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Old 07-23-2014, 09:42 PM
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Does anyone still use them? Enjoy them? or a waste of $?
Old 07-23-2014, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by promocop
Does anyone still use them? Enjoy them? or a waste of $?
I have the glass roof. Love it. I noticed how much I love it after a few days of rain when I couldn't open it. Now that the rain is gone, the roof is open. Just a joy. Down side is that you have to close it at 119mph apparently. What a design flaw!
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Find my glass roof very useful. Windows down and roof open is my cabriolet. Open enough for me. I Use it any time weather permits.

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Old 07-23-2014, 10:31 PM
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Waste of money
Old 07-23-2014, 10:47 PM
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I ordered it but so far have only opened it 2-3 times in 8 months of ownership. Will likely help resale if that matters to you.
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Does anyone know if the sunroof affects the behavior of the rear spoiler/wing? I didn't see anything in the manual, but I saw some reference somewhere that when the roof is open, the spoiler may not come up at speed (74mph). I can't really see my spoiler, so I haven't been able to tell if it's up or down +\- the roof being open

And to answer the question. I love the sunroof option. Improves vitamin D production by increased light exposure and improves mood. Good for mind and body. I just wish mine was glass so I could always have the light coming in. I have the solid one...
Old 07-23-2014, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by dr.alexs
Does anyone know if the sunroof affects the behavior of the rear spoiler/wing? I didn't see anything in the manual, but I saw some reference somewhere that when the roof is open, the spoiler may not come up at speed (74mph). I can't really see my spoiler, so I haven't been able to tell if it's up or down +\- the roof being open

And to answer the question. I love the sunroof option. Improves vitamin D production by increased light exposure and improves mood. Good for mind and body. I just wish mine was glass so I could always have the light coming in. I have the solid one...
Yes. The sunroof whether metal or glass does affect the spoiler. The spoiler still opens at the same speed 75mph BUT if the sunroof is open the spoiler will open higher up due to the airflow over the sunroof since the sunroof opens over the roofline.
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I would not have taken my car without the glass sunroof. Period.
Old 07-23-2014, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Bacura
I would not have taken my car without the glass sunroof. Period.
I was the same way. Glass sunroof or bust!
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Do you folks with glass sunroof experience heated interior when roof is closed and shade is pulled ? Have heard complaints from people that the shade is see- through and allows too much heat inside.
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I hardly use mine, but is nice to know its there.
I wouldnt get a 991 without it
Old 07-24-2014, 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by David in Talent
Do you folks with glass sunroof experience heated interior when roof is closed and shade is pulled ? Have heard complaints from people that the shade is see- through and allows too much heat inside.
I have white with black Interior and because of interior heat I just had prestige spectra photo sync film applied to roof, windshield, sides, and rear. I'm not exaggerating when I say that I seriously think the inside temperature is 30 degrees cooler. I park in my office lot where sun beats down on car all afternoon and this film... Not dark tint...is awesome.
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Originally Posted by Weim911
Yes. The sunroof whether metal or glass does affect the spoiler. The spoiler still opens at the same speed 75mph BUT if the sunroof is open the spoiler will open higher up due to the airflow over the sunroof since the sunroof opens over the roofline.
Nice! Thanks for answering. I thought I saw the spoiler up once in my rear view mirror, but couldn't figure out why I could see it only that one time. It must have been when the roof was open, and it was a little higher than normal.
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The thing that bugs me is that it 'nests' outside on the root rather then how it did back in the day, I'm the roof. It looks odd from the outside when its open Any buffeting?
Old 07-24-2014, 01:44 AM
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I like the metal moon roof. I usually just have it popped for ventilation instead if slid open.


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