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Old 03-31-2014, 12:12 PM
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Default I did not think i needed a sunroof.

If I had ordered from the factory the sunroof would have been left out for sure. However after driving the car I find the tilt up feature is needed to drive with the windows down . Without the tilt up the wind concussion is unbearable. I thought this was worth mentioning because anyone ready to order should drive with the windows down and the sunroof closed before ordering.
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This big of an oversight by the designers is amazing.
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the cabriolet only has this with everything closed and driver's 100% down. Driver's 80% down fixes, or cracking passenger. Top up, and all windows down, has zero buffet effect on the cab.
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I only keep my windows open when I'm going slow. At highway speed, I close them.
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I open the sunroof to hear more engine-exhaust sound. Plus I love the fresh air. And it reduces rear axle lift in combo with the higher rake of the rear spoiler.
What's not to like ?
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Originally Posted by wanderfalke
If I had ordered from the factory the sunroof would have been left out for sure. However after driving the car I find the tilt up feature is needed to drive with the windows down . Without the tilt up the wind concussion is unbearable. I thought this was worth mentioning because anyone ready to order should drive with the windows down and the sunroof closed before ordering.
I agree, Incredible how loud it is!!! I have solid sunroof and so glad I do!
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Originally Posted by bccars
I open the sunroof to hear more engine-exhaust sound. Plus I love the fresh air. And it reduces rear axle lift in combo with the higher rake of the rear spoiler.
What's not to like ?
Extra weight, extra cost, one more thing to break and need maintenance, some have complained of a whistling sound, structural integrity of the roof, difference in aesthetic, etc. I can understand arguments for and against the sunroof. But make no mistake, there are surely arguments against it.
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Yup.
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No sunroof or Cab for me.
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Headroom headroom headroom for us taller folk. While general belief is that the sunroof design does not rob headroom on the 991 it simply is not true. A 991 without sunroof adds 2.5+ inches of headroom behind the opening.
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One of the main reasons that I wanted to order my 991 instead of taking one on the showroom floor.
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Originally Posted by bccars
And it reduces rear axle lift in combo with the higher rake of the rear spoiler.
What's not to like ?
I doubt this is the case. I think the higher rake offsets the negative effect of the open sunroof to bring it back to zero (or closer to zero).
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Originally Posted by sgroer
Headroom headroom headroom for us taller folk. While general belief is that the sunroof design does not rob headroom on the 991 it simply is not true. A 991 without sunroof adds 2.5+ inches of headroom behind the opening.
Ah yes, headroom. Glad I added an "etc." in my initial post.
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Originally Posted by fbroen
I doubt this is the case. I think the higher rake offsets the negative effect of the open sunroof to bring it back to zero (or closer to zero).
Right. Sunroof open messes up airflow. Single best change they made to the 991 was making the sunroof no longer mandatory.
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Love the glass s/r for the light in brings to the interior. No noises, and more than sufficient headroom for this 6'1" driver.


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