Notices
991 2012-2019
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Glass or not

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-27-2013, 09:21 PM
  #1  
bernpep
Instructor
Thread Starter
 
bernpep's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 240
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 7 Posts
Default Glass or not

Finalizing my C2S build and really wanted to order the glass sunroof. My SA says they are trouble. What say those who own them?
Old 02-27-2013, 09:34 PM
  #2  
ny991
Nordschleife Master
 
ny991's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 5,430
Received 164 Likes on 114 Posts
Default

I think it's the best one I've had, and I've had them on my last 10 cars at least.

The smoked color works great with a lot of colors too!
Old 02-27-2013, 11:20 PM
  #3  
futurz
Rennlist Member
 
futurz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Denver
Posts: 365
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

I have only had my C2S for 500 miles but I have had no issues. My car is basalt black so you can't even see that it is glass from the outside. I keep the shade back to let in more light. You can see the pictures in the "My first one..." thread.
Old 02-28-2013, 12:23 AM
  #4  
superquant
Rennlist Member
 
superquant's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: CT
Posts: 623
Received 58 Likes on 13 Posts
Default

I have one and I have driven it through the recent blizzard with no issues
Old 02-28-2013, 03:53 AM
  #5  
TSpyder
Instructor
 
TSpyder's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 206
Received 20 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

No issues at all. Love it!
Old 02-28-2013, 06:25 AM
  #6  
ww007
Instructor
 
ww007's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 103
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I also ordered the glass sunroof on my C2S scheduled to arrive in about a month. I've heard of rattles and such, but what "trouble" does your SA say the glass sunroof causes? And I assume you already go there to service an older Porsche since you have an SA in the first place? Thanks!
Old 02-28-2013, 08:44 AM
  #7  
peewee72
Intermediate
 
peewee72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

my glass sunroof has been an absolute joy! Get it!!
Old 02-28-2013, 08:52 AM
  #8  
GSIRM3
Drifting
 
GSIRM3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 2,603
Received 63 Likes on 38 Posts
Default

What kind of problems did he mention? If he can't give you any specifics, I wouldn't be worried.
Old 02-28-2013, 09:06 AM
  #9  
Justin N
Instructor
 
Justin N's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 244
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Get it, you'll love it. It makes the cabin a lot more open feeling. No problems with mine- although there was a service bulletin for them last year. I thought mine was squeaking when I first got it, but it turned out to be headliner.
Old 02-28-2013, 10:05 AM
  #10  
fxz
Race Car
 
fxz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: The way to hell is paved by good intentions “Wenn ich Purist höre...entsichere ich meinen Browning” "Myths are fuel for marketing (and nowadays for flippers too,,,)" time to time is not sufficient to be a saint, you must be also an Hero
Posts: 4,447
Received 423 Likes on 251 Posts
Default

Somebody has a picture when glassroof is open ?
Old 02-28-2013, 11:44 AM
  #11  
cmb13
Racer
 
cmb13's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: South Florida
Posts: 496
Received 21 Likes on 13 Posts
Default

I have the regular sunroof and love it. I'm glad it's not glass. Down here in FL the heat just blasts through the glass, at least in my other cars, even with the shade closed.
Old 02-28-2013, 12:36 PM
  #12  
TSpyder
Instructor
 
TSpyder's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 206
Received 20 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by fxz
Somebody has a picture when glassroof is open ?
Here ya go...



Image taken in France after factory delivery.

Spyder
Old 02-28-2013, 01:27 PM
  #13  
futurz
Rennlist Member
 
futurz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Denver
Posts: 365
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

The glass is very dark. Not the best conditions for taking pictures today but here is mine on a black basalt. Sorry about the finger over the lens.
Attached Images   
Old 02-28-2013, 02:44 PM
  #14  
Dr.Bill
Race Car
 
Dr.Bill's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Posts: 4,690
Received 719 Likes on 394 Posts
Default

Mine has the regular sunroof - I got it pre-owned. If I were to order one, it would not have a sunroof at all. The new design just ruins the lines of the car when open IMHO. Also, why is it so huge when it only opens about half way? Silly design.
Old 02-28-2013, 08:33 PM
  #15  
jy2114
Intermediate
 
jy2114's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I like it for the contrast and the way it extends the glass from the rear windshield.

cheers


Quick Reply: Glass or not



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 08:29 PM.