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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I'm thinking of changing my car to a later model. A car with a sunroof. I like the car in question but I'm not convinced this is a desirable option.

With AC, a sunroof seems to be something of an anachronism these days.

Presumably I should expect less headroom, more wind roar, and more squeaks and rattles.

Anyone (Omega Elite owners?) care to tell me of their experience(s) both good and bad with a large hole in the roof.

[EMD]

I'm thinking of changing my car to a later model. A car with a sunroof. I like the car in question but I'm not convinced this is a desirable option.

With AC, a sunroof seems to be something of an anachronism these days.

Presumably I should expect less headroom, more wind roar, and more squeaks and rattles.

Anyone (Omega Elite owners?) care to tell me of their experience(s) both good and bad with a large hole in the roof.

That horrible buffeting/drumming noise you get with the sunroof open  Seems every car with a sunroof has this annoying problem and sunroofs are only any good when the cars not moving 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I'm thinking of changing my car to a later model. A car with a sunroof. I like the car in question but I'm not convinced this is a desirable option.

With AC, a sunroof seems to be something of an anachronism these days.

Presumably I should expect less headroom, more wind roar, and more squeaks and rattles.

Anyone (Omega Elite owners?) care to tell me of their experience(s) both good and bad with a large hole in the roof.

That horrible buffeting/drumming noise you get with the sunroof open  Seems every car with a sunroof has this annoying problem and sunroofs are only any good when the cars not moving 

Thanks, Mr EMD.

Any problems when the roof is closed?

[Bigron]

The sunroof (sliding head) on my 1938 Morris 12 never had any of those win-roar problems, as it was a much larger hole in the roof -  half the roof itself - and it couldn't go over 70 MPH anyway!
That's the way to do it (Mr. Punch voice)!

Ron.

[EMD]

Im sure there are professional companies that would fit a sunroof for you instead of changing the car mr opti  How much it costs would depend on the size of tin opener they used 

[johnnydog]

Very rarely use mine. Usually only on a boiling hot day (so that's not very often.....) if the air con needs regassing Got a full panoramic roof on my 'modern' car and I never use that. Should do really, if only to make sure they are not sticking and keep the runners running....

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Im sure there are professional companies that would fit a sunroof for you instead of changing the car mr opti  How much it costs would depend on the size of tin opener they used 

I don't want a sunroof.....the car just happens to come with one.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

The sunroof (sliding head) on my 1938 Morris 12 never had any of those win-roar problems, as it was a much larger hole in the roof -  half the roof itself - and it couldn't go over 70 MPH anyway!
That's the way to do it (Mr. Punch voice)!

Ron.

Strewth, Ron.


You must be older than STMO and his whippet added together.

[Viral_Jim]

The one on the omega had a bit of a mind of its own (common problem I understand) and its days were numbered when it opened one evening and I came down next morning to a soaking wet drivers seat  .

Since then I pulled the fuse and used it no further. That said, I doubt this is a general sunroof issue.

Are you talking about replacing the Jag m'lud, or the mighty signum?

[STEMO]

I've had several cars with a sunroof, including my omega. As you said, they are archaic. Useful in the days before air con, maybe, but a pretty useless way of cooling or ventilating a car.
Imagine sitting in a queue of traffic with all the fumes coming in. If you insist on the wind in your hair, buy a fully fledged convertible.

[aaronjb]

If you insist on the wind in your hair, buy a fully fledged convertible.

Given this is the Baron of Lincolnshire we're talking about, I would suggest a nice F-Type convertible would suit.

[Bigron]

The sunroof (sliding head) on my 1938 Morris 12 never had any of those win-roar problems, as it was a much larger hole in the roof -  half the roof itself - and it couldn't go over 70 MPH anyway!
That's the way to do it (Mr. Punch voice)!

Ron.

I'll have you know that I'm only 29 - and have been for a few years now!   

Ron.

P.S. I did NOT buy that Morris from new!!!!!

Strewth, Ron.


You must be older than STMO and his whippet added together.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

The one on the omega had a bit of a mind of its own (common problem I understand) and its days were numbered when it opened one evening and I came down next morning to a soaking wet drivers seat  .

Since then I pulled the fuse and used it no further. That said, I doubt this is a general sunroof issue.

Are you talking about replacing the Jag m'lud, or the mighty signum?

The 'Mighty Signum ' is simply irreplaceable, Aaron.

Possible replacement for the other car.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

If you insist on the wind in your hair, buy a fully fledged convertible.

Given this is the Baron of Lincolnshire we're talking about, I would suggest a nice F-Type convertible would suit.

Bit girlie.

If I had a nice pair of tits and a short leather skirt then perhaps yes.

........Oh, hang on, I've just checked my wardrobe.

[Lizzie Zoom]

I never use mine, and see it as one of those design features from the bygone era of the 70/80s when everyone wanted a sunroof before the advent of widespread a/c.  I remember when it was always stated that a Englishman's air con was a sunroof! 

Yep, a useless feature unless your a/c blows up!