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DCJ · 06-22-2009, 10:27 PM

Sunroofs....Pros and Cons

At first we wanted one, but now not so sure after having our 2LT RS without......trying to decide wheather or not to get one in the 2SS RS

. Leaning towards no, but wanted some feedback please

Much appreciated!!

hiway61revisted · 06-22-2009, 10:34 PM

its " your" choice, either way is ok with me, however I decided against it. CGM would look with it tho

BalogUK · 06-22-2009, 10:34 PM

i say no..
my reasons:
6'-4" (interior headroom)
lose the reverse mohawk
opens over the roof not internal.

easy decision.

Rockytophummer · 06-22-2009, 10:35 PM

Do what makes you happy. But if you already have one with no sunroof then get other one with sunroof. Since couldnt get T-tops or convertible went with sunroof. I love it. I also have IOM 2SS wish was RS also. But when you get it post pictures of them both together. So which ones going to be yours?

tjd24 · 06-22-2009, 10:47 PM

I originally wanted a sunroof after having one on the 10+ cars I've owned/leased. If ordering I would've added it. When I test drove the 2LT RS I now own I didn't miss the sunroof at all. I thought the cabin might be too dark especially with black leather but it wasn't. I know the reverse Mohawk is so right on this car & don't regret the choice. It also doesn't hurt that my wife has a Pontiac G6 GT Hard-top Convertible which is so great we'll consider keeping it after the lease ends in 2 years - unless the Camaro Convertible is produced !

As said many times before throughout this site it's what makes you happy...

*Mr. Wyndham* · 06-22-2009, 10:48 PM

Headroom is altered with the sunroof. I'm ~6', and when sitting up properly, my relatively short hair was just barely brushing the roof liner.

I like the reverse mohawk too much, so -- no sunroof, imo. BUT -- like it's already been said...pick what YOU want. (just try and sit in one first...make sure you fit).

nards444 · 06-22-2009, 10:48 PM

Ive never cared for the looks of them. And dont matter what someday the it will leak.

DCJ · 06-22-2009, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockytophummer

Do what makes you happy. But if you already have one with no sunroof then get other one with sunroof. Since couldnt get T-tops or convertible went with sunroof. I love it. I also have IOM 2SS wish was RS also. But when you get it post pictures of them both together. So which ones going to be yours?

The V8 will be mine or for both of us as a secondary vehicle. The V6 will be a daily driver for my wife. Right now we both are driving it, but her mostly

I have been playing around with it on the weekends.

my2010camaross · 06-22-2009, 10:52 PM

i got it because nascar has a roof thing that opens up.

Aeroexec · 06-22-2009, 10:57 PM

I have the sunroof on my 2SS. I like the natural light. Other than that, when you have it in the 1st position (venting) the air noise is very loud. When fully open it is not bad. I had it up to 136 MPH with roof full open and it held up well.

Go for it!

Vash · 06-22-2009, 11:06 PM

136.. not too shabby.

roadie2991 · 06-22-2009, 11:07 PM

I use my sunroof all the time. I'm very glad that I included it in my order.

Vash · 06-22-2009, 11:10 PM

Without is stronger body and will crash better IMO*. Not saying it's safer but... it probably is depending on the type of crash. It's one reason I want one vs my vette which is about the worst flex of any GM ever built (targa's blow).

The mohawk gives it's even more +STR.

Nostromo · 06-22-2009, 11:14 PM

Camaro sunroofs 'cock-up', right?
In the out n' up position I think the sunroof gives Camaro that 'rakish' flair. Nice to look up, especially when parked and admire that view.
That said, the added structural rigidity, in the absence of a sunroof does have its own perks. Either way; stunning vehicle.

06-22-2009, 10:27 PM	#1
DCJ Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madison, Mississippi Posts: 525	Sunroof Option: Yes or No...Pros and Cons Sunroofs....Pros and Cons At first we wanted one, but now not so sure after having our 2LT RS without......trying to decide wheather or not to get one in the 2SS RS . Leaning towards no, but wanted some feedback please Much appreciated!! __________________ My other hobby or should I say sickness in addition to my 2011 SIM 2SS RS Camaro

06-22-2009, 10:34 PM	#2
hiway61revisted Drives: 2010 Camaro & 2000 Silverado Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tulsa Posts: 194	its " your" choice, either way is ok with me, however I decided against it. CGM would look with it tho __________________

