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Old 03-04-2015, 06:42 AM
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Is the Transparent Roof (GM # 23145623) available in any other color then blue? If so what’s the GM number?
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Old 03-04-2015, 12:34 PM
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Blue? No, it's a smoked color to keep sun down.
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Originally Posted by zygowsra
Is the Transparent Roof (GM # 23145623) available in any other color then blue? If so what’s the GM number?
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Just the one color. Appears black from the exterior view but blue when your sitting in the car looking out.
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Originally Posted by Dr. ice
Just the one color. Appears black from the exterior view but blue when your sitting in the car looking out.
Blue because you're looking at the sky? Or blue-tinted even in cases like inside a garage?
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Originally Posted by Rockmaninoff
Blue because you're looking at the sky? Or blue-tinted even in cases like inside a garage?
It has a blue tint looking out in all cases. Is very nice in my opinion. I was going to go this route on my 2015 until the last minute then opted for the exposed carbon fiber roof.
Old 03-04-2015, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Rockmaninoff
Blue because you're looking at the sky? Or blue-tinted even in cases like inside a garage?
Yes blue tinted. Years ago they offered blue or bronze, you could choose when ordering.
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I thought it was a little like sitting on the bottom of a swimming pool in the sunlight.
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I bought one from a Z06 for my '15 Z51 and I like it during the winter months here in Florida but will probably put back the solid roof to keep out summer sun. From the outside it is a perfect match for my black car, can't even tell it is a transparent roof. From the inside, I like looking up through it but it is not even noticeable unless I tip my head back (not a good idea while driving)!!!
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Originally Posted by vettekat2007
I bought one from a Z06 for my '15 Z51 and I like it during the winter months here in Florida but will probably put back the solid roof to keep out summer sun. From the outside it is a perfect match for my black car, can't even tell it is a transparent roof. From the inside, I like looking up through it but it is not even noticeable unless I tip my head back (not a good idea while driving)!!!
I have the transparent top and like it a lot however like you I want to have a solid top for the summer months. Where can you purchase the solid tops with matching color? In my case cyber gray.
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Originally Posted by Blackfyre
I have the transparent top and like it a lot however like you I want to have a solid top for the summer months. Where can you purchase the solid tops with matching color? In my case cyber gray.

You can get them from the Chevy Parts departments, but they are very expensive (around $4100). You can also check out Melrose Corvette. Not OEM, but priced around $2950.
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eBay for about $2k (not OEM but GM parts)
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I have both tops but in 16 months of ownership I've not had the solid one on the car. I like the open feeling it gives. There is also shades available for keeping the sun out when it's really hot.

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