Sunroof+Roof Rack
03-21-2012, 07:38 PM
#1
Nordschleife Master
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Sunroof+Roof Rack
how does this work since the roof rack rear mounts are where the sunroof goes back?
anyone come across this hurdle yet?
anyone come across this hurdle yet?
03-22-2012, 11:28 AM
#2
Three Wheelin'
Speculating -- but the mounts are straight up an down, so does the panel simply slide inside the side mounts and under the bar?
(I did order racks, but not sunroof, so have not had a reason to delve further into that answer.)
(I did order racks, but not sunroof, so have not had a reason to delve further into that answer.)
03-22-2012, 08:09 PM
#3
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
haha, i did sunroof delete as well and roof rack.. but i saw one at dealer and saw the mounts (they are in the rubber slit behind sunroof and it's directly under where the roof slides... so wasnt sure if they redesigned the mounts for rack.
03-23-2012, 01:27 AM
#5
Nordschleife Master
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i would assume so as one solid panel clearly weights less than side pieces+backpieces+mounting hardware+motor+moveable panel with extra padding and sound dampending and the wind deflector..
how much weight=we'll never know... i would assume 10lbs at least from the roof... which is amazing.. i ordered a sunroof delete because i NEVER use a sunroof... i ordered sunroof delete on both my cayenne's as well..i actually prefer the simple headliner as well.
how much weight=we'll never know... i would assume 10lbs at least from the roof... which is amazing.. i ordered a sunroof delete because i NEVER use a sunroof... i ordered sunroof delete on both my cayenne's as well..i actually prefer the simple headliner as well.
03-23-2012, 11:20 PM
#6
Three Wheelin'
I would love a number on that weight savings as well.
Obviously a different situation, but the sliding glass targa penalty is surprisingly high. And this is the 997 glass, which is lighter than previous sliding glass ones:
"Still, the roof module, together with additional chassis reinforcements necessary to compensate for the stiffness lost in the beheading process, taxes the Targa's curb weight by 132 pounds compared to an otherwise similar Carrera 4."
Source: http://www.insideline.com/porsche/91...1-targa-4.html
Obviously a different situation, but the sliding glass targa penalty is surprisingly high. And this is the 997 glass, which is lighter than previous sliding glass ones:
"Still, the roof module, together with additional chassis reinforcements necessary to compensate for the stiffness lost in the beheading process, taxes the Targa's curb weight by 132 pounds compared to an otherwise similar Carrera 4."
Source: http://www.insideline.com/porsche/91...1-targa-4.html
03-24-2012, 01:24 AM
#7
Nordschleife Master
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132lbs for a targa roof.. jeeez!
the sunroof delete has gotta be at least 30-35lbs i would assume taking that into account... i'll def weigh my 991 base with a full tank of gas when i get it... and maybe someone else can chime in with a weight of one with similar options but with sunroof..
the sunroof delete has gotta be at least 30-35lbs i would assume taking that into account... i'll def weigh my 991 base with a full tank of gas when i get it... and maybe someone else can chime in with a weight of one with similar options but with sunroof..
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