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Old 12-11-2007, 01:26 PM   #4
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Re: Does sunroof add weight?

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Originally Posted by coolraoul View Post
An integrated electrical glass sunroof will add between 10 and 20 kgs to a car. It will reduce the headroom, too, and also the structural rigidity (especially when opened). Trouble is that this additional weight is located at the top of the car, thus at the worst place, because it will make the center of gravity of the car higher.
Quite right! You've adressed all major points.
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