Open air roof?

[FutureBoy]

So I just saw this Tesla the other day while driving around:

Didn’t get a picture but as I passed them, it was clear that the roof was open above the driver and was pushed back over the rear seat area.

Is this a Tesla option? Or does some company cut into the glass roof to create this feature? Seems like a feature that some would want but this is the only one I’ve seen on a Tesla.y

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[Crissa]

The original Model S had an opening roof as an option. And the '60' tells you that one is old.

-Crissa

 

[Tinker71]

Personally I would not want an opening skylight. I am sure someone will correct me. But is cruising the highway at 80 MPH with the sunroof cracked ever pleasurable? It is noisy and just one more thing to worry about. 2 of our cars have opening sun roofs. I never use them and wish they didn't open. I got them used.

 

[SparkChaser]

It can be really great to drive down a tree covered street with the top open. Sun roofs are the alternative to convertibles. I used it mostly to cool off my car after sitting in the heat. Since a Tesla can monitor and precool the car before you get in this is not as needed.

 

[Bill906]

Personally I would not want an opening skylight. I am sure someone will correct me. But is cruising the highway at 80 MPH with the sunroof cracked ever pleasurable? It is noisy and just one more thing to worry about. 2 of our cars have opening sun roofs. I never use them and wish they didn't open. I got them used.

It’s just another window. I don’t open any windows at 80MPH. I like sunroofs that open, but not enough that it’s a deal breaker. Very nice for letting the heat out when parked in the sun, or while cruising the lakefront etc.

 

[Tinker71]

Wow. Grumpy. Must be the stock market. No I don't wonder about the other windows.
IMHO after about 30 MPH the moon roof is just an annoying extra. Extra cost, extra thing to worry about, break etc. Not having one at all would keep more heat out, will never leak or get things wet inside if you happen to leave it open. Even well done seals make noise due to the break in the glass.

To each their own. There is probably a reason it is gone.

 

[Crissa]

Generally I close mine to a crack above 30, and all the way at 50.

It usually remains open a crack almost all the time.

-Crissa

 

[charliemagpie]

I'm just wondering if they have another car with number plate 'ZIG'

 

[Jhodgesatmb]

Personally I would not want an opening skylight. I am sure someone will correct me. But is cruising the highway at 80 MPH with the sunroof cracked ever pleasurable? It is noisy and just one more thing to worry about. 2 of our cars have opening sun roofs. I never use them and wish they didn't open. I got them used.

I have had several moon roofs and almost never used them, for your reasons and because I could feel the sun burning my scalp.

 

[FutureBoy]

I'm just wondering if they have another car with number plate 'ZIG'

https://www.zagmotors.com/

I originally thought it might be the place that customized the car and gave it the roof.

 

[charliemagpie]

https://www.zagmotors.com/

I originally thought it might be the place that customized the car and gave it the roof.

I dips me lid Sherlock

 

[CompMaster]

Yes older Tesla's had many options and soo many colors. Since launching they have "simplied" the production line. Personally I will never have a detachable roof of any kind. I fix too many after water comes in. For the bed cover, it is ok as the bed is ment for outdoors. Just look at Rivians cheap/experience plastic solution. Less then few months and so many owners are complaining of it not working properly anymore. More to come this summer as plastic contracts and expands much more then metal

 

[Crissa]

I have had several moon roofs and almost never used them, for your reasons and because I could feel the sun burning my scalp.

You only drive when it's noon?

-Crissa

 

[Jhodgesatmb]

yes sir, only open the roof at noon (or close). Earlier and its cold/wet in northern California and later and its cold/wet in northern California...but you know that.

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