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309grovest · 06-23-2010, 07:22 PM

ckaram · 06-23-2010, 07:31 PM

I think depends more on your height/torso length. People who are tall or have a long torso have complained about their hair touching the headliner with sunroofs.

Unless you're trying to shave each tenth off the quarter mile I don't think it's an issue weight-wise.

Apex Motorsports · 06-23-2010, 07:37 PM

You are correct, a sunroof will add weight and shift the center of gravity slightly higher. My Z won't have one. Unless that is the only way they come.

Number 3 · 06-23-2010, 09:11 PM

All correct...............but I think it would still be negligible. I doubt very much you would be able to tell the difference with a stop watch.......1/4 mile or on the track.

Can't say I know the weight increase, but it's likely 30 pounds maybe????? So on paper absolutely the CG is higher and the mass is higher but I'm not sure you could ever tell the difference in that one option...................on a car that doesn't exist.

cosmobudman · 06-23-2010, 09:21 PM

[QUOTE=...................on a car that doesn't exist.[/QUOTE]

You crack me up 3......if I were to ever be cracked up by an insider making comments (sort of) about a car that doesn't exist (or does it?!).

Good timez..........(spelled with a "Z" just for hope!!!!)

Bone · 06-23-2010, 09:39 PM

Did you give up the Corvette for the security of a honda...

Revo1 · 06-23-2010, 09:47 PM

We don't even know that the Z28 will offer a sunroof...

*radz28* · 06-24-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

All correct...............but I think it would still be negligible. I doubt very much you would be able to tell the difference with a stop watch.......1/4 mile or on the track.

Can't say I know the weight increase, but it's likely 30 pounds maybe????? So on paper absolutely the CG is higher and the mass is higher but I'm not sure you could ever tell the difference in that one option...................on a car that doesn't exist.

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Originally Posted by Revo1

We don't even know that the Z28 will offer a sunroof...

Z28 won't come with a roof - that's just what I heard...

Joe in T.O. · 06-24-2010, 12:59 PM

Any announcements at the GM Nationals?

Number 3 · 06-24-2010, 03:44 PM

FYI, confirmed that a tilt and slide sunroof comes in at about 13.5 kilos...................about 30 pounds. Boy am I a good guesser.

*radz28* · 06-24-2010, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

FYI, confirmed that a tilt and slide sunroof comes in at about 13.5 kilos...................about 30 pounds. Boy am I a good guesser.

I think you should confirm something else - but that's just me

ShnOmac · 06-24-2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by radz28

I think you should confirm something else - but that's just me

Great minds think alike!

*radz28* · 06-25-2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ShnOmac

Great minds think alike!

We gotta' try, right?

06-23-2010, 07:22 PM	#1
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ckaram Drives: 2011 2SS RS, 1968 ragtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,849	I think depends more on your height/torso length. People who are tall or have a long torso have complained about their hair touching the headliner with sunroofs. Unless you're trying to shave each tenth off the quarter mile I don't think it's an issue weight-wise. __________________ 1968 Camaro convertible, LS1 & T56, Texas Speed 228R cam, 3.73 posi, 17" Torque Thrusts 2011 2SS/RS, LS3, M6, IOM in and out, factory Hurst short throw, GMPP axleback exhaust SOLD! Now in a 2016 Challenger Scat Pack Shaker, M6

06-23-2010, 09:11 PM	#4
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '16 ATS 2.0T & '17 Buick LaCrose Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,305 View My Garage	All correct...............but I think it would still be negligible. I doubt very much you would be able to tell the difference with a stop watch.......1/4 mile or on the track. Can't say I know the weight increase, but it's likely 30 pounds maybe????? So on paper absolutely the CG is higher and the mass is higher but I'm not sure you could ever tell the difference in that one option...................on a car that doesn't exist. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley Link to Every Camaro photo I've taken in Hi-Resolution

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06-23-2010, 09:47 PM	#7
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,820 View My Garage	We don't even know that the Z28 will offer a sunroof... __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

06-23-2010, 07:37 PM	#3
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,198	You are correct, a sunroof will add weight and shift the center of gravity slightly higher. My Z won't have one. Unless that is the only way they come.

06-23-2010, 09:21 PM	#5
cosmobudman Drives: Company Car..... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ok Posts: 65	[QUOTE=...................on a car that doesn't exist.[/QUOTE] You crack me up 3......if I were to ever be cracked up by an insider making comments (sort of) about a car that doesn't exist (or does it?!). Good timez..........(spelled with a "Z" just for hope!!!!)

06-24-2010, 12:59 PM	#9
Joe in T.O. Drives: 1970 GTO Ragtop Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 325	Any announcements at the GM Nationals?

06-24-2010, 03:44 PM	#10
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '16 ATS 2.0T & '17 Buick LaCrose Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,305 View My Garage	FYI, confirmed that a tilt and slide sunroof comes in at about 13.5 kilos...................about 30 pounds. Boy am I a good guesser. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley Link to Every Camaro photo I've taken in Hi-Resolution