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Old 10-06-2015, 12:11 PM   #1
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I guess you picked the wrong day to stop sniffing glue
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Old 10-06-2015, 02:05 PM   #2
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Only time top doesn't go down is when pollen season is off the charts, like I can see the pollen flying off the car from the wipers.
I also take the top down if there's a light drizzle and I'm going at least 65 mph.
I've done top down with snow on the ground a few times, just have to make sure the car is in a warm garage when the top is lowered.
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Old 10-06-2015, 02:08 PM   #3
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Only time top doesn't go down is when pollen season is off the charts, like I can see the pollen flying off the car from the wipers.
I also take the top down if there's a light drizzle and I'm going at least 65 mph.
I've done top down with snow on the ground a few times, just have to make sure the car is in a warm garage when the top is lowered.
Don't have to worry about snow or a cold garage here in beautiful sunny San Diego

Here you are a member of the TopDown365 club :dance:
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Old 10-06-2015, 03:10 PM   #4
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Here in Hawaii I always keep the top up from 10-5, otherwise you'll burn up. Nighttime is awesome especially under a full moon! Rain squalls also can be an issue. Funny how many tourists rent convertibles and must open them no matter what. Many of them get burned to a crisp...
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Old 10-06-2015, 03:10 PM   #5
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Don't have to worry about snow or a cold garage here in beautiful sunny San Diego

Here you are a member of the TopDown365 club :dance:
yeah but "Ring of Fire" club = Earth quakes... and worse, no 93 octane.
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Old 10-08-2015, 07:20 PM   #6
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Top down

I put the top down today....so I could put the hard top on . It's starting to get cold (it is almost mid-October after all).
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Old 10-06-2015, 08:42 PM   #7
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I guess you picked the wrong day to stop sniffing glue
It's coming right at us!!!!!!!!
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