Transparent Roof.

AdobePhil · 04-25-2011, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Gotta keep it classy.

Waiz · 04-25-2011, 06:11 PM

FYI, OP this was a big issue with the vette's:

Chevy Issues Recall For Corvette Roof Problem

bullitt5897 · 04-25-2011, 07:29 PM

I am very tempted to do this to my next Z... its between making this kit for the community or a Direct CF roof replacement...

m4a1mustang · 04-25-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

I am very tempted to do this to my next Z... its between making this kit for the community or a Direct CF roof replacement...

Glass roof would probably be better. CF roof would not really do much for weight savings over the sheet of aluminum... A glass roof would be freaking badass.

b1adesofcha0s · 04-25-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Glass roof would probably be better. CF roof would not really do much for weight savings over the sheet of aluminum... A glass roof would be freaking badass.

Mike · 04-25-2011, 08:27 PM

If I were doing it, I would keep the structural beam that runs front to back in the middle, and mold a headliner that looks like a t-top from the inside.

m4a1mustang · 04-25-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

If I were doing it, I would keep the structural beam that runs front to back in the middle, and mold a headliner that looks like a t-top from the inside.

It looks like its only purpose is to support the aluminum panel from collapsing. A sheet of glass wont need it so I don't really see the point in keeping it.

Mike · 04-25-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

It looks like its only purpose is to support the aluminum panel from collapsing. A sheet of glass wont need it so I don't really see the point in keeping it.

true, probably

Big J · 04-25-2011, 08:40 PM

Keep in mind, I'm pretty sure the transparent top on the vettes are not glass. We have had 2 vettes with the transparent tops and although I like them, it does sometimes bother me when the sun is really bright out. They are pretty light IMO also.

Lemers · 04-25-2011, 08:52 PM

Basically what y'all want is the same style "panoramic" top that cars like the mustang and scion tc offer. CDC made the conversion for the mustang before it was an available factory option. Would it be cool yes! Removable like the Vett not unless you do TopGone's conversion. Plausible? Only if a mainstream aftermarket parts manufactorer that specializes in the Z makes them.

Gunzero · 04-25-2011, 09:05 PM

the panoramic roof on my tC was very nice

jpit · 04-26-2011, 09:37 AM

When I had my sunroof put in I took a good look at the roof from the inside. The bracket that runs down the middle is very light aluminum. It may help to keep the shape of the roof but my main thought was that it helps support the antenna in the back.

04-25-2011, 07:29 PM	#48 (permalink)
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Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Basically what y'all want is the same style "panoramic" top that cars like the mustang and scion tc offer. CDC made the conversion for the mustang before it was an available factory option. Would it be cool yes! Removable like the Vett not unless you do TopGone's conversion. Plausible? Only if a mainstream aftermarket parts manufactorer that specializes in the Z makes them. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

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04-25-2011, 06:11 PM	#47 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	FYI, OP this was a big issue with the vette's: Chevy Issues Recall For Corvette Roof Problem

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Big J Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Memphis Posts: 905 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	Keep in mind, I'm pretty sure the transparent top on the vettes are not glass. We have had 2 vettes with the transparent tops and although I like them, it does sometimes bother me when the sun is really bright out. They are pretty light IMO also.

04-26-2011, 09:37 AM	#57 (permalink)
jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 16	When I had my sunroof put in I took a good look at the roof from the inside. The bracket that runs down the middle is very light aluminum. It may help to keep the shape of the roof but my main thought was that it helps support the antenna in the back.