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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 06:53 PM
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Evo VIII owners. Sunroof or NO Sunroof?

Like the title says. Which one would you guys prefer to have on the Evo VIII, with sunroff or without. I'm almost close to owning an Evo and the color I like would be silver.

I might end up with a non sunroof equipped Evo mainly because the dealership i was dealing with sold the one with the sunroof and if they don't sell the one without sunroof by tomorrow, they will give me call and basically, I'm the next one inline.

Also, does rigidity of the Evo affected if it's sunroof equipped? How much lighter are the non equipped sunroof Evo VIII?

Thanks for the time.
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 07:07 PM
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I would go sunroof less for mine ... lighter, cheaper, and tougher
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 07:38 PM
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Sunroof
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 07:45 PM
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I say go sunroof. Mine has one, its nice to open it up and feel the slight breeze. Or you can always open up the windows and get you face blasted by wind. Not that big of a weight difference, and I doubt you will lose a race over the weight of the sunroof.
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 07:46 PM
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no sunroof for me.. But then if i wanted to be topless i got an slk
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 07:48 PM
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I hate sunroofs, I never use mine... waste of money for me... but differant strokes for differant folks

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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 08:14 PM
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i like mine on my oz it feels good when i'm driving around the coastal area's and just kinda cool to see the moon light while your driving at night and stuff..i say its all up to you and what you want but i like em
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 08:23 PM
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Yea sunroof lover here too. Turned down 4 EVO's waiting for my silver w/ sunroof
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 08:31 PM
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speaking of different strokes, gary coleman should get an evo...too bad he can't since his parents spent all his money

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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 08:43 PM
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No roof for me... weight and rigidity.
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 09:36 PM
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then again, gary coleman wouldn't need a sunroof...
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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 12:22 AM
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i love my moonroof , the car looks good when ya tilt the roof its
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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 12:57 AM
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I went without sunroofs on both my WRX, and my 337 as that was the only spec available. Can't say that I missed them much. That said, the EVO I ended-up with has a sunroof, and although its not a necessity it does provide added light, and the tilt function provides nice flow through ventilation. There are very few luxuries available in this car so the sunroof is an ok option that won't hurt resale value.
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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 08:33 AM
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The 35 lb weight difference does not affect the rigidity or performance of the car whatsoever!

I have a friend in R&D for mitsu in California and he said the car was built with that in mind!
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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 08:36 AM
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Originally posted by bemani
I would go sunroof less for mine ... lighter, cheaper, and tougher
its not like the sunroof weighs that much. having a sunroof or not doesnt drop or increase times significantly.
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