HardTop
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02-06-2019, 02:21 PM
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I think hardtops have a purpose.
The car itself regardless of roadster or coupe form, is incredibly fun to drive. I happen to live in a place that does not precipitate much during winter, so the roads don't get salted so I drive it year round(not DD unless you mean after work cruise to decompress) I also like anyone like to drive comfortably.
- Hardtop on in the winter, keeps heat in, and is a different experience then a cold soft top
- hardtop for the 3-5 weeks mid summer that are unbearably hot, again hardtop insulates to keep interior cooler with a/c on the one time of the year you need a/c
- rest of the time, my soft top stays permanently down with the tonneau cover on, except to go up for washes.
hardtops and reasons for them differ for everyone
The car itself regardless of roadster or coupe form, is incredibly fun to drive. I happen to live in a place that does not precipitate much during winter, so the roads don't get salted so I drive it year round(not DD unless you mean after work cruise to decompress) I also like anyone like to drive comfortably.
- Hardtop on in the winter, keeps heat in, and is a different experience then a cold soft top
- hardtop for the 3-5 weeks mid summer that are unbearably hot, again hardtop insulates to keep interior cooler with a/c on the one time of the year you need a/c
- rest of the time, my soft top stays permanently down with the tonneau cover on, except to go up for washes.
hardtops and reasons for them differ for everyone
02-06-2019, 04:49 PM
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Pros:
Some like the look.
Reduce noise NVH.
Minimize living in crummy climates. (Both hot and cold)
Cons:
Takes more than 6 seconds to remove and install (vs soft top)
Stuck with a sedan feel when driving in beautiful top down weather/geography and and you cannot get rid of the thing.
$4000
I am fortunate (from a physical sense- not tax/cost/political) to live in a spectacular state to drive in. A quick top action is imperative for me. One of the big selling points and now one of the big time keeper points.
Some like the look.
Reduce noise NVH.
Minimize living in crummy climates. (Both hot and cold)
Cons:
Takes more than 6 seconds to remove and install (vs soft top)
Stuck with a sedan feel when driving in beautiful top down weather/geography and and you cannot get rid of the thing.
$4000
I am fortunate (from a physical sense- not tax/cost/political) to live in a spectacular state to drive in. A quick top action is imperative for me. One of the big selling points and now one of the big time keeper points.
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02-07-2019, 04:10 AM
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Other advantages of a hard top:
- perceived safety. A thief can easily slash a ragtop to get inside but the hardtop would be viewed like any other hardtop car.
- The ragtop lasts much longer since it's preserved from the elements when the hardtop is on.
- In snowy and icy weather a hardtop is much easier to clear off.
- If you do a lot of long distance driving and use your cell phone a lot the sound level difference is dramatic. Conference calls with a ragtop on the interstate are almost impossible. Also, you have to crank up the radio much more to hear it well with a ragtop on the highway. It prevents ear ringing after long trips.
- Hardtops don't depreciate in value and don't wear out. I can sell my hardtop today for more than I paid for it new in 2003.
- perceived safety. A thief can easily slash a ragtop to get inside but the hardtop would be viewed like any other hardtop car.
- The ragtop lasts much longer since it's preserved from the elements when the hardtop is on.
- In snowy and icy weather a hardtop is much easier to clear off.
- If you do a lot of long distance driving and use your cell phone a lot the sound level difference is dramatic. Conference calls with a ragtop on the interstate are almost impossible. Also, you have to crank up the radio much more to hear it well with a ragtop on the highway. It prevents ear ringing after long trips.
- Hardtops don't depreciate in value and don't wear out. I can sell my hardtop today for more than I paid for it new in 2003.
02-07-2019, 09:40 AM
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Snow and Ice? That is the definition of crummy climates for the S2000
I have found that negating NVH has made calling, conversations, and radio/music completely normal.
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-ta...sults-1085903/
I have found that negating NVH has made calling, conversations, and radio/music completely normal.
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-ta...sults-1085903/