[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: GT sunroof
Coupe' GTs and Ur-Qs came with the tilt & pull-out style sunroofs 'cause the headrooom is somewhat restricted already due to the extreme rake of the windscreen and low roofline Vs that of the 4000 see-dans. A powered retractable sunroof would have really killed headroom in the Ur-Qs and GTs. A bit if Quattro trivia: did you know that the Sport Quattro has the almost-verticle (not raked) windscreen and high roofline of the 4000 see-dans and not the nice, steep rake and low roofline of the Ur-Qs and Coupe' GTs? Examine some photos carefully..... This was to reduce glare at night for the Pro-Rally guys, hence the kindah extra-funny looks what with the very short wheelbase and the very upright windscreen. Woodah looked a *lot* nicer with the Ur-Q 'screen and roofline, IMFO, but, this was another purpose-bulit homologation-special as was the Ur-Q and they incorporated this request into the Sport Quattro, as well as others at the request of the drivers and rally teams. At 12:20 AM 2/23/96 -0500, you wrote: >Since we're on the subject of sunroofs-- Did all Coupe GTs come with the pop >up/removable sunroof or was the power vent/sliding roof optional? Would it >be possible to replace the pop-up with a slider since the pop ups already >have the same track (at least it looks the same) as the sliders? > >Jesse Almero, Jr. >Torrance, CA >1986 Coupe GT Go Pat Go! Go Pat Go! Vorsprung durch Technik, -glen
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