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Just bought a new 07 GT with Vista roof!

Old 04-11-2007, 07:49 PM
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Its called a "glassback" roof, it doesnt chang the interity of the roof because the safety cageis the frame surrounding the roof panel. You could pull that whole roof panel out and still be just as safe. Most retailers sell the glassback for around $2500 installed.

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Old 04-11-2007, 08:01 PM
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Its called a "glassback" roof, it doesnt chang the interity of the roof because the safety cageis the frame surrounding the roof panel. You could pull that whole roof panel out and still be just as safe. Most retailers sell the glassback for around $2500 installed.
I would disagree with it being just as safe....you have glass instead of metal protecting you. There is a major difference there IMO.
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Old 04-11-2007, 08:11 PM
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Take a look at that metal plate that they call your roof. Its about as thin as asoupcan. It would help save your life as much as the glass would. The famework around that sheet of metal is what saves your life. Your roof just fills in the gap
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Old 04-11-2007, 08:17 PM
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Welcome - where's the pics.......

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Old 04-11-2007, 08:21 PM
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Old 04-11-2007, 08:30 PM
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Default RE: Just bought a new 07 GT with Vista roof!

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Its called a "glassback" roof, it doesnt chang the interity of the roof because the safety cageis the frame surrounding the roof panel. You could pull that whole roof panel out and still be just as safe. Most retailers sell the glassback for around $2500 installed.
I would disagree with it being just as safe....you have glass instead of metal protecting you. There is a major difference there IMO.
I'd rather be in an accident and have metal and cushiny squishy cloth protecting my head instead of glass...

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Old 04-11-2007, 08:32 PM
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Its called a "glassback" roof, it doesnt chang the interity of the roof because the safety cageis the frame surrounding the roof panel. You could pull that whole roof panel out and still be just as safe. Most retailers sell the glassback for around $2500 installed.

[IMG]local://upfiles/53576/C11B36987D934164B9DEBFE0DD15226B.jpg[/IMG]

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I guess I will quote my own reply since you guys couldnt see the pics that were attached
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Old 04-11-2007, 08:36 PM
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does it come with a sun shade? i would think it would get hot as **** inside.
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Old 04-11-2007, 09:00 PM
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To me it looks as if it has a tint manufactured into it to reduce UV and heat
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Old 04-11-2007, 09:27 PM
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Welcome dude.....you will love the car and the forum!!

Pics would be nice......
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