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Model S Inside Temp / solid roof vs PANO
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smsprague
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I live in Tucson, AZ and last summer the Pano roof was great, no heat issues. I tinted all other windows but left the Pano alone, it really keeps the sun out. The extra head room is also welcome to my 6'8" and 6'3" boys. My 6'8" son can drive the car, I do not think this would be possible without the Pano.
benjiejr
Technogeekextraordinaire
I live in south Texas and although it hasn't been hot yet, I can definitely feel the difference between the heat coming through the windshield vs. the pano roof and PhotoSync-tinted windows. I considered tinting the pano roof like the windows but so far it doesn't seem necessary. I can feel the heat coming through the windshield but not through the tinted windows or pano roof. It's quite impressive. I don't think the heat will be an issue through the pano roof.
smsprague
Member
That is my experience in the Arizona summer heat. I tinted the windshield and it really makes a difference.
I got the pano. I needed the extra headroom for my passengers and if you want XM radio you have to get the pano.
Aussie Bob
Member
I have Pano which is great for my height. Also with -28C temps recently interior of car has not been noticeably cold.
I have no pano roof and the only thing I regret about not getting one is the lack of mount points for a roof rack. Not a huge issue at the end of the day but that may be a consideration for you.
SUN_Spot
Member
In addition to everything above, the pano offers the ability to vent the roof and pull a lot of heat out quickly. Nice to be able to do it remotely with the mobile app as well. +1 for getting the pano.
The pano roof is great for venting the car in hot weather, get the sunshade accessory (both for the hatch and the pano) and open it to 20%. There is also more headroom in the rear seats (not the jump seats, that's the same).
jepicken
VIN: 80322
Isn't tinting the windshield illegal in Arizona (except for a stripe along the top)?
ZBB
Emperor
Yes (and in most other states also). But many people have done a near clear tint for uv protection. Still illegal, but impossible to tell its tinted.
I've considered having my windshield done, but haven't so far. I had the side and rear windows tinted and the uv protection is great. I did not have extra tint put on the pano, the stock uv protection works very well in AZ summers...
GlmnAlyAirCar
Active Member
I'm in the same situation - weighing pano vs. no pano. I have heard rumblings of the pano being noisy (wind, echos, road noise). Can anyone elaborate on the noise?
Also, I have never been a sun roof guy - I've just never desired one. However, on my second test drive this past weekend I was in the middle back seat between the kids since it was my wife's turn to drive. I immediately noticed the extra head room and view out the top. Great if you're a back seat passenger but it's probable that was the only time I will ever sit back there.
Also, I have never been a sun roof guy - I've just never desired one. However, on my second test drive this past weekend I was in the middle back seat between the kids since it was my wife's turn to drive. I immediately noticed the extra head room and view out the top. Great if you're a back seat passenger but it's probable that was the only time I will ever sit back there.
CHG-ON
Still in love after all these miles
I LOVE! my pano even though I rarely get to look out it since I'm driving. I like the airy feel and my passengers love it. It was a splurge. But I'm glad I got it. And it's just that much less of the car that I have to polish! And I haven't noticed any excess heat in the cabin. Though I have only had the car since Oct, so we are in the cool months.
I too was on the fence. When I first started thinking about ordering my MS, I was firmly on the No Pano side of the argument because I can count on one hand the number of times I've opened the sunroof in my Tahoe in the 5 years that I've owned it. In fact, I keep the shade pulled on it 99% of the time so I didn't think about it at all. Then the more I got to reading about it and how it makes a big difference in the overall "feel" of the interior, especially for the rear passengers, I decided I would go for it. I took a test drive in a P85D with the pano roof and really liked it.
Since I'm in Texas and park outside at work, I'm doing the full photosync on all windows, 75% on the windshield, and for $300 I'm getting the pano photosync tinted as well. The photosync tints dramatically cuts out heat absorption, so I thought it was a no brainer for $300. May be overkill, but oh well.
Since I'm in Texas and park outside at work, I'm doing the full photosync on all windows, 75% on the windshield, and for $300 I'm getting the pano photosync tinted as well. The photosync tints dramatically cuts out heat absorption, so I thought it was a no brainer for $300. May be overkill, but oh well.
When I was considering the options, my first thought was no pano. Like other members said, I rarely opened the sunroof of my previous cars. But the pano is different from a sunroof. It really gives a much airy feel and gives more headroom to the back passengers, unlike many sunroofs which give you less. I finally ordered the S with the pano, and it's a very good decision.
pan
Member
Since I live outside of Boulder, CO my decision was simple. A pano gives me the ability to see the majesty of the mountains I so love to drive through.
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