Sunroof or no sunroof? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SLO 1LE · 03-17-2015, 03:32 AM

So I am still debating if I want a sunroof or not. I haven't had one in any of my vehicles, but have been wanting one. My issue is the lack of head room, the only way I would be able to have the sunroof and still be able to drive is if I leaned the seat back even further. I'm 6'1" but it seems like every time I sit in a camaro my head is brushing the headliner, sunroof or no sunroof. I would just hate to get then regret it not being a comfortable drive. I have already put my order in at my local dealer but I still have time to add the sunroof. Any input is welcome.

Or is there anybody in College Station or Houston, Tx that has recaros and a sunroof that wouldn't mind me sitting in their car to see if it is even possible for me to fit comfortably? Thanks.

Schluney · 03-17-2015, 03:55 AM

Another thing to consider is if you plan to track the car it will be tight with a sunroof and helmet... I rode in my parents camaro today after driving my car to their house and I swear the seats in their 11 2SS adjust lower than my recaros

SLO 1LE · 03-17-2015, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Schluney

Another thing to consider is if you plan to track the car it will be tight with a sunroof and helmet... I rode in my parents camaro today after driving my car to their house and I swear the seats in their 11 2SS adjust lower than my recaros

I do intend to track the car at some point. I didn't even think about the helmet issue.

Eddiefuzz · 03-17-2015, 04:04 AM

I'm 6'2 and LOVE my sunroof. I belong to a local Camaro club and the one thing I here is "I wish I would have ordered the sunroof." If you pull the inside shade back, you have more room the without a sunroof.

Bryan2230 · 03-17-2015, 04:32 AM

I did not get sunroof on my 2010, and regretted it. Was one of the reasons I traded in for my 2SS. If I had sunroof in my 2LT, I probably wouldn't have entertained the idea when the salesman came to me to see if I was interested in trading my car in.

PalmerGA · 03-17-2015, 05:40 AM

6'-3". Love my sunroof. I don't have Recaros (wouldn't have 'em), but I have no issues. Seats adjust low enough to avoid any headroom issues.

Rock-It Man · 03-17-2015, 06:27 AM

Car looks better on the outside without the sunroof. Sunroof cars don't have the reverse mohawk contour.

And leak stories are common. Not around the seal, but due to detached drain hoses inside the car. I've has sunroofs before, but stayed away on the Camaro.

SS PANTHER · 03-17-2015, 07:01 AM

Convertible. The only way to fly. Otherwise, sunroof.

Chevy_cowboy · 03-17-2015, 07:12 AM

I love T tops and convertibles, sunroofs not so much.

BrutalSS · 03-17-2015, 07:16 AM

I am a short person, but I love my sunroof, never had any leaks etc with it. I am not a convertible fan, too much noise for me but a sunroof is perfect.

pyroguy · 03-17-2015, 07:34 AM

Personally, I don't miss not having a sunroof. Had one on my G8, it was nice but a novelty. Have one on my wife's Grand Am, the drain plugged up and leaked all over the interior. In the Camaro even if I could have one (too tall for one) I wouldn't. The only open roof option for me on this car is convertible.

Backspin9 · 03-17-2015, 07:42 AM

I love my sunroof. With black interior opening the shade lets some light in and it isn't as dark, which I like. I'm 5'11" and had to lower the seat and recline it a bit or my head would be brushing the headliner.

One thing I've noticed about Camaro compared to my last two cars is that the sunroof doesn't seem to open as far. It also pops up before it slides back where my other cars would slide straight back. It's not really an issue; just a little different. It does seem to be less windy in the car with the sunroof tilted up when it's open.

MCSarge · 03-17-2015, 08:26 AM

I have one and use it all the time. No leaking issues so far.

Splitter · 03-17-2015, 08:32 AM

6'5, sunroof, love it, no probs, lets my jew-fro blow in the wind.

But I voted not necessary.

Because it isn't.

