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Georgianne · 02-06-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Two words: Hail storm.

Tag, You are such a kill joy!

Moose · 02-06-2008, 02:45 PM

I recently saw a Mustang with the glass sunroof. Personally, I don't like it.

I wasn't able to get inside the Mustang, but it didn't appear to have a shade for the roof. I'd imagine the A/C would be working pretty hard to keep the interior cool during the summer. Even with tinted glass, I'd be concerned that heat and sunlight would affect the interior too much.

It just seems a little "gimmicky" to me.

Then there's the issue of weight. For that reason alone, I highly doubt it'll be offered on the Camaro. Plus, everyone wants the Camaro priced reasonably -options such as a glass roof are too costly versus a sunroof. And if having that "open air" feeling is a requirement, you have the 'vert.

balonywolf · 02-06-2008, 03:44 PM

I think it's funny that Ford is nixing the My Color gauges because of cost, but they think a glass roof option is economically viable.

*radz28* · 02-06-2008, 04:20 PM

+2. I know I wouldn't be interested in a glass roof if it was made out of the same "plastic" as the 'Vette's removable roof. I'd just be affraid of scratches and eventual fading and what-not.

GothamCamaro · 02-06-2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by balonywolf

I think it's funny that Ford is nixing the My Color gauges because of cost, but they think a glass roof option is economically viable.

You're so right!

garfin · 02-06-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Moose

I recently saw a Mustang with the glass sunroof. Personally, I don't like it.

I wasn't able to get inside the Mustang, but it didn't appear to have a shade for the roof. I'd imagine the A/C would be working pretty hard to keep the interior cool during the summer. Even with tinted glass, I'd be concerned that heat and sunlight would affect the interior too much.

It just seems a little "gimmicky" to me.

Then there's the issue of weight. For that reason alone, I highly doubt it'll be offered on the Camaro. Plus, everyone wants the Camaro priced reasonably -options such as a glass roof are too costly versus a sunroof. And if having that "open air" feeling is a requirement, you have the 'vert.

My sentiments as well. That option would cost $2000. Aside from a feeling of spaciousness, there really doesn't seem to be any concrete benefits - aside from looking cool to some people who can see the car from outside!!.
I've posted my thoughts before on another board:
http://www.5thgen.org/forum/showpost...5&postcount=20

Best regardSS,

Elie

smike07 · 02-06-2008, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Two words: Hail storm.

Yeah, gotta' love Texas.

Navy Blue · 02-06-2008, 09:28 PM

when's that baby come out? it looks good to me i would be interested in buying that

Pencil.Fight · 02-06-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

I'd love to have a glass top as long as they can still keep that reverse mohawk somehow. I know that would cost more, but the fact that a flat top will ruin that shape bothers me. Mine probably won't even have a sunroof for the cost, so I'd only be able to even consider this if it were somehow free.

It's possible to shape the glass to include the reverse mohawk, but do you think you'd even be able to see it? I mean glass, by nature, is transparent. Even with the tinting, I don't think the lines would be visible without looking really close. It would just look like a disturbance in the reflections on the glass.

*TAG UR IT* · 02-07-2008, 12:28 AM

If it's possible to shape the glass, then I think with window tinting, it would be easy enough to tell the difference with the mohawk roof. I'd have to see it first, but think that could look very cool.

WillInThe04Ranger · 02-07-2008, 12:32 AM

See now this is odd because on Barrett they said that the glass roof was a 1 of 1 option package that came on the FIRST 08 GT500 KR and no other would be made.

Unless This is a regular mustang with that, which would be really dumb of them to do if they announced that they would only make one.

Moose · 02-07-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by WillInThe04Ranger

See now this is odd because on Barrett they said that the glass roof was a 1 of 1 option package that came on the FIRST 08 GT500 KR and no other would be made.

Unless This is a regular mustang with that, which would be really dumb of them to do if they announced that they would only make one.

Will, the GT500 KR on B.J. was to be the only one with a glass roof option.

AS for the Mustang I saw with the glass roof, it was a GT.

WillInThe04Ranger · 02-07-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Moose

Will, the GT500 KR on B.J. was to be the only one with a glass roof option.

AS for the Mustang I saw with the glass roof, it was a GT.

Oh ....... okay I must have mis understood him then

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Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	I recently saw a Mustang with the glass sunroof. Personally, I don't like it. I wasn't able to get inside the Mustang, but it didn't appear to have a shade for the roof. I'd imagine the A/C would be working pretty hard to keep the interior cool during the summer. Even with tinted glass, I'd be concerned that heat and sunlight would affect the interior too much. It just seems a little "gimmicky" to me. Then there's the issue of weight. For that reason alone, I highly doubt it'll be offered on the Camaro. Plus, everyone wants the Camaro priced reasonably -options such as a glass roof are too costly versus a sunroof. And if having that "open air" feeling is a requirement, you have the 'vert.

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TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	If it's possible to shape the glass, then I think with window tinting, it would be easy enough to tell the difference with the mohawk roof. I'd have to see it first, but think that could look very cool.