moonroof or sunroof
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Isn't a sunroof a peice of glass in the roof that tilts up or is removable? A moonroof slides back into the roof? an Astroroof is one that can do both. I think that'* how it goes anyways.
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As far as I know
Sunroof: Vent only, rear pops out and its operated with a mechanical closer that locks when in the open position. Tinted glass.
Moonroof: Retracts, solid metal cover painted to match
Astroroof: Does it all, tinted glass, vents, retracts.
Could be wrong tho :?
Sunroof: Vent only, rear pops out and its operated with a mechanical closer that locks when in the open position. Tinted glass.
Moonroof: Retracts, solid metal cover painted to match
Astroroof: Does it all, tinted glass, vents, retracts.
Could be wrong tho :?
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Apparently google wasn't working earlier
"sunroof" is the term originally used to describe a metal panel that would only allow light or air in when opened. A "moonroof," on the other hand, is a glass panel that can allow light in even when it is closed (provided, of course, you slide back that nifty fabric-covered panel to expose the glass).
True sunroofs, those made just of metal, appear to have gone the way of 8-tracks in automobiles, and these days, most "sunroofs" are really "moonroofs" -- panels of tempered glass, usually tinted, that tilt up to allow a flow of air, or slide back into the roof entirely, giving the car occupants a brief but tantalizing glimpse of life in a convertible.
"sunroof" is the term originally used to describe a metal panel that would only allow light or air in when opened. A "moonroof," on the other hand, is a glass panel that can allow light in even when it is closed (provided, of course, you slide back that nifty fabric-covered panel to expose the glass).
True sunroofs, those made just of metal, appear to have gone the way of 8-tracks in automobiles, and these days, most "sunroofs" are really "moonroofs" -- panels of tempered glass, usually tinted, that tilt up to allow a flow of air, or slide back into the roof entirely, giving the car occupants a brief but tantalizing glimpse of life in a convertible.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Apparently google wasn't working earlier
"sunroof" is the term originally used to describe a metal panel that would only allow light or air in when opened. A "moonroof," on the other hand, is a glass panel that can allow light in even when it is closed (provided, of course, you slide back that nifty fabric-covered panel to expose the glass).
True sunroofs, those made just of metal, appear to have gone the way of 8-tracks in automobiles, and these days, most "sunroofs" are really "moonroofs" -- panels of tempered glass, usually tinted, that tilt up to allow a flow of air, or slide back into the roof entirely, giving the car occupants a brief but tantalizing glimpse of life in a convertible.
"sunroof" is the term originally used to describe a metal panel that would only allow light or air in when opened. A "moonroof," on the other hand, is a glass panel that can allow light in even when it is closed (provided, of course, you slide back that nifty fabric-covered panel to expose the glass).
True sunroofs, those made just of metal, appear to have gone the way of 8-tracks in automobiles, and these days, most "sunroofs" are really "moonroofs" -- panels of tempered glass, usually tinted, that tilt up to allow a flow of air, or slide back into the roof entirely, giving the car occupants a brief but tantalizing glimpse of life in a convertible.
That sounds about right....
To me, sunroofs only tilt up (and sometimes can be manually removed)... and moonroofs fully retract...
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