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RX-3_13B_Tommo
01-16-2003, 09:27 PM
Does anyone know for sure where the controls for the moonroof are. Why did they call it the moonroof anyway? Any questions about Australia will be answered if offered. I have a pink beard.

Puppy1
01-16-2003, 09:32 PM
Originally posted by RX-3_13B_Tommo
Does anyone know for sure where the controls for the moonroof are. Why did they call it the moonroof anyway? Any questions about Australia will be answered if offered. I have a pink beard. A moonroof has glass. A sunroof is just metal.

Renesis08
01-16-2003, 09:45 PM
Originally posted by RX-3_13B_Tommo
Does anyone know for sure where the controls for the moonroof are. Why did they call it the moonroof anyway?

This might be what your looking for...

http://home.att.net/~superotter/202-0083_IMG.JPG

It is right inbetween the map lights. There are Tilt and Slide buttons.


Credit to Sputnik and Boowana. :D

RX-3_13B_Tommo
01-16-2003, 11:06 PM
Thanks a lot guys

eccles
01-16-2003, 11:29 PM
Originally posted by Renesis08
It is right inbetween the map lights. There are Tilt and Slide buttons.Looks like basically the same moonroof and controls as the Mazda 6. The left hand rocker switch tilts it up and down at the rear, and the right-hand rocker slides it open and shut.

Renesis08
01-16-2003, 11:42 PM
I was opting for the moonroof... but now that I seen a better shot of it from the Laguna meet... I'm changing my mind and getting one with out.

http://images.rotarynews.com/images/LagunaSecaJan03/mvc02035.jpg

I dred :mad: moonroofs that come out like that. If it slided in that would be a different story. Not only that I loose about 50-75lbs. of the weight.

RX-3_13B_Tommo
01-17-2003, 12:08 AM
I found the pic I wanted

Sputnik
01-17-2003, 10:05 AM
Originally posted by Puppy1
A moonroof has glass. A sunroof is just metal. Technically, it's the other way around. But the two terms have been used as the other so often that it doesn't matter anymore.

---jps

jdachik
01-17-2003, 11:04 AM
Yeah, I was under the impression that since the glass panel is tinted you can use it as a window during the day without intense glare from the sun, making it a "sunroof," while a metal panel is somewhat intended to be used only at night, making it a "moonroof."

Puppy1
01-17-2003, 11:31 AM
Originally posted by jdachik
Yeah, I was under the impression that since the glass panel is tinted you can use it as a window during the day without intense glare from the sun, making it a "sunroof," while a metal panel is somewhat intended to be used only at night, making it a "moonroof." I completely dissagree with both of you:

It's too bright and hot during the day to have the shade open and the glass closed. Either you have it completely open during the day or not at all. There by a metal SUNROOF is all you need.

At night when its cooler if you still want to see out (see the moon) you just leave the glass closed.

You two must live in much cooler areas.

fasdude
01-17-2003, 01:14 PM
around here (Fredericton, NB, Canada), Moonroofs are motorized and a sunroof is typically a plain aftermarket install that you operate by hand. Just my .02 cents worth.

boowana
01-17-2003, 07:20 PM
Go down to your friendly Mazda dealer. Get in a Mazda6 with a moonroof. Look up...

They are exactly the same.

Boowana:cool:

zoom44
01-17-2003, 07:24 PM
but Boo, what if we don't have a freindly Mazda dealer?:confused:

Renesis08
01-17-2003, 07:41 PM
Originally posted by zoom44
but Boo, what if we don't have a freindly Mazda dealer?:confused:


lol :D

Most of them are hungry sharks ready to get a sale.

Sputnik
01-18-2003, 12:16 PM
Originally posted by fasdude
around here (Fredericton, NB, Canada), Moonroofs are motorized and a sunroof is typically a plain aftermarket install that you operate by hand. That's my point about the two terms being used for each other so often, one means the other nowadays.

---jps