Sunroof
#12
Re: Sunroof
I'm not suggesting real world mileage is any different (I don't have that data). I'm just suggesting that the EPA testing and rating methodology is different for the 2005 vs. the 2006 Accord Hybrid because of the weight class that the sunroof and spare tire puts the car in! Basically it just says the EPA testing methodology is screwed up - which is pretty much common knowledge.
Eric
Eric
#14
Re: Sunroof
I used to own an Integra GS-R with sunroof. I definitely did not hypermile and routinely took it to its 8100 rpm redline and still managed to get close to its 31 mpg EPA highway rating on the highway (28-30). I can't imagine a sunroof would have much of an impact on FE. If anything, I used the air cond. less with the sunroof, which would help.
#16
Re: Sunroof
Originally Posted by Sledge
I miss my sunroof
I don't know if I'll be able to do without a sun/moon roof.
Thanks,
Shawn
#18
Re: Sunroof
Originally Posted by traderfjp
Is the roof powered or does it flip open? How much did he charge you for the roof. I'd love to get one?
My only concern is where the button to open is. If its at the top near the sunroof (where most are located) then I'll have the same problem I have now: whenever I open/close it I sometimes get the tendancy to upset the person behind me... couldn't figure out why for a couple years until my friend followed me one day and asked why I can't flipping him off... I said (I'm not)... turns out, opening/closing it in my truck, the finger gave the "wrong impression".
This time around, I want it where my wife's Acura has it, on the driver door.
Thanks,
Shawn
#19
Re: Sunroof
Originally Posted by shawnb
My only concern is where the button to open is. If its at the top near the sunroof (where most are located) then I'll have the same problem I have now: whenever I open/close it I sometimes get the tendancy to upset the person behind me... couldn't figure out why for a couple years until my friend followed me one day and asked why I can't flipping him off... I said (I'm not)... turns out, opening/closing it in my truck, the finger gave the "wrong impression".
#20
Re: Sunroof
Hmm... just got a call from the dealer, they won't put the sunroof in. They say it'll "seriously" effect my fuel economy by 15MPG or more and as such, they refuse to put it in. I doubt its more than even 1 or 2 MPG when it is closed. I know in my truck, I have it open almost perpetually and my MPG is exactly the same but, I'm not the Hybrid tech so what do I know.
Thanks,
Shawn
Thanks,
Shawn