[Waylander]

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[jimham968]

Saratoga is a famous horse racetrack in the US.

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[Waylander]

Ah that would explain it


Just swapped an iPhone 5s for a brand new pair of bilstien B6 rear shocks, I like a deal

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[Velocity]

After discovering (thanks @waylander) that at least some aftermarket glass sunroof panel replacements (with the "Saratoga" name) were produced by Pilkington Glass in 2014, I did a bit of research and discovered they are making another production run of these now (and apparently have been for most of 2019).    I spoke with someone at Pilkington today and they have the glass produced and are just waiting on the hardware now.   Cost will be $499 + $55 shipping.    He suggested calling back in a few weeks to check if the hardware has arrived as they'll start taking orders at that point.     

 

I will update this thread when I learn more, just wanted to let the crowd here now there may be another option soon to get a glass roof if desired.

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[Waylander]

Interesting

 

Last time i spoke to Nick he said they would never make anymore

 

I bumped into him at the London Classic car show on the Pilkington Classic Glass Stand, and that was Feb 2019

 

Nick Gardiner of NSG / Pilkington UK

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[Velocity]

Interesting

 

Last time i spoke to Nick he said they would never make anymore

 

<p style="color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I bumped into him at the London Classic car show on the Pilkington Classic Glass Stand, and that was Feb 2019

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<p style="color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Nick Gardiner of NSG / Pilkington UK

 

There is a whole thread (with title of "Saratoga Tops") on the topic on Rennlist - apparently it's been in the works since about that time.    This is at Pilkington US, not UK - just spoke to them today myself.

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[Waylander]

That's really cool, ours came from the states they were not made here


Once you have one you will never take it out, mine is bronze tint and is nice and cool in the summer

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[robadams56]

I've always thought they would be great to have.  Keep us posted, I'd be in for one.

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[Daniel S]

I would be interested as well.

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[Velocity]

Update on this topic - Pilkington has produced the first set of the latest run of Saratoga tops and sold them to customers.   

 

They're currently looking to identify/resolve an issue with the gasket separating (possibly adhesive didn't cure properly) before selling any more.   

 

I'm on a waitlist to get notified once the get the issue resolved and are selling them again.       Will update here again when I hear more.

 

 

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[Waylander]

yup we had some issues, with the centre arm that touches the micro switch snapping off, and the seals falling off, mine did, but I found some clear sticky tape stuff from 3M and refitted it and its been fine since

 

it was like jelly on a tape roll, it was so sticky it was crazy.

 

some here returned the roofs for a refund, all those that did now seriously regret it

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