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Old 12-27-2008, 10:51 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Hate the Roof?

Anyone else hate the polycarbonate roof? I got very tired of the heat so I installed an insulated headliner, helped but not enough. Recently had the roof panel and side stripe painted white. No heat transfer from the sun, also looks really good, base color is Metalic Red (the orangest red made).

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Old 12-27-2008, 11:09 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I love the roof but can you post a picture of yours??? I'd love to see the the paint job.
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Love my roof. I just use the shade when it hot, full sun. Wife and I watched a group of flying geese V formation today though it.
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Anyone else hate the polycarbonate roof? I got very tired of the heat so I installed an insulated headliner, helped but not enough. Recently had the roof panel and side stripe painted white. No heat transfer from the sun, also looks really good, base color is Metalic Red (the orangest red made).
Are you trying to piss off 1/2 of us with this Heat from the sun Talk?

And as Smartfor2Guy would say

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Are you trying to piss off 1/2 of us with this Heat from the sun Talk?
Did I forget to mention that it's 82 here today.
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Old 12-27-2008, 01:51 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Did I forget to mention that it's 82 here today.
That's it! Rub it in!
BTW: 68ºF announced for tomorrow. Yes, here, in DC...
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OK - I'll wash it and post a picture

I will try and have a pic or 2 up tomorrow. Even if you like the heat it really does make the car look smarter!

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72 here today. Saint louis, Missouri. Tonight... 23F Gotta love Missouri weather.
I love the roof.
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23 here, -10 for a good chunk of last week. I know not of this "heat" thing you speak of.
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... the roof is one of the many features that makes a smart a smart....
...it ads a "roomier" feel to the interior ...
...the shade will protect those of you that are challenged in the hair department....
...and then there's the view...from nature to man made gravity defiant machines....

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