Why are slicktops so sought after?

[acolella76]

It may be a dumb question, and I'm afraid I already know the answer, but what is the big fuss? I always see people drool over slick top 318s and never understood the attraction. Why is not having a sunroof better than having an extra window above your head?

Discuss

[warmseth]

A. Rarity (which is a silly reason to want something with less options)

B. lighter weight.

[Dj Buttchug]

A. Rarity (which is a silly reason to want something with less options)

B. lighter weight.

this. thread pretty much over

[RUFFLZ]

how much weight can you possibly be losing without the glass?

[lambo]

how much weight can you possibly be losing without the glass?

[acolella76]

Yeah, I don't see how losing 20lbs is going to make a difference at all...

[Nairb]

It's also a common rust spot. No sunroof, less chance for rust issues.

[akorcovelos]

If your building a legit track car losing 20+ lbs off the top of your car is a big deal. THe removal of the sliding roof mechanism also leaves much more helmet room for taller drivers.

[acolella76]

If your building a legit track car losing 20+ lbs off the top of your car is a big deal. THe removal of the sliding roof mechanism also leaves much more helmet room for taller drivers.

Well I totally understand why it makes sense for track cars, but often times people buy slick-tops for the reasons mentioned above and then add a huge sub in the back and have a god awful suspension set up. It just contradicts itself, I was just hoping there was another reason than 'its full race yo'

[MattAvino]

1980s: "Who wants a BMW without a sunroof?? I'm ordering one"

Now: "Sunroof-less cars are scarce! I MUST have one!"

[akorcovelos]

more like:

1980s: "I want a BMW but can't afford a sun roof, but its still a BMW"

Now: "Sunroof-less cars are scarce! I MUST have one!"

[reelizmpro]

I have been wondering this as well. Fact of the matter is few if anyone will take full advantage of the weight loss from the roof especially on a street car. It's a novelty/fad. It may be rare and even sought after by a few but no big deal as a street car especially if u have to buy a 318i to get it.

[lambo]

Who gives a shit? I can't say I would necessarily miss my sun roof if it were to magically disappear in the night.

[Chaz]

I would guess you get a bit more rigidity in the chassis, but then again it doesn't affect a street car. For people who know the e30 crowd, it's kind of special otherwise I think most people would opt for a the sunroof.

[VinniE30]

There's a lot of reasons...

Less weight - around 40 lbs

The extra weight of the sunroof is located at the highest point of the car, so the slicktop theoretically would have a lower center of gravity and roll center.

Greater overall chassis rigidity.

More headroom.

The sunroof is a possible point of mechanical failure and broken/worn parts.

The sunroof, the area the sunroof panel sits in, and both the front and rear drains that drain the water that gets past it are highly susceptible to rust.

Slicktop looks better and more minimalist, sporty, or racecar.(subjective)

Slicktop is more rare(fact) and hence more desirable(subjective).