I agree. The only things that would worry me in regards to the glass roof:

1) Cost (can we do it for under $2k)
2) Functionaility (leaks, aerodynamics, noise issues)
3) Looks (does it maintain the same lines, and does it look right from the outside)
4) Resale Value (could hurt the value of the car a lot)

Yep, those are definitely important structural pieces, and they provide for a very dramatic roofline.

If someone makes a glass roof kit for the Z I would hope they included a pull-out blind for when you wanted to close things up and block the light.

All valid points. If a Mustang kit cost $1,000 a number of years ago I would expect the Z kit to cost at least $500 more due to likely fewer sales and the more complex roof design. There's a lot more curvature to the Z's roof.

I think as long as the replacement glass mirrored the stock roof's shape there would be no aero issues. If the seals are good there shouldn't be any leaking but obviously over time who knows how well it would hold up.

Looks would be fine, I think. I'd assume the glass would be tinted so it should look like the cars that have their roofs painted or overlayed in black.

Resale... I suppose it could be a blessing or a curse!

Something nice like this:
http://media4.px.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/...eMCOYnF9a2oA/l

Gotta keep it classy. ;)

FYI, OP this was a big issue with the vette's:

Chevy Issues Recall For Corvette Roof Problem

I am very tempted to do this to my next Z... its between making this kit for the community or a Direct CF roof replacement...

Glass roof would probably be better. CF roof would not really do much for weight savings over the sheet of aluminum... A glass roof would be freaking badass.

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If I were doing it, I would keep the structural beam that runs front to back in the middle, and mold a headliner that looks like a t-top from the inside.

It looks like its only purpose is to support the aluminum panel from collapsing. A sheet of glass wont need it so I don't really see the point in keeping it.

true, probably

Keep in mind, I'm pretty sure the transparent top on the vettes are not glass. We have had 2 vettes with the transparent tops and although I like them, it does sometimes bother me when the sun is really bright out. They are pretty light IMO also.

Basically what y'all want is the same style "panoramic" top that cars like the mustang and scion tc offer. CDC made the conversion for the mustang before it was an available factory option. Would it be cool yes! Removable like the Vett not unless you do TopGone's conversion. Plausible? Only if a mainstream aftermarket parts manufactorer that specializes in the Z makes them.

the panoramic roof on my tC was very nice :)

When I had my sunroof put in I took a good look at the roof from the inside. The bracket that runs down the middle is very light aluminum. It may help to keep the shape of the roof but my main thought was that it helps support the antenna in the back.