than the sunroof.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-20-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

The reverse mohawk looks way better than the sunroof.

I decided on no sunroof for this reason.

Open air/window on top of my head is not as important to me as the exterior appearance of the car.

arussh · 11-20-2011, 04:34 PM

Forget the sunroof go with a t-top from Transam depot

Of course you would leave off the rest of the "TA" conversion

Rice Killer · 11-20-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by arussh

Forget the sunroof go with a t-top from Transam depot

Of course you would leave off the rest of the "TA" conversion

I've been looking for a 77 or 78 T/A to turn into a "Bandit". Watched Smokey and the Bandit last week and got the fever. That picture you posted is bada$$ but don't think I could afford it along with the ZL1. :(

Speechsteve · 11-20-2011, 05:18 PM

I think the mowhawk roof looks better too. I am not crazy about the roof opening over the car...thanks for your input, I think I am gonna pass on the roof. Thanks guys!

JJ-ZL1 · 11-20-2011, 05:24 PM

Im not a fan on how the roof opens up. I passed on the roof on my order!

11-20-2011, 09:37 AM	#1
Speechsteve Drives: Chevy Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New york Posts: 26	Sun roof hmmmmm? I am on the fence, can anyone help me lean one way or the other.....weight difference?....hmmm, what to do..that motor would sound real sweet through an open roof!

11-20-2011, 09:47 AM	#3
buzzy56 buzzy56 Drives: 2ss summit white L99 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: paradise Posts: 1,115 View My Garage	You will love it I love mine , open every chance I get. Would not have it any other way.Unless I owned a vert and glad I don't from hearing about all the leak problems.But if you are 6"-2" or taller go sit in one and adjust your seat to driving position and check your head clearance to the head liner.With a hat on my head almost touches the liner.Oh, little noisy but just turn up the music. __________________ OLD SCHOOL / NEW SCHOOL COOL

11-20-2011, 11:13 AM	#5
toyboy1980 Drives: 2012 45th 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nashville, TN (Antioch/La Vergne) Posts: 359	I'm 6'4" & 240lbs. Had one on a 2011 RS and I topped out whenever I spiked my hair. Lol. I've got a 2012 45th now, and I passed on the sunroof on this one. Way more headroom. __________________ Mods: RX Catch Can / MRT Version 2.0 Exhaust / RotoFab CAI / Apex Motorsports Scoop + Windshield Washer Bottle Relocation / Hurst "HardDrive" Plate / Mud Guards / Heritage Grill + Street Scene Lower Valance / Metra Kit + Pioneer AVIC Z120BT / AAC "Ghosted" LED Concept Side Markers / P13W Plasma LED Bulbs + DRL Harness

11-20-2011, 03:59 PM	#8
Z4me Drives: 2013 ZL1 IOM Vin #169 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,953	I hardly use the ones on my two cars that I drive now. So I have decided to go with out it. If they had a hard top convertible like a BMW, I saw recently. I would love that feature, it's just sweet the way it works. __________________

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11-20-2011, 09:43 AM	#2
htron50 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Status "Thank You!" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,498	Welcome to C5. To me, it's an issue of how much the moonroof encroaches on the headroom space in the cabin. I am only 6'1" and my head/hair rubs the roof liner with the moonroof and makes me feel "crowded".... Not to mention the maintenance, possible leaks, and/or wire vibrations/rattling. As far as sound goes, I'd have rather seen the rear windows roll down like they do on the convertible.

11-20-2011, 12:54 PM	#6
sed34 Drives: a Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 112	no moonroof for me.

11-20-2011, 04:16 PM	#9
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,031 View My Garage	The reverse mohawk looks way better than the sunroof.

11-20-2011, 04:34 PM	#11
arussh Drives: 2011 2ss/rs, 1990 iroc-z Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa Ontario Posts: 197	Forget the sunroof go with a t-top from Transam depot Of course you would leave off the rest of the "TA" conversion

11-20-2011, 05:18 PM	#13
Speechsteve Drives: Chevy Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New york Posts: 26	I think the mowhawk roof looks better too. I am not crazy about the roof opening over the car...thanks for your input, I think I am gonna pass on the roof. Thanks guys!

11-20-2011, 05:24 PM	#14
JJ-ZL1 Drives: 12 ZL1, 04 gmc 2500, 08 suburban Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 52	Im not a fan on how the roof opens up. I passed on the roof on my order!