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Old 03-01-2017, 09:38 PM   #11
JayG
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Originally Posted by nicecar View Post
I find that here in Fl. july and august can be too hot for top down at slower speeds. My car is triple black which doesnt help. A.C. is ok but I have fond that I have to put windows up as well as having all windscreens in place so I just put the top up and dont get sunburned. My problem with A.C. is loss of H.P. which is why my top is down 99% of the time. Rain and extreme heat and I95 ....top up!
loss of HP, good grief!!
Yes, its does put more load on the engine, but for street driving it don't matter at all, bubba
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