Roof Panel
07-03-2013, 08:46 AM
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Roof Panel
I noticed in the order guide CC3 Roof panel, 1-Piece Glass $995.
Is it really glass on the C7 or is it still plastic ? Maybe they changed to glass because of the problem with cracks in the plastic that the C6 experienced.
Is it really glass on the C7 or is it still plastic ? Maybe they changed to glass because of the problem with cracks in the plastic that the C6 experienced.
07-03-2013, 10:30 AM
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Polycarbonate has been the standard material for years. It's strong, thus can be utilized in thin sections to reduce weight. A "glass" top would weigh so much, it would take two people to handle it, plus much harder to manufacture the compound curves, etc.
07-03-2013, 12:22 PM
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In other words, the marketing guys ("Glass") overpowered the engineering guys ("Polycarbonate") in writing the order guide.
07-03-2013, 01:13 PM
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The Sales Guide lists it as "transparent roof panel" as does the online order guide. I have not seen it listed as "glass" anywhere.
Online Order Guide: CC3 Roof panel, 1-piece transparent, removable
Sales Guide: Roof — Transparent Roof Panel
Online Order Guide: CC3 Roof panel, 1-piece transparent, removable
Sales Guide: Roof — Transparent Roof Panel
07-03-2013, 01:14 PM
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07-03-2013, 01:28 PM
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On Kerbeck's website, it does say the CC3 roof panel is glass, and they are never wrong. LOL
07-03-2013, 01:32 PM
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07-03-2013, 01:36 PM
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