Concerns about panoramic roof and sun

[louv]

It'll be worth the wait.
And in my (limited) experience with my car in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida... it's not an issue. But... the highest outside temperatures I saw was 80°F. No problem.

I didn't see any 120° days in Arizona; that would be a real test. And then I might consider a "summertime wrap" of the roof with something extra shiny.

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[Skier]

It'll be worth the wait.
And in my (limited) experience with my car in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida... it's not an issue. But... the highest outside temperatures I saw was 80°F. No problem.

I didn't see any 120° days in Arizona; that would be a real test. And then I might consider a "summertime wrap" of the roof with something extra shiny.

I live on Long Island, NY and don't anticipate any 120 degree days. Hoping it'll be fine, thinking

 

[charliemathilde]

I have this in the 911 in California and it’s wonderful. No problems with heat or noise. Makes the cabin feel a bit more open.

there are numerous options for translucent or opaque films you can apply so you don’t have to paint or damage the car. These are common for lab and interior office windows.

 

[Vim Schrotnock]

Get the panoramic roof. There are some really inexpensive and high quality electronic films that you can use to 'blackout' the roof with a push of a button or even on your smartphone if you decide you want that option. I've installed them in my business and they are terrific.

https://www.electronichouse.com/hom...s-solutions-replace-electronic-window-shades/

 

[louv]

Get the panoramic roof. There are some really inexpensive and high quality electronic films that you can use to 'blackout' the roof with a push of a button or even on your smartphone if you decide you want that option. I've installed them in my business and they are terrific.

https://www.electronichouse.com/hom...s-solutions-replace-electronic-window-shades/

Will any of those options work on a two-dimensionally curved surface?

 

[Vim Schrotnock]

Will any of those options work on a two-dimensionally curved surface?

That is a good question. The film is quite thin, so I'm sure it will conform to a certain extent, but I don't know how 'stretchable' it is, and how well it will conform to curves. I'm pretty confident you will be able to use it on the inside of the panoramic roof, since the curvature is very minimal from what I can see. I would email the manufacturer and ask.

 

[Skier]

Will any of those options work on a two-dimensionally curved surface?

Do you have another url as the one above doesn't connect, at least for me. Thanks

 

[ron_b]

Do you have another url as the one above doesn't connect, at least for me. Thanks

Strange, opens fine for me:

 

[Larry Martin]

We drove our new 4S today into Napa, where it was 82 degrees. The AC didn’t work very well (could be a problem) and the heat coming off the sun roof exasperated our uncomfortableness. It sure if I’ve seen a good modification yet but I’m open to one

 

[r553]

Larry,
The car may have the AC set to ECO mode. I've read they may be delivered that way.
Rob

 

[Larry Martin]

We switched from Eco to normal AC and still wimpy. Found others here w same AC problem

 

[wemct]

We switched from Eco to normal AC and still wimpy. Found others here w same AC problem

I live in Atlanta where it has been 95F (35C) this week. I have had no issues with the AC. I have not even switched it from the diffuse setting when I set it up 3 months ago. The only time the AC gets low is if I start to drive the Taycan aggressively in Sport plus. I will get a message saying the AC has been temporarily deactivated to enable the performance required for Sport Plus. There are some other owners reporting that the refrigerant level is low. You might want to have it checked at the dealer. My wife always thinks our cars are too cold and I like it cool. It is a big deal for me to say I can leave the Taycan AC on diffuse and Auto without any issues with the temperature.

As far as the panoramic roof it is very good at heat rejection. I have written my observations in the Tinting Windows thread.

 

[Larry Martin]

Graz

I live in Atlanta where it has been 95F (35C) this week. I have had no issues with the AC. I have not even switched it from the diffuse setting when I set it up 3 months ago. The only time the AC gets low is if I start to drive the Taycan aggressively in Sport plus. I will get a message saying the AC has been temporarily deactivated to enable the performance required for Sport Plus. There are some other owners reporting that the refrigerant level is low. You might want to have it checked at the dealer. My wife always thinks our cars are too cold and I like it cool. It is a big deal for me to say I can leave the Taycan AC on diffuse and Auto without any issues with the temperature.

As far as the panoramic roof it is very good at heat rejection. I have written my observations in the Tinting Windows thread.

grazie

 

[kmcdonal]

It'll be worth the wait.
And in my (limited) experience with my car in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida... it's not an issue. But... the highest outside temperatures I saw was 80°F. No problem.

I didn't see any 120° days in Arizona; that would be a real test. And then I might consider a "summertime wrap" of the roof with something extra shiny.

I have driven the car on multiple days in Colorado where it has been 95+ degrees. At a mile high, the sun is strong here. So far the car has been very comfortable. I haven't even had to take it off AC Eco.

I am not sure the AC is as powerful as say a classic American car when they really knew how to build high power AC systems, but it seems fine for my purposes.

 

[Miwa]

I am not sure the AC is as powerful as say a classic American car when they really knew how to build high power AC systems, but it seems fine for my purposes.

That is from back when they could use better refrigerants that ate the ozone layer.

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