Glass roof option/weight
03-05-2009, 07:27 PM
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Glass roof option/weight
Just drooled over the glass roof option on Ford's 2010 stang site. That thing has got to be heavy, extra glass, sandwiched vinyl and a "privacy" shade. Beautiful option though.. makes me drool a bit lol. It will no doubt be a hot selling point.
03-07-2009, 12:28 AM
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I think its like 20 some pounds heavier. I have it on my 09' and i think its worth every penny. The privacy shade could be a little better IMO, but I only keep that thing closed when i park outside for a long time in the summer. By the way, getting a darker colored car, ie black, Allot metallic, whatever, makes the glass roof blend in with the car, so its more of a sleeper look. Ive had a few friends walk up to the car, get in, then look up in surprise. again, worth every cent
03-10-2009, 09:51 AM
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I'm pondering the idea of getting one put in, in my 2008. Though I don't know how well the craftsmanship would be in removing the roof panel and replacing it with a glass top. I drove a 2009 with one and it was awesome!! Man the interior feel so much more spacious.
Though for roughly $3K which is what it would cost to have it put in...I can think of better mods for that money.
Still pondering it though...
Though for roughly $3K which is what it would cost to have it put in...I can think of better mods for that money.
Still pondering it though...
03-10-2009, 02:11 PM
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I think its like 20 some pounds heavier. I have it on my 09' and i think its worth every penny. The privacy shade could be a little better IMO, but I only keep that thing closed when i park outside for a long time in the summer. By the way, getting a darker colored car, ie black, Allot metallic, whatever, makes the glass roof blend in with the car, so its more of a sleeper look. Ive had a few friends walk up to the car, get in, then look up in surprise. again, worth every cent
Can you post some pics of your car??
03-19-2009, 02:56 AM
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I'm pondering the idea of getting one put in, in my 2008. Though I don't know how well the craftsmanship would be in removing the roof panel and replacing it with a glass top. I drove a 2009 with one and it was awesome!! Man the interior feel so much more spacious.
Though for roughly $3K which is what it would cost to have it put in...I can think of better mods for that money.
Still pondering it though...
Though for roughly $3K which is what it would cost to have it put in...I can think of better mods for that money.
Still pondering it though...
03-19-2009, 08:36 PM
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his name is Marcus Keeler I will find a link to his username for you....great guy and he can tell you where he had it installed and if it was worth the money.....
here you go
https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...ics-added.html and its about the glassback
quote from marcus
the link to glassback roof doesn't work for me on the first page of the thread he made so I would try to contact him via PM or email...it appears as if he has not been on in a yr so I hope you get the answers you need!
here you go
https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...ics-added.html and its about the glassback
quote from marcus
The guys told me it adds 14lb to the car. I was shocked at how much the piece of metal they cut out the roof weighed !!! pretty heavy.. I brought it home and am going to mount it on the garage wall LOL
03-19-2009, 08:42 PM
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Yup he lives in Canada the last I saw him. We met up for Woodward Dream cruise and his car sold me on the whipple!
Here is a link to his we page
http://www.mkeeler.com/mustang/
I think he was from Britain....could be wrong on this
Here is a link to his we page
http://www.mkeeler.com/mustang/
I think he was from Britain....could be wrong on this
