sfo

anyone has any actual pics (as opposed to configurator) of the glass sunroof please?

also very curious to the roof from inside the cabin .. is there a sun blind? if so, how does it work?

TSpyder

Please do a search here and on 6speed. I've posted photos--none from the inside though--and there's a video posted of the glass s/r closing taken from the inside of the car. There's a motorized sunshade that works as expected.

Spyder

sfo

thanks .. your pics are great.

do you have the link to the video?

sfo

found the video ..

shots of sunroof at 3mins 40:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...v=3jjRH45Dloo#!

TSpyder

Only nitpick I had with the shade is that it doesn't automatically retract a bit when the s/r is tilted, say, to vent heat when parked. So, unlike my 650, this turns into a two-step operation. Nitpicks aside, I loved the glass s/r.

Spyder

sfo

great to see the large area of glass when sunroof closed as big as the roof's aperture

TSpyder

+1. The large expanse open to the sky lightens the interior making it seem more spacious. Further, this can be enjoyed at speed without any buffeting.

stevebmd

Would be great to see a glass panel as an aftermarket option. Should be easy enough to swap....

TSpyder

A retractable shade would have to be added as well which is a far more difficult proposition. Alternatively, the glass could be heavily tinted, but that would mitigate its advantage.

sfo

pics from 6speedonline:

rpilot

Does this sunroof actually tilt like moonroofs that retract under the roof? I was under the impression that it simply slides open?

Also does it *only* retract the shade ? If not, what is the point of the glass roof if you cant just keep the roof closed and shade open? Am I missing something?

TSpyder

Operation is identicle to steel s/r, ie, tilts as well opens by sliding over the roof.

Yes Shade operates independent of the glass roof, eg, the roof can be closed or tilted while the shade is open.

enduro963

Hahaha! That guy made me laugh with his intensity. I would have never thought of so many words to describe the 991! "...this bad boy..." hahaha!

Anyway, good find. What I did realize, more from the pictures, is that my car will look black from the top if I choose the glass sunroof. Maybe it won't stand out as much as on the white car because my choice will be agate grey? Thoughts?

sfo

I found him irritating after a while, especially his constant fist clenching/pumping.

I reckon agate grey interior would work with glass roof and white. I am contemplating white and espresso with the glass roof.

enduro963

SFO, I meant Agate grey for my exterior color.

Your car will look beautiful with that color combo. The additional inside light will enhance the espresso..

Can an actual owner of a glass sunroof give us his review?

After a devastating experience with the sunroof on my 997S, I really wasn't planning on ordering it for 991S...