Night_Owl Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 (edited) Hi All, I was just wondering what the taller Edge drivers think about the Vista roof. Does it cut into your headroom too much? I'm 6'4" and opted to not get it due to it cutting on my head room ... just curious what those of you as tall or taller than me think. N_O Edited January 30, 2009 by Night_Owl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Nap Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Hi All, I was just wondering what the taller Edge drivers think about the Vista roof. Does it cut into your headroom too much? I'm 6'4" and opted to not get it due to it cutting on my head room ... just curious what those of you as tall or taller than me think. N_O I'm 6'3" and never thought about it. I don't have any problems because the power seat goes far enough down and back for me. Amy wanted the roof, so we got it and we enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 what is the difference between a vista roof and a non vista roof inside... booth are roofs, you must have a roof over your head, how is the profile different? it is that significant to not get it? anyway.. that BAMR roof kicks butt - a huge part of why I love that car. could not envision not having it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKX2007 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 what is the difference between a vista roof and a non vista roof inside... booth are roofs, you must have a roof over your head, how is the profile different? it is that significant to not get it? anyway.. that BAMR roof kicks butt - a huge part of why I love that car. could not envision not having it. I think there is a little less headroom with the Vista roof. I'm 6' 2" & have no problems. I did originally concider the MKZ, but couldn't get the seat comfortable & sit up straight at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night_Owl Posted January 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 (edited) Ya, it does cut into the headroom. The way it is designed there is 2-3 inches more headroom in the Edge without the Vista roof. That said, does anyone know if Ford can install the Vista roof after the fact? Edited January 31, 2009 by Night_Owl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Ya, it does cut into the headroom. The way it is designed there is 2-3 inches more headroom in the Edge without the Vista roof. this I did not know.. but just open it so your head sticks out.. then room is not an issue That said, does anyone know if Ford can install the Vista roof after the fact? but, this is not possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night_Owl Posted January 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Ya, I sat in both with the seat as low as it could go in both models and the BAMR does cut into the headroom a few inches. Are you sure about not ebing able to add a BAMR to a normal roof? It looks like you can pop off the standard roof as there is a rubber seal around it and it looks like it is an entirely separate piece that can be removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Ya, I sat in both with the seat as low as it could go in both models and the BAMR does cut into the headroom a few inches. Are you sure about not ebing able to add a BAMR to a normal roof? It looks like you can pop off the standard roof as there is a rubber seal around it and it looks like it is an entirely separate piece that can be removed. well, I guess I cannot say I am 100% sure. but, I seem to recall reading comments on this before AND I wonder, after the fact, can they really just 'pop' out that "piece" and throw in a BAMR? I would say not likely. also think about this.. not just the BAMR itself (glass, rails/track, motor) but ALSO you need a new set of switches to control them in the headliner where the sunglass case is presently as you only have the light/map switches and any relays and fuses and wiring to power the unit and BAMR need to possibly be added and/or run and an entirely new head liner that has the cutouts and retractable awning & its mechanism... I mean come on.. at that stage, it must be crazy expensive too retro that in and I bet no dealer wants to undertake that nightmare or the responsibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Nap Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 well, I guess I cannot say I am 100% sure. but, I seem to recall reading comments on this before AND I wonder, after the fact, can they really just 'pop' out that "piece" and throw in a BAMR? I would say not likely. also think about this.. not just the BAMR itself (glass, rails/track, motor) but ALSO you need a new set of switches to control them in the headliner where the sunglass case is presently as you only have the light/map switches and any relays and fuses and wiring to power the unit and BAMR need to possibly be added and/or run and an entirely new head liner that has the cutouts and retractable awning & its mechanism... I mean come on.. at that stage, it must be crazy expensive too retro that in and I bet no dealer wants to undertake that nightmare or the responsibility. Lex is right. DOH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night_Owl Posted February 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Thanks for the replies guys. I talked to my dealer and they advised against adding a vista roof after the fact. I'll live without it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDST777 Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 (edited) Definitely, in any car without a sunroof, or without a roof like Vista Roof, there will be up to 5 centimeters of extra space overhead, little drivers will not understand this !!! Lol Edited October 25, 2021 by EDST777 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 .... oh, we understand. We say if its too tight, just open the roof and stick the top of your head out. heh, heh, heh, heh ... (evil voice) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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