Yes!Basil said:1/. Do both glass areas have internal sliding covers ?
Haven't got a clue2/. How much extra weight does it add ?
Dunno, but the miniusa.com site makes note of the sunroof being "framed with reinforced steel" so.... along with the weight of the glass panes, plus the motor, plus the shades, plus the steel frame, plus the misc. parts, it must add a good deal of weight.Basil said:....2/. How much extra weight does it add ?
Yes, it's the weight at roof level that concerns me a little, but 45kg isn't a great deal in the scope of things. Hopefully BMW decided it doesn't detract from the cars handling....be nice to know exactly what the weight difference is though.....BruceK said:
......In the specs, no different weight is quoted for a MINI equipped with the sunroof but I would guess it weighs at least 100 lbs? (45 kg?). It must bring the car's center of gravity up very slightly, too. Right?
If I didn't care, I wouldn't have asked..... Just ignore a post if it brings forth such outbursts.Garry said:Who cares about the weight!!!
You either want a sunroof or you don't!
PS. The panoramic roof is one of the main reasons I ordered a MINI!![]()
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Ha Ha HaBasil said:..... Just ignore a post if it brings forth such outbursts.
The way I look at it is that, cutting a big hole in the roof and adding a couple of heavy pains of glass has to not only add weight to the car but also affect the rigidity of the chassis. For reasons such as these I am staying well clear of a sunroof. It does feel nice inside the car with the sunroof, but to me adding anything that could possibly affect the superb handling of the car is a risk not worth taking.minicoopersgirl said:I am planning on getting the sunroof option also.
Basil - I was also concerned about weight and if it changes the aerodynamics of the car..., so I would assume the same for the MINI.
Correct on both counts, however I think the roof was designed in an "H" fashion, so the cross-member that divides the two panes of glass is similar to the member in a regular roof. You are removing the two sections of metal between the "H legs" and replacing in with the glass cartridge. Some weight is offset.LMB said:
The way I look at it is that, cutting a big hole in the roof and adding a couple of heavy pains of glass has to not only add weight to the car but also affect the rigidity of the chassis. For reasons such as these I am staying well clear of a sunroof. It does feel nice inside the car with the sunroof, but to me adding anything that could possibly affect the superb handling of the car is a risk not worth taking.
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Thanks Garry. Air-con is standard issue here......Garry said:My apologies if you thought I was making an outburst...
Only an outburst about how good those sunroofs are!![]()
I have driven a few Coopers with the sunroof:
A. The performance is excellent.
B. The car handles like a roller skate
C. The newer cars have eliminated the squeaks and rattles from the early production models.
D. If you are in warm climate like Oz, make sure you have aircon as they will let a lot of warmth into the car.
But sorry, I don't have the info on how much they add to the weight of the car.
Thanks for that......minicoopersgirl said:I am planning on getting the sunroof option also.
Basil - I was also concerned about weight and if it changes the aerodynamics of the car.
I know on the Acura Integra Type R, they do not give you the option of a sunroof because it effects the aerodynamics of the car and adds extra weight, so I would assume the same for the MINI.
I still cannot answer your question on how much weight though!
Thanks