10-14-2011, 03:36 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Houston, Texas
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Finally. Boxstering weather!
It's been so freaking hot in Houston for six straight months that I almost forgot I owned a convertible Porsche. The car's battery had to be charged up in fact. Just too dang hot to drive it, even with the AC blasting and the top up! (That black top really absorbs a lot of heat)...
But we had a cool front come through and today was what I call "SOCAL" weather. Woke up to 56 degrees and it didn't climb over 86 today. So nice for running errands with the top down, especially with brand new tires on the car.
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10-14-2011, 03:47 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Abilene, Tx
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I know exactly what your talking about! I live in West Texas, and there's been cooler days/nights. I'm loving the drive home from work with the top down and music blasting.
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2003 Miata
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10-14-2011, 04:35 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Denver/Winter Park, CO USA
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For me, whether 85 or 98, it's always cooler with the top down. No heat retention.
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10-14-2011, 04:49 PM
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Location: Houston, Texas
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Steve, you've got a newer top with a headliner (if I'm not mistaken) and you live in a place with MUCH less humidity... So let's just say that you driving an 02 S in Colorado has me completely jealous 
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10-14-2011, 05:06 PM
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Location: Denver/Winter Park, CO USA
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You are correct. I don't really think to factor in humidity. Sorry... we don't have any.
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Carrera, Cabriolet, 6-Speed, Black/Tan
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10-14-2011, 06:36 PM
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Location: Houston, Texas
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No apologies required. Another thing different about us is I shave my head and I'm quite sensitive to changes in temperature
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10-14-2011, 07:26 PM
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Location: Houston, TX
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Randall, those tires need some breaking in. Let's meet up one of these weekends and maybe cruise the Forest run route.
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10-14-2011, 07:45 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Houston
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Randall - I'm with you, HOORAY for Fall in Houston. Put my top down tonight for the 1st time in 6 months.
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10-18-2011, 07:52 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: virginia
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Dont get mad guys but the weather around here has been sunny and cool. In the mid 60's for the past 3 weeks. Absolutely Perfect weather for top down driving. Oh and very, very little humidity.
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10-18-2011, 07:58 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: DFW
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I've had my top down for almost 2 weeks here in Dallas.
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10-18-2011, 08:25 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Houston, Texas
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gmboxster, I'm not mad at all... weather's still great here too! I'm planning a top-down trip to Austin Friday and it's gonna be glorious!
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