stingrayman Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 I've owned convertibles and hardtops but never a vista roof and I'm a little confused about winter use? Opening the glass roof in winter months is not something I have an interest in doing, so that will remain closed, this I understand. However the sunshade portion of the system has me wondering if it can be opened during winter months or must be left closed for the winter? My fear is condensation, is my fear justified or may I open and close it as I please? I'm thinking; if I open the sunscreen (in winter months) and drive around then close it when I get home this could lead to ice forming on the inside of the glass roof. Once the car rewarms on my next drive that ice could melt and stain the shade. Is this a possibility, what are your experiences? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Have had sunroofs since 1992, big ones on my wife's MKS & my MKX, never experienced any issues with the sunshade portion left open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayman Posted November 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Have had sunroofs since 1992, big ones on my wife's MKS & my MKX, never experienced any issues with the sunshade portion left open. Okay thanks, I will just enjoy it and not worry then. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominatron2212 Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Can confirm - not an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frebrd18 Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 I've had my 2007 for 5 years and used my sunroof and sunshades with no problems all seasons. The main concern is to keep the rails clear of debris. I try to clean them once a year to keep everything closing smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) The vista roof is just a big piece of glass, just like the one that you look out every time you drive. It doesn't need any more care/attention than the rest of the glass in the car. Why would you even close the sunshade when you get home? Leave it open and let the sun warm up the vehicle for you before you get in. The only reason to ever close the sunshade is if the sun is too bright and is causing glare or bothering you, and I've lived through enough Ontario winters to know that won't be a problem very often! Besides the sunshade is pretty porous anyway, it does not create an air barrier between the roof glass and the rest of the car. Edited November 5, 2014 by Waldo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacyon Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 "Why would you even close the sunshade when you get home?" because believe it or not .. it does offer a bit of thermal isolation. In the cold Chicago winters you can feel the cold radiating down off that BAMR. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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