06-22-2009, 10:34 PM	#3
BalogUK THE architect. Drives: 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Suwanee, GA/Seeley Lake, MT Posts: 836 View My Garage	i say no.. my reasons: 6'-4" (interior headroom) lose the reverse mohawk opens over the roof not internal. easy decision. __________________ #34122 EMPTIED, AT YARD ON 8/26/09; Delivered 9/07/09 MODS: Borla ATAK Cat-Back GFX (#140378), 35% Ceramic all-around, CAI, Inc. Intake w/ Scoop, Hurst Short Throw, Heritage Grille, GM Dove Tail, Laser Interceptor Triple v8.9, Passport Max, Pfadt ZL Stage 2

06-22-2009, 10:47 PM	#5
tjd24 Thank you Oshawa/St.Cats! Drives: was 2010 2LT RS 2G1FC1EV4A9103434 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW NJ Posts: 3,481 View My Garage	I originally wanted a sunroof after having one on the 10+ cars I've owned/leased. If ordering I would've added it. When I test drove the 2LT RS I now own I didn't miss the sunroof at all. I thought the cabin might be too dark especially with black leather but it wasn't. I know the reverse Mohawk is so right on this car & don't regret the choice. It also doesn't hurt that my wife has a Pontiac G6 GT Hard-top Convertible which is so great we'll consider keeping it after the lease ends in 2 years - unless the Camaro Convertible is produced ! As said many times before throughout this site it's what makes you happy... __________________ #3434 Born 4-15-2009, Delivered 5-22-2009 BBOMG 2/3/4 - Traded-in 8/31/2019:

06-22-2009, 10:48 PM	#6
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	Headroom is altered with the sunroof. I'm ~6', and when sitting up properly, my relatively short hair was just barely brushing the roof liner. I like the reverse mohawk too much, so -- no sunroof, imo. BUT -- like it's already been said...pick what YOU want. (just try and sit in one first...make sure you fit). __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

06-22-2009, 10:35 PM	#4
Rockytophummer Drives: 2006 Hummer H2 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryville tn. Posts: 585	Do what makes you happy. But if you already have one with no sunroof then get other one with sunroof. Since couldnt get T-tops or convertible went with sunroof. I love it. I also have IOM 2SS wish was RS also. But when you get it post pictures of them both together. So which ones going to be yours?

06-22-2009, 10:48 PM	#7
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 2,123 View My Garage	Ive never cared for the looks of them. And dont matter what someday the it will leak. __________________ 2010 1SS/RS Black, CGM stripes, polished Rims, Tinted windows, Hurst shifter

06-22-2009, 10:52 PM	#9
my2010camaross ss Drives: all black ss Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: texas Posts: 331	i got it because nascar has a roof thing that opens up.

06-22-2009, 10:57 PM	#10
Aeroexec Drives: 10 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cave Creek, AZ Posts: 57	I have the sunroof on my 2SS. I like the natural light. Other than that, when you have it in the 1st position (venting) the air noise is very loud. When fully open it is not bad. I had it up to 136 MPH with roof full open and it held up well. Go for it!

06-22-2009, 11:06 PM	#11
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	136.. not too shabby.

06-22-2009, 11:07 PM	#12
roadie2991 Camaroholic Drives: '10 Camaro 2LT/RS IOM int/ext Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cowtown (Ft.Worth), Texas Posts: 168	I use my sunroof all the time. I'm very glad that I included it in my order. __________________ Ordered 10-13-08 1100 10-15-08 2000 3-19-09 2500 3-24-09 3000 3-26-09 3100 4-18-09 3300 4-18-09 3400 4-30-09 3800 5-6-09 #8102 4000 5-6-09 4104 5-6-09 4B00 5-6-09 4200 5-12-09 5000 5-20-09 6000 5-20-09

06-22-2009, 11:10 PM	#13
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	Without is stronger body and will crash better IMO*. Not saying it's safer but... it probably is depending on the type of crash. It's one reason I want one vs my vette which is about the worst flex of any GM ever built (targa's blow). The mohawk gives it's even more +STR.

06-22-2009, 11:14 PM	#14
Nostromo Drives: '11 DTS, '11 Yuk' Denali Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long Beach Island, NJ Posts: 238	Camaro sunroofs 'cock-up', right? In the out n' up position I think the sunroof gives Camaro that 'rakish' flair. Nice to look up, especially when parked and admire that view. That said, the added structural rigidity, in the absence of a sunroof does have its own perks. Either way; stunning vehicle.

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