Glassback Roof Pros & Cons?
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From: Wilsonville Oregon
Glassback Roof Pros & Cons?
I'm looking to install a Glassback roof. http://www.glassbackroof.com/
Pros & Cons from those who have this roof installed?
Did it effect the handling?
Pros & Cons from those who have this roof installed?
Did it effect the handling?
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,401
RE: Glassback Roof Pros & Cons?
Integrity is maintained which is good.
Ceramic tint blocks heat, so car doesn't get any warmer than the tintop, that's good.
Total weight difference is an extra 14lb which is "ok"
I can't see my Nav screen sometimes, when the sun angle is right (or is that wrong?), that's bad.
People love it, especially the ladies, that's definately good.
Installer needs the car for 24 hours to allow the urethane to cure, a requirement from a warranty/liability aspect, that's bad if you're from out of town.
Costs around $2750 all in, that's never good.
Ceramic tint blocks heat, so car doesn't get any warmer than the tintop, that's good.
Total weight difference is an extra 14lb which is "ok"
I can't see my Nav screen sometimes, when the sun angle is right (or is that wrong?), that's bad.
People love it, especially the ladies, that's definately good.
Installer needs the car for 24 hours to allow the urethane to cure, a requirement from a warranty/liability aspect, that's bad if you're from out of town.
Costs around $2750 all in, that's never good.
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Joined: Aug 2007
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RE: Glassback Roof Pros & Cons?
ORIGINAL: marcuskeeler
Integrity is maintained which is good.
Ceramic tint blocks heat, so car doesn't get any warmer than the tintop, that's good.
Total weight difference is an extra 14lb which is "ok"
I can't see my Nav screen sometimes, when the sun angle is right (or is that wrong?), that's bad.
People love it, especially the ladies, that's (*definately*) good.
Installer needs the car for 24 hours to allow the urethane to cure, a requirement from a warranty/liability aspect, that's bad if you're from out of town.
Costs around $2750 all in, that's never good.
Integrity is maintained which is good.
Ceramic tint blocks heat, so car doesn't get any warmer than the tintop, that's good.
Total weight difference is an extra 14lb which is "ok"
I can't see my Nav screen sometimes, when the sun angle is right (or is that wrong?), that's bad.
People love it, especially the ladies, that's (*definately*) good.
Installer needs the car for 24 hours to allow the urethane to cure, a requirement from a warranty/liability aspect, that's bad if you're from out of town.
Costs around $2750 all in, that's never good.
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 442
From: CO
RE: Glassback Roof Pros & Cons?
Definitely has cool factor. Too bad it doesn't retract like the new 911 Targa 4. That would push it to uber-cool status in my book. I'm gettin' a little thin on top and the prospect of sunburning my dome while just cruising will keep me under a tin roof.
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 978
From: SO CAL
RE: Glassback Roof Pros & Cons?
ORIGINAL: pascal
There may be a difference in handling though[8D].
I mean... in handling yourself, if you have a lady in the car.
You know, those full moon nights
.
There may be a difference in handling though[8D].
I mean... in handling yourself, if you have a lady in the car
.You know, those full moon nights
.
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,465
From: Pensacola, Florida
RE: Glassback Roof Pros & Cons?
I'm honestly enjoying the lack of sun coming through the roof. I just sold a 99 Trans Am and the T Tops allowed to much light some times and gave me a headache. I'm really sensitive to sunlight. Even with 5% tint on the top it was still much if the sun was just right.