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Originally Posted by 4theheckof_it,Jan 24 2006, 12:18 PM
The top is fabric and it will shrink when u put it down when wet. Then when you put the top back on, it will stretch your top back out and cause increased wear and tear.
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Originally Posted by BNavZ,Jan 24 2006, 12:06 PM
I just had a quick question... are you not supposed to do this cuz it puts a strain on the motor and mechanism or is it because it will retain water when it is down and cause some leakage or something else?
Also, putting the top down in freezing temps is generally not a good idea. If the car is garaged, sure put it down in cold weather. But if it is sitting out in the cold,
This was even more so on the '00-'01's as they had the plastic back window.
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Thanks guys. I went ahead and purchased a membership.
I appreciate the advice. I'll go ahead and:
-keep it under VTEC for the first 600 - 1000 miles
-won't drop the top while its wet
-check the oil religiously
-be more careful with tire grip when below 40 degrees
-get my first oil change at about 4k
-replace the rear diff fluid every 10 - 15k
I appreciate all the advice guys. I'm not sure if I can make the meet this weekend, but I definitely want to meet up sometime. Hopefully we can do a group drive this Spring out at Skyline.
WhrDLMI, I followed a newly purchased civic out of the dealership last night almost back to my place. I'm on 19th Rd. N. in Waverly Hills. You guys close by?
Peace,
Marcus
I appreciate the advice. I'll go ahead and:
-keep it under VTEC for the first 600 - 1000 miles
-won't drop the top while its wet
-check the oil religiously
-be more careful with tire grip when below 40 degrees
-get my first oil change at about 4k
-replace the rear diff fluid every 10 - 15k
I appreciate all the advice guys. I'm not sure if I can make the meet this weekend, but I definitely want to meet up sometime. Hopefully we can do a group drive this Spring out at Skyline.
WhrDLMI, I followed a newly purchased civic out of the dealership last night almost back to my place. I'm on 19th Rd. N. in Waverly Hills. You guys close by?
Peace,
Marcus
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Originally Posted by FF2Skip,Jan 24 2006, 01:51 PM
Don't do it because I said so!
Also, putting the top down in freezing temps is generally not a good idea. If the car is garaged, sure put it down in cold weather. But if it is sitting out in the cold,
This was even more so on the '00-'01's as they had the plastic back window.
Also, putting the top down in freezing temps is generally not a good idea. If the car is garaged, sure put it down in cold weather. But if it is sitting out in the cold,
This was even more so on the '00-'01's as they had the plastic back window.
I had never put the top down when it was even slightly damp... but thats just cuz im paranoid
I was just curious about the exact reason.And this morning when I went out to my car the top had frost on it... Looked scary... almost looked like the top itself would crack if i tried putting it down, lol. Not that I would have considering I have a plastic rear windshield... oh yea and the fact that it was below freezing so it might not be the smartest of things to do in terms of my own health (frostbite
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I have no garage. I know I shouldn't drop the top when its wet, but what about when its cold and dry? At what temperature is it safe to drop the top when its dry out? 50 degrees? 40? (I like the cold)
What's the rationale behind not dropping the top while cold and dry? Does the vinyl/cloth material get more brittle?
What's the rationale behind not dropping the top while cold and dry? Does the vinyl/cloth material get more brittle?
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On piece of advice that I'm surprised nobody else has mentioned is this:
READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL!
It should be a given, but you'd be surprised how many people don't do it. There's a wealth of information in there as well.
I can't be certain, but I think even the cold-weather operation of the top is in there as well, but to be on the extra safe side, I don't put my top up or down if the temp is below 50.
READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL!
It should be a given, but you'd be surprised how many people don't do it. There's a wealth of information in there as well.
I can't be certain, but I think even the cold-weather operation of the top is in there as well, but to be on the extra safe side, I don't put my top up or down if the temp is below 50.
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Originally Posted by The_Chinadian,Jan 24 2006, 01:53 PM
-be more careful with tire grip when below 40 degrees
-get my first oil change at about 4k
-replace the rear diff fluid every 10 - 15k
-get my first oil change at about 4k
-replace the rear diff fluid every 10 - 15k
As for the diff, I wouldn't wait that long on the first one. You are breaking in new parts. In the first 3-5k miles, you will already have metal in the fluid. The magnetic plug will hold much of it, however, it is best to get the initial gunk out.
Do a search for "Road Rage's Oil Journals." Much good information has been penned/keyed by that member. Also, you should change your oil based on your driving habits and not strictly by mileage. Raping your car for 4k miles and then changing the oil/filter is too long. Driving it in a law-abiding manner will allow you to go to 7500.
And yes... read the manual, too.
