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Old 02-19-2010, 07:17 PM
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Default Structural Rigidity of Glass Roof

Anyone seen anything on the amount of flex of a glass roof car compared to the metal roof? I know the verts flex a bit when pushed but have not seen anything on the glass roof. Off the top, I would say it is not as stiff as the metal roof but I have no knowledge of the facts... Anyone have any thoughts?
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Old 02-19-2010, 07:59 PM
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Mine doesn't feel any different then a solid roof car.
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Old 02-19-2010, 11:15 PM
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I also have not noticed any difference...Love having one!!
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Old 02-20-2010, 08:35 AM
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I was wondering the same thing. Also, what about the weight difference? How much more does all that glass weigh?
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Old 02-20-2010, 10:22 AM
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I think it adds roughly 100 pounds. The rigidity of ther car is unphased. And, by the way, its just cool as all he!!. I love getting in my car every time, and looking up and seeing the sky. 2K worth? Dont know, but I love it, so I guess it is worth it. And in 15-20 years, maybe the fact there arent a ton of people with the glass roof, will prove to be a sell point, JMO.
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Old 02-20-2010, 10:30 AM
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i want a glass roof. def worth the 2000
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Old 02-20-2010, 10:51 AM
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ive heard its only a 30lb difference. Definitely pretty cool if you can cover the cost
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Old 02-20-2010, 11:06 AM
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This explains some of it

http://www.mustang50magazine.com/tec...nel/index.html
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Old 02-20-2010, 11:58 AM
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i'd love to have one. so jealous
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Old 02-20-2010, 12:13 PM
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How much light does it actually let in? I'd imagine down here in Florida you'd get sun burn pretty easy
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