glass roof?
#41
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Find another excuse. Being cheap/poor is a valid excuse; fear-mongering is not. Just admit that you are too cheap to get it.
#42
Originally Posted by hawkeye18
Funny thing, though, notice that in every single one of those pictures the windshield is unbroken. The glass roof is thicker than the windshield, and - unlike the back window, and like the windshield, has a safety layer in it. Again, if it is strong enough to punch through the glass roof, it is likely strong enough to punch through the metal roof.
Find another excuse. Being cheap/poor is a valid excuse; fear-mongering is not. Just admit that you are too cheap to get it.
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Funny thing, though, notice that in every single one of those pictures the windshield is unbroken. The glass roof is thicker than the windshield, and - unlike the back window, and like the windshield, has a safety layer in it. Again, if it is strong enough to punch through the glass roof, it is likely strong enough to punch through the metal roof.
Find another excuse. Being cheap/poor is a valid excuse; fear-mongering is not. Just admit that you are too cheap to get it.
Find another excuse. Being cheap/poor is a valid excuse; fear-mongering is not. Just admit that you are too cheap to get it.
And the roof is more than twice the size of the windshield with no added support and reinforcement, and unlike the windshield, the roof is relatively flat and horizontal. Laws of physics says it would be much easier to shatter and crush.
Surely you understand the basic principles of deflection, right? How a glancing blow does less damage than taking the full force of the blow, right?
But believe what you want if it makes you feel better.
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No.
And if you don't think hail can smash your front windshield in, then skip to 1:15 and..... enjoy.
Do I think that everyone having a glass roof is bad? Not at all. But I do happen to live someplace that does get softball sized hail storms every 3-4 years. One of the hail storms we had earlier this year was large and strong enough to demolish the roof of my house, which required a replacement of not only the shingles and padding, but also the plywood underneath. That roofing is strong enough that you could stand on it and jump up and down, which I wouldn't advise trying on the glass roof of a Mustang.
Call me crazy if you like, but I've had glass T-tops shattered above my head, I'm not getting another car with glass above my head.
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Do I think Ford shot softball sized pieces of ice at the glass roof at over 100 MPH?
No.
And if you don't think hail can smash your front windshield in, then skip to 1:15 and..... enjoy.
Extreme Hail / Car Destroyed - Ogallala, NE - June 27, 1999 - YouTube
Do I think that everyone having a glass roof is bad? Not at all. But I do happen to live someplace that does get softball sized hail storms every 3-4 years. One of the hail storms we had earlier this year was large and strong enough to demolish the roof of my house, which required a replacement of not only the shingles and padding, but also the plywood underneath. That roofing is strong enough that you could stand on it and jump up and down, which I wouldn't advise trying on the glass roof of a Mustang.
Call me crazy if you like, but I've had glass T-tops shattered above my head, I'm not getting another car with glass above my head.
No.
And if you don't think hail can smash your front windshield in, then skip to 1:15 and..... enjoy.
Extreme Hail / Car Destroyed - Ogallala, NE - June 27, 1999 - YouTube
Do I think that everyone having a glass roof is bad? Not at all. But I do happen to live someplace that does get softball sized hail storms every 3-4 years. One of the hail storms we had earlier this year was large and strong enough to demolish the roof of my house, which required a replacement of not only the shingles and padding, but also the plywood underneath. That roofing is strong enough that you could stand on it and jump up and down, which I wouldn't advise trying on the glass roof of a Mustang.
Call me crazy if you like, but I've had glass T-tops shattered above my head, I'm not getting another car with glass above my head.
2) You get caught in a hail storm like that your car is gonna be a mess either way. Saying that the steel sheet roof is more protective than a glassroof is like saying: I have a lessened chance of catching AIDS if i wear double/tripple-condom - it's the fuking same as just wearing one.
#47
Glass roof is awesome but chances are if u drive any car out during hail the windshield will break making it impossible to see so having glass roof shouldn't be the major issue here
#48
Originally Posted by laserred38
The little tin metal above your head isn't going to protect you any more or any less in a rollover. People who use that as an excuse haven't got a clue - if safety were a problem, it wouldn't be approved for sale.
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#49
K the argument that the glass roof isn't strong or would shatter in a roll over is a bs argument...I found this on another forum, look at post #43. The guy was IN THE CAR when a tree came down and he had the glass roof.
