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jay2
25-01-2012, 10:54 PM
Pardon my noob question, but what do you all use the tilt function of the sunroof for instead of retracting the sunroof backwards?

I see many cars with sunroofs have them tilt open when parked under the hot sun. I heard it's for ventilation and getting the heat out. Does it really work? I assume you have to pull back the interior sunroof cover too in this configuration?

How about when you are on the move, can you get much air in when the sunroof is tilted up?

I CU2
25-01-2012, 11:11 PM
O.T but why does the moonroof on BMW's tilt so high?!?!?

MR_LATE
26-01-2012, 12:14 AM
O.T but why does the moonroof on BMW's tilt so high?!?!?

to creat downforce








natsrs :P

richard_k
26-01-2012, 03:06 PM
mainly for ventilation really. i also reckon it looks better than having the roof all the way back haha.

Fredoops
26-01-2012, 10:39 PM
to creat downforce








natsrs :P

It IS aerodynamics actually, having the Sunroof tilted back creates a pressure zone that sucks air out around the top of the cabin, and since the air moves upwards and cool air moves downwards, it sucks mostly hot air.

It works the same way as a Cowl hood scoop (reverse scoop)

maikools
27-01-2012, 10:21 AM
plus it makes the car more sexier ;P

DA9-47
27-01-2012, 10:38 AM
sexier indeed...... ;P

pitiek
27-01-2012, 11:29 AM
Like upskirt for cars...

Lazarus
27-01-2012, 02:23 PM
trudat!

MR_LATE
27-01-2012, 11:46 PM
Like upskirt for cars...

mmm upskirt

DA9-47
01-02-2012, 12:44 PM
this is true ^^

dougie_504
01-02-2012, 01:04 PM
For my EH9 I sometimes leave it tilted open when it's hot with just a small gap on the fabric cover to keep as much sun out a possible.

Otherwise I use it when it's muggy/raining because no water gets in when you drive but it still allows some ventilation. Or when you're driving fast but don't want your face buffeted whilst getting fresh air.

jay2
01-02-2012, 10:58 PM
For my EH9 I sometimes leave it tilted open when it's hot with just a small gap on the fabric cover to keep as much sun out a possible.

Otherwise I use it when it's muggy/raining because no water gets in when you drive but it still allows some ventilation. Or when you're driving fast but don't want your face buffeted whilst getting fresh air.

Thanks for the helpful tip.

Now I know how to use the sunroof properly! :cool:

dougie_504
01-02-2012, 11:15 PM
You'll love it man lol. The thing I love most is driving at night being able to see the sky above. Sunroof open, heater on your feet to keep you warm, and fresh air around your face. Really enjoyable!