sunroof Options

[uberschall]

i have an issue with the sunroof. apparently i'm taller than the designers expected, and my head hits the roof with the seat up where i like it and wearing my autocross helmet is downright ugly in there.

as far as i could tell, gt's are really hard to find without sunroofs.

has anyone ever had a bodyshop weld a panel in it's place? i don't even care if it looks that great, but i could really use that extra inch of headroom.

[uberschall]

i don't know exactly what the suroof weighs, and you can dismiss it if you see fit, but my guess is about 30 lbs. including the glass, track, motor, sliding cover, and all.

i could recline the seat more and get the space i need, but i like to drive rally-style with the wheel more or less in my lap. better control, outward visibility, and more power into the clutch, etc.

the big problem is autocross. no club will let you run without a helmet, and that effectively adds 1.5-2 inches to my height. i actually had rubbed the flocking off the sunroof panel and part of the headliner with my helmet in my old celica.

i think my first plan of action is now to pull the seat out again and see if there's any way to modify the existing bracket to lower the seat at all.

i won't be having any bodywork done until the late winter/early spring anywho.

taller people drive all kinds of cars, but their comfort level is personal. i wish i could just convince myself i was comfortable in the "lean." that way i'd be able to save some elbow grease (and some cash)!!