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...ss-roof-3.html
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...ss-roof-3.html
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K the argument that the glass roof isn't strong or would shatter in a roll over is a bs argument...I found this on another forum, look at post #43. The guy was IN THE CAR when a tree came down and he had the glass roof.
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...ss-roof-3.html
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...ss-roof-3.html
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Do I think Ford shot softball sized pieces of ice at the glass roof at over 100 MPH?
No.
And if you don't think hail can smash your front windshield in, then skip to 1:15 and..... enjoy.
Extreme Hail / Car Destroyed - Ogallala, NE - June 27, 1999 - YouTube
Do I think that everyone having a glass roof is bad? Not at all. But I do happen to live someplace that does get softball sized hail storms every 3-4 years. One of the hail storms we had earlier this year was large and strong enough to demolish the roof of my house, which required a replacement of not only the shingles and padding, but also the plywood underneath. That roofing is strong enough that you could stand on it and jump up and down, which I wouldn't advise trying on the glass roof of a Mustang.
Call me crazy if you like, but I've had glass T-tops shattered above my head, I'm not getting another car with glass above my head.
No.
And if you don't think hail can smash your front windshield in, then skip to 1:15 and..... enjoy.
Extreme Hail / Car Destroyed - Ogallala, NE - June 27, 1999 - YouTube
Do I think that everyone having a glass roof is bad? Not at all. But I do happen to live someplace that does get softball sized hail storms every 3-4 years. One of the hail storms we had earlier this year was large and strong enough to demolish the roof of my house, which required a replacement of not only the shingles and padding, but also the plywood underneath. That roofing is strong enough that you could stand on it and jump up and down, which I wouldn't advise trying on the glass roof of a Mustang.
Call me crazy if you like, but I've had glass T-tops shattered above my head, I'm not getting another car with glass above my head.
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Originally Posted by wheelman
Um, just because they can both be sold to the public doesnt mean theyre of equal safety value, but everyones got their priorities. Mine is keeping my head on at WOT, not impressing girls with my car. I got that covered without it.
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Funny thing, though, notice that in every single one of those pictures the windshield is unbroken. The glass roof is thicker than the windshield, and - unlike the back window, and like the windshield, has a safety layer in it. Again, if it is strong enough to punch through the glass roof, it is likely strong enough to punch through the metal roof.
Find another excuse. Being cheap/poor is a valid excuse; fear-mongering is not. Just admit that you are too cheap to get it.
Find another excuse. Being cheap/poor is a valid excuse; fear-mongering is not. Just admit that you are too cheap to get it.
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Anything capable of severely damaging the glass roof is going to ruin the thin sheet metal roof too. But here's the thing. That sheet metal roof is going to have to be cut out and replaced or pounded back into shape, filler, welding, painting. There's a lot of body work involved. Glass roof? It's a window replacement. Much easier.
Safety wise, thin sheet metal doesn't do much of anything. The layered glass is going to be far tougher. The Mustang's roof structure is roll cage form. What's in the center is meaningless from a car structure point of view.
See a glass roof after a tree fell on it:
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...ss-roof-3.html
Safety wise, thin sheet metal doesn't do much of anything. The layered glass is going to be far tougher. The Mustang's roof structure is roll cage form. What's in the center is meaningless from a car structure point of view.
See a glass roof after a tree fell on it:
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...ss-roof-3.html
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Lol. Thats what I've been thinking this entire thread. What if there is an earthquake and a giant crack opens in the ground and your car falls in!! what about a meteor shower or tornado? not buying a glass roof due to fear of giant hail is ridiculous.
#58
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I have wanted a glass roof ever since I saw one on a Saleen Mustang....which correct me if I'm wrong, was the first "tuner" company to offer it.
But I regress...
I love the reaction I get from people when they realize I have a glass roof. That’s because the roof blends in with the Kona so well, that people don't realize I have it...So I'll invite them to sit in my car and tell them to look up…some of the reactions are priceless. And when I visit Dallas, and drive downtown around at night, WOW!
Well, that's my two cents…Lou
But I regress...
I love the reaction I get from people when they realize I have a glass roof. That’s because the roof blends in with the Kona so well, that people don't realize I have it...So I'll invite them to sit in my car and tell them to look up…some of the reactions are priceless. And when I visit Dallas, and drive downtown around at night, WOW!
Well, that's my two cents…Lou
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