View Poll Results: Sunroof or no sunroof?
Go for it!	79	56.83%
Not necessary.	60	43.17%
Voters: 139. You may not vote on this poll

03-17-2015, 03:32 AM	#1
SLO 1LE Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS/1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: College Station/Houson, Tx Posts: 19	Sunroof or no sunroof? So I am still debating if I want a sunroof or not. I haven't had one in any of my vehicles, but have been wanting one. My issue is the lack of head room, the only way I would be able to have the sunroof and still be able to drive is if I leaned the seat back even further. I'm 6'1" but it seems like every time I sit in a camaro my head is brushing the headliner, sunroof or no sunroof. I would just hate to get then regret it not being a comfortable drive. I have already put my order in at my local dealer but I still have time to add the sunroof. Any input is welcome. Or is there anybody in College Station or Houston, Tx that has recaros and a sunroof that wouldn't mind me sitting in their car to see if it is even possible for me to fit comfortably? Thanks.

03-17-2015, 03:55 AM	#2
Schluney Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 621	Another thing to consider is if you plan to track the car it will be tight with a sunroof and helmet... I rode in my parents camaro today after driving my car to their house and I swear the seats in their 11 2SS adjust lower than my recaros __________________ 14 2SS RS 1LE Recaro NPP Pat G cam and tune, Trick flow heads Long tube headers catless

03-17-2015, 04:32 AM	#5
Bryan2230 Drives: 2014 Red Hot Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saxonburg, PA Posts: 515	I did not get sunroof on my 2010, and regretted it. Was one of the reasons I traded in for my 2SS. If I had sunroof in my 2LT, I probably wouldn't have entertained the idea when the salesman came to me to see if I was interested in trading my car in. __________________ Thank You, Bryan Former owner of a 2010 Victory Red 2LT/RS Delivered: September 11, 2009 Current owner of a 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS Delivered: October 24, 2013

03-17-2015, 05:40 AM	#6
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	6'-3". Love my sunroof. I don't have Recaros (wouldn't have 'em), but I have no issues. Seats adjust low enough to avoid any headroom issues. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

03-17-2015, 04:04 AM	#4
Eddiefuzz Drives: 2011 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florence New Jersey Posts: 1,125	I'm 6'2 and LOVE my sunroof. I belong to a local Camaro club and the one thing I here is "I wish I would have ordered the sunroof." If you pull the inside shade back, you have more room the without a sunroof.

03-17-2015, 06:27 AM	#7
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,043 View My Garage	Car looks better on the outside without the sunroof. Sunroof cars don't have the reverse mohawk contour. And leak stories are common. Not around the seal, but due to detached drain hoses inside the car. I've has sunroofs before, but stayed away on the Camaro.

03-17-2015, 07:01 AM	#8
SS PANTHER Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,713	Convertible. The only way to fly. Otherwise, sunroof. Attached Images

03-17-2015, 07:12 AM	#9
Chevy_cowboy Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS M6 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,287 View My Garage	I love T tops and convertibles, sunroofs not so much. __________________

03-17-2015, 07:16 AM	#10
BrutalSS Drives: 2010 Hennessey Camaro Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NY Posts: 242 View My Garage	I am a short person, but I love my sunroof, never had any leaks etc with it. I am not a convertible fan, too much noise for me but a sunroof is perfect.

03-17-2015, 07:34 AM	#11
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #832 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: GA Posts: 7,088 View My Garage	Personally, I don't miss not having a sunroof. Had one on my G8, it was nice but a novelty. Have one on my wife's Grand Am, the drain plugged up and leaked all over the interior. In the Camaro even if I could have one (too tall for one) I wouldn't. The only open roof option for me on this car is convertible. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #832 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

03-17-2015, 07:42 AM	#12
Backspin9 Drives: The red one Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 317	I love my sunroof. With black interior opening the shade lets some light in and it isn't as dark, which I like. I'm 5'11" and had to lower the seat and recline it a bit or my head would be brushing the headliner. One thing I've noticed about Camaro compared to my last two cars is that the sunroof doesn't seem to open as far. It also pops up before it slides back where my other cars would slide straight back. It's not really an issue; just a little different. It does seem to be less windy in the car with the sunroof tilted up when it's open.

03-17-2015, 08:26 AM	#13
MCSarge USMC 1980-1990 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MI Posts: 478	I have one and use it all the time. No leaking issues so far. __________________ USMC 1980-1990 My other toys are Harleys

03-17-2015, 08:32 AM	#14
Splitter Account Suspended Drives: '14 RRM 1LT/RS A6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MA Posts: 2,065	6'5, sunroof, love it, no probs, lets my jew-fro blow in the wind. But I voted not necessary. Because it isn't.