Why in the f*ck doesn't the coupe have a Sunroof?
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Originally Posted by dreamspeed
350z is meant to be a performance car
sunroof makes the car heavier and the chasis less stiff.
Most of the "more" performance oriented cars/models dont have sunroofs.
sunroof makes the car heavier and the chasis less stiff.
Most of the "more" performance oriented cars/models dont have sunroofs.
Look at the competitor to the Z, the Mazda RX-8
It has an Optional Power sliding-glass moonroof and except for the 'muscle' category, it outperforms the Z.
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Originally Posted by sentry65
get a convertable if you need the wind that bad
sunroof on the coupe would
would make the top not as rigid
sunroof on the coupe would
would make the top not as rigid
A sun roof is the one option that I wished was offered on this car.
Almost all of the cars I have ever owned have had a sunroof of some type and yet I rarely ever used them during the middle of the day because the sun is unbearable.
These types of things (rag tops,sun roofs) are good for early morning and at night.
A question: If the top is not as rigid with a sun roof, then how does the convertable Z deal with loss of body integrity?
5 bucks says that a sun roof becomes available as a option in the 2006 Coupe.
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lol, You can't compare it that way. A s2000 doesn't even have a top (convertable) and outperforms the Z in turns, what we are trying to say is that the Z would be less stiff if it did infact come with a sunroof. Those other cars have a whole 'nother build. They are lighter, have different suspension, the chasis is designed differently, and a lot of other factors also come into play. You don't see any convertable Z's out on the professional tracks, only on the private levels (and if convertable is to be on the track, they either have hardtops or throw their tops up, if it allows, some peoples helmets don't fit inside with the top up). To make a long argument short, your fighting a losing battle no matter how you want to look at it. A sunroof is a luxury option and it doesn't help performance in anyway, they are only good for your own pleasures. The sunroof might not make such a big difference to the point where our daily driving would be affected but it does weaken the top as glass bends on hard turns and a stiff top would stay rigid.
I also don't understand why people are complaining, I'm sure they knew the car didn't come with a sunroof when they bought it, if you guys really want it that bad I say you guys go out and get a custom one installed or switch to a car that comes with a sunroof.
I also don't understand why people are complaining, I'm sure they knew the car didn't come with a sunroof when they bought it, if you guys really want it that bad I say you guys go out and get a custom one installed or switch to a car that comes with a sunroof.
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Originally Posted by VQ35DEV6
I also don't understand why people are complaining, I'm sure they knew the car didn't come with a sunroof when they bought it.
If you don't complain then nothing ever changes.
If Nissan knows that folks want such an option then perhaps it will show up on the '06 model.
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Originally Posted by boma
Actually I think the 00-01 Acura Integra Type R's have sunroofs!
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i wouldn't mind just a glass roof... kinda like on the 04 maximas... doesn't necessarily have to open (for obvious reasons) - but it would definaetly make the inside a lot roomier...
btw, that Targa Z posted up above... HOT
btw, that Targa Z posted up above... HOT
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Originally Posted by LATEZ
from a local place in santa fe springs ca
No issues with it wacking the tailgate?
How big is the hole in the roof?
Can you post a closer up shot from above?
Mind telling what the model of the roof and what it cost to have it installed?
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Originally Posted by bixby
Um, didn't you notice that BEFORE you bought it? I could see b!tching about a car if it was full of mechanical problems or something but to complain about something like not having a sunroof is pretty lame imo. Thats like complaining about not having an automatic when you knew you were buying a MT.
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NOT REALLY complainin' or b*tchin'....just an observation...as in ..."didn't Nissan think that people MIGHT want a sunroof, targa top, whatever with the Coupe...and then further designed the car based on that?"
And yes....I did notice that it didn't have a sunroof....jesus christ, dawg...
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I really don't like sunroofs. For one thing, they don't fit on the Z. For another, here in L.A. it would be more like a smog port.
EDIT: And I almost always bump my head on cars with sunroofs.
EDIT: And I almost always bump my head on cars with sunroofs.
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Originally Posted by partyman66
No, they aren't at all impacted by the presence/absence of a sunroof. Side impact air bags are standard on the G35 Coupe, and 3/4 of the G Coupes have a sunroof as well.
The side impact air bags come out the side of the seats, which is why they recommend not using any sort of aftermarket seat covers on our cars.
The side impact air bags come out the side of the seats, which is why they recommend not using any sort of aftermarket seat covers on our cars.
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Originally Posted by Racer Z
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NOT REALLY complainin' or b*tchin'....just an observation...as in ..."didn't Nissan think that people MIGHT want a sunroof, targa top, whatever with the Coupe...and then further designed the car based on that?"
NOT REALLY complainin' or b*tchin'....just an observation...as in ..."didn't Nissan think that people MIGHT want a sunroof, targa top, whatever with the Coupe...and then further designed the car based on that?"