New Roof Style

[CHG-ON]

I haven't noticed my pano being noisy. But I have never driven a solid roof model. I have no wind noise, rattles, squeaks or anything. I live in a very moderate climate and wonder that has an impact for others.

 

[Johann Koeber]

I have never opened the roof, except for demos or to confirm it still works. Too noisy, too windy.

But I like the headroom and the light - so I am all for a solid glass roof.

 

[artsci]

The only drawback is that you can't vent the car as well while parked to keep it cooler when it's hot outside.

For sure. Opening the pano roof is the quickest way to cool the car when it's been sitting in the sun.

 

[ecarfan]

The only drawback is that you can't vent the car as well while parked to keep it cooler when it's hot outside.

Or just turn on the AC with the app before you get in the car.

 

[Kbsilver]

I have never opened the roof, except for demos or to confirm it still works. Too noisy, too windy.

But I like the headroom and the light - so I am all for a solid glass roof.

While I do not have Tesla (yet) my experience from our BMW's is I only open it fully maybe 2-3 times a year, at night. I am follically challenged and would have to wear a hat during the day. I do tip it up for ventilation frequently, several dozen times per year. However I can see a MPG drop when it's opened and in most cases, is more energy efficient to leave it closed and use the HVAC for cooling.

 

[fadkar]

I don't know if the open roof on the Model S is noisier than any other sunroof, but I always drive with the sunroof open! Can't wait to go on a twisty road with the roof open with my Model S

 

[AMPUP]

I love having the sunroof open, spring and fall on the east coast is awesome. I can only imagine the west coast crowd enjoy it year round with their climate. Makes the S feel more open, brighter and roomier IMHO.

 

[N4HHE]

I'm wondering if they aren't planning to make the glass roof standard and eliminate the metal roof entirely. A lot of their changes lately have been driven by reducing differences. It'd eliminate 3 different parts for the headliner (2 alcantara coverings and the cloth covering). Might have impacts on the paint shop setup too.

I would be less likely to buy another Tesla Model S if forced to accept a pano roof. The bulges on the side (inside) for motors and rails are not acceptable.

 

[Cyclone]

I would be less likely to buy another Tesla Model S if forced to accept a pano roof. The bulges on the side (inside) for motors and rails are not acceptable.

Just note that the thought line is not for the pano to become the default option, but a fixed glass top without motors and rails would become the default (or at least an option in addition to the metal and pano roofs). So even if the metal roof gets dropped, you would not be forced to get the pano (at least, that is the general thought in this thread).

 

[ecarfan]

My suspicion is that the all metal roof will remain standard and the rumored new "glass roof" will be an option that is much less costly than the pano sunroof.

I think that would be an excellent range of roof choices.

 

[Kipernicus]

Wonder if the rumored roof will have rack mounting points. That's one big drawback of the solid roof.

 

[ATC@LWSK]

While I do not have Tesla (yet) my experience from our BMW's is I only open it fully maybe 2-3 times a year, at night. I am follically challenged and would have to wear a hat during the day. I do tip it up for ventilation frequently, several dozen times per year. However I can see a MPG drop when it's opened and in most cases, is more energy efficient to leave it closed and use the HVAC for cooling.

follically challenge -LOL, my favorite line in the entire thread.

I would definitely prefer a fixed glass roof over the other options, with all its benefits stated above.

 

[Muzzman1]

I'm willing to bet that the solid glass roof will be used on the Model X.

You heard it here 1st!!

 

[JakeP]

I'm willing to bet that the solid glass roof will be used on the Model X.

You heard it here 1st!!

Sorry, not working with Falcon Doors. This will be for Model S.

 

[ecarfan]

I'm willing to bet that the solid glass roof will be used on the Model X.

I don't see how that would be possible on the X with the Falcon doors. Note the shape of the glass roof in the graphic extracted from the iPhone app: it is the same shape as the S pano roof. It is clearly for the S and won't work on the X.