12-14-2023, 08:18 AM | #45 |
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my last couple sports cars had no sunroofs, and i realized i didn't miss it, so carbon roof for me.
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12-14-2023, 08:34 AM | #47 | |
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I will track my car, but also got a sunroof. For longer drives and daily commutes I like to have the top open. No one wins a track day, so the time difference for the weight saving is pretty negligible for a track day. |
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I don't miss the sunroof one bit. The G80 still has an airy cabin feel even without one. |
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12-14-2023, 10:53 AM | #51 |
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I got it because it is a nice, lightweight performance feature. More rigid than metal/maybe better chassis rigidity. A piece of carbon fiber that big has to cost a dime or two.
And it DOES look cooler. That was just a nice bonus. I hope it offers more than just looks. |
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12-14-2023, 12:41 PM | #53 |
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Carbon roof was a no brainer for me. I've never had one before, I don't use sunroofs, and I figured it would look great on an IOMG car (definitely does).
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12-14-2023, 05:17 PM | #54 | |
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And yes, love my sunroof. I rarely close the shade (closed only to block the sun on hot, summer days), and I never do during the winter. I love all the light filtering in from above. And yes, most people, even enthusiasts, think I have a carbon roof, and then some realize I have a sunroof and go, "Hey, wait a minute? Do they make C/F roofs with sunroofs now?" The wrap looks quite authentic. When I bought my car, I drove straight to A Plus Auto Styling in Forest Hill, MD - aplusautostyling.com - an hour away, in the right lane, under the speed limit, keeping like 10 car lengths in front when possible (more if there was a truck) ...to have my full front PPF completed, and they tinted my windows. And then they recommended the carbon fiber wrap on the roof, to match all my other C/F factory bits. They had an R8 in the shop with the same wrap and I was indeed impressed. They said they could always pull it off if I didn't like it, but I ended up really liking it. Looking back, I wish I would have skipped the entire ceramic package and had them PPF the whole car instead. The doors and rear fenders get unavoidable rock chips as well, especially if you get spacers...and sometimes the rocks fly in from other passing cars and trucks when they hit a bump or something. But I digress.... If you like sunroofs, get the sunroof... Last edited by KevinGS; 12-14-2023 at 07:32 PM.. |
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12-14-2023, 08:02 PM | #57 |
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I struggled with this decision as I’ve always had moonroofs. The reality is that I rarely use them. Not to mention the CF roof looks insanely awesome! If I want to open a moonroof, I’ll just drive my wife’s car. Folks also mention resale value is better with CF roof, but honestly this wasn’t a deciding factor for me.
I’ll let you know if I’m happy with my decision once my Week 49 build arrives |
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12-14-2023, 08:59 PM | #59 |
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I wanted a sunroof because sometimes I like air without rolling down my windows. I live in a cold climate so I’m using it in the winter. I also like the way the car looks with the sunroof tilted up in the back.
I know I’m in the minority but I don’t really care for the aesthetics of carbon fiber. If I did get the carbon fiber roof I’d need all the other carbon bits. But I like my TB/black combo. I’m not a track person. I do like smoking model x’s on the freeway when they don’t want to let me pass, I don’t need a carbon roof for that 🤣. Just my 2 pence. |
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12-14-2023, 09:26 PM | #60 |
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Can’t imagine not having a sunroof, but I’m sun/fresh air junkie. if its above 40 deg, its generally open. Don’t understand Ze Germans obsession w/ black headliners - esp on smaller cars. Let’s make it feel like a dark, dank cave. Nein Danke, I’ll take light, air, and more sound.
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12-14-2023, 10:42 PM | #63 |
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I love this discussion!
I am interested….are that many of you custom ordering a car with resale in mind? I find it amusing for someone with the means to custom order a $100k+ car actually caring that much about resale? It definitely has not been a consideration in anything I built in mine. It’s like doing full body PPF…if you aren’t planning to keep for a time, why bother…seems to only benefit the next person? Just a thought since this has been a lively thread! |
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12-14-2023, 11:24 PM | #66 |
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I never opened the sunroof on my F30, and I think they all eventually leak.
CF was an easy choice for me. |
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