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Pwner50 · 04-18-2010, 11:55 PM

hey guys, I've been reading the threads on this forum and after reading about sunroofs, I just wanted to clarify one thing. Does the height of the roof get lowered all around by about 2 inches with the sunroof, or am I misunderstanding something?

thanks

G10 · 04-18-2010, 11:59 PM

I'm wondering the same thing. In my test drive I believe the roof was so low I was pretty much hitting my head on the ceiling

09'Z28 · 04-19-2010, 12:30 AM

the mechanism for the sun roof is what lowers the roof on the interior side, the exterior height is the same with or without sunroof.

Chief Bob · 04-19-2010, 07:00 AM

6'3" no problems here

tradosaurus · 04-19-2010, 07:57 AM

6'-0", I have problems. Its all about upper torso length.

You have to test drive one to know for sure.

tonyfred · 04-19-2010, 08:04 AM

I love a sunroof but decided against it after a test drive. I am 6' 1 and my head was touching the roof.

Stex · 04-19-2010, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tradosaurus

6'-0", I have problems. Its all about upper torso length.

You have to test drive one to know for sure.

Yes, it is what they call sitting heigth. AF, Navy, Marines etc use such to see if you fit in such things as fighter jets etc...or at least they use to do such...

ninety6 · 04-19-2010, 08:32 AM

yup, headliner is about an 1 or so lower inside a car with a sunroof. outside dimensions are the same indeed.

Shuffler · 04-19-2010, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninety6

yup, headliner is about an 1 or so lower inside a car with a sunroof. outside dimensions are the same indeed.

Except you lose the roof ditch/reverse mohawk.

GB EB · 04-19-2010, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tradosaurus

6'-0", I have problems. Its all about upper torso length.

You have to test drive one to know for sure.

Correct... It's all about the torso.

I'm 6'1" and it's not even close because my legs are most of my heighth.

Brownhornitt · 04-19-2010, 09:35 AM

It's also how you sit.

EvoWake · 04-19-2010, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shuffler

Except you lose the roof ditch/reverse mohawk.

Exactly why i didn't get a sunroof...

jagan323 · 04-19-2010, 10:40 AM

holy crap you guys are so tall.. I'm only 5'6" lol. But I didn't go with the sunroof (Wish i did)

RedJewel2SS · 04-19-2010, 11:11 AM

6'0", average leg & torso length i guess... i have the seat adjusted all the way down and slightly tilted, but i'm not laying down like i was a gangsta! my head is about 3-4 inches from the roof, and i do have a sunroof.

04-18-2010, 11:55 PM	#1
Pwner50 Drives: 98 toyota avalon XLS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY Posts: 83	car height with sun roof hey guys, I've been reading the threads on this forum and after reading about sunroofs, I just wanted to clarify one thing. Does the height of the roof get lowered all around by about 2 inches with the sunroof, or am I misunderstanding something? thanks

04-19-2010, 12:30 AM	#3
09'Z28 The "Mad Hamster" Drives: '71 Camaro, '90 mx5, '71 2002 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 1,610 View My Garage	the mechanism for the sun roof is what lowers the roof on the interior side, the exterior height is the same with or without sunroof. __________________

04-19-2010, 07:00 AM	#4
Chief Bob Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 SIM CTF Car M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Taylor, MI Posts: 883	6'3" no problems here __________________ 2012 ZL1,CTF Car, SIM MN6, Polished Wheels,The Rare Flat Black Insert. Proud member of the unofficial Camaro5 "Rodgers Chevrolet Fan Club"

04-19-2010, 09:35 AM	#11
Brownhornitt Drives: 2006 White Corvette Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 948 View My Garage	It's also how you sit. __________________ The Corvette is an animal.

04-19-2010, 10:40 AM	#13
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	holy crap you guys are so tall.. I'm only 5'6" lol. But I didn't go with the sunroof (Wish i did) __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

04-18-2010, 11:59 PM	#2
G10 GForce Drives: 2010 Honolulu Blue 2LT M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Francisco Posts: 595	I'm wondering the same thing. In my test drive I believe the roof was so low I was pretty much hitting my head on the ceiling

04-19-2010, 07:57 AM	#5
tradosaurus Account Suspended Drives: 2010 F150 Lariat, Candy Red Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,279	6'-0", I have problems. Its all about upper torso length. You have to test drive one to know for sure.

04-19-2010, 08:04 AM	#6
tonyfred Drives: 2013 ZL1-Victory Red-Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jackson TN Posts: 1,105	I love a sunroof but decided against it after a test drive. I am 6' 1 and my head was touching the roof.

04-19-2010, 08:32 AM	#8
ninety6 2xSOM Drives: 2002 Camaro SS \| 2002 Camaro V6 vrt Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mason, OH Posts: 284	yup, headliner is about an 1 or so lower inside a car with a sunroof. outside dimensions are the same indeed.

04-19-2010, 11:11 AM	#14
RedJewel2SS 12.23s@113mph Drives: 2SS/RS, A6, just a few bolt ons Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,197	6'0", average leg & torso length i guess... i have the seat adjusted all the way down and slightly tilted, but i'm not laying down like i was a gangsta! my head is about 3-4 inches from the roof, and i do have a sunroof. __________________ RIP Cammie 7/15/2009 - 4/1/2011

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