Draconfier
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You would also have to account for the differences in the bolstering on the panoramic vs the standard crossbars on the steel roof and the header. If you can get a weight on the 2 different schematics I provided in my last link that would be just as accurate, but I doubt that would even satisfy.No one said it weighs 25-30 lbs.
We said it weighs 25-30 lbs more than a steel roof. At least that’s what people are estimating.
Again, no one knows for sure until someone weighs the two vehicles.
I'm done trying to argue this. Glass roofs are inherently heavier than the same size metal versions. Otherwise we'd see this roof on all the Nascar Racecars. (Probably wouldn't be allowed because their not as safe either vs a standard roof)
Food for thought below on the NHSTA recall, 100% of vehicles are impacted by this. Right in the bulletin. Over 13k vehicles. (13544 to be exact)
Ohh on a sidenote...dealers are directed not to sell any new vehicles produced during that time frame, its a $21,000 fine per vehicle.
I know I'm glad I ordered the GT w/o the panoramic roof; weight issues and recall notwithstanding.
Search this forum for the amount of folks having their panoramic roofs stress fracture from heat issues related to this improper fitment (now wait 5-10 years and multiply accordingly). I doubt that the addition of more urethane adhesive is going to fix the fitment issues without removing the glass and re-applying it. This is a band-aid and cost savings measure not a true fix.